Decode the chart
WNL
within normal limits
Toxin of concern for outdoor cats in the winter
Ethylene glycol (antifreeze)
What does ABC stand for?
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Jaundice noted
Lethargic
Febrile
Not UTD on vaccinations
Lepto witness test
Had 1 seizure 1 hour ago
BAR, normal vital parameters
stable
PU/PD
Polyuria + Polydipsia
Drank unknown amount of bleach
NO - do not induce emesis for caustic substances
Heat stroke patient comes into the hospital - where are you putting them?
Wet table - start active cooling with frequent temp rechecks
8 year old MI golden retriever
PC: retching/anorexia/"tense" abdomen
Hx: UTD on vaccinations, normally a good eater, no surgical history
Right lateral radiograph
Foreign body labrador
BAR
Normal vitals aside from tacky mm
Stable
NWB LF
non-weight bearing left front
Induce or not?
Ate so much chocolate that it is mentally depressed and starting to tremor
NO - only induce emesis in mentally appropriate animals
Pneumothorax - what do you do next?
Tap it or take radiographs for more information?
Tap it!
PC: lethargic, anorexia, adr
Hx: UTD on vaccinations, just started today, owner wasn't home most of the day
BG - check for hypoglycemia
Blocked Cat
HR: 200 bpm
Temp: 101.5 F
QAR
Urgent
HypoNa/HyperK, r/o Addy’s
Hyponatremia/hyperkalemia/rule-out Addison's
Severe marijuana toxicity treatment
Intravenous lipid emulsion
GDV Case: Catheter selection: How many and where?
Two - cephalic IVC
Radiometer - Check that potassium!
Blocked cat
HR: 130 bpm
Temp: 98 F
Lateral
NSFP
normal synchronous femoral pulses
Which part of the lily is toxic?
ALL of it
Two methods of drug administration when you can't get an IVC for a stat case?
Endotracheal tube and intraosseous
5 month old FI pittie mix
PC: vomiting/diarrhea/anorexia
Hx: not UTD on vaccinations, no preventatives, eats things they're not supposed to
Parvo test - more important than radiographs
Anorexic rabbit - 24 hours - temp 95 degrees