signs of health in animals Flashcards

1
Q

how would you take an animals temperature?

A

rectal thermometers generally provide the most accurate reading of an animals temperature

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what must you do before taking an animals temperature?

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make sure that the thermometer is sterile and a plastic sleeve is placed on top of it

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3
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what can ensure a smooth process when taking an animals temperature?

A

add lubricant to the thermometer

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4
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what is the normal rectal temperature range for a cat?

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38.1 - 39.3 celcius

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5
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what is the normal rectal temperature range for a dog?

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37.9 - 39.9 celcius

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6
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how is an animals pulse rate taken?

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by locating a major artery and pressing your index and middle finger against it

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7
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what is the most common location to find a pulse rate on a dog and a cat?

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at the top of inside back leg (same on both animals)

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how is an animals pulse rate counted?

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you can count the beats of the pulse on the artery located over a full minute, or count over thirty seconds and multiply it by two

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9
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what is the normal pulse rate for a cat?

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120 - 140 beats per minute

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10
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what is the normal pulse rate for a dog?

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70 - 120 beats per minute

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what is one way you can measure an animals respiration rate visually?

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by counting the rise and fall of the animals chest over a minute

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what is one way you can measure an animals respiration rate physically?

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by place your hand between the ribs and the hips of the animal and counting the breaths over a minute

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13
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what is the typical respiration rate of a cat?

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16 - 40 breaths per minute

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14
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what is the typical respiration rate of a dog?

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18 - 34 breaths per minute

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15
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what does CRT stand for?

A

capillary refill time

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16
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what is capillary refill time?

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how long it takes for blood too return to a section of the capillary system after the system has been interrupted

17
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why is capillary refill time taken?

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to help assess the animals blood pressure and recognise indicators of ill health

18
Q

how is CRT taken?

A

by pressing firmly on an animals mucus membranes (gums) so they turn white and counting how long it takes to return to its normal colour

19
Q

what would be the CRT in a healthy animal

A

normally less than two seconds

20
Q

what does a dark red mucus membrane indicate?

A

heat stroke, sepsis or poisoning

21
Q

what does a yellow mucus membrane indicate?

A

liver or kidney problems

22
Q

what does a white or pale mucus membrane indicate?

A

shock

23
Q

what does a mucus membrane with a blue tinge indicate?

A

low blood oxygen