Canine Flashcards
Define venipuncture
to draw blood
Define occlusion
the blockage of a vessel
How do you approach a dog
extend palm down with fingers bent slightly; avoid direct eye contact; be cautious
How do you handle a difficult dog
When owner is present, do not reprimand in front of owner, ask owner to step away either in reception area or exam room, and lead the dog with a slip leash NON aggressively to a different area
Do not let owner help restrain
When owner is not present, dogs are more likely to be more cooperative
How to remove a small/large dog from a cage
Small dog: get dogs attention to front of cage and use one hand/ arm over the dog’s back, then scoop ventral aspect of the chest. Hold dog snuggly against chest. Keep control of the head and do not let dog jump out.
Large dog: call dog to front of cage, open cage and place on leg against door, then place slip leash around neck. Encourage dog out of cage after
When do you use slip leash or capture pole?
Slip leashes are needed for any dog, yet when there’s an aggressive dog, a capture pole should be used
How to place small/large dog in cage
Large dog: walk dog to cage and do not pull or drag dog, gently guide them.
Small dog:
When doing standing restraint should your hands always be on the patient?
Yes, at least one hand should be and never walk away from a dog on the exam table
What do you monitor for when applying a muzzle?
Respiration/breathing
When lifting a dog more than 50 pounds, how many handler are needed?
2
What should you control most of the time when a patient is on the exam table?
The dog’s head
When doing lateral recumbency, should you grab in front or behind the dog’s legs
in front
Where is the jugular vein located?
Neck
Where is the cephalic vein located?
The dorsal aspect of the front limb
When performing a left cephalic, which side of the dog’s body should be against yours?
The right side
