Lab final Flashcards
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Why should nail trims be done before every bath
Nails grow continually, can grow into the foot pads causing infection, abscesses, and pain, they can get caught in things and break off, long nails can alter the animals gait, and is protection for us
What are the types of nail trimmers
Rescoe, whites, miller’s forge, human nail clippers, and dremmels
How should you hold the clippers when trimming nails
Blade away from the paw
What are the 2 things that can be used to establish hemostasis if a nail is quicked
Styptic powder (kwik stop) and silver nitrate sticks
When should anal glands be expressed
Before the bath so we aren’t sending home a smelly animal
What are the 2 methods of anal sac expression
Internal (RVT or DVM) and external (assistants and groomers)
How do you express anal glands internally
Insert a gloved and lubricated index finger to the first knuckle and use your thumb to apply pressure externally milking the fluid out
What is an abnormal anal gland finding
The fluid can become thick having the potential to cause an infection or abscess
When should the dog be brushed
Before the bath to minimize extra hair down the drain and remove mats/burrs
Why is it important to know your grooming tools
They can cause damage to the skin if used improperly
What should be used to cut mats
Clippers
What are some cautions to watch for when grooming
Hot spots and clipper burn
What should you use to clean eyes
W/ a wet cotton ball and apply artificial tears to protect the eyes during a bath
How should we clean ears
W/ cotton balls and otic solution
Why is using otic solution prefered when cleaning ears
Otic cleaners may have properties against bacteria, fungus, or yeast, promote the ear drying, other products include ceruminolytics that break up the wax, and other products can get past the tympanic membrane
How long should medicated shampoos be left on the skin before rinising
10 mins
What kind of animal should never be left in front of a cage dryer
Sedated animals
What are some things to remember about giving a cat bath
Put the grate in the tub, make a cat “harness” out of the slip lead, go slow to avoid stressing the cat, and talk to the owner to make sure the bath is appropriate
What are dips used for
Treating skin conditions such as demodectic mange
How do you use dip on a dog
After shampooing (medicated) plug the tub and begin to pour the dip on the coat this allows you to continue to reuse the dip for about 5 mins then use a washcloth wet w/ solution to get around the face w/o getting it into the eyes, DO NOT RINSE, then allow the animal to air dry to keep the medication on skin, use an e-collar for dogs that like to lick and cats
What are bed sores and where are they common
Decubital ulcers and they are common over the bony prominences
What are the main concerns w/ recumbent patients
Urine scald, fecal soiling, and decubital ulcers
What is really the only real treatment for decubital ulcers
Provide padding on the receptible areas
What are “clean jobs” for clippers
surgery sites and grooming