signs of health in animals

Question 1

how would you take an animals temperature?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

what must you do before taking an animals temperature?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

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

Answer 3

add lubricant to the thermometer

Question 4

what is the normal rectal temperature range for a cat?

Answer 4

38.1 - 39.3 celcius

Question 5

what is the normal rectal temperature range for a dog?

Answer 5

37.9 - 39.9 celcius

Question 6

how is an animals pulse rate taken?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

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

Question 8

how is an animals pulse rate counted?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

what is the normal pulse rate for a cat?

Answer 9

120 - 140 beats per minute

Question 10

what is the normal pulse rate for a dog?

Answer 10

70 - 120 beats per minute

Question 11

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

Answer 11

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

Question 12

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

Answer 12

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

Question 13

what is the typical respiration rate of a cat?

Answer 13

16 - 40 breaths per minute

Question 14

what is the typical respiration rate of a dog?

Answer 14

18 - 34 breaths per minute

Question 15

what does CRT stand for?

Answer 15

capillary refill time

Question 16

what is capillary refill time?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

why is capillary refill time taken?

Answer 17

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

Question 18

how is CRT taken?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

what would be the CRT in a healthy animal

Answer 19

normally less than two seconds

Question 20

what does a dark red mucus membrane indicate?

Answer 20

heat stroke, sepsis or poisoning

Question 21

what does a yellow mucus membrane indicate?

Answer 21

liver or kidney problems

Question 22

what does a white or pale mucus membrane indicate?

Answer 22

shock

Question 23

what does a mucus membrane with a blue tinge indicate?

Answer 23

low blood oxygen