IPTouch Pet Aid and CPR by Innovative Pet Therapy

IPT PetAID Introduction

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IPT PetAID

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IPT PetAID Introduction

Safety Release  I understand that this information shared today in no way takes

the place of a veterinarian's expertise or diagnostic skills.

 I do not hold IPT responsible for decisions I arrive at in the event

of my pet’s medical needs.

 I understand IPT is not making diagnostic decisions and this

information is for my own personal learning experience.

 I understand this information is BASIC rescue information until I

reach my veterinarian.

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IPT PetAID Introduction

Which One ? FIRST AID Yes Heart Beat Yes Breathing Monitor vitals, wound care… vet transport

RESCUE BREATHING Yes Heart Beat No / Minimal Breathing Drowning, Shock, Smoke Inhalation… MOST COMMON

CPR No Heart Beat No Breathing Cardiac Arrest

Study Activity

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P: Prevention A: Airway  Unconscious  Place on RIGHT side  Hand position  Position head B: Breathing  Look and Listen for breath sounds  Position Tongue  Airtight seal over mouth ( Nose?)  2 controlled breaths

C: Circulation  Check pulse: femoral or stethoscope  5-10 second check  No pulse begin rescue breathing….CPR D: Delicates V: Veterinarian EXTRAS  4 cycles and re-check pulse  Manage arterial bleeding 5

The Scene

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THE SCENE Scene Safety Restraint Prevent: ABC’s D Treat for shock Spinal Precautions

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YOUR Safety

IPT PetAID Prevention

Safety  Scene  Traffic  Electrical Lines  Water  Other Pets  Body Position for Safety Communication Approach  Be calm and in control  Share simple ‘commands’ that the pet may know… Stay, Quiet, No…  Keep LOVE in your voice and movement patterns.

The Scene

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Controlling The “Scene” ALL AT THE SAME TIME! Knowledge Increases a COOL Head…this is when your practice time and scene safety awareness kick into hard drive! STUDY Rescue Responses  Muzzle?  A= Airway  B= Breathing  C= Circulation  D = Delicates  Veterinarian Protocol…

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Scene Safety: Notice the entire scene, what the animal is doing, what is going on around you…

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YOUR Safety Awareness: Traffic, Electrical Lines, Water, Other Animals…

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Communication: Body Position for Approach

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First Aid Kit Supplies: HOME: largest, restocking supplies CAR: Pull from for Hiking Kit BACKPAK: Immediate Emergency Supplies

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Veterinarian Protocol: already prepared 8

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Restrain  Muzzle  Manually  Blanket Wrap  Elizabethan Collar  Small Room  Helpers

IPT PetAID Prevention

Practice for FUN

PetAID GOALS  Safely render needed medical aid to animals 

Protects rescuers from begin bitten or scratched

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Injury Assessment prevents injury from further movement damage

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Veterinarian Protocol allow an injury to be properly assessed

YES practice when all is well!

P.I.C

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P.I.C.

ALL AT THE SAME TIME!

Primary Pet Assessment (Assess) Initial Pet Assessment (Alert) Crucial Pet Assessment (Attend) Mechanism of Injury: PAGE 10

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P.I.C

Primary Pet Assessment Assess

Knowledge Increases a COOL Head this is when your practice time and scene safety awareness kick into hard drive! STUDY Rescue Responses  Muzzle?  A= Airway  B= Breathing  C= Circulation  D = Delicates  Veterinarian Protocol… 11

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Initial Pet Assessment

P.I.C

Alert

 Scene Safety: Notice the entire scene, what the animal is

doing, what is going on around you…

 YOUR Safety Awareness: Traffic, Electrical Lines, Water, Other

Animals…

 Communication: Body Position for Approach  First Aid Kit Supplies: Pet Carries Kit

HOME: largest, restocking supplies CAR: Pull from for Hiking Kit BACKPAK: Immediate Emergency Supplies

 Veterinarian Protocol: already prepared 12

The Scene

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Crucial Pet Assessment FIRST AID Yes Heart Beat Yes Breathing Monitor vitals, wound care… vet transport

RESCUE BREATHING Yes Heart Beat No / Minimal Breathing Drowning, Shock, Smoke Inhalation… MOST COMMON

CPR No Heart Beat No Breathing Cardiac Arrest

Study Activity

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Study Activity: Pet CPR NOW We build our rescue scenario from this recipe

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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Respiration

IPT PetAID NORMS

Breathing  Dogs breath 10-30 per minute  Cats breath 10 – 40 per minute

Breathing Changes…  Temperature  Age  Exercise  Breed  Anxiety  Pain Observe  Bilateral rib and chest motion  Depth  Sound

Count while your pet is resting to get used to their ‘well’ breath patterns

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Ventilation

Respiration - Breathing

The Scene

 This usually happens FIRST with animals.  Position the head with a somewhat straight airway  Pull tongue out past lips and make sure nothing is

in the airway.  Pull tongue away from the teeth and hold the snout closed  Remember a firm touch is needed as you MUST

seal the airway closed so YOUR air oxygen percentage will be used efficiently.

 Large dogs blow into nose with mouth tightly closed  Cats and small dogs: Blow into nose AND mouth.  Blow just enough to move your pets’ sides.  Don’t overblown or Gastric Distention will be the

15 – 20 breathes a minute

result.  Do NOT push on the belly to remove this is air or vomit and aspirate may result.

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The Scene

Pay Attention DURING The Rescue Is the pet’s chest being OVER inflated? Are their eyes open!? Do you have a proper seal for good oxygenation? Are you causing other injuries due to your position?...

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Choking

Action Preparations  First Aid equipment needed  Vet emergency numbers and transport path  Know Animal Norms  Practice during wellness Airway Obstruction  Conscious vs. unconscious  Animal usually tries to move away  Use bite precautions  Ask for assistance?  Guide to a small enclosure  Begin chest thrusts  See object: remove or not?  ABC’s as needed

Conscious vs. Unconscious  YES: Check respirations, pulse, and capillary refill. Consider: Internal, spinal or head injuries?  NO: Check ABC’s, CPR or rescue breathe  D: bleeding, fractures, internal,

spinal or head injuries?

 Do not pull out strings. It may be a

hook!  X-mas tinsel to cats is a deadly combination

Choking

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Object Removal Precautions

Veterinarian support if not interrupting airway. Immediate attention due to blood vessel soft tissue damage?

IPT PetAID NORMS

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Heart Rate Pulse Check  The number of heartbeats occurring within a specified length of time  Pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.  Feel or Listen to the heart beat and count for 15 seconds.  Multiply x 4    

Include pets level of consciousness. Regular vs skipping beats Rapid – Bounding Slow beats WITH pet’s respiratory signs

Is your pet  Dehydrated  Low Blood Pressure  Nervous  Small breed 21

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The Scene

Pulse Check Heart Rate

 Expansion and contraction of an artery,

caused by the heart pumping blood through the body.

 Feel or Listen to the heart beat and count for

15 seconds.  Multiply x 4

 Use your two central fingers for pulse

sensations  A light touch is all that is needed.

 Find during IPT Health Check Up.  NO heart beat = No breathing

Study Activity

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STUDY ACTIVITY: Pulse Location

Carotid Heart Beat : Stethoscope

Femoral

Radial

Study Activity

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IPT PetAID Introduction

PAGE 7 Animal Rescue Flow  Does animal respond?  Safety response: scene, muzzle? A=Airway Is Pet Breathing?  YES: Monitor & transport to vet.  NO: Open airway. Look at chest. Listen and feel for breath sounds. Keep head away from animal’s mouth during check. B=Breathing  Establish airway.  Tilt head GENTLY, pull tongue over teeth, hold snout closed.  Two breaths into nose; watch chest rise.  Muzzle Precautions: seizures, vomiting

CPR

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation C=Circulation  Pulse check: femoral artery or use stethoscope  Capillary refill: gums or under eyes (2-second check) 

YES: Monitor breathing and vitals. Transport to vet.  NO: begin chest compressions D=Delicates  Mechanism of injury or distress  Signs of trauma  Immobilize. Monitor breathing and vitals. Transport to vet.

The Scene

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Compressions Pet’s Body Type  Barrel Chested: Rottweiller, Bull Dog may lay on back for compressions.  Narrow: Greyhound, Golden Setter: lay on the right side for rib press  Taco: Cat, VERY small dog: hold in hand while other hand squeezes both side simultaneously. Remember you need to be positioned for efficient airway management as well.

80 – 100 per minute small to medium size pet

Considerations & Precautions: Continue CPR!  Right Side compression position for decreased organ injury risk??  Spinal precautions maintained?  Xyphoid Process  Broken ribs  Arterial Bleeding

The Scene

3 Compression Approaches  Taco

 Large

 Barrel

The Scene

Chicken’s Have A Heart Too!

The Scene

Cat Xyphoid Process Bones Vertebra

Pet CPR Algorithm

YOUR Pet’s Algorithm

There are MANY paths to a rescue. What is yours? Be ready to have 3, 5, 8…ways to approach and save an animal. This is the YOUR animal rescue scene.

YES

SCENE SAFETY

NO transport pet with

Conscious

ASSESS CONDITION

Unconscious

Check

ASSESSMENT ACTION

ABCDs

Bleeding Fractures

FIRST AID LIFE THREATENING

Immobilization Transport to Vet

triage

Breathing, Pulse, Temperature, Capillary Refill

restraint to safe area

Study Activity

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Rainbow Bridge

HERE WE GO

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Bleeding

BLEEDING

 Artery blood vessel that is part

of the system carrying blood under pressure from the heart to the rest of the body. Bright red gushing

From  Extremity  Abdominal: internal  Head…

 Capillary: thin-walled blood

How  Car accident: other injures  Dog fight

 Vein: vessels that carry blood

Control Bleeding  Direct Pressure  Arterial Pressure Point: Brachial & Lumbosacral Nerve Plexus areas, Under the Tail.  Tourniquet: loose extremity  Elevate: unless a nose bleed. Head down to decrease swallowing blood with direct pressure

vessel that connects small arteries with small veins to form a network throughout the body. Slow minimal bleeding (Capillary Refill) to the heart. All carry oxygendepleted blood, except the pulmonary vein, which carries oxygenated blood from the lungs. DARK oozing bleeding

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SHOCK    

Decreased oxygenated blood profusion to organs and brain. VET NOW! DO not give food or water until vet clears this. Blood loss – cardiac failure: internal?

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Extreme dehydration: may need IV fluids Trauma: adrenaline influx constricting blood vessels Poisoning: sepsis Low blood sugar: diabetic

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May have a seizure Appear agitated

Shock

PIC: ABCD  Capillary Refill: problems begin at 10% blood loss  Keep the body temperature cool

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Fracture

FRACTURE

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Sprain: Ligament or joint injury Strain: Muscle injury Fracture: Bone break

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Open: Outside of skin Closed: No broken skin.

Displaced: Bones separate at fracture site.  Non displaced: Fracture boned remain in alignment. 

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Geriatric vs Puppy: Osteoporosis vs. Greenstick bend

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Periosteum: Bone covering with nerve fibers. Bone pain and soft tissue inflammation pain.

Precautions: Mechanisms of trauma  Spinal  Head 

Stabilize joints above AND below fracture site.

Dangerous Fractures  Ribs: Pneumo or Hemo Thorax  Pelvis: Internal hemorrhaging

Head Injury

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HEAD INJURY Level Of Consciousness:  May appear confused or agitated.  Pupil size does not change or is obviously the WRONG size.  May seizure 

PIC  DO NOT elevate legs  Do not allow to drink or eat until the Vet clears this. If surgical support is needed so is an empty stomach  Manage for vomiting and airway.  Spinal Precautions?? Pets may be different at home  Confusion  Agitation  Change in appetite

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SPINAL PRECAUTIONS

Spinal Precautions

PIC Observation  Notice general motion on a conscious animal.  Car accident: Head Injury??  Fall  Degenerative  Tumor Compression Assessment  Pain  No sensation  Limping  Minimal motion if spinal cord is bruise or with swelling compression.  No motion.   

Long Board splint Manage Airway, First Aid or CPR DO NOT lift legs high if Head Injury is suspected

Wobblers Syndrome: narrowing or malformation of the spinal cervical (neck).

Study Activity

STUDY ACTIVITY Pet Rescue DVD

Study Activity

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HCCU

IPT HEALTH CARE CHECK UP (HCCU)

Try to assess through feel and vision bilaterally for a comparison of muscular size, joint heat, physical tension… EXAMPLE: Knees, Deltoids, Gluteal Maximus… 41

IPT PetAID Knowledge Use

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Which One ? FIRST AID Yes Heart Beat Yes Breathing Monitor vitals, wound care… vet transport

RESCUE BREATHING Yes Heart Beat No / Minimal Breathing Drowning, Shock, Smoke Inhalation… MOST COMMON

CPR No Heart Beat No Breathing Cardiac Arrest

HCCU

1. IPT HCCU  Fur: This is one of the first areas that can show signs of disease.

Bald spots or dull coats can signal internal illness or stress. Fur Striping and Animal Vibes will do wonders for relaxation goals and help you feel for new lumps and bumps.

 Mouth: Oral care is VERY important. Bacteria in the gums can

go into the blood stream, nervous system, and the organs, causing illness and even death. A pet that licks, growls, and nips excessively can be relaxed and balanced with the Growler IPTouch. Teaching animals to be comfortable when working in their mouths is an important health need.

 Nose: How is the skin on the animal’s nose? Be careful of

sunburn, but remember that animals will lick off sunscreens and balms. Any discharge may indicate allergies, a cold, or a sinus infection that can cause headaches. It is a myth that a wet nose signifies health. After clearing any infection through the veterinarian, use Pig Ears and Fur Striping on the face to help relieve some of these discomforts. 43

HCCU

2. IPT HCCU  Ears (pg 35): An animal’s balance and even personality

can change with ear or hearing problems. Ears attach to muscles that enable them to move and communicate. You can help animals “talk” to others of their kind more comfortably by using Pig Ear IPTouches. Notice odors or animal responses when seeing and touching inside and outside of their ears. Ear docking is an unnecessary amputation unless injury or infections are a problem.

 Eyes (pg 17-18) : Pupil size, blinking or tearing, dull

cloudy eyes, intolerance to light, and even fear of darkness can indicate an animal is having eye problems. Be aware of animals’ visual ability for safety and stress factors, as this will help them get along with others.

 Neck (pg 11): Any swelling or bumps? Healthy swallowing

ability is important. Can the animal swallow hard food and thin liquids? Does it have the facial and tooth comfort to chew? Some neck pain can be relieved by a chiropractic veterinarian, followed by IPTouches.

HCCU

3. IPT HCCU  Chest 9 : Muscle tension here may slow an animal down. Once animals are

used to IPTouch, Bear Squeezes will be requested and even insisted upon by “you know who.”

 Front Legs (pg 11): (elbows, ankles, paws): Pain with movement may

indicate arthritis, a sprain, or not enough exercise. A high head position may also indicate front body tension, as in the neck and chest. If the animal’s hind end is achy, the front end will soon become fatigued. Walking Hooves and Pet Sandwich will reduce foot and body tension, just like a foot massage will do for humans. By the way, declawing is similar to removing the top finger bone of a human.

 Shoulders: Athletes or the elderly can become achy in this area. Gentle

Animal Vibes and Bear Squeezes will help. Use a side lying or standing position, whatever the animal likes at the time. Armpit lumps may be signs of lymph node trouble needing medical attention.

HCCU

4. IPT HCCU  Thoracic Area: Does this animal flinch when you touch its back? Animal

Crossing and Rolling Fur Ball will relax intercostal muscles (small muscles between the ribs) and comfort breathing patterns. Are the mid-back and hind end areas symmetrical when standing or walking? Animal Crossing, Leash Remover, and Elephant Hugs can help relax and balance trunk muscles.

 Lumbar Area: Does this animal hide its hind end or have a droopy head

position? This can be a sign of pain, fear, submissiveness, or aggression, all of which can be reduced with IPTouch.

 Hind Legs: (hips, groin, knees, ankles): Comfort in this area aids an

animal’s ability to sit, stand, and lie on its side comfortably. Just as in humans, when lying on the side with the legs crossing over, the back rotates. This will aggravate an already achy back. Lumps in the groin can indicate lymph node trouble possibly needing medical care. The muscular areas in the hip and gluteals (butt) will welcome big Bear Squeezes.

HCCU

5. IPT HCCU

PE with PPa

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Tail: The tail is the end OR beginning of the spine. In most animals it is NOT cartilage, but small vertebral bones. Animal Vibes and Tail Power will relieve low back and full body tension. Tail docking is an unnecessary amputation unless an injury has occurred.

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Stomach: Stress, gulping food, lack of exercise, and nutritional changes can affect an animal’s digestive system. The belly muscles help support the back. Using Elephant Hugs can activate this muscle group. Relaxed stomach muscles also help the groin region relax, thus opening the hips. If your pet has persistent bloat or a tense flinching stomach, see a vet.

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Mind: Yes, animals have good and bad days. Know them. Maybe they need hugs, exercise, a vet visit, or IPTouch. 47

Study Activity

Study Activity: Anatomy HCCU On a stuffed animal or your pet practice 3 full IPT Health Care Check Ups.

PetAID

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Bandaging-Choking

BANDAGING-SPLINTING

Wound Cleaning  Not if excessively bleeding.  Remove surrounding fur.  Protect from further injury or pet licking.  

Wet – Dry: Acute burns. Wet: Open abdominal wounds.

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Sterile: Open acute injury. Non: Healing injury dependant on depth, other medical issues and mechanism if injury and body location.

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Medications on bandage

Compressive: Do you want to stop bleeding  Stability: Improved oxygenated circulation for healing purposes. Ligament joint injury, hypermobile joint,  General Protection: cover a precursor to a lick granulome.

Splinting  Full body for spinal protection.  Carry large animal safely.  Protect severe undiagnosed injuries. Extremities  Prevent weight bearing.  Facilitate pet permission to give medical care. 

Sometime restraining a pet may increase their agitation and fear.  Attempt permission but use what is safest, calmest and most appropriate for each situation.

Impaled object

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IMPALED OBJECT  DO NOT remove  Stabilize in place

PIC  ABCD Shock  Internal Organ Damage  Bleeding

Ear Flap Injury

EAR FLAP INJURY 

Lots of blood vessels.

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Keep ears clean. Keep fur short so ears are visible.

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Direct compression bandaging Long ears tape both and wrap above head until the Vet. finishes the injury care.

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Aural Hematoma: semisolid mass of blood in the tissues, caused by injury, disease, or a clotting disorder.

Elephant’s air conditioner with motion AND circulatory properties

Study Activity

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STUDY ACTIVITY: Bandaging – Splinting BE READY… Eye or Ear Hind End with Impaled Object Fractured Leg with Pressure Point Abdomen with Evisceration Possible Pelvis Fracture

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Burn

BURN

Heat  Cool flushing water  Amount and depth of skin and body damage  Shock due to fluid loss  Attempt to clip and remove fur that is in the injury area monitor for infection  Wet – dry bandaging or Telfa pads: easiest to remove for checking and not disrupting healing tissue. Friction  Rinse, rinse,  Clean with soap and water tweezers?  Monitor for infection Chemical  wear glover and eye protection during you rescue  Muzzle (if NO breathing problems) to prevent further licking of material.  Flush, flush with water…flush, Dry sterile clean dressing.  Identify and call poison or vet support Smoke Inhalation  Airway & Respiratory Management (pg 37) 54

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Electrical

ELECTRICAL

YOUR safety!! Are they in water with a live line?? Shut power off… Fluid in pets lungs from damaged vessel leaking

Cardiac Arrest  Need FULL emergency CPR if unconscious.  If conscious manage airway and VET!  Seizure: do not touch or talk to your pet during this time. This

creates continued stimulation possibly lengthening seizure episode  Entrance & Exit burns  Keep pet calm to decrease O2 need.  Manage mouth tissue injury and pain.  VET!

Bunnies, puppies, rats, guinea pigs, ferrets are at risk from chewing cords in the house.

Eye Injuries

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EYE INJURIES  Cover both eyes to stop motion of the injured one  Does your pet need Sunglasses!  Diabetes, elderly, head injury, seizures…visual changes.  Do they have nocturnal vision?  What do their pupils look like when normal?  Do their eyes protrude, rotate in many directions…

Pay Attention!

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Poisoning

POISONING    

PREVENT!?? Poison Control Number on your Frig. To your VET NOW! Bring possible sample pf poison, poop and vomit to Dr.  DO NOT induce vomiting if acidic.  Do NOT touch anything without gloves on.

Ask your Vet. about these poison remedies.  Hydrogen Peroxide  Salt Water  Dry Mustard  Syrup of Ipecac: VERY slow acting on dogs

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Vomiting, Diarrhea Breathing changes Eye changes Drooling Confusion Seizure

PIC  Airway: position if vomiting and bring sample to Dr.  REMEMBER Ventilation with YOUR mouth may pass poisons to you. A plastic ‘shield’ device can be used. 57

Fever

FEVER   

Viral Bacterial Parasitic: Don't allow pets to drink standing water!

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Hot nose & ear flaps… Lethargic, vomiting…

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Body IS fighting an infection 104 F danger zone

Prepare for Dr  Take temperature  Medication history  What was last meal  Travel history…out of town?  Poop sample. Poisoning?…

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Splinting

SEIZURE

More common in dogs. Protect body during episode. Keep pet in a cool area. After episode keep the surrounding area quiet and calm.

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No breathing ability. Airway essentially ‘turns off”. Wait until the episode subsides to begin ventilation.  Pet may urinate or defecate during episode.    

Memory, Personality changes Housebroken memories may change Lethargic, confused, agitated Muscle soreness from incredible muscle and full body TENSION during episode and lactic acid buildup.

FROM  Fever  Poison  Head Injury  Genetics  Brain Tumor in older pets    

Aura: anxious Prodrome: loss of consciousness Ictus: convulsion Postictal: awake, weak, achy

Study Activity

STUDY ACTIVITY: Choking - CPR Rescue Confine to small area If pet is coughing wait Hands on either sides of rib cage Chest Thrust Inward (bellows) Pet becomes unconscious…continue Attempt Airway of ABC’s CPR

Fainting

FAINTING 

Unconscious, for a short time, because of a reduction in the flow of blood to the brain.

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Cardiac Seizure Heat – Dehydration Genetic Stroke Respiratory; Choking Poison Asthma Electrical Shock

PIC  Manage airway with positioning.  Keep pet on their side in case of vomiting.  Veterinarian diagnosis NOW.

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Insect Sting

INSECT STING ANAPHALAXIS

Loss of airway  Bronchial tube spasms  Wheezing  Pale gums  Low body temp.  Diarrhea  Increase in heart & respiratory rates. AWARE  Tongue swelling is stung in mouth  IPT Health Check up to monitor you pet’s health  Benadryl liquid capsules to pin stick on to tongue.

Snake Bite

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SNAKE BITE    

PAY ATTENTION & prevent this. Cold Pack to decrease venom circulation. Keep the bite area lower than the heart. Keep pet quiet and cool

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VET for anti-venom Does your vet have anti-venom?? Anti venom may or may not work.  Try to identify the snake. (Cell phone camera…)  

Airway management Shock

Water Pick  Wound care after cleared by vet (about a week)  Removes dead tissue  Improves circulation  Decreases inflammation

Hyperthermia

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HYPERTHERMIA HEATSTROKE         

Body Temp over 105 Panting & mouth foaming Tongue and gums RED, then blue grey Capillary Refill SLOW Stupor Vomiting Seizure Coma O Breathing

PIC: ABC  Treat for Shock  Don’t cool too fast: use a wet towel pouring water over to soak this. DO NOT leave wet towel over pet without fresh cool water. Water will conduct and hold in the heat.  

Pets ( Equus too!) need air conditioning? Proper access to water

Hypothermia

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HYPoTHEMIA

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Body below 90 No shivering: Emergency! Slow Pulse & Breathing Skin pale then red, hot and swollen

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Begin to re-warm the body slowly Warm liquids Blankets Shivering first sign of pre body warming

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Common areas: Ears, Paws, Scrotum, Tail

Frostbite  Skin sloughs  Gangrene    

Don’t warm with hot water or too quickly Don’t rub Dry Dressings VET!

Near Drowning

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NEAR DROWNING  Hypothermic: lower-than-normal body

temperature decrease pet’s organs and Brain need for oxygen.

 Begin and continue CPR even if pet was in

the water a lengthy period

 Hypoxic personality after episode

IPT PetAID NORMS

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De-Hydration  Lack of water in the body from

inadequate intake of fluids or excessive loss through sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea.  Skin should have a healthy ‘elasticity’ when the body has the right amount of fluid concentration.  Gently pinch and lift skin behind the

neck area.  Quickly release.  If the lifted skin remains lifted then dehydration may be a factor.  Goats WILL NOT drink dirty water.  Milking cows will ‘dry up’ without

water.

IPT PetAID Prevention

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Which One ? FIRST AID Yes Heart Beat Yes Breathing Monitor vitals, wound care… vet transport

RESCUE BREATHING Yes Heart Beat No / Minimal Breathing Drowning, Shock, Smoke Inhalation… MOST COMMON

CPR No Heart Beat No Breathing Cardiac Arrest

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IPT PetAID Prevention

PREVENTION is the key

PET AID ‘STAND BY’

IPT PetAID Prevention

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First Aid Kit Medicine Chest before each ‘common accident’

 Home: Largest for restocking  Car: Pull supplies for hiking kit  Backpack, Fanny Pack: Immediate emergency

Always Ready  Thick Blanket  Stethoscope  Saline Solution  Compression Bandage  Poison Control Number & Remedy  Tweezers First Aid Only, Pet First Aid Kit (35 Piece) First Aid Kit for Horses 71

IPT PetAID Prevention

Kit Recipes May Differ Avoidable!

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Cow: Mastitis: keep bag clean and free from soft tissue injury.

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Goat: Enterotoxaemia: overeating: close up Feed PROPERLY!

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Pig: Anemia: Vet. gives ORAL iron.

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Rabbit: Don’t sweat. Manage temperature in enclosures.

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Dog: YOU FILL THIS IN…

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Horse: YOU FILL IT IN…

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Bird: YOU FILL THIS IN…

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Cat: Feline Leukemia contagious to other cats.

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rescue critters The First Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats The Illustrated Veterinary Guide Veterinary Guide for Animal Owners Pet First Aid for Kids! Dr Kellon's Guide to First Aid for Horses Equine First Aid Cockatiel First Aid Horse First Aid Animal CPR RescueCritters.com Rabbit First Aid & CPR

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STUDY ACTIVITY Create Your First Aid Kit List with a reason for each item.

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Trauma, Head Injuries, Dog Fight, Vehicle Accident, Spinal Injuries, Ear, Eye Injury, Shock, Seizure, Allergic Reaction, Drowning, Poisoning, Burn, Smoke Inhalation, HypOthermia, HypERthermia…

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First Aid protocols and wound care will differ for different animals.

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First Aid educational materials are written for most animals today; Horse, Rabbit, Ferret, Turtle…

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Knowledge is your first Pet Safety action.

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Now go Rescue Breath for Dolphin!

Classes in this area are ALWAYS fun and IMPORTANT! Stuffed animals are always willing to guide the learning path.

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PetAID Preparation Booksssss  Read the Contents Page of ANY pet rescue book FIRST.  Now look through the INDEX  Tab your book!  Read one topic every day WITH your pet. DVD  Watch it TOGETHER once a month  Pretend Scenario practice TOGETHER (this is NOT bad luck). Rescue Knowledge  Use the Internet to enhance your Pet Education  Be open minded about pet rescues. Each situation may need a different approach and attitude…Pet Rescue with DYNAMICS. Pet First Aid Classes  Enjoy this education IN class at least once a year.

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Look it Up…  Vomiting: dehydration, poison, fever?...  Infection: wound, abscess viral, bacterial, parasite, contagious  Diarrhea: poisons, infection, fever?, bring poop sample  Constipation: anal sacks, dehydration, nutritional, medical  Anxiety: medical, pain, memories, personality, lack of exercise…  Obesity: Organ and joint disease  Elderly: incontinence, hearing and visual loss  Teeth: mouth pain will interfere with nutrition  Travelers: other states have bugs we don’t.

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PET NORMS

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Pets Should Move, Eat, Poop & Love…

Vitals

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…That which are essential to life…  Temperature  Skin and Gum Color: Capillary Refill  De - Hydration  Heart Rate - Pulse Rate  Respiratory Rate  Responsiveness

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Temperature    

*Rectal 3 minutes (Bonding permission time)! Babies thermometer with lubricant Normal Cat & Dog: 99 – 102 F Take your pets temp. just because for THEIR normal range.  Practice when well!  Include IPT AV when lifting the tail  Ear thermometer

FEVER: a body temperature that is abnormally high, usually caused by bacterial or viral infections. The bodies immune system at work

Skin & Gum Color

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CAPILLARY REFILL

 Blood vessels that circulate oxygenated blood  Mucous Membrane Color Test  Gums: should be bubble gum pink  Use the whites of the pet’s eyes if gums are black,

by gently pulling down lower lid.  Vaginal or Penile can also used. Assessing for  Shock  Dehydration  Hypothermia  Hyperthermia  OR GUM DISEASE awareness!

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De-Hydration  Lack of water in the body from

neck area.  Quickly release.  If the lifted skin remains lifted then dehydration may be a factor.  Goats WILL NOT drink dirty water.  Milking cows will ‘dry up’ without

water.

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Responsiveness     

Alert Depressed Disoriented Stupor Comatose

 Neurological: poisoning  Trauma: Head Injury  Seizure: Lack of oxygen to the brain   

Scene Assessment Pupil Reaction Body Temperature

Your Pet’s ‘Beat’

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Know your pet when they are well

Wellness & Disease Prevention  Norms  Vitals  IPT Health Care Check-up

Hands On Rhythm  A  B  C

Prepared  Knowledge  Practice-Fun  Review

D = Delicates  Fracture  Bleeding  C-spine

Plan  Prevention  Safety  Tools- 1st Aid Kit  Vet # - Travel Path

Hmmm  Shock  Allergic  Reaction  Drowning  Poisoning… 84

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Which One ? FIRST AID Yes Heart Beat Yes Breathing Monitor vitals, wound care… vet transport

RESCUE BREATHING Yes Heart Beat No / Minimal Breathing Drowning, Shock, Smoke Inhalation… MOST COMMON

CPR No Heart Beat No Breathing Cardiac Arrest

Study Activity

Study Activity: P.I.C Your Rescue List next five animal rescue steps in order of action, step five being veterinarian consultation. Give a general explanation of your activities

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EXAMPLE: Animal begins to cough. A high-pitched noise begins to come from its throat and it begins to run around. You would assist this animal only if the animal CANNOT clear airway by itself by: 1. ask for help if available for safety 2. assist animal into a smaller area 3. begin quick efficient chest trusts in a standing position 4. continue until airway is clear 5. monitor breathing, vitals and follow up with vet as indicated.

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Animal unknown to you is laying in the middle of the street on a hot summer day. The animal APPEARS to be unconscious. Your rescue steps would be _________.

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The animal is lethargic and not eating. Next it displays heavy panting and inability to walk. Your plan of action is _________.

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You are hiking with your pet. It is summer and you will be far from safe rescue means. You take your first aid kit containing _________, with a reason for needing each item.

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Study Activity: P.I.C Your Rescue List next five animal rescue steps in order of action, step five being veterinarian consultation. Give a general explanation of your activities

 You and your pet are readying for bed. Your pet begins to shake

uncontrollably, falls to the floor and then becomes VERY quiet and still. You would _________.

 An animal is lying in a pool of blood, unable to walk. Although movement is

slow, you are aware that the animal is conscious. To help this animal you would _________.

 You and your pet take a winter walk. The temperature is not too cold, but

there is snow on the ground. Following the two mile snow walk, your pet begins to limp and attempts paw licking. What do you do next?

 You have just returned home with new plants. Your pet seems uninterested.

Following work you notice the plants are knocked to the ground. Your pet is vomiting, and obviously in distress. The next phase of action is _________.

OXYGENATED BLOOD

OXYGENATED BLOOD “Cardio - Pulmonary Resuscitation”

OXYGENATED BLOOD

Circulatory  This system has many functions. It fights foreign bacteria, works in

partnership with the respiratory system for oxygen delivery to tissues, regulates the body’s temperature, balances fluids, and carries hormones to their place of work.

 There are two sub-systems within the circulatory system: blood/vascular

(cardiovascular) system and the lymphatic (defense) system.

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OXYGENATED BLOOD

Blood  Blood makes up about 6 – 8 percent of an animals’

weight. There are two types of blood cells: red and white.

 Red blood cells carry the protein hemoglobin, which

picks up oxygen from the lungs and transports it to the rest of the body. Once empty of oxygen, red blood cells carry the toxin carbon dioxide back to the lungs, where it will be exhaled from the body.

 White blood cells fight infection and can rapidly

multiply when needed to protect the body from invading organisms. White blood cells produce antibodies to fight infection or devour germs directly.

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OXYGENATED BLOOD

Cardiovascular System  This system consists of the heart and its vessels. For the body to live, blood

needs the heart and the heart needs blood.

 Arterial blood is oxygenated; venous blood is not. Arteries take blood away

from the heart, veins bring blood to the heart, and capillaries help regulate the body’s temperature control.

 The arterial pressure points are carotid (neck), brachial (armpit), femoral

(hind legs), coronary (nourish the heart), and iliac (branch from the aorta and pelvis). The pulse is caused by the artery expanding when the heart pushes blood through the vessels.

 Take time to listen and feel what an animal’s heartbeat and pulses feel like

during IPTouch. Feel for pulses at the brachial artery (between armpit and elbow), femoral artery (hind leg above the knee region), digital artery (behind fetlock joint), middle caudal artery (tail attachment area), and facial artery (under jaw/mandible bone)

OXYGENATED BLOOD

Cow’s Arteries

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Respiratory 

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The respiratory system provides oxygen to the body’s cells. This is why muscular comfort and movement efficiency in the trunk and sinus areas are important. During breathing, these areas help pass oxygen into the muscles and the rest of the body and remove the toxin carbon dioxide. A veterinarian visit may be indicated to rule out infection. The respiratory system consists of the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, and lungs. IPTouches to the face, head, and ear can relieve headaches and sinus complaints for animals. (Clear infection concerns with vet first.) The Animal Crossing IPTouch can open tense chests and backs for more comfortable breathing patterns.

 An animal’s ability to smell is very

important to its physical and psychological senses.

 Be aware of animal breathing

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YOUR RESCUING HEAD

USE YOUR RESCUING HEAD

YOUR RESCUING HEAD

Pet Rescue Disaster Planning  uan  Disasterdog  Hsus  pets:rescue  horsereview.com/disaster  Fema  Nsalamerica  avma  wonderpuppy.net/disaster

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Your Vet is a Friend!  Like the Dr. you use for your pet.  For general wellness visits and

healthcare travel to your favorite vet

 Have a travel route to your

emergency vet.

 Be involved with you pet’s medical

care routine.

 Asking questions is good BUT too

many may interfere with the vets rhythm to help your pet.

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Rescues of wildlife or animals that do not know you.

Rescuing a Stranger

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Ferrell Cat: CAREFUL! She is ‘wild’ again. Ferrell was once ‘domesticated’. Notice her fetal posture, eye and ear position. Wrapping her in a blanket and removing her eyesight will STILL her during rescue.

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Bird: Fear! This animal can actually have a heart attack. Be slow, remain in there visual ability, swaddle. Consider removing eyesight. For some this works VERY well.

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Turtle: Legalities? I myself save everything that the universe send. In NV we are not allowed to remove the Tortoise from their desert habitat.

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Dog: Communicate. Most dogs know simple commands. Stay, No, Quiet…use them with gentle loving firmness.

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Bat: Vet. Care hard to find…NEVER pick one up without GLOVES. They ARE VERY strong rabies carries. A departed Bat is the only way to diagnose. Don’t; put you pets at home at risk!

 Have Ready: Muzzle, Leash, Thick Blanket, Thick Gloves, Eyewear Protection, More Assistance, Common Sense…

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Study Activity: Student Check Off: What to do?            

Command an animal to sit if you need to medically help them. Breathing & compression rate for your pet is: Begin CPR even if you do not have an airway. Hold animals as hard as you can to restrain. Human medicine should be given to animals if your vet is not available. Normal temp range for your pet is: If an animal is poisoned, pet care is more important than poison identification. Muzzle animals even if they are vomiting. Most animal accidents are not preventable. ABCD means: If an animal is choking clearly, continue chest thrusts. Shock does not usually occur.

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Use a tight band to tie off bleeding body parts. If you suspect a spinal injury throw the animal over your shoulders and get to the vet. If an animal is unconscious and has a pulse, continue CPR. All animals can handle all kinds of temperature ranges. Explain the different types of fractures. Explain the types of burns that may occur. A seizure is not a big deal, and an animal will feel fine afterwards. Most animals know what is poisonous and won’t eat it. Suck out snake, insect, or bug venom from animal wounds. Teeth are teeth to should be brushed. Checking capillary refill is of little use. Make the animal vomit immediately after ingesting poison. Name ten hiking animal first aid kit items.

Study Activity: Animal Ailments

Study Activity

Find 2 animal diseases that affect these body parts. Discuss what you will observe, contagion concerns, and AMCP precautions. How can the AMCP help without diagnosing? Always add to this information. 

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General: age, genetics, activity level, nutrition, emotions, cancer, thyroid, osteoporosis… Skin: fungus, infection, trauma, internal or nutritional, stress, outside elements such as sunburn, dehydration, cleanliness, thyroid… Mouth: gum-tooth disease, trauma, elderly, teething, gingivitis, soft food diet… Eyes: visually impaired, trauma, clogged tear duct, allergies, cataracts, pink eye… Ears: infection, sensitivity, surrounding muscular tension, docked vs. non-docked, cauliflower, mites…

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Back: bone or muscular pain, age, activity level, positional support, age, walking, equipment (harness is the most physically appropriate), prolapsed disc, incontinence… Legs/Feet: lame? (very broad term), nail or hoof length, pad health, trauma, fractures, declawed, arthritis… Tail: fractured, docked, positional, hind tension… Stomach: bloat, weak muscles (affects back comfort), intestinal torsion… Joints: dysplasia, nutritional, trauma… Internal: diabetes, parasites… Special Needs: trauma, genetics, age, nutritional, medical needs, paraplegic, visual, hearing, memory, trauma, seizure, cardiac care… Attitude: spayed, neutered…

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A strong immune system, good hygiene, and hand washing, believe it or not, can prevent most shared human-animal “bugs,” also called zoonosis. AMCP humans, this will give you a starting base on this information. The Internet and further research and possible conversations with a veterinarian are a great way to understand this area of health for animals and humans.

Zoonosis is broken down into different categories:  Bacterial: an organism that causes decay. This infection can be treated with antibiotics.  Viral: infectious agent that is not treatable with antibiotics. A strong immune system can usually fight off this infection.  Fungal: Fungal: a plant that feeds on other plants and life forms.  Parasitic: an organism that lives on or in another lifeform and feeds upon it. A parasite can also survive without a host. Chlamydia: Chlamydia: destructive parasite in nature. How Shared:  Direct contact: saliva (kisses), body fluids, air-borne (feces do blow in the air), ingestion, open wounds, bites, scratches  Remember, some ailments do not spread between species, but within one type of animal. An example of this is Feline Leukemia.  Symptoms can range from mild itching, fatigue, fever, localized swelling and pain, even death.

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Study Activity: Shared Infections Choose 3 conditions from the list below plus add 2 new ones not on this list. What category is it? What animal is the main carrier? What symptoms may occur? How to prevent this? Is there a cure? Use simple list format answers. Use course textbooks and the Internet to guide you.           

Cat Scratch Fever Salmonellosis Encephalitis Hanta Virus Psittacosis Ringworm Toxoplasmosis Tick illnesses, Mites, Fleas, Lice Rabies Heartworms, Roundworms, Tapeworms Bluecomb

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Snuffles Shipping fever Equine

 Encephalomyelitis  Scabies  Mange  Streptococcosis  Dermatitis  Rhinitis  Human Influenza  Infectious Arthritis  Pink Eye  Blastomycosis  Warble

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AMCP RP: PetAID Certificate Project Share a definition of each emergency below with YOUR rescue approach. Add 2 MORE…Explain: How are they preventable, What may you first observe, 5 step approach of how you will help?...

Seizure

Fracture

Bleeding

Burn

Snake Bites Poisoning

Cold Injuries Spine Precaution s

Near Drowning

Electrical Insect Sting

Head Injury Heatstroke

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