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Husbandry and Kennel Care. Daily Duties. Exercise animals a minimum of ____ minutes per day, this is a USDA Regulation !. Daily Duties. Exercise restrictions. Job Duties. Record the animal’s appetite BEFORE removing the bowls from the kennel
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Daily Duties • Exercise animals a minimum of ____minutes per day, this is a USDA Regulation!
Daily Duties Exercise restrictions
Job Duties • Record the animal’s appetite BEFORE removing the bowls from the kennel • Animals are fed in the AM and after the PM walk. • Carefully note the diet requirements for each animal. • Food rations change every Monday.
Job Duties Cleaning Cages How many sides are there to a cage?
Job Duties Sanitation • Feces is scooped at LEAST 3 times daily, but should be done every time an animal defecates. • Do not launder feces in the towels…gross! • Trash is emptied every day.
Job DutiesFeeding & Watering • Every animal is to have fresh water at all times unless otherwise indicated. • Bowls are cleaned prior to changing water or food.
Job Duties • Sweeping/Mopping: • Open food containers:
Forms There a few forms to help you keep on task.
Kennel Supplies • If its low, don’t let it go!
Canine Ward • Move cards with dog • Never leave a dog unattended • When should you attend to the sick and quarantined animals. Before or after attending to the animals in the general population? • Ensure all cages are securely latched
Daily Observations If the animal is normal, it is noted as BAR
Daily Observation • Pay attention to cage cards, tags, or signs on the animal’s cage. NPO:
TPR/Vitals & Weights • TPR: • Vitals: • Weight:
TPR • Temperature:
Thermometers There are 2 types of thermometers used 1. 2.
TPR • Pulse: A rhythmical throbbing of the ________________________ produced by contractions of the ____________ • Location to obtain a pulse: ________________ ___________________
How to Calculate the Respiration Count for __________ seconds and then multiply by _________
Question The RVT counted the pulse on patient 702 for 15 seconds and arrived at the number 30. What is the pulse rate of patient 702?
TPR • Respiration: Inhalation and Respiration of air; breathing. • Ways to obtain a respiration: 1. F 2. W 3. L
How to Calculate Respiration Count for __________ seconds and then multiply by _________
Question The RVT counted the respiration on patient 608 for 15 seconds and ended with the number 12. What is patient 608’s respiration?
Record Keeping • Record on the exercise log when the animal is removed from the kennel. • Record in animal's medical record