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Pet Care, Wild Animals, and Animal Jobs. By Stephani Noar Anacortes High School Senior. Pet Care. Regular Check-Ups. What happens at a check-up? What if my pet is healthy? How often should I bring in Cats? How often should I bring in Dogs ?. Overweight Pets. Is my pet overweight?
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Pet Care, Wild Animals, and Animal Jobs By Stephani Noar Anacortes High School Senior
Regular Check-Ups • What happens at a check-up? • What if my pet is healthy? • How often should I bring in Cats? • How often should I bring in Dogs?
Overweight Pets • Is my pet overweight? • Is the waist: • Not visible • Visible • Visible behind the ribs • How can I help my pet keep a healthy weight?
Dental Issues • Diseases • How can I take care of my pet’s teeth? • Dental Cleaning • Home Care
Care For Older Pets • What kind of care do older pets need? • Regular check-ups • Blood work • Home Observations • Eating? • Drinking? • Playing? • Change in any behavior or personality? Loss of a pet
Unfamiliar Animals • Ask permission first • Ask about likes and dislikes • Respect and caution • What about service animals? • “On Duty” vs. “Off Duty” • RESPECT!
Parasites • What are parasites? • What are different kind of parasites? • Can parasites hurt humans?
Leptospirosis • What is leptospirosis? • Is it a problem where I live? • Can I get leptospirosis? • What are the symptoms of leptospirosis?
Prevention • Vaccinations • Sanitation • Caution Around Unfamiliar Animals
Veterinarian Route A common route Veterinarians go to school for 8 years Preparation for Veterinarian Route
Veterinary Technician Route To ensure certainty Vet techs go to school for 2 year If they enjoy their job: they will either stay as a vet tech OR apply to vet school Preparation for Vet Tech Route
To Medicate or Not To Medicate? Patient: 900 lb horse named “Rain” Diagnosis: joint pain Medication: Phenylbutazone (FDA approved for horses) Possible Side Effects: allergic reaction, kidney damage, etc. Possible Benefits: relieves pain and inflammation, reduces fever, inexpensive Dosage Information: 2000mg / 453.59237 kg (per 24 hours) Discuss with a partner about whether you would give the medicine or not based on the possible side effects and possible benefits.
Images: http://www.leptospirosis.org/topic.php?t=49 (leptospirosis) http://www.chemspider.com/Chemical-Structure.4617.html (math project) Information: http://www.netplaces.com/dog-health/basic-dog-health/regular-veterinary-checkups.htm (check-ups) Dr. Beth C. Scheenstra, DVM (check-ups, obesity, dental, parasites, sanitation, vaccinations, veterinary route) http://dpfa.org/what-happens-at-the-routine-vet-check-up.htm (check-ups) http://www.canismajor.com/dog/obese.html (obesity) http://www.romow.com/recreation-blog/cat-obesity-casues-and-treatment/ (obesity) http://blog.krogerpersonalfinance.com/weight-management-dogs-cats/ (obesity) http://www.cairnrescue.com/docs/Obesity.htm (obesity) http://www.petobesityprevention.com (obesity) Dr. Pauli J. Bezzola, DVM (checkups, obesity, dental, parasites, sanitation, caution around unfamiliar animals, veterinary technician route) http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2 2089&aid=517>. (dental) http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1 2121&aid=516 (dental) http://www.petinsurance.com/healthzone/pet-articles/pet-dental-care/Dog-and-Cat-Dental-Care.aspx (dental) http://www.thepetcenter.com/article.aspx?id=3416 (dental) http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/diseasesall/a/petdentalcare_2.htm (dental) http://www.2ndchance.info/olderpet.htm (elderly pets) http://www.pet-loss.net/ (elderly pets) http://www.wildlife-rescue.org/library/WildAnimalsAreNotPets.pdf (wildlife) http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/815340/teaching-kids-pet-etiquette-1 (animal étiquette) http://chfs.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/223AC65F-AF25-41FB-B1D0-CF38D492BEED/0/ServiceAnimalEtiquetteJanuary2007.pdf (animal étiquette) http://www.petsandparasites.org/index.html (parasites) http://parasitology.com/worms/index.html#roundworms (roundworms – Ascaris) Pets, Parasites and People brochure from the Companion Animal Parasite Council (parasites and prevention) Leptospirosis Alert! Brochure from Pfizer Animal Health (leptospirosis) http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos183.htm (veterinary technician) http://www.ferretrealm.com/medical/dosage.htm (math problem) http://www.1800petmeds.com/Phenylbutazone-prod10141.html (math problem)