The Five Senses

1. The Five Senses • A physical evaluation involves the use of five senses. Hearing Sight Touch Smell Taste (not all the time)

2. Some Symptoms of a Sick Animal 1. Lack of appetite. 2. Fever. 3. Diarrhea.

3. Symptoms of Sick Animals, cont’d. 4. Increased breathing rate 5. Lameness

4. Symptoms of Sick Animals, cont’d. 6. The animal looks tired and moves slowly. 7. The animal does not look normal.

5. Ways to Keep Animals Healthy 1. Do not crowd animals together 2. Provide enough exercise for the animals

6. Ways to Keep Animals Healthy, cont’d. 3. Make sure that the feed and water are clean. 4. Keep the animal pens clean.

7. Ways to Keep Animals Healthy, cont’d. 5. Provide the animals with shade and shelter. 6. Separate all sick animals from healthy ones.

8. Things to do When an Animal is Sick 1. Separate the sick animals from the healthy ones. 2. Keep the sick animal warm and dry.

9. Things to do When an Animal is Sick, cont’d. 3. Provide the sick animal with clean, fresh water. 4. Take the temperature of the sick animal. 5. Call your veterinarian.