animal overall health. what are they? measurements of the body’s most basic functions. four...
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Animal Overall Health
What are they? Measurements of the body’s most basic
functions. Four main vital signs are:
Heart beat (pulse) Respiration (breaths) Temperature Blood pressure
This vital sign is not common in animals Many vets will call it a TPR
Vital Signs
For the pulse and respiration we use a stethoscope. Make sure you hold the dogs mouth shut
For the temperature, we use a thermometer. rectal temperature
For blood pressure, we use a cuff link.
Equipment
Respiratory rate A normal horse should be breathing about 10-24
breaths per minute. You can physically assess or use a stethoscope.
Heart Rate Normal heart beat is 28-44 beats per minute
Temperature 99-101 Fahrenheit or 37.2-38.3 Celsius
Equine Vital Signshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-ERVDRq8h8
Respiratory Rate 12-20 per minute
Heart Rate 70-80 beats per minute
Temperature 101.5 – 104 Fahrenheit
Sheep/Goat Vital Signs
Respiratory rate 26 to 50 breaths per minute
Heart rate 48 to 84 beats per minute
Temperature 100.4 to 102.0 Fahrenheit
Cow Vital Signs
Respiratory rate 20-30 breaths per minute
Heart Rate 160-240 beats per minute
Temperature 101-102.5 Fahrenheit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXLgrpd07jU&li
st=PL3BD6046D6F41A065
Cat Vital Signs
Respiratory rate 10-30 breaths per minute
Heart rate 70-160 beats per minute
Temperature 101-102.5 Fahrenheit
Dog Vital Signs
There are many additional things that a vet or the assistant will look at to diagnose the problem or conclude a healthy animal.
In dogs an cats, vets will check Teeth and gums Nostrils Ears Stomach Fur Tailhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=me5x_ttbqTI&list=PL3BD6046D6F41A065
Physical Checks
In horses, vets will check: Hoofs Gums Teeth Eyes Ears Coat Feces
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiCdcfMRyVY
Physical Checks
In cows, the vet will often observe Rumen sounds Feces Gums Mammary glands Bones and muscles Sometimes a rectal exam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdx3DhmtadA
Physical Checks
It will be your choice if you want to do this assignment
Go home, grab a video camera, and record yourself performing a simple physical exam on your pet (horse, dog, cat, rabbit, etc.)
The physical exam needs to include Temperature ( 5 points) Pulse (5 points) Respiration (5 points) And a quick look over the animal (5 points)
You need to send me this video by the first day back or no points!!
Extra Credit over the break