Dogs

Canis familiaris

So many dogs, so little time….

Terminology

• Canine = collective term

• Bitch = female dog• Dog/stud = male dog• Pup = young dog• Whelp = birthing

process in dogs

Vital Parameters

• T = 99.5-102.2°F

• P = 60-120 beats/min.

• R = 14-22 respirations/min.

• Gestation- 63 days

External Anatomy

BCS

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• 1 through 5.

• 3 being Ideal

Sexing Puppies

• Male Female

                

 

               

 

ID

• Collars and tags

• Microchip

• Tattoo

Common Behaviors

• Happy

• Fearful

• Aggressive

Common Behaviors

• Confident

• Fearful Aggressive

“Calming signal”

Defense

• Teeth

• Nails

Restraint Techniques

• Standing

• Sitting

• Sternal recumbency

• Lateral recumbency

Restraint Techniques

• Standing

• Sitting

• Sternal recumbency

• Lateral recumbency

Restraint Tools

• E-collar• Muzzles• Leashes• Towels/Blankets

Medication Administration

• Topical• Oral • Rectal

• Nasal• Ophthalmic• Otic

Medication Administration

• Parenteral Forms• Intradermal (ID)

• Subcutaneous (SC/SQ)

• Intramuscular (IM)

• Intravenous (IV)• Intraosseous (IO)

Intravenous sites

• Jugular

• Cephalic

• Lateral saphenous/recurrent tarsal

Zoonosis

• Zoonotic Parasites– Roundworms (Toxocara)

– Sarcoptic mange or scabies

– Cryptosporidium

• Zoonotic Mycoses– Ringworm

Zoonosis

• Zoonotic Protozoa– Giardia

• Toxoplasmosis

Zoonosis

• Zoonotic Bacteria– Leptospirosis– Lyme disease– Campylobacter

• Zoonotic Virus– Rabies

Routine Vaccinations

• Distemper• Parvovirus• Coronavirus• Canine adenovirus

(CAV 1or CAV 2)

• Parainfluenza• Leptospirosis

Routine Vaccinations

• Rabies

• Bordetella bronchiseptica

• Borreliosis

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