1. Small Animal Safety Mrs. DeShazo

2. Risks with Small Animals  Zoonoses- diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans

3. Diseases  Rabies  Hookworms  Parasites  Toxoplasmosis  Ringworm  Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever  Rickettsia  Psittacosis  Cat-scratch fever  Salmonellosis  Streptococcal Bacteria  Lyme Disease  Borrelia Burgdurferi  Echinococcus Granuosus

4. Disease Activity 1. Rabies 2. Hookworms 3. Toxoplasmosis 4. Ringworm 5. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever 6. Rickettsia 7. Psittacosis 8. Cat-Scratch Fever 9. Anthrax 10. Salmonellosis 11. Streptococcal Bacteria 12. Lyme Disease 13. Ocular Myiasis 14. Influenza 15. New-Castle Disease 16. Sarcoptic Mange 17. Tuberculosis 18. Brucellosis

5. Vaccinations  Vaccination programs began in 1940 ’ s Decline in rabies  1997-8,509 cases in US  2001- 7,437 cases in US If exposed wash wound with soap and water and seek medical attention

6. Animal Care Workers  Alert to animals that are vicious or potentially hazardous  Preexposure vaccinations  Maintain proper treatment of animals bites and scratches  Proper handling to prevent injury

7. Physical Restraint of Animals  Animals may be restrained from normal movement for: Examination Collection of blood Collections of samples Administration of drugs Therapy

8. Cats  Nervous Animals  Working with head or neck Wrap in blanket Zippered Type Canvas Bag  Place palm of hand on back of head and grasp with thumb and fingers  Cloth Muzzle for mouth  Careful removal from carriers

9. Dogs  Restrain in standing or sitting  Muzzles used to prevent bites  Elizabethan collars can be used to prevent animal from licking or biting itself

10. Other Risks  Disinfectants and insecticides can be dangerous sometimes Safe use, storage and disposal needed Wear protective clothing  Gloves  Closed toed shoes  Goggles  Lab coat

11. MSDS  Material Safety Data Sheets Provide workers and emergency personnel with safe procedures for handling or working with a particular substance

12. Animal Restraint Handout

13. General Guidelines for Safety 1. Always wear protective clothing and equipment when the job requires it 2. Always wash protective clothing and equipment after use to prevent contamination 3. Wash hands and face after completing a job to make sure all chemical residue is removed

14. General Guidelines for Safety 4. If required, shower after completing a job so that chemical residue is completely removed from the body 5. Wash hands frequently while working with animals, especially if working with different species and in different areas. This will prevent contamination of other animals and will prevent self- contamination 6. Keep hands away from the mouth, eyes, and face when working with chemicals and animals to prevent self-contamination

15. General Guidelines for Safety 7. Do not consume food or drinks in areas where contamination could occur, and do not store these items in areas where contamination could occur. 8. Remove uniforms, lab coats, and coveralls when leaving an area that could be contaminated 9. Never wash uniforms, lab coats, or coveralls with regular clothing 10. Make sure all containers are correctly labeled to prevent misuse of chemicals

16. General Guidelines for Safety 11. Dispose of all chemicals and their containers according to proper procedure or instructions on the label. 12. Students and small animal workers should be instructed in proper methods of handling small animals. 13. First-aid kits should be kept in the work area or instructional area.