1. Dogs
Canis familiaris

2. So many dogs, so little time….

3. Terminology Canine = collective term Bitch = female dog
Dog/stud = male dog
Pup = young dog
Whelp = birthing process in dogs

4. Vital Parameters T = 99.5-102.2°F P = 60-120 beats/min.
R = respirations/min.
Gestation- 63 days

5. External Anatomy

7. BCS
1 through 5.
3 being Ideal

8.                  
                
Sexing Puppies
Male Female

9. ID
Collars and tags
Microchip
Tattoo

10. Common Behaviors
Happy
Fearful
Aggressive

11. Common Behaviors
Confident
Fearful Aggressive
“Calming signal”

12. Defense
Teeth
Nails

13. Restraint Techniques Standing Sitting Sternal recumbency
Lateral recumbency

14. Restraint Techniques Standing Sitting Sternal recumbency
Lateral recumbency

15. Restraint Tools
E-collar
Muzzles
Leashes
Towels/Blankets

16. Medication Administration
Topical
Oral
Rectal
Nasal
Ophthalmic
Otic

17. Medication Administration
Parenteral Forms
Intradermal (ID)
Subcutaneous (SC/SQ)
Intramuscular (IM)
Intravenous (IV)
Intraosseous (IO)

19. Intravenous sites
Jugular
Cephalic
Lateral saphenous/recurrent tarsal

20. Zoonosis Zoonotic Parasites Zoonotic Mycoses Roundworms (Toxocara)
Sarcoptic mange or scabies
Cryptosporidium
Zoonotic Mycoses
Ringworm

21. Zoonosis
Zoonotic Protozoa
Giardia
Toxoplasmosis

22. Zoonosis Zoonotic Bacteria Zoonotic Virus Leptospirosis Lyme disease
Campylobacter
Zoonotic Virus
Rabies

23. Routine Vaccinations Distemper Parvovirus Coronavirus
Canine adenovirus (CAV 1or CAV 2)
Parainfluenza
Leptospirosis

24. Routine Vaccinations
Rabies
Bordetella bronchiseptica
Borreliosis

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