CVA I Course 106

Abortion

Bile

Brachycephalic

What are a few breeds considered brachycepalic?

Diarrhea

Dysplasia

Euthanasia

Golden Retriever

German Shorthaired Pointer

Labrador Retreiver

Cocker Spaniel

Basset

Beagle

Greyhound

Dachshund

Chow Chow

Dalmation

Old English Bulldog

Boston Terrier

German Shepherd

Collie

Old English Sheepdog

Australian Shepherd

Great Dane

Saint Bernard

Rottweiler

Doberman Pinscher

West Fox Terrier

Highland White Terrier

Scottish Terrier

Staffordshire Terrier

Shih Tzu

Poodle

Chihuahua

Pug

British Shorthair

Siamese

American Shorthair

Maine Coon

Birman

Persian

Russian Blue

Himalayan

Arabian

Quarterhorse

Thoroughbred

Clydesdale

Tennessee Walker

Shetland Pony

Morgan

Miniature

Pinto

Paint

Palomino

Bay

Dun

Appaloosa

Sorrel

Chestnut

Buckskin

Holstein

Jersey

Guernsey

Ayrshire

Brown Swiss

Charlolais

Hereford

Longhorn

Angus

Brahman

Beefmaster

Shorthorn

Suffolk

Landrace

Yorkshire

Hampshire

An amphibian species that comes in many sizes and colors depending on variety

Rodents which are closely related to guinea pigs, with compact bodies, bushy tails, large eyes and ears, and long whiskers. Usually gray, but other colors have been developed by breeders.

Rodents with large black or brown eyes and tails covered in hair. They come in a variety of colors, haveing long back legs, and are very fast runners.

Small, 4.5 inch birds with short, red bills. Males are chestnut in color with breasts that are black with white stripes

Reptiles, some species of which may produce poisonous bites by injecting venom.

small mammals (usually six inches and one pound) with long snouts and short ears and legs. They have spines along the back.

The most popular of caged birds. Only slight differences in coloration between male and female. May live 15-20 years with good care.

Rodents with long, pointed noises, round ears, plump bodies, and long tapering tails. Average weight fo rmales is 450-520 g; for females it is 250-300 g.

Mammals with oval-shapred heads and 40 teeth, short necks, and long bodies, related to otters, skunks, and weasels.

Smalll birds, very popular with owners. Approximately 5.5 inches long and known for their singing, which is only done by the males.

Common pets in th rodent family. Average adult weight is 85-150 g. Very short tails and cheek pouches.

Very large birds (up to 36 inches) with a long, pointed tails accounting for up to half the bird's total length. Available in hyacinthine, blue and gold, scarlet and military species.

shelled reptiles represented by numerous species. Some of which are aquatic whiles others are adapted to the land. Some are endangered species and illegal as pets. The box variety is the most common pet form.

Mammals characterized by soft fur and prominent ears. Usually walk by hopping, but are capable of fast bursts of speed when chased.

Medium sized birds (typically 15 inches) with relatively long life spans. Males adn females are identical in appearance. Usually green with yellow on the head. Short, multi-colored tail. Known for its ability to mime.

Small rodents that are popular as pets. Tails have fewer scales than those of rats. Average adult weight is 20-40 g,

Large lizards which are popular as pets. Color changes from bright green to gray-green with maturity. May be six feet long as adults, with the tail accounting for more than half this legnth. Tail is used for defense.

Popular household birds. Medium in size, measuring about 12 inches long. Has a long tail and pointed crest on its head. Usually light gray in color. Males have yellow faces and orange cheeks; females have a touch of color on the face and cheeks are duller that the male's.

Relatively large for a mammalian pet, these recently popular animals are closely rleated to larger varieties of th esame species which are raised as food animals. May weigh 35-100 pounds. Hair color may be black, white, or black with white patches

Frequent movie stars, these birds are medium in size, 17-18 inches in legnth. Usually white or very light pastel colors. Some species, though, may be black. Short tails and large crests.

Rodents with broad heads and round hindquarters. Average length is 10 inches. Short legs, four toes on front feet, three toes on back feet. No visibale tail.

Control the head first by grasping the subject at the base of the head. It may help to use a blexiglas tube to accomplish this task safely.

Never lift this subject by the hind legs

These animals can be picked up safely by either cuppign your hadns around themo or by scooping them into a paper cup.

To restrain this animal, grab it by the base of the tail and allow it to stand on your other palm. They may beheld, but not lifted, by the scruff.

Watch out for the beak! Turn out the lights and reach into the cage to get your index finger and your middle finger on either side of the subject's neck.

When carrying this animal, you can scruff it at the back of the neck, but be sure to support its hindquarters with your other hand.

Remove this animal sfrom its cage by grasping the base of its tail and lifting it onto the exam table. For restrait, grasp the subject around the rib cage, just under the forelimbs, but do not squeeze.

Handling and restraining this class of animals requires that you understand the different species that may frequent your clinic because different species require differernt techniques. For some you should have damp hands.

Minimal restraint should be used with these animals. Remember, however, they are very fast and can twist and maneuver easily -- and they have very sharp teeth.

With these patients, you must avoid the beaks and the claes. Never wear cloves as they make it difficult for you to feel the pressure you are applying.

Never pick these animals up by the tip of the tail, because the skin of the tail can be easily pulled off.

Get hit by this animal's tail and you will surely have a whelp or bruise.

These animals tend to be very docile. Grasp their bodies with one hand and support the hindquarters with the other.

If frightened, this animal may just curl up inot a prickly little ball

You can do harm if you try to hold htis animal by the middle or tip of its tail. Instead, using one hand, grasp the base of the tail and crook your figers around to control the hind legs. Then place the other hand over its back to add control.

These critters are easy to handle safely. Just be aware that some do bite. So use towels to cover the head, then grasp the subject by its hind legs or tail.

Make sure you wash your hands before handling this animal; they may still smell of the mouse you held earlier. This animal may then mistake your hands or fingers for its lunch.

When restraining this animal, always have one hadn holding it under the thorax while the other hand is supporting its tail.

These animals are often obese with very short necks, so there is hardly a good place to grasp them. Use a towl or a leash and harness to restrain them. Look out for the bite.

Put this animal on top of its cage or other wire mesh surface. Gently pull its tail and it will grasp at the mesh. You can then easily grasp it by the scruff of the neck.

To safely handle this animal, dim the lights in the room and place a towl over its head. Wrap another towel around its body and hold it close to your body to limit its freedom of movement.

These animals are very senstive and easily frightened. they may try to escape by kicking out with their back feet, and this can cause them injury.

Not only may these animals give you a painful or even poisonous bite, they sometimes carry salmonella. Handle with care.

These animals can be held by thier scruff, but should not be carried by it. Apply additional restraint by encircling its thorax area with your thumb and forefinger.

The skins on this animal is extremely delicate. Certainly with some species, you shoul davoid touching the skin if all possible. Even minor handling can do major damage.

Anothe rrestaining method with this animal is to hold it in a baseball grip over the top of its pectoral and pelvic region. Use your elbow to support its tail.

These little animals are prone to seizures. So, avoid sudden movements or loud noises. Excessive stimulation can cause a seizure to occur.

Rabbit life span

Pot-bellied Pigs life span

Hedgehog lifespan

Chinchillas life span

Rat life span

Mice life span

Gerbils life span

Hamster life span

Guinea Pigs life span

Prairie Dogs life span

Passerine physical characteristics

Psittacine physical characteristics

Canaries
(which bird order?)

Finches
(which bird order?)

Parakeets
(which bird order?)

Parrots
(which bird order?)

Cockatoos
(which bird order?)

Cockatiels
(which bird order?)

Macaws
(which bird order?)

Heifer

Bull

Calf

Gestation time of Cattle

Cows that originate from India

Bos Indicus Characteristics

Cows that orginate from Europe

Bos Taurus Characteristics

This cow is bos ___________.

This cow is bos ___________.

Horse color - Bay

Horse color - black

Horse color - Blue Roan

Horse color - Brown

Horse color - Buckskin

Horse color - Chestnut

Horse color - Palomino

Horse color - Dun

Horse Color - Sorrell

Breed

Breed

Breed

Breed

Breed

Breed

Breed

Breed

Breed

Ponies

Mare

Stallion

Foal

Filly

Colt

Yearling

Estrus time frame

Gestation of a horse