contraction of ringworm. Pg 147 and 175 practical vet nursing contamination from biological agents pg 9 practical vet nursing How can you identify that the animal you are capturing is the correct animal? (CAS304: 1.1) I would match the details of the animal I should be collecting against the information displayed on the ward’s procedure/treatment board, any collars or tags the animal may be wearing, and the cage label, which includes the patient signalment. The signalment details the sex, age, species, breed, colour/markings, name, and size/weight (Phillips 2012, p.24), and so is useful for distinguishing one animal from another. Once I have cross referenced all of these sources of information, I can be confident that I am capturing the correct animal. …show more content…
Whether ‘Theo’s’ behaviour is appropriate or inappropriate. Advice you can provide to Mrs Lewis on how to handle ‘Theo’ in the short term and reduce/manage the behaviour, being she is very frustrated and on the verge of surrendering him. What training strategies can you discuss with Mrs Lewis on how to retrain ‘Theo’ to exhibit more appropriate behaviour. Where are you going to record your advice to Mrs Lewis, and why is this important? Yes b. inappropriate c. keep him away from guests for now, separate him until he is trained d. negative punishment, positive reinforcement e. pg 126 References: Phillips, H 2012, Animal Behaviour and Handling: 'Topic 4: Dogs’. Melbourne: Veterinary Nurse Solutions. Shilcock, M 2007, ‘Professional responsibilities of the veterinary nurse’ In BSAVA Manual of Practical Veterinary Nursing, Mullineaux, E, and Jones, M. eds. United Kingdom: BSAVA Phillips, H 2012, Animal Behaviour and Handling: ‘Topic 3: Handling and Restraint Equipment’. Melbourne: Veterinary Nurse Solutions. Phillips, H 2012, Animal Behaviour and Handling: ‘Topic 3: Handling and Restraint Equipment’. Melbourne: Veterinary Nurse
When owners take their pets to the clinic, they are understandably anxious about the results and outcome of the visit. While it’s the veterinarian's job to provide care for the animal, it’s also their job to put the owners at ease, reassuring them that their pet will indeed be fine. This communication is vital for building trust, as it lets the owner know what is happening to their animal and gives them confidence in believing that everything will be okay. What’s more, veterinarians that take the time to thoroughly explain procedures and instructions regarding petcare, are teaching pet owners how to better tend to their
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Animals can help hospital patients meet rehabilitation goals (Fischman). In addition, pets can make the healing process more bearable. Animals can also provide quiet, yet successful support to patients and their families during the rehabilitation of an injury or illness. They can cheer up patients who are going through rough times and can be a reliable friend in a sometimes sad setting. It is remarkable the miracles that can be made when a caring and loving animal is by someone's side through the long journey. There have been times where a hospital patient was unconscious for months, but when their hand was placed on the back of a dog, they woke up, wondering what they were touching (Fischman). Also if someone who is in the hospital is feeling down or depressed, a visiting animal can help perk them up, and hopefully make their recovery easier and faster. Visiting animals can also help those who are in a nursing home to feel less lonely and less stressed. Nursing home patients with Alzheimer's have proven to be more calm when in the presence of an animal. Studies have shown that they get less agitated and comply easier with instructions when around an animal
For centuries, bonds between animals and humans have been stronger than ever. Many people could argue that their pet has become a part of the family. Over time, the bond that a pet and their owner have can become very similar to the bond between child and parent, sibling to sibling, etc. Many studies have been done that prove that the interactions between animals and humans are beneficial to the health of both individuals. Furthermore, the benefits of having an animal has become a large part of one’s health. Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is practiced in many facilities around the world, but the “lack of interest and knowledge of animal-assisted therapy are still widespread” (Altschiller 12). The therapeutic bonds between humans and their animals have helped many medical cases around the world.
My interest in and understanding of the field of veterinary science has only been heightened with the time I have spent on various valuable work experience placements over recent years, especially during the four weeks in small and mixed animal practices in England, Wales, and Ireland. Spending time in these four very different practices allowed me to observe a wide range of routine and emergency
As the animals are being passed out, the patients begin smiling, laughing, and talking to the animals. They stroke their coats, play with them, and feed them snacks that they have saved for this occasion. While the patients are interacting with other students and staff, two of the students begin making notes on the activities that are taking place in the room. The patients, staff, and students are clearly enjoying themselves, but there are greater benefits to be found here. Research has been done in the area of human-animal companionship and security, and stress management.
The veterinary field is a very controversial topic for those with strong morals and ethics. Ethics stand in the way of some client’s requests which may lead to a loss of clients and money but maintains ones moral standing. Veterinarians are frequently faced with ethical dilemmas. Consideration of animal welfare and ethical issues is an essential component of good clinical practice in veterinary medicine and surgery. While using the ethical frameworks of the veterinary principles may not change the actual decisions made by these doctors, an understanding of ethical issues is important for doctor-client communication and maintaining a positive look to the public.
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As mentioned previously, my research background will enable me to find the most reliable resources critically. Furthermore, understanding what to do in a situation where the practice of restraint or alternative intervention is required will enable me to make the most accurate decision if I encounter a situation involving patients exhibiting specific behaviours in my future working environment. By the end of this assignment, I will be able to demonstrate my competence in determining the appropriate practice of restraints and alternative interventions by listing two examples of situations that require the practice of restraint and two examples of situations where alternative intervention is
Should animals have to go through pain and suffering? Should they have to go without food and/or water? The answer is no. Animal abuse happens everyday and it happens because people are barbarous or because they don’t know how to take the best care of an animal that they have. Whatever the reason it’s still not right and will never be okay. This paper will cover a brief history of animal abuse, the statistics, the signs of animal abuse, and what can be done to stop animal abuse. Animal abuse needs to end for the animals that can’t speak for themselves.
“Responsible Pet Ownership”. American Veterinary Medical Association. American Veterinary Medical Association, 2014. Web. 8, Apr. 2014.
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In an article written by Samantha P. Ziglar, BSN, RN, she describes the main purpose of restraints through her eyes in the medical field. Ziglar states that at least one in every four patients will be restrained at least once, that’s 79.715 million people in the United States (Population). “Specific reasons include fall prevention, limiting wandering behavior and preventing dislodging or interference of therapeutic devices, and controlling violent or agitated behavior” (Ziglar 1). Ziglar emphasises the growing problem among restraints; improper use among nurses. “Patient safety should be every nurse’s top priority; therefore, nurses need to have a thorough knowledge base of the risks and benefits of using physical restraints” (1). As a result of what a nurse needs, restraints are required to succeed in his or her profession, making their patient as safe and comfortable as possible. The purpose of restraints as a whole is to provide patient protection. Ziglar lists the pros and cons of the use of restraints. Some major
Part 1 A. Understanding animal behavior is crucial aspect of becoming an Animal Care Worker, and to successfully work with animals you must be able to understand what they are communicating to you. Since animals are not capable of speaking to us and just telling us what is wrong or why they are performing a certain behaviour, we must be able to analyze and understand what they are saying in their language for reasons such as the safety of ourselves, the animal, and the people we work with, and applying behavioural modifications to counter undesirable behaviours. Many animals perform behaviours that can be difficult to interpret or that seem irrational, but with an understanding of animal behaviour we can apply our knowledge to help find the
Every year, the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) takes in close to 50,000 reports of animal mistreatment in Australia and about 150,000 in England and in Wales (RSPCA, 2013). However, these figures do not include the cases when mistreatment is not reported which, according to the RSPCA, happens almost as often as the ones recorded (RSPCA, 2013). Maltreatment occurs when an animal is tormented or harmed, imprisoned or transported from one place to another in a manner that risks their well-being and health. Killing them in a non-humane way, not providing them with the correct food, not taking care of them or the illness and injuries they may have, and not providing them with proper shelter or adequate living circumstances are also forms of cruelty. In 2013 the RSPCA investigated 4,000 more cases in Australia than in the previous year; statistics also show that in the United Kingdom, on average, every thirty seconds someone dials the Organization’s 24-hour cruelty line seeking for help (RSPCA, 2013). This indicates that animal mistreatment is a growing issue that has effects not only on the victims, but also on the perpetrator, the people involved in rescuing and saving the animals’ life, and every other individual that gets touched by their stories. Thus, considering that abusing animals is against our moral and ethical obligation of protecting our planet and the forms of life in it, including animal life, it is an issue that is happening considerably often. However, thankfully for the animals, there are also organizations and laws opposing and fighting against animal cruelty to save the victims and to put an end to it. Global organizations such as the RSPCA, ALDF, PETA, WSPA, among other...