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• The PEER Program at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
peer.tamu.edu
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Family
We Want All Our Loved Ones To Be Healthy
Friends
Pets
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Assesses overall health and condition Early detection of minor abnormalities Determine the extent of an injury or illness
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During a Physical Exam During a Physical Exam he:he:Makes observationsMakes observationsTakes measurementsTakes measurementsCollects dataCollects dataAnalyzes dataAnalyzes data
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Observations of a Healthy Observations of a Healthy AnimalAnimal
ContentContentClear bright eyes Clear bright eyes Alert and Alert and
interested interested Sleek, shiny coat Sleek, shiny coat Pink mucous Pink mucous
membranes membranes Good appetiteGood appetiteNormal feces & Normal feces &
urineurineNormal Normal
temperature, pulse, temperature, pulse, & respiration& respiration
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TemperatureTemperatureHeart rateHeart rateRespiration rateRespiration rate
Base-line Base-line measurementsmeasurements indicate indicate animal’s current healthanimal’s current healthMay be first indication of abnormalityMay be first indication of abnormality
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A measure of the body's ability to generate and get rid of heat Heat transfer
ThermometerVaries due to illness, physical
activity, stage of pregnancy, time of day, &/or environmental surroundings
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Average Temperature of Different Species
Species Temperature (°F)
Horse99.5 – 101.3
Cattle100.4 – 103.1
Sheep & Goats
102.2 – 104.9
Swine100.4 – 104.0
Dog99.5 – 102.5
Cat100.5 – 102.5
Human 98.6
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Body generates & retains heat
Immune response
Maintain homeostasis
Fever
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Rhythmic throb in an artery as blood is pushed through it, heart rate
Palpate: lower jaw in livestock, femoral artery in dogs & cats, radial or carotid artery in humans
Varies due to illness, age, size, sex, breed, exercise, atmospheric conditions, time of day, eating, &/or excitement
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Average Pulse of Different Species
Species Pulse (bpm)
Horse 28 - 40
Cattle 40 - 70
Sheep & Goats 60 - 90
Swine 60 - 100
Dog 60 - 100
Cat 150 - 200
Human 60-100
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Taking in oxygen, utilizing in body tissues, and giving off carbon dioxide
Evaluate visually or with a stethoscopeVaries due to illness, body size, age, exercise,
excitement, environmental temperature, atmospheric conditions, pregnancy, & fullness of the digestive tract
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Average Respiration Rates of Different Species
Species respiration (bpm)
Horse 8 - 16
Cattle 10 - 30
Sheep & Goats
12 - 20
Swine 8 - 18
Dog 10 - 30
Cat 20 - 30
Humans 15-20
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A material which stimulates the immune system Contains antigens that resembles a disease-
causing agents Immune system recognizes the agent as
"foreign", destroys it, and then remembers it in the future.
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Prevents or lessens the Prevents or lessens the severity of diseaseseverity of disease
Prevents spread of Prevents spread of disease between disease between animals and humans animals and humans (zoonotic diseases)(zoonotic diseases)
Core vaccinesCore vaccines
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An organism that lives on or in a host and gets its food from or at the expense of its hostSymbiosis Symbiosis
External ParasitesInternal Parasites
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Periodontal diseaseBrush 3-4 times a
week Provide chew toys Proper dietSchedule regular
cleanings
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Reduce the homeless population 6 – 8 million pets in
shelters each yearImprove health and
behaviorReduce or eliminate:
some types of cancer, roaming, marking, & aggression
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Feed according to age, size, activity level, and overall health
Pet food vs human foodPet Obesity
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Pet’s physical state and needs Human-animal bondMaintains healthy heart, lungs, and musclesControls weight
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Protect yourself!Call the emergency care
facilityBleeding: elevate &
apply pressure Choking: place fingers in
pet’s mouth and try to remove blockage
Modified Heimlich maneuver
CPR
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Questions?