After
handling a sick dog, wash your hands before touching your dog.
Not exact matches
Pay attention when serving raw meat to older or
sick dogs, as their systems may not be able to
handle it.
If you are not the
dog owner, the risk of being bitten is even greater when trying to
handle a
sick or injured
dog since it does not know you and may see you as an assaulter rather than a helper.
Be especially careful when serving raw meat to older
dogs and
sick dogs as their systems may not be able to
handle it.
Of course we do not want to think about anything bad happening to our
dog, but be sure you are financially prepared to
handle vet costs if your
dog was to get
sick or hurt.
Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project in a professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients, health assessments, and treatments of animals • Assist in medical rounds with Shelter Veterinarians or identifying animals that need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and
dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for
sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with
sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely
handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.
There are new recalls on
dog food (s) &
dog treats — these foods are killing
dogs and making owners
sick after
handling the food too.
These cats most likely became infected by being
handled by shelter staff that did not appropriately disinfect themselves after treating
sick dogs.
We'll have to start looking around for a company that
handles vaccinations so that we can make sure our
dog won't be getting
sick as often and will live a bit safer.
The law CHAPTER 2: BIOLOGY OF
DOGS Physiological characteristics Reproductive system CHAPTER 3: BASIC HEALTH Signs of a healthy dog Recognising poor health Common internal parasites Common external parasites Common disease and illness Skin problems in dogs Notifiable diseases Preventative health care & care of the sick dog Good nutrition Reproduction and breeding Desexing CHAPTER 4: PSYCHOLOGY Understanding the dog's mind Evolution and domestication Behavioural development Common behaviour and body language Behavioural problems General training tips CHAPTER 5: GROOMING The need for grooming Techniques Grooming tools Pet clips and styling CHAPTER 6: WORKING IN THE CANINE INDUSTRY Health services Breeding Grooming Training Day care & exercise Long term care Assistance dogs Canine therapy Professional dog handling Retail Funeral and memorial services APPENDIX Love D
DOGS Physiological characteristics Reproductive system CHAPTER 3: BASIC HEALTH Signs of a healthy dog Recognising poor health Common internal parasites Common external parasites Common disease and illness Skin problems in dogs Notifiable diseases Preventative health care & care of the sick dog Good nutrition Reproduction and breeding Desexing CHAPTER 4: PSYCHOLOGY Understanding the dog's mind Evolution and domestication Behavioural development Common behaviour and body language Behavioural problems General training tips CHAPTER 5: GROOMING The need for grooming Techniques Grooming tools Pet clips and styling CHAPTER 6: WORKING IN THE CANINE INDUSTRY Health services Breeding Grooming Training Day care & exercise Long term care Assistance dogs Canine therapy Professional dog handling Retail Funeral and memorial services APPENDIX Love D
DOGS Physiological characteristics Reproductive system CHAPTER 3: BASIC HEALTH Signs of a healthy
dog Recognising poor health Common internal parasites Common external parasites Common disease and illness Skin problems in
dogs Notifiable diseases Preventative health care & care of the sick dog Good nutrition Reproduction and breeding Desexing CHAPTER 4: PSYCHOLOGY Understanding the dog's mind Evolution and domestication Behavioural development Common behaviour and body language Behavioural problems General training tips CHAPTER 5: GROOMING The need for grooming Techniques Grooming tools Pet clips and styling CHAPTER 6: WORKING IN THE CANINE INDUSTRY Health services Breeding Grooming Training Day care & exercise Long term care Assistance dogs Canine therapy Professional dog handling Retail Funeral and memorial services APPENDIX Love D
dogs Notifiable diseases Preventative health care & care of the sick dog Good nutrition Reproduction and breeding Desexing CHAPTER 4: PSYCHOLOGY Understanding the dog's mind Evolution and domestication Behavioural development Common behaviour and body language Behavioural problems General training tips CHAPTER 5: GROOMING The need for grooming Techniques Grooming tools Pet clips and styling CHAPTER 6: WORKING IN THE CANINE INDUSTRY Health services Breeding Grooming Training Day care & exercise Long term care Assistance dogs Canine therapy Professional dog handling Retail Funeral and memorial services APPENDIX Love D
dogs Notifiable diseases Preventative health care & care of the
sick dog Good nutrition Reproduction and breeding Desexing CHAPTER 4: PSYCHOLOGY Understanding the
dog's mind Evolution and domestication Behavioural development Common behaviour and body language Behavioural problems General training tips CHAPTER 5: GROOMING The need for grooming Techniques Grooming tools Pet clips and styling CHAPTER 6: WORKING IN THE CANINE INDUSTRY Health services Breeding Grooming Training Day care & exercise Long term care Assistance
dogs Canine therapy Professional dog handling Retail Funeral and memorial services APPENDIX Love D
dogs Canine therapy Professional dog handling Retail Funeral and memorial services APPENDIX Love D
dogs Canine therapy Professional
dog handling Retail Funeral and memorial services APPENDIX Love
DogsDogsDogs?
Earlier this year, HSUS helped «save» nearly 200
dogs from a «puppy mill» in South Dakota — but then left town, leaving the overwhelmed local rescue to
handle all of the
dogs on their own, which ended up leading to at least 28 of the
dogs getting
sick and dying.