Dogs were evaluated for clinical
signs of respiratory disease including cough, nasal discharge, sneeze, ocular discharge, retch, depression, respiration and fever.
Concurrent infections with other common respiratory pathogens that cause
signs of respiratory disease including calici and herpes viruses were also detected.
Not exact matches
Rather, the majority
of exposed cats will show no
signs of disease or only minimal ones,
including a mild upper
respiratory disease with sneezing, water eyes, a runny nose or a mild intestinal problem.
Other
signs of respiratory or cardiac
disease include exercise intolerance, panting excessively, or decreased activity level in general.
Canine influenza is a new, contagious
respiratory disease that may mirror
signs of kennel cough,
including sneezing, coughing, and fever.
Clothing (
including shoes), equipment, surfaces, and hands should be cleaned and disinfected after exposure to dogs showing
signs of respiratory disease to prevent transmission
of infection to susceptible dogs.
As the
disease further progresses,
signs of heart failure ensue,
including worsening
respiratory signs and cough, swollen belly and in worst cases «caval syndrome», which is a form
of cardiovascular collapse.
Clinical
signs of CIRDC may
include sneezing, nasal and ocular discharge and sometimes lower
respiratory or systemic
disease.
In most dogs,
signs of infection are similar to canine infectious
respiratory disease («kennel cough»), and may
include:
Clinical
signs of both strains
of CIV in dogs
include coughing, fever, lethargy and interstitial pneumonia, 3 and can be spread by direct contact with
respiratory discharge from infected dogs, through the air via a cough or sneeze and by contact with contaminated objects, such as dog bowls and clothing or by people moving between infected and uninfected dogs.2 The U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes there is no evidence
of transmission
of the virus from dogs to people.
Signs your pet may have heart
disease include increased
respiratory rate (called tachypnea) and / or effort (called dyspnea) when at rest, collapse or fainting episodes, weakness and lethargy, reduced exercise tolerance, abdominal swelling, cough, blue discoloration
of the gums or tongue (called cyanosis), swelling
of the limbs or head, distension or pulsation
of the jugular veins in the neck.
Maintained accurate records
of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.Monitored vital
signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs
of patients.Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.Obtained information about clients» medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.Helped patients move in and out
of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.Transported patients to other areas
of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.Answered patient calls for care and feeding.Cared for clients with diagnoses such as
respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's
disease, and muscular dystrophy.Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.Documents objective data and routine aspects
of patient care.Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients» condition or environment.Collects patient specimens and data,
including vital
signs, input / output and other delegated measurements.Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients» clothing and bedside tables / equipment.