Animal Health

Poisoning
A poison can be defined as a toxin or toxic agent 3 main groups (1) Artificial Chemicals

insecticides,

pesticides, rodent bait, antifreeze, bleach, oil

(2) Natural Substances

Bee

and Wasp stings, snake venom, poisonous plants (daffodil bulbs, ragwort, rhodedendron, yew)

Symptoms
Direct damage to tissues (corrosive) Sleepiness, depression, coma (sedative) Twitching and shaking (convulsants) Haemorrhage (anticoagulants)

Inducing Emesis (Dogs and Cats)

Use Hydrogen Peroxide (3%) Only up to 2 hours (too late after as poision gone to small intestine) Dont induce if

When

he's already throwing up. If your pet has lost consciousness and/or if she's very weak or has trouble standing. If your pet has swallowed bleach, a drain cleaner, or a petroleum distillate.

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Zoonoses

A zoonosis is the term used to describe any disease which can transfer from an animal to a human

Zoonoses
Weils Disease (Leptospirosis) Scabies (sarcoptes scabiei) Ringworm Toxoplasmosis Salmonella CJK Disease (From BSE/Mad Cow Disease)

Detection and Prevention

Weils Disease
Vomiting,

Diahorrea, Jaundice, Fever Transmitted in faeces and infected hair Treat with antibiotics and penicillin

Toxoplasmosis
Normally

asymptomatic, diarrhoea,lethargy Blood test to Detect Cook meat before feeding, clean litter trays regularly

Salmonella
Caused

by bacteria in intestines Acute tummy pain, drooling, breeding problems, vomiting, diahorrea Ensure that all food is cooked and reduce use of unnecessary antibiotics

Ringworm
Mainly

dogs and cats Crusty lesions, alopecia and redness of the skin Treat with antifungal cream

Vaccination

A vaccine is a harmless version of a pathogen Gives immunity to injected animal from disease Generally given in 2 injections followed by boosters Important to maintain records

Injured Animals

An injured animal is in pain and is fearful Approach slowly Avoid eye contact Be aware of warning signs (bared teeth) Be prepared for sudden movement Use muzzle May need to be sedated Know your escape routes

Name

Mairead
Elaine Tara Maria Naomi

Zoonotic Disease Avian Influenza Cat Scratch Fever Cow Pox TB Rabies Swine Flu Toxoplasmosis SARS Ringworm