Animal Care in the shelter 2023 Questions and Answers
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What should all dogs, including owner relinquishments, should be checked for?
identification, rabies or license tags, tattoos (ears, abdomen and the inguinal region are
primary sites), and scanned for a microchip.
What should all dogs receive upon intake?
receive a preliminary physical examination and be issued an identification band and
shelter record that contains all the pertinent information for that animal, including
physical description, medical information, relinquishment information, and any
communications.
Why is the physical exam and preliminary behavior assessments needed in a
shelter?
The primary reasons for this urgency are to identify animals with injuries needing
immediate medical attention and to isolate those with infectious disease symptoms
before they have contact with the general population. An additional consideration is that
the behavior evaluation be used to identify aggressive, extremely shy, or otherwise
distressed animals who may need special housing and handling.
What does the physical exam consist of?
The dog's body weight should be recorded and the body condition score (BCS)
documented using a standard system (e.g. Hills or Purina scales) to indicate the overall
muscle mass and fat deposits. An estimate of age should made and the gender should
be determined as well as the reproductive status. An examination that assesses for
infectious diseases, injuries and pain should be conducted. Possible signs of infectious
disease include nasal and ocular discharge, sneezing and coughing, vomiting, diarrhea,
loss of appetite, depression, dehydration, fever, etc. The eyes, ears, mouth and teeth,
mucus membranes, mentation and demeanor, and ambulation should be evaluated.
The heart and lungs should be auscultated to detect any abnormalities that should be
further evaluated by a veterinarian. The skin should be checked for hair loss,
inflammation, lesions, lumps, infections, and signs of fleas and ticks. An assessment of
temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate may not be required for every animal, but
should be performed on any animal who is sick or debilitated, injured, or suspected of
having an infectious disease.
Temperature (Fahrenheit) dog
Adult dog=99.5-102.5, Puppy 5wks= 98-100
Respiratory rate (breaths/min) dog
Adult dog=10-30, Puppy 5wks=15-35
Pulse rate (beats/min) dog
Adult dog=60-180 Puppy 5wks=150-220
What information should be entered in regarding the dogs confirmation or
signalment?
When breed type is unknown or uncertain, rather than guess, it is more helpful to
designate dogs as mixed breeds and describe them as fully and accurately as possible.
Coat pattern/type, tail type, ear type, and any other characteristics about the dog should
be entered in.
, Identifying a dogs age?
You can identify a dogs age by checking the teeth for deciduous teeth, gray hairs
around muzzle, and checking eyes for cloudiness which occurs between 6-8 years in
age.
What are the core vaccines for dogs?
DA2PP (providing protection against canine distemper virus, adenovirus-2,
parainfluenza, and parvovirus) and an intranasal product providing protection against
Bordetella bronchiseptica and canine parainfluenza virus
Temperature-cat
Neonatal kittens (birth to 4 weeks old)= 96-99°F, kittens and cats 4 weeks or older=
100-102.5°F
Heart rate-cat
Neonatal kittens (birth to 4 weeks old)=150-220 beats/minute, kittens and cats 4 weeks
or older= 120-220 beats/minute
Respiratory rate-cat
Neonatal kittens (birth to 4 weeks old)=16-40 breaths/minute, kittens and cats 4 weeks
or older= 16-40 breaths/minute
What is the core vaccine for cats?
FVRCP vaccine (feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia).
What are the guidelines for animal adoption?
The animal will be spayed or neutered. • No animal will be adopted to an applicant with
a known history of animal or child abuse. • No animal will be adopted to an individual
who is suspected of being drunk or under the influence of drugs at the time of adoption.
• No animal will be adopted out as a food source. • The adopter can meet the five
criteria set for a successful adoption as stated above.
How often should you bottle feed puppies?
Every 2-3 hours
Why and how long should puppies genital areas be stimulated?
The 1st 3 weeks of a puppies life their genital areas should be stimulated so the pet can
urinate and defecate.
•Cold dogs (old, young, very thin, short thin hair coat)
Provided with extra bedding and moved to a warmer location
Warm dogs (overweight, northern breeds, brachycephalic)
Moved to cooler locations, provided fans, and monitored.
How should animal shelters be cleaned?
Vulnerable animals (puppies & kittens), healthy adult dogs, geriatric animals, injured
animals, animals with infectious disease
What are some reasons for a dog not eating enough?
•Have dental or other oral health problems, GI issues, other disease
•Find the flavor or type of food unappealing,
•Be very stressed
What are the behavioral responses to pain?
Behavioral responses to pain may include changes in normal vocalization, and whining,
growling, or whimpering. Dogs may become timid or aggressive, develop a fixed stare
or arching posture. They may also guard, lick, or chew injured parts.
Refeeding syndrome
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What should all dogs, including owner relinquishments, should be checked for?
identification, rabies or license tags, tattoos (ears, abdomen and the inguinal region are
primary sites), and scanned for a microchip.
What should all dogs receive upon intake?
receive a preliminary physical examination and be issued an identification band and
shelter record that contains all the pertinent information for that animal, including
physical description, medical information, relinquishment information, and any
communications.
Why is the physical exam and preliminary behavior assessments needed in a
shelter?
The primary reasons for this urgency are to identify animals with injuries needing
immediate medical attention and to isolate those with infectious disease symptoms
before they have contact with the general population. An additional consideration is that
the behavior evaluation be used to identify aggressive, extremely shy, or otherwise
distressed animals who may need special housing and handling.
What does the physical exam consist of?
The dog's body weight should be recorded and the body condition score (BCS)
documented using a standard system (e.g. Hills or Purina scales) to indicate the overall
muscle mass and fat deposits. An estimate of age should made and the gender should
be determined as well as the reproductive status. An examination that assesses for
infectious diseases, injuries and pain should be conducted. Possible signs of infectious
disease include nasal and ocular discharge, sneezing and coughing, vomiting, diarrhea,
loss of appetite, depression, dehydration, fever, etc. The eyes, ears, mouth and teeth,
mucus membranes, mentation and demeanor, and ambulation should be evaluated.
The heart and lungs should be auscultated to detect any abnormalities that should be
further evaluated by a veterinarian. The skin should be checked for hair loss,
inflammation, lesions, lumps, infections, and signs of fleas and ticks. An assessment of
temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate may not be required for every animal, but
should be performed on any animal who is sick or debilitated, injured, or suspected of
having an infectious disease.
Temperature (Fahrenheit) dog
Adult dog=99.5-102.5, Puppy 5wks= 98-100
Respiratory rate (breaths/min) dog
Adult dog=10-30, Puppy 5wks=15-35
Pulse rate (beats/min) dog
Adult dog=60-180 Puppy 5wks=150-220
What information should be entered in regarding the dogs confirmation or
signalment?
When breed type is unknown or uncertain, rather than guess, it is more helpful to
designate dogs as mixed breeds and describe them as fully and accurately as possible.
Coat pattern/type, tail type, ear type, and any other characteristics about the dog should
be entered in.
, Identifying a dogs age?
You can identify a dogs age by checking the teeth for deciduous teeth, gray hairs
around muzzle, and checking eyes for cloudiness which occurs between 6-8 years in
age.
What are the core vaccines for dogs?
DA2PP (providing protection against canine distemper virus, adenovirus-2,
parainfluenza, and parvovirus) and an intranasal product providing protection against
Bordetella bronchiseptica and canine parainfluenza virus
Temperature-cat
Neonatal kittens (birth to 4 weeks old)= 96-99°F, kittens and cats 4 weeks or older=
100-102.5°F
Heart rate-cat
Neonatal kittens (birth to 4 weeks old)=150-220 beats/minute, kittens and cats 4 weeks
or older= 120-220 beats/minute
Respiratory rate-cat
Neonatal kittens (birth to 4 weeks old)=16-40 breaths/minute, kittens and cats 4 weeks
or older= 16-40 breaths/minute
What is the core vaccine for cats?
FVRCP vaccine (feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia).
What are the guidelines for animal adoption?
The animal will be spayed or neutered. • No animal will be adopted to an applicant with
a known history of animal or child abuse. • No animal will be adopted to an individual
who is suspected of being drunk or under the influence of drugs at the time of adoption.
• No animal will be adopted out as a food source. • The adopter can meet the five
criteria set for a successful adoption as stated above.
How often should you bottle feed puppies?
Every 2-3 hours
Why and how long should puppies genital areas be stimulated?
The 1st 3 weeks of a puppies life their genital areas should be stimulated so the pet can
urinate and defecate.
•Cold dogs (old, young, very thin, short thin hair coat)
Provided with extra bedding and moved to a warmer location
Warm dogs (overweight, northern breeds, brachycephalic)
Moved to cooler locations, provided fans, and monitored.
How should animal shelters be cleaned?
Vulnerable animals (puppies & kittens), healthy adult dogs, geriatric animals, injured
animals, animals with infectious disease
What are some reasons for a dog not eating enough?
•Have dental or other oral health problems, GI issues, other disease
•Find the flavor or type of food unappealing,
•Be very stressed
What are the behavioral responses to pain?
Behavioral responses to pain may include changes in normal vocalization, and whining,
growling, or whimpering. Dogs may become timid or aggressive, develop a fixed stare
or arching posture. They may also guard, lick, or chew injured parts.
Refeeding syndrome
