BLBS146-IND BLBS146-Burns Printer: Yet to Come April 3, 2014 21:4 279mm×216mm Index Note: Italicized page locators refer to photos/figures; tables are noted with t. Abbreviations, common, in veterinary medicine, American Association of Feline Practitioners, feline Angry clients, dealing with, 132 9–10 vaccination guidelines, 73 Animal body language Abyssinian cat breed, 40 American Bobtail cat breed, 40 canine, 21–24 Acceptance, grief and, 127, 129 American College of Veterinary Nutrition, 33 equine, 111–112 Acceptance period, 54 American Curl cat breed, 40 feline, 24–26 Acetabulum, 14, 15 American Kennel Club, 55 Anisodactyl feet, 99 Acquired (specific) immunity, 72 breed characteristics, 48 Anterior, 11, 12 Active immunity, 72t breed groups, 48–49 Anthelmintics, 79 ACVN. See American College of Veterinary Dog Registration Application and, 49 Antibiotics, 79, 122 Nutrition American Shorthair cat breed, 40 Antibodies, 72, 72t Adderall, 121 AmericanVeterinaryMedicalAssociation,3,4,39, Antigens, 72 Adson-Brown thumb tissue forceps, 89 147 Antiserum, 72t Adson 1 x 2 thumb tissue forceps, 90 American Wirehair cat breed, 40 Anus, 18, 18 Advil, 79 Amino acids, 31 Apatite, 110 Age of pets, evaluating, 61 Amphetamine, 121 Appendicular skeleton Aggression Analgesics, organizing, 122 equine, 107 canine aggressive body language, 21 Anal glands (or sacs), 68, 68–69 forelimb bones, 14, 14 in cats Anaphylaxis, 73 hindlimb bones, 14–15, 15 aggressive/conflicted expression, 25 Anatomy, 11–19 Appointments, making, 27 body posture of, 24 appendicular skeleton, 14–16 Arachidonic acid, 32 Air sacs, avian, 100 COPYRIGHTEDaxial skeleton, 13–14 MATERIALArrhythmias, pulse deficits and, 75–76 AKC. See American Kennel Club body systems, 16 Arthritis, in dogs, 50 Alkaloids, 79 branches of science, 16 Artificial active immunity, 72t Allantochorion membrane, 57 common veins, 16–17 Artificial insemination, 54 Allergic reactions to vaccines, symptoms of, defined, 15 Artificial passive immunity, 72t 73 directional terms, 11, 12, 13, 13 Asepsis, 87 Allis tissue forceps, 90 external, 15, 16, 16–17, 17 Aseptic technique, 87 Alprazolam, 121 internal and external, root words, 9 Ash, 33 American Animal Hospital Association internal structures of thorax, 19 Assessment, medical record and, 140 abbreviation guide, 140 muscles, 17–18 Ativan, 121 canine vaccination guidelines, 73 urogenital system, 18 Atropine, 79 feline vaccination guidelines, 73 Anestrus, 58 Attitude, client management and, 132 Standards of Accreditation, 136 Anger, grief and, 127 Aural hematomas, 78 Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant, First Edition. Edited by Kara M. Burns and Lori Renda-Francis. © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Published 2014 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Companion website: www.wiley.com/go/burns/textbookvetassistant 159 BLBS146-IND BLBS146-Burns Printer: Yet to Come April 3, 2014 21:4 279mm×216mm 160 Index Auscultation, 151 feline, 25 Carpus, 14, 14, 108, 108 Authorizations, signed, 133 lizard, 105 Cataract removal, 147 Autoclave, 87 restraint of dogs and, 22 Cat bags, 25 preparing items for, 87–88 Bladder, 18, 18 Cat breeds sterilization process and, 87 Bladder infections Cat Fanciers’ Association, 40–47 Autoclave tape, 87, 88 in cats, 47 coat color variations in, 39 Autotomy, 105 in dogs, 50 health problems in, 47–48 Avian species, 99–103 Blind spot, in horses, 111 most popular, 47 circulatory system, 101 Blood draws, recumbent restraint for dogs and, 24 Catchpoles, restraint of dogs and, 22–23 digestive system, 100–101 Blood feathers, 100 Cat Fanciers’ Association, pedigreed breeds, 40 history questionnaire, 102t Blood pressure, avian, 101 Cat nail trimmer, 66 integument, 99–100 Blue-tongue skink, nutrition for, 105, 105 Cats. See also Kittens internal anatomy, 101 Body condition scoring, 35, 37, 37t amino acid requirements for, 31 musculoskeletal system, 100 Body feathers, 99 bathing, 69 nutrition, 103 Body language. See Animal body language body postures of, 24, 25 office visit, 102 Body postures, of cats, 24 breeding process in, 58 overview, 99 Body system abnormalities, 61t capillary refill time for, 76 respiratory system, 100 Body systems, 15 deciduous and permanent teeth in, 61t restraint and, 102–103 Bombay cat breed, 41 declawing, 63 AVMA. See American Veterinary Medical Bones, 13 diastolic blood pressure in, 76 Association of forelimb, 14, 14 facial expressions of, 24 Axial skeleton of hind limb, 14–15, 15 femoral pulse taking in, 60 description of, 13–14 Brachycephalic, defined, 53 gender determination in, 50–51, 61–62 equine, 107 Brachycephalic breeds, whelping and, 55 nail anatomy in, 63, 65 Brakke Veterinary Practice Management Group, 148 normal pulse rates for, 76t Back, 16, 17 Breathing, labored, 76 obesity in, 35 Backhaus towel clamps, 90 Breaths per minute, respiration rate and, 59 popularity of, as pets, 39 Bacteria, 79 Breeders, professional, 58 protein requirements of, 32 Balinese-Javanese cat breed, 40–41 Breeding queening, 57 Bargaining, grief and, 127 cats, 58 rectal temperature in, normal, 75 Baskerville muzzle, 22 dogs, 53–54 rope leashes and, cautionary note, 22 Bathing animals, 69, 77 management, 58 sarcoma and vaccine injection sites in, 73 BCS. See Body condition scoring natural, 55 systolic blood pressure in, 76 Beaks, 100 timing of, 54–55 tootheruptionin,timeframefor,61t Bearded dragon, shedding skin, 104 Breeds, 39–51 vitamin requirements for, 32 Beats per minute, pulse or heart rate, 59 cat, 39–48 vocalization in, 24–25 Bedding, for horses, checklist, 113 dog, 48–50 Caudal, 13 Bedsores, 77 Bright,alert,responsive(BAR)status,60 defined, 11 Behavior scoring, interactive and noninteractive, Brisket, 16, 16 radiographic positioning, 85 61t BritishShorthaircatbreed,41 Cautery agents, 66, 66 Belly, 16, 17 Bruises or contusions, in dogs, 50 Cecum, equine, 109 Biceps, 17, 18 Bulla, 67 Cell-mediated immunity, 72 Bicolor coat patterns, in cats, 39 Buprenorphine, 121 Cellulose, 32 Billing, medical record and, 135 Burial, 126 Celsius degrees Binocular vision, in horses, 111 Burmese cat breed, 41 converting Fahrenheit and, 60t Biohazard bag, 96 Burmilla (miscellaneous cat breed), 41 recording temperature in, 59 Biology, 15 Cephalic vein, 16, 17, 17 Birds. See Avian species Caffeine, 79 Cere, 99 Birman cat breed, 41 Cages Cervical vertebrae, 13, 14 Birth defects, radiation and, 83 bird, 102 Cesarean section, 55 Births reptile, 104 CFA. See Cat Fanciers’ Association breaking sac, 56 taking pets out of, 23 Chartreux cat breed, 41–42 in home setting, 56 Calcaneus, equine, 108, 108 Chelonians, 105 of puppies, 55 Calcium, 32, 110 Chemotherapy, 147 warning signs (when to call the vet) during, Calories, 31 Chinese Li Hua cat breed, 42 56–57 Canine body language, 21–24 Chloride requirements, for horses, 110 Bitch lifting a dog, 23–24 Choana, 100 breeding and, 54 overview, 21–22 Chocolate coat color, in cats, 39 defined, 53 restraint, 22–23 Chronic renal failure, in cats, 47 dystocia and, 57 Capacitation, 54 Ciliated mucous epithelia, 71 heat cycle and, 54 Capillary refill time, measuring, 76 Circulatory system, avian, 101 pregnant, 53 Caps, surgical, 92 Clavicle, 14, 14 pups nursed by, 56 Carbohydrates, 31, 32, 109 Client management, 131–133 stages of labor and, 55 Cardiac murmurs, 76 communication and, 132 Bites Cardiovascular system, 15 employee roles in, 132–133 avian, 102 Carnivorous lizard species, feeding, 105 evaluating clients, 131–132 canine, 21 Carotene levels, horses and, 110t Client/Patient Assessment Forms, 138, 139 BLBS146-IND BLBS146-Burns Printer: Yet to Come April 3, 2014 21:4 279mm×216mm Index 161 Client/Patient Information Form, 137 CRF. See Chronic renal failure Distal, 12, 13 Clients, importance of, in veterinary hospital, Crop, 101 defined, 11 131 Croup, 16, 16 radiographic positioning, 85 Clipping, surgical, 95 Crude protein, 110 Distal phalanx, equine, 108, 108 Cloaca, 101, 104 CT scans, 147 Distraction, restraint of cats and, 25 Clonazepam, 121 Curriculum vitae (CV), 115 Distributors, maintaining file of, 119 Closed gloving technique steps, 93, 93 CVTEA. See Committee on Veterinary Technician DM. See Dry matter Clothing Education and Activities DNA, radiation and, 83 professional, 27 Doctor of veterinary medicine, 4 protective, 84 Dam, defined, 53 Documentation, medical records, 135–140 Coat colors, cat breeds and, 39 Darvocet-N 100, 121 Dog breeds, 48–50 Cobalt, 32 Darvon, 121 American Kennel Club, 48 Cocaine, 121 DE. See Digestible energy breed groups, 48–49 Coccygeal vertebrae, 14 DEA licenses, 121 health problems and, 49–50 Cochlea, 67 Debakey thumb tissue forceps, 89 Dogs. See also Puppies Cocksfoot, 110 Declawing, cats, 63 amino acid requirements for, 31 Codeine, 121 Decubital sores, treating, 77–78 bathing, 69 Coelom, 100, 103 Deductibles, pet health insurance, 148 body condition scoring for, 34, 35 Coffin bone, equine, 108 Defecation, stimulating in newborn puppies, 56 breeding, 53–54 Cold sterilization, 88 Defective products, returning, 120 capillary refill time for, 76 Collimation, 84 Defense mechanisms, canine, 21 deciduous and permanent teeth in, 61t Colony breeding, cats and, 58 Demerol, 121 diastolic blood pressure in, 76 Colorpoint Shorthair cat breed, 42 Denial, grief and, 127 ear infections in, 67 Colostrum, 53, 56, 71 Dental disease, in cats, 47 fearful body language of, 21 Combining form of root word, defined, 7 Dental formulas, equine, 107 gender determination in, 50–51, 61–62 Committee on Veterinary Technician Education Dental insurance, 147 lifting, 23–24 and Activities, 4 Dentition nail anatomy in, 63, 65 Communication