Pet Instructor Skill Review Level 3 (VTQ)™
Course Content
- Introduction to your Pet First Aid Instructor refresher course
- Course introduction
- Dog First Aid and The Law
- The vet and your role in first aid
- The Role of the Dog First Aider
- When is Veterinary Care Required?
- Keeping your pet safe in an emergency
- Car Accidents
- Car Accidents - Injuries and Treatment
- Pet Proofing your home
- Please rescue my pets stickers
- Hand Hygiene
- Dog Microchipping
- Cat microchipping
- Precautions and Safety
- Pet Anatomy and Physiology
- First Aid Kits and Equipment
- Checking a Pets health
- Initial Assessment
- Checking Your Dog's Health and Finding Out What Is Normal
- Gum Colour
- Collecting a Urine Sample
- How Dogs Show Pain
- How Dogs Show Pain - Vets Comments
- Taking a Pulse
- Taking the Temperature
- Taking the Rectal Temperature
- Vital Signs
- Comprehensive Assessment and Checking Vital Signs Example
- Pet Accidents and First Aid
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR
- Dog CPR Introduction
- Dog CPR Practical Demonstration
- CPR on deep chested dogs
- Small and barrel-chested dog CPR
- Cat CPR
- Near and Secondary Drowning
- Dogs Drowning and Treatment
- Near and Secondary Drowning - vets comments
- How Realistic is Dog CPR - hear what our vet says
- Oxygen and Your Dog
- Administration of Oxygen
- Choking
- Bleeding Control
- Different Conditions you may see
- Breathing and Respiratory Problems
- Loss of Appetite
- Sneezing
- Lethargy
- Urination Problems
- Weakness in Animals
- Weakness and Collapse - additional vets comments
- Hair Loss and Skin Conditions
- Cataracts
- Dehydration in Dogs
- Clinical signs of dehydration in dogs and cats
- Hydration and rehydration in dogs
- Fluid balance in dogs and cats
- Oralade - treating dehydration
- Oralade for cats
- Oralade - The Science
- Injuries
- Suspected fractures
- Types of fractures on animals
- Dog Fractures Treatment
- Spinal injury and moving an injured dog
- Spinal Injuries
- Paw Problems
- Paws and Claws
- Nail and Claw Injuries
- Eye Injuries
- Eye Problems
- Ear Problems
- General Bandaging
- Bandaging the Ear
- Bandaging the Tail and Tail Injuries
- Bandaging the Body
- Fight Wounds
- Puncture Wounds
- Mouth and Dental Problems
- Animal bites and scratches on dogs
- Small Cuts, Scratches and Grazes
- Bandage aftercare
- Stings on animals
- Ibuprofen and pets
- Carbon Monoxide and dogs
- Poisoning
- Vet poison information line
- Inducing Vomiting in a Dog
- Inducing Vomiting - vets comments
- Snake Bites
- Dog Burns
- Chemical Burns
- Electrocution
- Electric Shocks
- Cruciate Ligament
- Falls From Height
- Illness
- Dogs and Illnesses
- Bloat and Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV)
- Why do dogs eat grass
- Why are Onions Toxic to Dogs
- Why is Chocolate Toxic to Dogs
- High Temperatures and Heatstroke
- Hypothermia Treatment
- Hypothermia - vets comments
- Vomiting in Animals
- Different Types and Causes of Vomiting
- Vomiting - vets comments
- Seizures and Epilepsy
- Diabetes
- Allergies in Dogs
- Allergic reactions
- Pancreatitis
- Cushings Disease
- Nose and Respiratory Problems - Vet
- Breathing Difficulties
- Coughing and kennel cough
- Kennel Cough - vets comments
- Diarrhoea in Animals
- Stomach Conditions
- Possible Causes of Blood in Dog Faeces
- Rabies
- Alabama Foot Rot
- Blue Green Algae
- Hip Dysplasia
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Pyometra
- Vestibular Syndrome
- Parasites that affect pets
- Cats
- Different types and sizes of animals
- Summary and Your Practical Session
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Cat Worming and Treatment
With a cat or a kitten, what sort of things do you need to look out for in terms of care, and then we hear a lot about worming, how does that link in with the care for a cat or a kitten? Well, worming is obviously very important. It is very important for the cat or kitten and also important if you have got young children, that your cat is wormed properly. There are various ways of worming. Probably the easiest method is you can get spot-on treatments, which you literally just spot on the back in between the shoulder blades. These will worm your cat or kitten and cover it for a month. They also cover for fleas, lice, and also, they will cover if your cat was to get ear mites. So, spot on is very easy to use and covers everything. With the treatments themselves, how would you, obviously keep records regularly to make sure that if it is every month you make sure that the same day of the same month you give the treatment, but how would you look and see that maybe there is a problem with worms or mites within a cat? Well with worms, your cat's coat could go very dull, and almost starry and the hair could stand up. And also, when they have been to the toilet, they sometimes will sit down and drag their bottom. So that could give an indication that your cat has got worms and obviously to get a treatment. With your ears, obviously, if they start scratching around their ears a lot, then you could have a problem with ear mites. It is easy to keep your kitten's ears clean. You can obviously see into their ears. And if we just pop her up here, you literally just open their ear up and look in. You can get ear wipes from a pet shop and you can just use them to clean around the outer. Never ever poke anything further down into the kitten's ear because you could be damaging their eardrum. So, it is only the outer part of the ear that you can clean. Is that a regular thing and a good idea to do? Is just to always keep or have a look inside the ears whether you suspect something or not? Well, yes. Definitely. Keep an eye on making sure the ears are clean. And if you see the cat scratching more than usual, cats do sometimes scratch. But if they are scratching, especially around the ear area, then you may have a problem with ear mites. So, it is advisable to keep your cat up-to-date with your worming treatment. And the spot-on can incorporate worming, fleas, and, as we said, the ears. It is very easy and painless for the cat to use a spot-on treatment. The only thing, if you are using a spot-on treatment and you have got young children, is to make sure that the treatment is totally dry before you allow the children to play and handle the cat or kitten.
Cat and Kitten Care: Worming and Ear Health
Introduction to Cat and Kitten Care
When caring for a cat or kitten, it's essential to address various aspects of their well-being. In this guide, we'll focus on the critical topics of worming and ear health.
Understanding the Importance of Worming
Crucial for Cats and Kittens: Worming is vital for both the cat or kitten's health and the well-being of young children in the household.
Spot-On Treatments: An effective and convenient method is the use of spot-on treatments applied between the shoulder blades, providing comprehensive protection for a month. These treatments not only combat worms but also target fleas, lice, and ear mites.
Identifying Worm or Mite Issues
Signs of Worms: Keep an eye out for signs such as a dull and unkempt coat, raised hair, and instances of your cat sitting and dragging its bottom after using the litter box. These could indicate a worm problem.
Ear Health: Regularly inspect your cat's ears for any signs of trouble. Scratching around the ear area may be indicative of ear mites. Use pet-friendly ear wipes for gentle cleaning of the outer ear without inserting anything into the ear canal, which could harm the eardrum.
Spot-On Treatments for All-in-One Care
Convenience and Coverage: Spot-on treatments offer a painless and hassle-free solution for cat owners. Ensure that the treatment is entirely dry before allowing young children to interact with the cat or kitten.
Conclusion
Maintaining your cat or kitten's health is a priority. Regular worming and ear health checks, along with the use of spot-on treatments, can keep your feline friend happy and thriving.