Pet Instructor Skill Review
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
- 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
- Hyperthermia - Vets Comments
- 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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Get StartedDehydration in Dogs
Dehydration is very serious. It can normally start off quite mild, as a result of having vomiting or diarrhea, being under the weather and not drinking enough because you've lost your appetite, you don't want to drink, you're quite lethargic so if you've got a temperature that may that may happen. It can also happen with illnesses such as liver disease, kidney disease, anything where your organs aren't working properly. You won't be absorbing and utilizing the water that you take in properly and what can happen is that your body is being starved of the fluids and your cells in your body don't like that so what will happen then they they will react by making you feel lethargic. You can sometimes feel quite sick with that as well because you're not getting that that fluid intake. You may find when you look at your dog that they have what's called a skin tense so they lose the elasticity of their skin and when you pull up the little skin on the back of their neck it should just sink straight back down again because it's well hydrated. But in dehydrated animals, when you pull the skin tone up it tends to stay around for a bit longer before it goes down and that's just an indication that the skin is lost sort of that elasticity. The other thing you might find when you look underneath their lip, that their gums may look a bit dry, a bit sticky, a bit tacky, and that's another clue that they may be dehydrated. If you are used to how your dog's gums look like and how your dog's coat looks like then you will notice if there's a change and that's important to know what's normal so you can then pick up what's abnormal and relay that to the vet if you're phoning them with a concern. If they are dehydrated, and it's true dehydration, you need to correct that quite quickly. If your dog is or cat is still well in themselves, offer them more water, try and encourage them to drink more. It might be if they are still eating, you can just add some water into their food and get them to drink that way without them having to lap from a bowl. If they're off their food, or they're getting more dehydrated, you really need to be seen by vet quite urgently so they can correct that either with intravenous fluids or subcutaneous fluids, where we inject fluids underneath the skin that are then just dispersed around the body. The other thing that happens in dehydration is you get a drop in electrolytes because fluids carry those important electrolytes that make all your organs and all your cells work. So once you're at the vet's, they will probably supplement with those electrolytes in the fluids that they're giving your animal as well.
Understanding Dehydration in Pets
The Serious Nature of Dehydration
Exploring the severity of dehydration in pets and its potential causes:
- Initial Mild Symptoms: Dehydration often starts mildly due to vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, and reduced fluid intake.
- Underlying Health Issues: Conditions like liver disease and kidney disease can lead to inadequate water absorption and utilization.
- Impact on Body: Dehydration can starve the body of fluids, causing discomfort and lethargy.
Recognizing Dehydration Signs
Identifying signs of dehydration in pets for early detection:
- Skin Elasticity: Check for a skin tent - delayed skin retraction when lifted indicates dehydration.
- Gum Appearance: Examine gums for dryness, stickiness, or tackiness as a possible dehydration indicator.
- Knowing the Norm: Familiarity with your pet's normal condition helps spot abnormalities.
Addressing Dehydration
Steps to take when dealing with pet dehydration:
- Encourage Fluid Intake: If your pet is still well, offer more water or add water to their food.
- Consulting a Vet: Seek veterinary assistance promptly if your pet is off their food or worsening.
- Veterinary Solutions: Vets may administer intravenous or subcutaneous fluids and supplement with electrolytes to correct dehydration.
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