Protecting Our Animal Friends: Preventative Care and Treatment

Protecting Our Animal Friends: Preventative Care and Treatment

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand and identify routine preventative applications and treatments for animals, including the identification, signs, treatment, and prevention of internal and external parasites.

What do you already know about routine preventative applications and treatments for animals?

Internal and External Parasites

Internal parasites include worms, while external parasites encompass fleas, ticks, mites, and lice.

Signs and Symptoms

Signs of infestation may include itching, hair loss, skin irritation, and visible parasites.

Topical Treatments

Topical treatments like sprays and spot-ons are effective for controlling external parasites.

Oral Treatments

Oral treatments in the form of tablets are used to control both internal and external parasites.

Routine Care and Procedures

Routine care includes foot care, dental care, eye care, grooming, skin/scale care, ear care, and regular weighing.

Foot Care

Foot care is crucial for animals, especially those with hooves or paws, to prevent infections and injuries.

Mouth and Dental Care

Proper mouth and dental care is essential for maintaining overall health, including beak care for birds.

Eye Care

Regular eye care is important to prevent infections and maintain clear vision in animals.

Species or Breed Specific Needs

Different species and breeds have specific care requirements based on their genetic makeup and physical characteristics.

Grooming and Skin/Scale Care

Regular grooming and skin/scale care help maintain the health and appearance of an animal's coat or skin.

Ear Care

Ear care is important to prevent infections and maintain overall health in animals.

Weighing

Regular weighing helps monitor an animal's health and detect any changes in weight that may indicate underlying issues.

Interactive Activity: Case Studies

Present case studies of animals with specific health issues related to preventative care and treatment, and discuss the appropriate interventions.

Quiz Time: Test Your Knowledge

Engage in a quiz to assess the understanding of routine preventative applications and treatments for animals.

Review: Key Takeaways

Summarize the key points about routine preventative applications and treatments for animals, emphasizing the importance of proactive care.

Q&A Session

Open the floor for any additional questions or clarifications about the lesson content.

Homework Assignment

Research and create a care plan for a specific animal species, outlining the routine preventative applications and treatments needed for optimal health.

Conclusion

Wrap up the lesson by emphasizing the importance of routine preventative care and treatment for the well-being of animals.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.