Transcript Small Animal Safety

Small Animal Safety
Mrs. DeShazo
Risks with Small Animals
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Zoonoses- diseases that can be
transmitted from animals to
humans
Diseases
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Rabies
Hookworms
Parasites
Toxoplasmosis
Ringworm
Rocky Mountain
Spotted Fever
Rickettsia
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Psittacosis
Cat-scratch fever
Salmonellosis
Streptococcal
Bacteria
Lyme Disease
Borrelia
Burgdurferi
Echinococcus
Granuosus
Disease Activity
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Rabies
Hookworms
Toxoplasmosis
Ringworm
Rocky Mountain
Spotted Fever
Rickettsia
Psittacosis
Cat-Scratch Fever
Anthrax
10. Salmonellosis
11. Streptococcal
Bacteria
12. Lyme Disease
13. Ocular Myiasis
14. Influenza
15. New-Castle Disease
16. Sarcoptic Mange
17. Tuberculosis
18. Brucellosis
Vaccinations
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Vaccination programs began in
1940’s
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Decline in rabies
1997-8,509 cases in US
 2001- 7,437 cases in US
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If exposed wash wound with soap and
water and seek medical attention
Animal Care Workers
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Alert to animals that are vicious or
potentially hazardous
Preexposure vaccinations
Maintain proper treatment of
animals bites and scratches
Proper handling to prevent injury
Physical Restraint of Animals
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Animals may be restrained from
normal movement for:
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Examination
Collection of blood
Collections of samples
Administration of drugs
Therapy
Cats
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Nervous Animals
Working with head or neck
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Wrap in blanket
Zippered Type Canvas Bag
Place palm of hand on back of head
and grasp with thumb and fingers
Cloth Muzzle for mouth
Careful removal from carriers
Dogs
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Restrain in standing or sitting
Muzzles used to prevent bites
Elizabethan collars can be used to
prevent animal from licking or biting
itself
Other Risks
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Disinfectants and insecticides can
be dangerous sometimes
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Safe use, storage and disposal needed
Wear protective clothing
Gloves
 Closed toed shoes
 Goggles
 Lab coat
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MSDS
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Material Safety Data Sheets
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Provide workers and emergency
personnel with safe procedures for
handling or working with a particular
substance
Animal Restraint Handout
General Guidelines for Safety
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Always wear protective clothing
and equipment when the job
requires it
Always wash protective clothing
and equipment after use to
prevent contamination
Wash hands and face after
completing a job to make sure all
chemical residue is removed
General Guidelines for Safety
4. If required, shower after completing a job
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so that chemical residue is completely
removed from the body
Wash hands frequently while working with
animals, especially if working with
different species and in different areas.
This will prevent contamination of other
animals and will prevent selfcontamination
Keep hands away from the mouth, eyes,
and face when working with chemicals
and animals to prevent self-contamination
General Guidelines for Safety
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Do not consume food or drinks in areas
where contamination could occur, and
do not store these items in areas where
contamination could occur.
Remove uniforms, lab coats, and
coveralls when leaving an area that
could be contaminated
Never wash uniforms, lab coats, or
coveralls with regular clothing
Make sure all containers are correctly
labeled to prevent misuse of chemicals
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Dispose of all chemicals and their
containers according to proper
procedure or instructions on the label.
Students and small animal workers
should be instructed in proper methods
of handling small animals.
First-aid kits should be kept in the work
area or instructional area.