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Lesson 2 Bathing & Grooming Veterinary Science Mr. Dieckhoff

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How do you get ready in the morning? Do you brush your hair? How? Do you take a shower or bath?

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Brushing Techniques Use Slicker Type Brush for longhaired dogs and cats Use a bristled brush for shorthaired dogs and cats Shedding blade remove coat

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Removing Mats & Burrs Wire Comb Mat Splitter Electric hair clipper

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Is this lady bathing this dog correctly?

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Bathing Proper restrain is the KEY Never leave unattended in tub (especially retrained) Shampoo should have at least 5 minutes contact time with skin Wear eye-wear and apron Start at head and move to tail Cats use mat so can grab onto Cage dryers not too long Cologne used during client pick up

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Cage Dryer

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Trimming Nails Anatomy Dewclaws Nail Clippers Be sharp, not crush Use silver nitrate if cut into quick

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Ear Care Anatomy First step should be a veterinarian examination Remove hair from within the ear canal Clean debris with a cotton ball

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Eye Care Use cotton ball and water

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Anal glands Gentle external pressure Full glands are irritating to dog scooting across the ground

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Questions Complete the worksheet using the Bathing and Dipping Dogs and Cats Packet