Walkthrough Zoo Vet: Endangered animals

Junior Veterinarian

Patient 2: Lioness

Name: Amika
Symptoms: Strange lump on side

Questions:
1. When did you fist notice this lump?
2. Has she been active and alert?
3. How is her appetite?

Palpate swelling
X-ray anterior
Biopsy the swelling
Hair clippers on swelling
Antiseptic wipes on surgical site
Forceps to remove the mass
Sutures on incision
IV meds: antibiotics

Diagnosis: Lipoma

Junior Veterinarian

Patient 3: Rhinoceros

Name: Gladys
Symptoms: Chronic foot infection

Questions:
1. What is the problem you are seeing with the female black rhinoceros?
2. How often does she seem to be lame?
3. Have you seen any problems with the male rhinoceros in the exhibit?

Palpate right rear foot
Blood test on rear legs
Bacterial swab on back right foot
Medical syringe on left front legs: antibiotics
Oral meds: sedative
X-ray right rear foot
Scalpel to trim necrotic tissue from back foot
Topical medication on back right foot: antibiotics

Diagnosis: Abscessed hoof

Junior Veterinarian

Patient 4: Eagle

Name: Elizabeth
Symptoms: Left wing dragging on ground

Questions:
1. When did you notice a problem?
2. How is her appetite and behavior?
3. Is there anything in the exhibit that she may have hurt herself on?

X-ray left wing
Bacterial swap on wound
Antiseptic wipe on wound
Scalpel on wound
Fracture pins on the bone
Suture the incision
Bandage to wrap the wing
IV fluids on leg
IV med on leg: pain medication

Diagnosis: Bone fracture

Junior Veterinarian

Patient 5: Grizzly bear

Name: Carrie
Symptoms: Hair loss, lack of energy, excessive sleeping

Questions:
1. When did the patient start to behave differently?
2. Have you noticed any changes in her drinking and urinating?
3. When did the hair loss start?

Bacterial swab on the abdomen
Fecal test on rear
Urine test on abdomen
Otoscope on ear
EKG monitor on front leg
Stethoscope on chest: respiration rate: low
Blood test rear leg
Oral medication in food: Synthetic thyroid hormone

Diagnosis: Hypothyroid

Junior Veterinarian

Patient 6: Galapagos tortoise

Name: Adelaide
Symptoms: Foreign object lodged in shell

Questions:
1. When did you first notice the problem?
2. Has there been any change in her behavior?
3. How are the other Galapagos Tortoises doing?

Forceps to remove foreign object
Weight her
Blood test on rear leg
Stool test on rear
IV fluids on front leg
IV meds: antibiotics
Urine test on abdomen
Orogastric tube on mouth

Diagnosis: Toxicity caused by ibuprofen ingestion

Senior Veterinarian

Patient 1: Rhinoceros

Name: Merald
Symptoms: Strange swelling on neck

Questions:
1. Had the keepers noticed any unusual behavior prior to this accident?
2. Has he been fighting with any of the other rhinos?
3. Are the other rhino’s having any signs of disease?

Palpate neck
IV fluids via front legs
IV medication on front legs: pain relief
Oral medications: antibiotics
Antiseptic wipe on surgical site
Scalpel on surgical site
Sutures to tie blood vessels
Biopsy tool on the tumor
Sutures on incision

Diagnosis: Skin cancer

Senior Veterinarian

Patient 2: Chimpanzee

Name: Bose
Symptoms: Nasal discharge, lack of appetite

Questions:
1. How has he been acting recently?
2. Have you noticed any problems with the rest of the chimpanzees?
3. How is the primate staff feeling?

Thermometer on rear, temperature: high
Glove on the leg
Stethoscope on lungs: normal
X-ray anterior
IV fluids via leg
Medical syringe: antibiotics
Blood test on leg
Oral meds: Pain relief

Diagnosis: Flu

Senior Veterinarian

Patient 3: Polar bear

Name: Pax
Symptoms: Vomiting, fainting

Questions:
1. Had the keepers noticed any unusual behavior prior to this incident?
2. Are the other polar bears having any signs of distress?
3. Has there been any changes in diet?

Palpate the mouth
Stethoscope on abdomen respiration: low
Pulse Ox meter on ear
X-ray abdomen
Orogastric tube in mouth
IV fluids via front legs
IV meds: Antibiotic
Hair clippers on shave area
Antiseptic wipe on surgical site
Scalpel on surgical site
Suture on stomach
Suture on incision

Diagnosis: Gastric dilatation / Volvulus

Senior Veterinarian

Patient 4: Sea otter

Name: Waterson
Symptoms: Urinating blood

Questions:
1. When did you first notice any changes in the patient?
2. When did you first notice the red urine?
3. How has the patient been interacting with his mate?

Thermometer on rear, temperature: high
Weight the patient
Palpate abdomen
X-ray posterior
Ultrasound on abdomen
Urine test on abdomen
Urinary catheter on abdomen
Hair clipper on shave area (posterior)
Antiseptic wipe on surgical area
Scalpel on surgical site
Scalpel to open bladder
Forceps to remove stones
Medical syringe on bladder
Sutures on bladder
Sutures on incision
Oral meds: pain medication
IV fluids via front leg
Diagnosis: Bladder stones

Senior Veterinarian

Patient 5: Komodo dragon

Name: Kade
Symptoms: Lacerated foot

Questions:
1. When did you notice a problem with her foot?
2. Has she been alert and active?
3. How is her appetite?

X-ray left front foot
Bacterial swab on wound
Antiseptic wipe on wound
Scalpel around the wound
Medical syringe on incision: sterile flush
Sutures on incision
Medical syringe on front leg: pain medication

Diagnosis: Pododermatitis

Senior Veterinarian

Patient 6: Tiger

Name: Anita
Symptoms: Diarrhea, weight loss

Questions:
1. When did you first notice the problem?
2. Has there been any change in her behavior?
3. How are the other tigers doing?

Weight the patient
Blood test on rear leg
Stool test on rear
IV fluids via front leg
Ophthalmoscope on eyes
IV meds: Tapeworm medication
X-ray anterior
Ultrasound on abdomen
Hair clippers on shave area (anterior)
Antiseptic wipe on surgical site
Scalpel on surgical site
Biopsy tool in the liver
Suture the incision
Oral meds: antibiotics

Diagnosis: Tapeworms, anemia and toxoplasmosis

Veterinary Surgeon