Protection of the Health and Welfare of Dogs, Cats and Unconventional Pets
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
. Know the hygiene rules necessary for the cleaning of structures and shelters used for breeding, retirement or care of dogs, cats and unconventional animals
. Know the appropriate restraint for the different animal species when organic alterations are present to induce fragility, and require appropriate manipulations due to the possible disease state. The aim is to plan and organize, for the safety of the animal, the activities to be carried out in collaboration with other professionals
. Know the first signs of deviation from the healthy condition of the species, in the context of a kennel, a lodging for pets, or a hospitalization
. Knowledge of the elements of first aid awaiting the intervention of the veterinarian
. Know how to feed a pet with special needs arising from its disease condition
. Know the appropriate restraint for the different animal species when organic alterations are present to induce fragility, and require appropriate manipulations due to the possible disease state. The aim is to plan and organize, for the safety of the animal, the activities to be carried out in collaboration with other professionals
. Know the first signs of deviation from the healthy condition of the species, in the context of a kennel, a lodging for pets, or a hospitalization
. Knowledge of the elements of first aid awaiting the intervention of the veterinarian
. Know how to feed a pet with special needs arising from its disease condition
Expected learning outcomes
. Apply the hygienic rules for cleaning structures and shelters used for breeding, retirement or care of dogs, cats and unconventional animals.
. Apply the most appropriate restraint to the different animal species when organic changes induce fragility and require proper handling for any disease state.
. Plan and organize, for the safety of the animal, the activities to be carried out in collaboration with other professionals
. Utilize the appropriate terminology for describing in proper manner symptoms and deviation from the normality that may be present, and not interfering with the diagnostic tests that the professionals will set.
. Apply in practice feeding a pet with needs arising from a disease condition in support and collaboration with other professionals
. Apply the most appropriate restraint to the different animal species when organic changes induce fragility and require proper handling for any disease state.
. Plan and organize, for the safety of the animal, the activities to be carried out in collaboration with other professionals
. Utilize the appropriate terminology for describing in proper manner symptoms and deviation from the normality that may be present, and not interfering with the diagnostic tests that the professionals will set.
. Apply in practice feeding a pet with needs arising from a disease condition in support and collaboration with other professionals
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
The student will follow the theoretical lessons from home and numerous tutorials will be used which will be indicated by the teacher based on the topic being discussed
Course syllabus
Management of the telephone and face-to-face relationship with the owner
Method of completing the patient's personal data
Knowledge of the basic first aid techniques and knowledge of the codes with which to identify a patient
recognize a possible infectious pathology that must lead to the immediate allocation of the suspected animal in protected and comfortable situations
manage the relationship with the animal, the owner and colleagues with education and availability
Method of completing the patient's personal data
Knowledge of the basic first aid techniques and knowledge of the codes with which to identify a patient
recognize a possible infectious pathology that must lead to the immediate allocation of the suspected animal in protected and comfortable situations
manage the relationship with the animal, the owner and colleagues with education and availability
Prerequisites for admission
The student must have a solid preparation regarding the basic notions of anatomy and physiology and pharmacology
Teaching methods
The student will constantly compare himself with the other classmates in the course - simulating as best he can that he finds himself in the most frequent situations with his colleague and the owner of the hospitalized animal or during the clinical visit
Teaching Resources
The student will be directed to carry out bibliographic research that allows for in-depth analysis of the topics covered, recommending the keywords and search methods on the main archives that can be provided free of chargeCourse slides will be updated every year
Consultation text:
Rueca P., Tommasini M.D. Tecniche Infermieristiche (2° ed. - Poletto Editore
Consultation text:
Rueca P., Tommasini M.D. Tecniche Infermieristiche (2° ed. - Poletto Editore
Assessment methods and Criteria
The student will also find himself during the theoretical lessons becoming familiar with the work tools with which he will find himself carrying out the practical activity and in this context, always interactive with the teacher, he will be evaluated in a completely original way compared to the other courses
VET/08 - VETERINARY CLINICAL MEDICINE - University credits: 3
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 16 hours
Lessons: 16 hours
Shifts:
Professor:
Brambilla Paola Giuseppina Maria
1 turno per gruppi di studenti da 8 ore
Professor:
Faverzani Stefano2 turni per gruppi di studenti da 8 ore
Professor:
Faverzani Stefano3 turni per gruppi di studenti da 8 ore
Professor:
Scarpa Paola4 turni per gruppi di studenti da 8 ore
Professor:
Scarpa Paola