Shoes should be cleaned and disinfected whenever soiled with feces or nasal exudate. Smocks should be changed whenever soiled with medications, blood, nasal exudate or feces. D. Clean and disinfect all equipment such as thermometer and hemostats between patients. E. All equipment or objects, including dental instruments, muzzles, mouth speculums, endoscopes, and thermometers should be disinfected before use on any patient. F. Areas or equipment contaminated by feces, secretions, or blood should be cleaned and disinfected immediately by the personnel in charge of the patient.
Cleanliness is the responsibility of ALL persons involved in the small animal services.
If fleas or ticks are found on an animal, immediately spray the area with flea and tick spray available at the front desk, and notify Animal Care x223. There are many bacterial, viral, and parasitic causes of vomiting or diarrhea in dogs and cats that are infectious to other animals or people. The index of suspicion for infectious respiratory disease should be increased for acute cases with fever, oculonasal discharges or productive cough, particularly if the animal is from a crowded environment like a breeding facility, boarding facility, or humane society. Front desk personnel should indicate disease of concern clearly on the hospital record. If infectious disease is suspected, the animal should be transported to Small Animal Isolation, an examination room, or CCU as indicated.