Skill 15 Tips

This skill will require you to show knowledge of basic therapeutic bathing, basic grooming, and dipping of small animals. Upon completion of this skill, you will understand which prescription shampoos are used for certain dermatological conditions and be able to instruct clients on proper usage of shampoos and/or dips.

Tips for materials required for submission:

• You will need to submit a description of 3 cases where different medicated shampoos were prescribed.

  • You need to provide patient's name. Provide information on the patient and explain why the therapeutic shampoo or dip that you used was chosen.

  • Walk through step by step of the bathing procedure.

    • Make sure to discuss the technique you would use for the bathing/ dipping procedure.

  • Submissions need to be on 3 different shampoos/ dips.

• You will need to submit a description of safety procedures needed for dips and shampoos that are available in the clinic.

  • Make sure you discuss safety not just for the pet, but also for the staff.

  • Even if you did not actually perform a dip you still need to discuss the precautions that need to be taken when using one.

  • Don't forget to discuss the PPE needed for these bathing procedures.

• Submit a video of the bathing equipment available at your clinic.