Animal Nutrition + Food
These complex organic compounds are built from amino acids and are needed to build and repair muscles
What are proteins?
These are the two main signs a dog is having a seizure
What is collapsing and convulsing?
This flexible, cohesive wrap only sticks to itself and not to the animal’s fur, making it the most common outer layer in veterinary medicine.
What is vet wrap/self-adherent bandage wrap?
During the euthenasia process this is how a veterinarian should act.
What is calm, compassionate, and professional?
This is a sound a dog makes.
What is a bark?
Ingredients on a pet food label must be listed in descending order based on this measurement.
What is weight?
This is the main sign a pet is feeling abnormal
What is a change in behavior or lethargy?
This non-stick pad covers a fresh wound and lets fluid pass through without sticking to the skin.
What is a Telfa pad?
Where to store a deceased pet during a necropsy
What is a refrigerator?
The month Shark Week is held
What is July?
The term that describes the nutrient content of pet food with all the water and moisture completely removed
What is Dry Matter Basis (DMB?)
This is a frequently major cause of shock in dogs
What is trauma and injury?
This soft, cotton or synthetic material goes under a hard cast to protect the skin and bones.
What is cast padding?
Where you store an animal waiting for cremation
What is a freezer?
This breed of dog is known for it's loud vocalizations, thick coat, and sassy attitudes
What is a Siberian Husky?
This category of pet food ingredients is legally fit for people to eat, whereas the other type is restricted to animal consumption.
What is human-grade versus feed-grade pet food?
The loss of control over body movements, resulting in wobbly gait
What is Ataxia?
This lightweight, breathable gauze stretches and conforms to body contours to hold primary dressings in place without adding heavy compression.
What is stretch gauze?
The term for an animal autopsy
What is necropsy?
True seals are known for moving on land by doing this belly-sliding motion, since their hind flippers cannot rotate forward
What is wiggling or galumphing?
This rendered, moisture-removed dry powder consists of clean flesh and skin, while the other term refers to internal organ tissues like lungs, kidneys, and livers left over after primary meat removal.
What is a meat meal versus meat by-products?
Labored or difficult breathing that needs immediate emergency veterinary care
What is Dyspnea?
Often used in veterinary medicine or heavy-duty joint taping, this strong, stretchy adhesive tape provides robust support and sticks directly to surfaces.
What is elastic tape?
These are different options for Postmortem care
What is cremation, home burials, and memorials?
This breed of cat is known for its large ears, big nose, and funny voice
What is an Oriental Shorthair?