Dogs & Cats
Large Animals
Pocket Pets
Reptiles & Birds
Vocabulary
100

Cat species without hair

sphynx

100

cow with characteristic hump on shoulders

Brahman

100

Why do rodents need access to chew toys and an appropriate diet?

continuously growing incisors

100

reptile born 7-12 inches long, but can grow to over 6 ft.

iguana

100

inflammation of the ear

otitis

200

hound dog prone to back problems

dachshund 

200

another name for paint horse

pinto

200

rodent with no tail, petal ears, 4 toes on front feet, and 3 toes on back feet.

guinea pig

200

snake that can be mistaken for a coral snake

king snake

200

What part of the word "diarrhea" is the suffix? What does that suffix mean?

-rrhea

discharge;flow

300

Great Danes are the offspring of ____ & ____.

bull mastiffs and irish wolfhounds

300

procedure performed to file down horse teeth.

dental float

300

What does ACT say is the notable difference between mice and rats?

number of scales on their tails

300

Name 2 differences between frogs and toads

frogs have athletic bodies with long legs

toads have dumpy bodies with short legs

frogs hop

toads crawl

frogs stay closer to water

toads can leave water sources for a short time

300

the study of tissues

histology

400

scientific name for heartworms

dirofilaria immitis

400

type of diet given to horses with health concerns, like kidney disease

pelleted

400
Name 2 differences between gerbils and hamsters

cheek pouches in hamsters

gerbils have long legs and a long tail

400

term that means "cold blooded"

ectotherm(ic)

400

What is the abbreviation for "every'"

q

500

When preparing a dog for an echocardiogram, where do you shave?

Where the right elbow meets the thorax. Shave a 3-4 rib window.

500

zoonotic disease caused by a bacteria that can cause skin necrosis, vomiting/diarrhea, and respiratory distress.

anthrax

500

Which mammal lacks homing instincts and, therefore, is unable to find its way home if lost. 

skunks

500

disease that arises from a lack of calcium and vital nutrients in the diet

metabolic bone disease

500

When preparing a dog for an abdominal ultrasound, explain how to shave the area. 

xiphoid process, along rib cage, to pelvic inlet

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