Dogs & Cats
Cat species without hair
sphynx
cow with characteristic hump on shoulders
Brahman
Why do rodents need access to chew toys and an appropriate diet?
continuously growing incisors
reptile born 7-12 inches long, but can grow to over 6 ft.
iguana
inflammation of the ear
otitis
hound dog prone to back problems
dachshund
another name for paint horse
pinto
rodent with no tail, petal ears, 4 toes on front feet, and 3 toes on back feet.
guinea pig
snake that can be mistaken for a coral snake
king snake
What part of the word "diarrhea" is the suffix? What does that suffix mean?
-rrhea
discharge;flow
Great Danes are the offspring of ____ & ____.
bull mastiffs and irish wolfhounds
procedure performed to file down horse teeth.
dental float
What does ACT say is the notable difference between mice and rats?
number of scales on their tails
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
the study of tissues
histology
scientific name for heartworms
dirofilaria immitis
type of diet given to horses with health concerns, like kidney disease
pelleted
cheek pouches in hamsters
gerbils have long legs and a long tail
term that means "cold blooded"
ectotherm(ic)
What is the abbreviation for "every'"
q
When preparing a dog for an echocardiogram, where do you shave?
Where the right elbow meets the thorax. Shave a 3-4 rib window.
zoonotic disease caused by a bacteria that can cause skin necrosis, vomiting/diarrhea, and respiratory distress.
anthrax
Which mammal lacks homing instincts and, therefore, is unable to find its way home if lost.
skunks
disease that arises from a lack of calcium and vital nutrients in the diet
metabolic bone disease
When preparing a dog for an abdominal ultrasound, explain how to shave the area.
xiphoid process, along rib cage, to pelvic inlet