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what is hepatitis?
A disease characterized by inflammation of the liver, can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or genetic factors. and toxins.
What is a zoonotic disease?
A disease transmitted from animals to humans.
What are tapeworms?
long, flat, segmented, intestinal parasites that attaches to the small intestine's walls. The scientific term is Dipylidium caninum.
What is a muzzle?
A form of physical restraint placed on the snout.
What does it mean to be endothermic?
The ability of an organism to regulate its body temperature, also known as a "warm-blooded" organism.
what is rabies?
A contagious (and fatal) viral disease exhibited in a variety of animals. Causes madness and convulsions. Transmissible through saliva to humans.
what is canine distemper virus (CDV) ?
A highly contagious and fatal disease spreads through contaminated surfaces, infected organisms, and aerosolized droplets that contain paramyxovirus. It can infect the lymphatic, respiratory, and nervous systems.
What are hookworms?
Tiny intestinal parasites that attach to the intestinal lining, feeding on blood. The scientific name is Ancylostoma caninum.
What is a physical examination (PE)?
A medical examination used to determine a dog's health/fitness.
What is a monogastric digestive system?
A single-chambered stomach, a non-compartmentalized digestive system.
what is lyme disease?
A bacterial infection caused by a virus (Borrelia Burdoferi) in deer ticks, transmitted through the saliva of infected ticks through bites of other host organisms.
What is tetanus?
Known also as "lockjaw," a bacterium found in soil and infected animals, is transmitted through open wounds and direct contact with infected organisms or materials. It affects the nervous system in mammals.
A long, tube-like worm parasite found in the intestine. Two subspecies are found in dogs: Toxocara canis or Toxocaris leonina.
What is a chemical restraint?
The use of medications to restrict aggressive behavior in dogs.
What is colostrum?
Nutrient-rich milk is given in the early days of birth from a mother to her offspring. The lack of colostrum can lead the offspring to be susceptible to a variety of viruses and nutrient deficiencies.
What is an anthelminthic?
A medication used to prevent worm infections.
what is leptospirosis?
Spread through animal urine that contains the bacterium Leptospira, targets the liver and kidneys once transmitted.
What are whipworms?
A smaller parasite, they feed on the inside lining of the cecum and large intestine. Scientific name is Trichuris vulpis.
What is an orchidectomy?
Also known as a neuter, it is the surgical removal of one (or both) testicles.
What is brachcephaly?
Also known as flat face syndrome, it is a type of facial structure that causes canines to have a short-flattened face. Common in Pugs, Boxers, and Bulldogs.
What is microfilaria?
Immature heartworm larvae that circulate in the bloodstream of infected dogs.
What is canine parvovirus (CPV)?
An infectious DNA disease that targets cell division mainly targets bone marrow and the intestines. Transmitted by direct contact with contaminated surfaces or organisms. Causes lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever.
What are heartworms?
Foot-long parasites found in the heart and lungs of canines. The scientific name is dirofilaria immitis.
What is a ovariohysterectomy?
Also known as a spay, the surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus.
What is a dew claw?
A remnant thumb-like nail on the inner side of the leg that functions to provide grip and stabilize the wrist.