A & P
The clear surface of the eye
Antibodies received passively from mother to offspring, provides short lived immunity
Passive immunity
Stimulation with a specific antigen to promote an immune system response
Active Immunity
Performed by the veterinarian to assess overall physical health
Physical examination
Integumentary
Pertaining to the skin and its associated structures
A dilated pupil
Mydriatic pupil
A vaccine that contains a small amount of infectious organism that has been attenuated
Modified-live virus vaccine
A vaccine against bacteria
Bacterin
Urogenital
Referring to reproductive, kidney, bladder, and related structures
Examination by touching or feeling
Palpation
Commonly referred to as the "ear flap", this part of the external ear directs sound and protects the ear canal
Pinna
If a vaccine is lyophilized, it must be ____________ prior to administration
Reconstituted
Vaccines that are recommended for all animals of a species against diseases that pose a risk of severe disease
Core vaccines
Normal temperature for cats and dogs
99.5 - 102.5
Normal pulse rate for a cat
180 - 220 bpm
Number of cervical vertebrae
7
Canine core vaccines
Rabies
DHPP
Feline core vaccines
Rabies
FVRCP
Normal respiratory rate for a cat
28 - 40 bpm
Yellow mucous membranes
Icteric
Major pelvic limb bones
Femur, tibia, fibula
This virus causes severe vomiting, bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and lethargy and is most often seen of puppies. Fecal oral method of transmission.
Parvovirus
Two respiratory viruses that are spread between cats in droplets of fluid. Affecting mostly kittens, the disease will cause runny nose, sneezing, pus filled eyes, and ulcers in the mouth.
Feline viral rhinotracheitis
Feline calicivirus
Normal CRT for cat or dog
2-3 seconds
Factors that can increase body temperature
Infection, diseases, excitement, exercise, environment