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This diagnostic imaging test evaluates heart size.
What are radiographs?
A chemistry panel primarily evaluates these two body systems.
What are organ function and electrolytes?
This parasite is transmitted by mosquitoes.
What are heartworms?
This vaccine is required by law.
What is a rabies vaccine?
The minimum PPE when assisting with radiographs includes this.
What are a lead gown, thyroid shield, and dosimeter badge?
The most common clinical sign of congestive heart failure is this.
What is coughing or difficulty breathing?
This test evaluates urine concentration.
What is urine specific gravity?
Tapeworm segments are often described as looking like this.
What are grains of rice?
These two diagnostic tests are commonly recommended annually for senior pets.
What are bloodwork and urinalysis?
This view places the pet on its back with the beam entering ventrally.
What is VD?
This medication is commonly used as a diuretic in heart failure.
What is Furosemide (Lasix)?
This blood cell usually increases during bacterial infections.
What are neutrophils?
These intestinal parasites resemble spaghetti.
What are roundworms?
These two monthly preventative that we carry in clinic protect against fleas, ticks, and heartworms.
What are Simparica Trio and Revolution Plus?
This body cavity contains the lungs and heart.
What is the thorax?
This medication is commonly prescribed to lower blood pressure in cats.
What is Amlodipine?
A PCV measures this.
What is packed cell volume (hematocrit)?
This parasite can infect puppies before they are even born.
What are roundworms?
We should always recommend a T4 and SDMA screening for cats over this age.
What is 7 years old?
Lying a dog on its right side for this specific X-ray view is the "gold standard" to diagnose a deadly case of GDV, clearly showing the twisted stomach's hallmark "double bubble" or "Popeye's arm" shape.
What is a right lateral?
A resting respiratory rate consistently over this number in a sleeping dog may indicate worsening congestive heart failure.
What is about 30 breaths per minute?
When this type of anemia occurs, the bone marrow fails to pump out new, immature red blood cells, known as reticulocytes, to fix the shortage.
What is non-regenerative anemia?
This parasite attaches to the lining of the small intestine and feeds on blood.
What is a hookworm?
This zoonotic disease that is spread by bacteria can be prevented by vaccination.
What is Leptospirosis?
This test is often performed along with radiographs while the patient is sedated to check for a CCL tear.
What is a cranial drawer?