Med Term
Define/breakdown dystocia
Difficult/ painful birth
What are the two water-soluble vitamins
C
B's
What is the common name for Milk Fever in dogs and cattle
Hypocalcemia
What is the toxic substance in chocolate
theobromine
What are the 6 nutrients of life
1. Fats 2. Carbs 3. Proteins 4. Vitamins 5.Minerals 6. Water
Define/breakdown osteomalacia
bone softening
What are the 4 fat-soluble vitamins
A
D
E
K
Which mineral is critical for thyroid function
What is the main effect of xylitol toxicity in dogs?
Hypoglycemia
What is the most energy dense nutrient
Fats
Define/break down
Thrombocytopenia
What vitamin is given to anti-coagulative rodenticide patients
A deficiency in vitamin E and/or selenium can cause what condition?
White Muscle Disease
What is the dose for inducing emesis with hydrogen peroxide?
1mL/ kg
What is the essential amino acid, particularly for cats
Taurine
Define/break down ovariohysterectomy
Surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus
What vitamin is needed to synthesize Calcium
Vitamin D
What is the common name for hyperparathyroidism in horses
Big Head Disease
What is the primary effect of Sago Palm ingestion
Liver Failure
What percent of dehydration causes hypovolemic shock and death
12%
Define/breakdown hyperkalemia
What vitamin is deficient in patients with Rickets & Osteomalacia
Vitamin D
Name the 5 Macrominerals (electrolytes)
Calcium
Phosphorus
Magnesium
Sodium
Potassium
What is ethylene glycol and its primary effect
Antifreeze, kidney failure
What omega-6 fatty acid is essential in both cats and dogs
Linoleic Acid (LA)