Abbreviations
This abbreviation refers to "ultrasound."
What is U/S?
This routine surgery removes the reproductive organs of a female animal.
What is spaying?
A cat uses these long, sensitive hairs to help it sense the world around it.
What are whiskers?
Dogs and cats are often treated for these small, wingless insects that cause itching and skin irritation.
What are fleas?
This abbreviation refers to a condition where a pet has a low number of platelets.
What is ITP (Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura)?
What is the recommended frequency for annual vaccinations in healthy adult dogs?
What is once a year?
This organ is responsible for filtering toxins from the blood in both humans and animals.
What is the liver?
This virus, preventable by vaccine, causes coughing, lethargy, and fever in dogs.
What is canine parvovirus?
This abbreviation is used for the term āoral administrationā of medication.
What is PO?
This essential nutrient is critical for a catās diet and must be obtained from animal sources.
What is taurine?
These animals have a rumen to help them digest fibrous plants.
What are cows (or ruminants)?
This is the most common health issue seen in older dogs.
What is arthritis?
This abbreviation is commonly used for the assessment of kidney function in animals.
What is BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)?
This is the type of diet that is generally recommended for overweight pets to help them lose weight.
What is a low-calorie or weight management diet?
This part of a horseās leg is known as the āknee,ā but itās actually an ankle.
What is the hock?
This is the common term for gastric dilatation-volvulus, which is a life-threatening condition in dogs.
What is bloat?