Anesthesia Adventures
Parasite Predicaments
Toxicology Terrors
Orthopedic Oddities
Nutrition Know-How
100

This is what is given to the patient prior to intubation to help relax the patient.

What is a pre-medication?

100

This external parasite can transmit diseases like Lyme disease and babesiosis to both animals and humans.

What is a tick?

100

This common household food, especially toxic to dogs, can cause hypoglycemia, liver failure, and even death.

What is xylitol (artificial sweetener)?

100

This common condition in large-breed dogs involves the rupture of this ligament in the knee, requiring surgical intervention.

What is a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament)/CCL (cranial cruciate ligament)?

100

This vitamin, essential for blood clotting, is found in dark leafy greens and is important in preventing hemorrhage.

What is Vitamin K?

200

This common gas anesthetic agent is administered via a mask or endotracheal tube to maintain anesthesia during surgery.

What is isoflurane?

200

This intestinal parasite, often seen in puppies and kittens, can cause bloating and diarrhea, and has a characteristic spaghetti-like appearance.

What is a roundworm?

200

This flower, often found in holiday bouquets, can cause acute kidney failure in cats if ingested.

What is a lily?

200

This condition in young large-breed dogs involves abnormal development of the hip joint, often leading to arthritis.

What is hip dysplasia?

200

This fatty acid, commonly added to pet foods, helps improve skin and coat health and has anti-inflammatory properties.

What are Omega-3 fatty acids?

300

This reflex, commonly checked during surgery, involves touching the corner of the eye to ensure the animal is not too deeply anesthetized.

What is the palpebral reflex?

300

This blood parasite, transmitted by mosquitoes, can cause heart and lung disease in dogs if left untreated.

What is heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis)?

300

Ingestion of antifreeze (ethylene glycol) by pets can be fatal, primarily due to its toxic effects on this organ.

What are the kidneys?

300

This condition, often seen in older dogs, is characterized by inflammation and degeneration of the cartilage in the joints, leading to pain and decreased mobility.

What is osteoarthritis (or degenerative joint disease)?

300

This dietary component is essential for ruminants like cows and sheep, allowing their rumen to break down fibrous plant material.

What is fiber (or roughage)?

400

This drug, often used in emergency cases, can reverse the effects of opioid anesthesia.

What is naloxone?

400

This microscopic protozoan causes severe diarrhea in young or immunocompromised animals and is often spread through contaminated water.

What is Giardia?

400

This household toxin contains anticoagulants, leading to severe internal bleeding if consumed by animals.

What are rodenticides?

400

This surgical procedure involves reorienting the femoral head in dogs to improve joint function and reduce discomfort in cases of severe hip dysplasia.

What is a femoral head ostectomy (FHO)?

400

Feeding this type of diet, typically consisting of raw meats, bones, and organs, has sparked controversy due to the risk of bacterial contamination and nutritional imbalance.

What is a raw diet?

500

This term describes the process of intubating an animal to ensure a clear airway for oxygen and anesthetic delivery during surgery.

What is endotracheal intubation?

500

This parasitic mite is responsible for causing mange, a highly contagious skin disease in dogs, leading to intense itching and hair loss.

What is Sarcoptes scabiei?

500

This over-the-counter human pain reliever, often given mistakenly to dogs, is highly toxic and can cause liver failure, especially in cats.

What is acetaminophen (Tylenol)?

500

This type of injury in cats, often seen in falls from high places, involves a break in the forelimb's long bones, particularly the radius or ulna.

What is a forelimb fracture?

500

Taurine deficiency in this species can lead to dilated cardiomyopathy and blindness, making it an essential amino acid in their diet.

What is a cat?

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