Dog and Cat Breeds
This dog is in the hound category with a long body and short legs, initially used to hunt badgers and other varmints.
What is a dachshund?
This restraint position is used to perform a cystocentesis.
What is VD or dorsal recumbency?
Giving a dog a treat for sitting on command
What is positive reinforcement?
Caudal
What is towards the tail?
Ovariohysterectomy
What is surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus?
This is the most common breed of cat you will see in a veterinary clinic with very few hereditary/genetic diseases due to a large genetic pool
What is a DSH or domestic shorthair
This restraint position is used in dogs for the physical exam, rectal temperatures, and rectal or vaginal exams
What is standing restraint?
A dog that is wide eyed, staring at you out of the corner of their eye, seemingly frozen in place, but wagging their tail
What is a nervous dog?
The side of the animal facing the outside
What is the lateral side of the animal?
Hyperemesis
What is excessive vomiting?
This dog is in the sporting group, loves to swim, comes in several colors including yellow, chocolate, black, and silver. It has a tendency to be overweight and described as very friendly
What is a Labrador Retriever?
This restraint position is used in cats for toe nail trims and blood draws
What is lateral recumbency?
Clients most often report problem aggressive behavior in dogs directed towards this.
What are children/people?
The plane the cuts the patient into two equal halves.
What is the medial plane?
The medical terms commonly used for excessive drinking and excessive urination
What is PU/PD or polyuria/polydipsia?
This dog is in the terrier group, and is the main mascot for a large department store
What is a bull terrrier?
This restraint tool/position is used in fractious cats in order to perform basic procedures like the physical exam, ocular or oral medications, and blood draws
What is towel restraint or purritos?
The beginnings of sexual behavior in dogs and cats
What is around 6 months old?
rostral
What is towards the nose?
The term for pus, or infection, in the uterus
What is pyometra?
This toy group dog comes in various colors, and is as fluffy as fluffy gets. Double coated, fox-like face, stubborn personality, and a certified "yapper"
What is a pomeranian?
This restraint position in dogs is not commonly performed unless absolutely necessary due to it being stressful for the dog
What is canine lateral restraint?
Withholding affection when a dog jumps up to greet you
Negative punishment
The underside of the front paws
What is palmar?
The medical term for a "declaw" procedure
What is an onychectomy?