Internal Medicine
What organ is being looked at when performing a colonoscopy?
Colon
What organ is the primary pump of the body?
Heart
What organ is the primary structure of the CNS?
Brain
What do oncologists typically treat in practice?
What is it called when protein is lost through urine?
Proteinuria
What is the sac that surrounds the heart?
Pericardium
How many cervical vertebrae are found in ALL animals?
7
Which dog breed is most commonly seen to be diagnosed with lymphoma or hemangiosarcoma?
Golden Retrievers
What is it called when bloodwork shows a decreased number of platelets?
Thrombocytopenia
What vessels move blood away from the heart?
Arteries
What does CSF stand for when performing a spinal tap?
Cerebral Spinal Fluid
What type of tumor is the most commonly seen malignant tumor in dogs?
Mast cell tumor
What are cells not responding to OR the pancreas not making enough of, which results in unregulated blood sugar in cases of diabetes mellitus?
Insulin
What is it called when there is fluid accumulation in the pericardial sac and keeps the heart from pumping adequately?
Cardiac Tamponade
What is the typical age range of dogs are diagnosed with epilepsy?
6 months to 6 years of age
What is the most common holistic procedure supplemented for dogs that are receiving chemotherapy?
Acupuncture