Heartworms
This product is recommended by our hospital for heartworm prevention in cats
Revolution. It is easy to administer and prevents heartworms, treats for fleas, ear mites, hookworms and roundworms.
An approved medication(s) for fleas for cats that our hospital carries
Revolution
List the core vaccines for cats at our hospital.
Feline
Distemper (FVRCP)
Rabies
Name an intestinal parasite that people can get from dogs and cats.
Hookworms - Roundworms (People can only get tapeworms from eating an infected flea)
How often is it recommended to brush a pet’s teeth?
Daily is best, minimum of every other day. By the 3rd day, plaque has already started to form.
At what age is it recommended to start vaccines in puppies and kittens?
6-8 Weeks
It takes this long does (on average) for a dog to get mature heartworms in the heart once an infected mosquito bites them
6-months
Can comfortis or trifexis be given to any dog? Why or why not?
No. It cannot be given to dogs prone to seizures.
List the core vaccines for dogs at our hospital
Distemper
Parvo
Bordetella
Rabies
What are the two most common intestinal parasites in dogs and cats?
Hookworms and Roundworms
Name a product we carry that can be used to help prevent/delay tartar build up.
CET chews
CET toothpaste
Zymox
Oratene gel
Vetrident
What is the average age at which final booster vaccines are given?
16 Weeks
If untreated heartworms live in dogs vs cats this length of time. (for both dogs and cats)
Heartworms can live 5-7 years in dogs compared to 2-3 years in cats.
The name of the collar that we carry to prevent/treat for fleas? Does it protect against ticks?
Seresto. Yes. Also treats lice. Lasts for 8 months, 5-6 if dog is bathed regularly.
How many boosters of DHPP or FVRCP are the minimal requirement for protection?
Two, three weeks apart if start at 12-13 weeks of age or older
Which intestinal parasite is usually only seen on direct fecal smears and not fecal floats?
Giardia, slide needs to be looked at in less than a minute from preparation
At what grade of dental disease is a teeth cleaning recommended?
Grade I
At what age is it recommended to neuter/spay cats?
5-6 months of age (at least 5 pounds in male cats is what Dr. Wickel prefers)
This is the protocol for heartworm testing if a dog has been off of HWP for over 6 months.
Test now, test again in 6 months
If a pet has fleas, what percentage of adult fleas are in the house? (Adult, Eggs, Larvae & Pupae)
5% adults 50% eggs larvae 35% pupae 10%
When is Lepto recommended for dogs (what are three risk factors?)
Outdoors, camping/hunting, dog parks, exposure to standing water
Name an infectious skin disease that people can get from animals.
Ringworm
Scabies
Nocardia
Cheyletiella
Lice
Name a test that can be used to diagnose ringworm.
Wood’s lamp - DTM culture
At what age is it recommended to spay dogs and why?
5-6 months—before first heat cycle to minimize chance of breast cancer down to 5% or less. By second heat cycle the risk is 20%.
The difference between Trifexis and Sentinel
Both prevent heartworms, treat hookworms, roundworms and whipworms. Trifexis kills fleas whereas Sentinel only sterilizes them.
What does an insect growth hormone regulator do and which of our products carries it?
It sterilizes the female fleas. Of those eggs that get laid, they can’t mature properly.
Sentinel
When is FeLV recommended for cats (what are two risk factors?)
Outdoor cats, cats exposed to indoor/outdoor cats, cats living with FeLV + cat, cattery
Name a zoonotic disease that people get which is usually fatal.
Rabies
Which skin mite is not contagious in dogs?
Demodex
At what age do you transition large breed dogs from puppy to adult food?
1 ½ years of age compared to 1 year for smaller sized dogs
The treatment for cats with heartworms
Prednisone and symptomatic treatment as needed
The minimum age/weight at which cats can get revolution.
Less than or equal to 5 pounds 8 weeks for cats 6 weeks for puppies
When is the flu vaccine recommended for dogs (what are two risk factors?)
Grooming, dog shows, boarding, dog parks
What are three precautions taken when taking care of a possible leptospirosis dog?
Keep in cage instead of kennel, wear mask, wear gown, wear gloves, do not spray the cage, instead wipe up with water and a paper towel
Name two treatments for demodectic mange in dogs.
Ivermectin
Nexgard
Amitraz dip
Goodwinol ointment
At what age does stable learning start in puppies?
8-12 weeks
This percentage of cats and dogs get heartworms (without being on heartworm prevention)
5-20% for cats about 60% of dog. One study that showed with one heartworm positive dog in the neighborhood, 74% mosquitos have infective larvae.
Draw a diagram of the flea life cycle
Eggs --> larvae --> pupae --> fleas. The process can take anywhere from two to three weeks to several months, depending on the conditions. Adult cat and dog fleas can live up to one year in ideal situations, but only about one to two weeks if no host is present.
Why are DHPP and FVRCP recommended every 3 weeks in a booster series?
At three weeks is when the immune response is at its peak and the next vaccine builds on top of the preceding response
What animal carries Yersinia Pestis (the plague)?
Fleas become infected by feeding on infected animals such as chipmunks, prairie dogs, rabbits, squirrels, mice and woodrats infected with the bacteria. The infected fleas then transmit the plague bacteria to humans and other mammals during the blood feeding process. Carnivores typically get plague from ingesting infected animals or from flea bites. Other exposures may include contact with contaminated soil, and inhalation of aerosolized Y. pestis in respiratory droplets from infected animals.
What is the name(s) of the demodex mite that cats commonly get?
Demodex gatoi
Demodex cati
At what age are cats tested for FeLV/FIV?
There is no age requirement for testing a kitten for FeLV. Positive test results should either be followed up with the Western Blot Test (for FIV) or another snap test in 1-2 months. If still positive at 6 months, can consider the pet to be persistently infected.