Relative Anatomy Terms
Refers to the head
Cranial
This disease causes hydrophobia
Rabies
This parasite is visible to the human eye, and often inserts itself into open wounds, or other facial openings. If it gets too large, it must be extracted by a veterinarian.
Botfly Larvae
A dog has come in for it's checkup. This dog hasn't been to the vet in years and is only familiar with it's owner. The dog is aggressive and tried to bite the tech several times upon take in. WWTVD?
Send the animal home with an oral sedative for the owner to give once the animal is in a familiar environment, and bring the dog back in when the sedative has kicked in. Liability is always the primary concern.
Refers to the liver
Hepatic
Common in puppies, causes breakdown of digestive organs
Parvo
Giardia
The scientific term for a white blood cell
Monocyte
An owner calls needing an appointment for their puppy who is 8 weeks old, and has symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, and fever. The owner states that the puppy has been vaccinated, by the owner, with vaccine purchased at Bomgaars. WWTVD?
Prepare the isolation room for a Parvo patient. Prep an exam room by covering every surface with newspaper or other protective layer, and prepare a parvo test. Prepare educational resources for the owner on the over the counter vaccines for pets, which are often unregulated and ineffective.
Pulmonary
All dogs who are boarded MUST have received this vaccine
Heartworm
These cells are responsible for fertilizing an egg.
Sperm
A cat comes in on emergency, and cannot move it's back legs. WWTVD?
Prepare appropriate imaging protocol and look for signs of saddle thrombus.
Refers to the tail end
Caudal
This disease causes the breakdown of blood cells, and is spread by a parasite
Lyme
(Double Points if you can tell me what parasite)
This parasite is commonly treated with chewables, collars, or sprays. It primarily feeds on blood, and one telltale sign of it is "dirt" in the fur.
Fleas
Ovarian Follicles
A horse comes in with two broken back legs. WWTVD?
Prepare for imaging depending on severity, prepare for potential euthanasia.
Refers to the ear
Otic
What disease in beef cattle is transmittable to humans and effects cognitive abilty?
BSE
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopothy
This parasite can be found in beef cattle, and other large animal livestock species. It is a type of larvae that consumes living flesh, instead of dead tissue like maggots would.
New World Screw Worm
These cells produce rapidly, causing the area they cover to feel rough, and sometimes be a different color than the cells they mimick.
Scar Tissue Cells
A dog comes in who is severely malnourished. The owner says the dog has been drinking a lot lately, eating, but is still rapidly losing weight. WWTVD?
Blood test, potential diabetes screening.