Vaccines
This canine vaccine can be given as a single dose as early as 12 weeks of age. Hint: it's required by law
Vein found on the dorsal aspect of the canine forearm, often used for IV-catheter placement.
What is the cephalic vein?
This medication is to treat and/or prevent nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness in cats and dogs. Bonus: what is the drug name?
What is Cerenia? (Maropitant)
HELP! My pet vomited a worm. It is skinny, long, white, and looks like a spaghetti noodle!
What is a Roundworm?
This device is used to measure urine specific gravity.
What is a Refractometer?
This vaccine does not prevent "kennel cough" but helps with immunity to this common pathogen associated with URIs in dogs.
This vessel is found on the lateral aspect of the canine hind limb at the level of the hock joint.
What is the lateral saphenous vein?
This is the trade name/common name for Fluoxetine.
What is Prozac?
This vector is responsible for infecting cats and dogs with heartworm larva.
What are Mosquitos?
Ear cytology samples routinely look for these organisms.
What are Cocci, Rods, Yeast?
FVRCP stands for?
What is Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia?
This vessel is found on the medial aspect of the feline hind limb. Dr. Maddy loves to use butterfly catheters with this vein.
Lokivetmab is a monoclonal antibody against the common itch protein in dogs (IL-31).
What is Cytopoint?
Ingestion of an infected flea can result in this parasite infection.
What is Tapeworm?
This in vitro artifact caused by inappropriate needle selection and/or forceful emptying/transferring of blood into tubes can interfere with lab values.
What is Hemolysis?
Vaccines/injections in cats are given low on the limbs in the event that the patient develops this complication
What is Feline Injection Site Sarcoma?
Which IV-catheter size is appropriate for a 110 pound Great Dane?
What is an 18g catheter?
Methimazole is prescribed to treat this condition in feline patients.
What is Hyperthyroidism?
This ectoparasite is a normal organism found in hair follicles; overgrowth results in hairloss and itchy skin.
What is Demodex?
Purple top tubes contain this type of anti-coagulant. BONUS: contamination with this anti-coagulant can falsely elevate this chemistry panel value.
What is EDTA? (What is Potassium?)
DHPP stands for?
What is Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza?
This condition arises when there is inflammation of the vein and can be caused by traumatic catheterization.
What is Phlebitis?
Butorphanol, Hydromorphone, Methadone, Fentanyl, Buprenorphine all belong to this class of drugs.
What is Opioids?
True or False - Giardia is not zoonotic (transmittable from animals to humans)
False. Although most Giardia species are species-specific, some Giardia species CAN infect humans.
What is 4-6 hours after pill administration?