Anatomy & Physiology
What organ is responsible for filtering waste from the blood?
What is the kidney?
This routine procedure involves the removal of a male dog's testicles.
What is castration?
This emergency condition, common in large-breed dogs, involves bloating and twisting of the stomach.
What is bloat or GDV?
This is a common parasitic infection in dogs, characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss.
What is giardia?
When a pet is transitioning to a new type of food, this is the recommended time frame for gradually mixing in the new food with the old food to prevent digestive upset.
What is 7-10 days?
This bone is the longest in the body of a dog or a cat.
What is the femur?
What is a gastropexy?
This type of shock occurs when a pet loses too much blood or fluid.
What is hypovolemic shock?
This disease, transmitted by ticks, can cause lameness and fever in dogs.
What is Lyme disease?
This health issue is common in older pets and can be managed with supplements, weight control, and regular vet check-ups.
What is arthritis?
The heart of a dog has how many chambers?
What is four?
This procedure involves the removal of ovaries and the uterus in female animals.
What is an ovariohysterectomy?
In the event of poisoning, this method is often used to prevent further absorption of toxins in the stomach.
What is administering activated charcoal?
This disease is caused by a virus and is often fatal in unvaccinated puppies.
What is parvovirus?
When explaining to an owner the importance of spaying or neutering their pet, you should mention that this procedure can help reduce the risk of certain cancers, including this one in female dogs.
What is mammary cancer?
This structure connects a pet's muscles to bones.
What are tendons?
This procedure is used to removal fluid from a patient's chest.
What is a thoracentesis?
What are Lilies?
This contagious viral infection, often affecting kittens, is characterized by severe upper respiratory symptoms, including a runny nose and squinting eyes.
What is feline herpesvirus?
This is the recommended timeframe for a full food trial to rule out food allergies or sensitivities in pets.
What is 12 weeks?
This organ helps regulate the body's blood sugar levels and is part of the endocrine system.
What is the pancreas?
This life-threatening infection of the uterus in female dogs often occurs in unspayed females and requires immediate surgery.
What is pyometra?
This ingredient is often found in foods and can be highly toxic to dogs, causing hypoglycemia, seizures, liver failure or even death.
What is Xylitol?
This autoimmune disorder causes a pet's body to produce antibodies against its own red blood cells, leading to anemia.
What is immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA)?
This bacterial infection, often contracted from water sources contaminated by animal urine, can cause liver and kidney damage in both dogs and humans.
What is leptospirosis?