Anatomy + Physiology
How many incisors do dogs have?
12
Proximal vs Distal
-Which one means further from the body?
Distal
Medication for storm anxiety in dogs
Trazodone
High ALT
Liver damage
trauma to liver
hepatitis
cirrhosis
fatty liver
Name symptoms of a foreign body
v+
d+
not eating
Where is the galbladder?
Upper right quadrant
What does "caudal" mean?
towards the hind end
What would the fluid rate be if your dr orders your patient to have 35 mL of metro IV?
70cc/hr
high BUN
kidney damage
Why don't we like grain free diets?
Linked to Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
How often do adult dogs go into heat?
2x / year
Ventral vs. Dorsal
Which one means towards the back?
Dorsal
What medication can't be given with NSAIDs? (generally)
steroids
Low RBC
Anemia
How do we treat Cushing's disease in dogs?
Vetoryl
What is the function of the galbladder?
stores bile (fat digestion)
What does "rostral" mean?
the nose
Function of "Torb" (butorphanol) when giving dorm + torb?
pain control
high amylase
pancreatitis
gastritis
renal disease
symptom of hyperthyroid
weight loss
pu/pd
v+
d+
poor coat condition
How many cervical vertebrae do cats have?
7
How does the transverse plane "cut" the pet?
middle of the body, head vs tail
function of fluconazole?
anti-fungal
high phosphorus
renal disease
growing puppy/kitten
How long does the parvo virus live on surfaces?
1 year