Parasitology
This parasite commonly lives in feline ears, but can infect dog ears as well
What is Otodectes? (Ear mites)
Describes a mammal from the dog family, a dog itself, or a sharp pointed tooth
What is a canine?
This drug is commonly given to K9 patients as an emetic
What is Apomorphine?
"Nephro-" is a prefix referring to this organ
What is "kidney"?
Name of the main artery leaving the heart from the left ventricle
What is the Aorta?
Heartworm is endemic in this area of BC
What is the Okanagan? (especially Oliver, BC - South Okanagan)
A group of feral or stray cats living together outdoors is called this
What is a colony?
Sighthounds are sensitive to this type of drugs
What are thiobarbiturates? (thiopental, propofol, acepromazine)
Suffix "-ectomy" refers to this
What is surgical removal of? (ie Hysterectomy = removal of the uterus)
Name of the front leg vein used for blood collection
What is the Cephalic vein?
K9 and feline patients can get this parasite from ingesting infected fleas
What is Tapeworm?
The Complete Blood Count is commonly abbreviated to these 3 letters
What is a CBC?
An analgesic is administered for this reason
What is for pain control?
Suffix "-megaly" refers to this
What is "enlargement (of)"? (ie Hepatomegaly = liver enlargement)
Number of permanent teeth in a normal adult dog's mouth
What is 42?
Toxocariasis is an infection caused by the larvae of this type of worm
What are roundworms? (Toxocara canis or Toxocara cati)
In CPR, the letter "c" stands for this word
What is cardio?
The main active ingredient in chocolate that is toxic to dogs
What is theobromine? (caffeine is toxic to a smaller extent)
The correct medical term for a bloody nose
What is Epistaxis?
Type of urinary crystal that typically can't be dissolved by food or dietary changes
What is Calcium Oxalate crystals?
The correct medical term for a human fungal infection is
What is Mycosis?
In Chemistry, a substance that starts or speeds up a significant change or chemical reaction without being changed or used up itself
What is a catalyst?
Ataxia, hyperesthesia, disorientation & bradycardia are common c/s of exposure to this drug or plant
What is cannabis?
Anatomical and medical term pertaining to the bottom of the foot
What is plantar?
The photoreceptor cells in the retina responsible for color vision
What are cones?