Canine Conundrums
This breed-specific condition in Dachshunds often results in hind limb paralysis due to slipped discs.
What is intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)?
This viral disease in cats is caused by a retrovirus and can lead to immunosuppression, making them more susceptible to secondary infections.
What is Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)?
TID
What is three times a day?
This small mammal, commonly kept as a pet, is prone to dental issues due to continuously growing teeth.
What is a rabbit?
The amount of money that should be left in the drawer at the end of the night.
What is $100?
This zoonotic disease is transmitted by ticks and causes joint pain, fever, and lethargy in dogs.
What is Lyme disease?
This common hormonal disorder in older cats is characterized by weight loss despite increased appetite and hyperactivity.
What is hyperthyroidism?
PRN
What is as needed?
This common reptilian metabolic disorder is caused by improper calcium-to-phosphorus ratios and inadequate UVB exposure.
What is metabolic bone disease (MBD)?
This is the amount of surgeries that can be scheduled for Dr. Quinn on any single doctor day.
What is three?
Dogs are prone to this life-threatening condition in which the stomach twists on itself, trapping gas.
What is gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV)?
This is a blood borne viral infection that affects cats, weakening their immune system over time.
What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)?
HBC
What is hit by car?
This small mammal requires daily vitamin C supplementation, as its body cannot synthesize it.
What is a guinea pig?
This is the quickest way to find a client's account in EzyVet. (Hint: You don't even need to ask the client for this information if you know where to look!)
What is by their phone number?
This condition, common in smaller breeds of dogs, affects the kneecap(s); it is strongly suspected to be inherited, but can also result from trauma.
What is/are luxating patellas?
A severe and often fatal condition in cats, this disease is caused by a mutation of the feline coronavirus.
What is Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)?
PCV
What is packed cell volume?
Ferrets commonly develop this pancreatic tumor, which causes dangerously low blood sugar.
What is an insulinoma?
Trupanion is a pet insurance company that we accept in hospital. They offer this promotion to our clients, allowing them to try insurance at no cost for 30 days.
What is an exam day offer?
This is a condition in dogs characterized by low platelet counts; dogs with this condition may have spontaneous bleeding or prolonged bleeding following surgery, injury, or during an estrous cycle.
What is thrombocytopenia?
This dental condition is commonly seen in cats and involves a breakdown of the tooth structure.
What is feline odontoclastic resorptive lesion (FORL) or tooth resorption?
BUN
Blood urea nitrogen
In some states, this species of turtle is illegal to own due to the risk of Salmonella infection and their invasive nature.
What is a red-eared slider?
These are the steps for checking in a client with a canine patient.
What is
1) Greeting 2) Obtaining Weight 3) Room 4) Sign APC Form 5) Write on room board, give signalment 6) Start timer