Dental
Hematology
Preventative Care
Terminology
Pharmacy
100


Grade 2 dental calculus

100

What is hematology?

The study of blood and blood diseases

100

Why is preventative care important?

It reduces the risk for diseases, disabilities and early or preventable death.

100

Cyanotic

Blueish discoloration in the mucous membrane

100

What is the only NSAID labelled for cats?

Onsior (PO & injectable)

200

What is the best way to prevent dental disease?

Daily teeth brushing

200


Platelets

200

What heartworm prevention do we offer?

Trio, Incterceptor, Revolution Plus and ProHeart 6 and 12. 
200

Purulent

Puss 

200

When prescribing NSAIDs or antibiotics, what should we tell the client?  

Give with food. Monitor for GI upset. 

300


Worn teeth

300


Eosinophil

300

What age can we start the Lepto vaccine?

12 weeks

300
Lipemic 

Turbidity of the sample caused by accumulation of lipoprotein particles

300

What are the most common medications we send home for fractious/nervous patients?

Dogs: Trazodone, Acepromazine and Gabapentin

Cats: Gabapentin

400


Tooth resorption

400

What is a normal range for HCT level in dogs? (hematocrit)

37-55%

400

What secondary parasite is a pet at risk for when they have fleas?

Tapeworm

400

Icteric 

An excessive accumulation of a yellow pigment in the blood and tissues

400

What is Felimazole prescribed for 

hyperthyroidism in cats

500


Grade 3 furcation. 
500


Platelet clumping. 

500

Why do we give vaccines as distal as possible on the limb in a feline?

The risk of injection site sarcoma. 

500

What is the term for swollen lymph nodes?

Lymphadenopathy

500

What is the difference between prednisone and prednisolone?

Prednisolone bypasses the liver. (and can be prescribed to cats)