The Circle of Life
Name the 4 life stages of ticks
Egg, Larvae, Nymph, Adult
T or F? More than 25% of cats with proven Heartworm infection, according to their owners, are kept exclusively indoors.
True
What percentage of dogs exhibit signs of OA?
A. 20%. B 40%. C 65%B. 40%
How many products do pet owners try for itch prior to making an appointment with their veterinarian?
15 different products
What is the new Zoetis Petcare reward app called?
The Pack
Approximately how many eggs can a female flea produce per day
40-50
T or F? All it takes is one adult worm in a cat’s heart to be fatal.
True.
Cats that die from Heartworm can be clinically normal one hour before death.
On average, how many days does a dog with chronic OA receive NSAID?
60.5 days per year.
In a study, pet owners quality of life increased by ____% using Apoquel for itch relief?
A. 40% B. 73% C. 94%
94%
What animal is known to eat the most ticks?
Opossum
Opossums are one of the top predators for ticks and kill more than 90% of the ticks they encounter. Not only are Opossums really good at removing ticks, they can also eat up to 5,000 ticks per season.
What year was Heartworm discovered
1586- in a horse
What percentage of commercial potting soil contains roundworm eggs?
15%
The most recently published pain treatment guidelines by WASVA and AHAA list which two classes of medications as first line therapies for treating OA pain?
NSAIDs and Anti NGF Monoclonal Antibodies (MABs)
What product has rapid relief of itch within 24 hours, beginning as soon as 4 hours.
Apoquel Tablets, Chewable
Number of cats with Osteoarthritis?
9 million
When was Heartworm first discovered in a canine patient
1626- Italy, Greyhound
How fast does Revolution Plus begin to kill fleas?
6 hours
What percentage of feline patients >6 years of age are affected by OA?
60%
What two Janus Kinase inhibitors does Apoquel bind to?
Jak 1 and Jak 2
What percentage of dogs could not take a pork flavored tablet?
< 1%
The very first Heartworm preventative and dosing
Filarabits- daily, 1977
Name the parasites Revolution Plus is indicated to protect against?
Fleas and flea eggs, Ticks, Mites, Hearts, Hooks, Rounds, Flea Tapeworm
Name 3 behaviors that can be associated with pain.
* Aggression
* Resource Guarding
* Attention seeking behavior
* Repetitive behavior such as tail chasing or licking
* Changes in sleep behaviors
* Development or worsening of other anxieties ( separation anxiety, noise aversion)
What is the starting age for utilizing Cytopoint?
Safe for dogs of all ages
What is the first and only FDA approved treatment for alleviation of acute anxiety and fear associated with transportation and veterinary visits in cats?
Bonqat