cardiovascular system
a machinery-like murmur in a puppy is an indication of this
what is patent ductus arteriosus
Diarrhea with increased frequency of defecation, decreased fecal volume, tenesmus, increased mucous and hematochezia is indicaive of:
a: small-bowel disease
b: large bowel disease
What is large-bowel disease, or large intestine disease?
________ is the most frequently seen disorder of the thyroid in dogs, whereas ________ is more common in cats.
What is Hypothyroidism; Hyperthyroidism?
the most common cause of bilateral conjunctivitis in young kittens
What is Feline Herpesvirus?
How do you differentiate between regenerative and non-regenerative anemia?
What is Reticulocyte count, red cell morphology?
one of the most common acquired cardiac diseases in dogs (although it can also be genetic), can present with syncope, coughing, pulmonary edema, exercise intolerance
what is dilated cardiomyopathy? How would this be treated?
Exacerbation or exhibition of neurologic signs after a high-protein meal may indicate
What is a portosystemic shunt?
The only two endocrine diseases produce bilaterally symmetric alopecia
What is Cushing's Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) and Hypothyroidism?
Hyperplasia or inflammation of the nictitans gland of the third eyelid
What is "cherry eye"?
How is it treated?
The most common hematopoietic cancer in small animals
What is lymphosarcoma?
a rapid, irregular heart rate with pulse deficits is indicative of
What is atrial fibulation?
Signs of acute gastritis (give 3 possible)
What is Anorexia, vomiting, +/-dehydration, +/-painful abdomen, history of diet change, toxin ingestion, infection or internal parasites?
What is diabetes mellitus?
What 2 diseases should you suspect with a history of PU/PD and increased appetite?
An increase in the contents of the globe resulting in increased intraocular pressure (IOP).
What is glaucoma?
What is normal IOP in dog/cats?
Intracellular parasite that attaches to the RBC cell membrane leading to anemia, weight loss, anorexia, fever, hepatomegly, splenomegly and icterus in cats
What is Mycoplasma felis?
The normal heart rate range of dogs
Then normal heart rate in cats
dogs, what is 60-180 bpm?
cats, what is 160-240 bpm?
Ten year old f/s Saint Bernard presents with a history of non-productive vomiting, hypersalivation, tachypnea, tachycardia, collapse and abdominal distension.
What is suspected?
What is Gastric Dilation and Volvulus?
Extra credit – what is the first treatment?
Na:K ratios of <27:1 are indicative of:
What is Addison disease?
Disease that presents usually in older dogs with a history of recurrent conjunctivitis. Presenting with a tenacious mucoid, often times green, ocular discharge on the eyelid margins both the corneal and conjunctiva are dry, dull and irregular.
What is keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS)
What tests would be done?
Most common inherited disorder of hemostasis in dogs, results in a bleeding disorder of Dogs. Clinical signs: Easy bruising in breeds predisposed to the disease, prolonged bleeding during estrus, prolonged bleeding from venipuncture, buccal mucosal bleeding time > 4 minutes.
What is Von Willebrand disease?
The essential amino acid cats need to avoid a specific cardiomyopathy
What is Taurine?
Four year old neutered male miniature schnauzer presents the day after Thanksgiving with a history of vomiting, anorexia this morning and diarrhea. Physical exam – dehydrated, pyrexic, painful abdomen, body condition score 8/9, dental score 1/4. Upon questioning dad finally admits he gave all the dogs, there are 4, the leftovers from dinner, on their food last night, but it can’t be that because the other dogs are fine. Your doctor orders a chemistry panel, CBC and cPLI test. What does he suspect?
What is acute pancreatitis?
What does treatment consist of?
Differential diagnosis for serum calcium levels >12 mg/dL
What is parathyroid disease, lymphosarcoma (or hypercalcemia of malignancy), perianal adenocarcinoma
Clinical signs of anterior uveitis
What are/is Epiphora, Blepharospasm, Photophobia, Presence or absence of vision defects, Corneal edema (cornea will be gray or white), Chemosis of the conjunctiva, Scleral injection, Prolapsed third eyelid, Pain, Change in color of the iris, if chronic?
Tick-borne disease resulting in depression, anorexia, fever, weight-loss, dyspnea, anemia, lymphadenopathy, ocular and nasal discharge, anterior uveitis
What is ehrlichiosis? (ehrlichia canis)
Which tick is the carrier?