The reflex puppies experience that results in defacation approximately 15-30 minutes postprandial.
What is the Gastrocolic Reflex?
100
S-A node pacemaker activity may vary reflexly with respiration resulting in this cardiac arrhythmia.
What is Sinus Arrhythmia?
100
The major glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex.
What is Cortisol?
100
Labor lasting longer than 4 hours without producing a fetus; green vaginal discharge; more than one hour has elapsed between births.
What is Dystocia?
100
Most puppies and kittens do not have well developed control of the external urethral sphincter until this age.
What is 6 months of age?
200
Dogs with this congenital or acquired condition present with chronic regurgitation of undigested food, weight loss and possible respiratory signs or pneumonia.
What is Megaesophagus?
200
This complication of feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy causes an acute onset of hindlimb pain and paresis.
What is Saddle Thrombus (Aortic Thromboembolism)?
200
The clinical signs seen with this condition result from decreased prodution of both glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids.
What is Addison's Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism)?
200
Clinical signs include PU/PD, vomiting, lethargy, dehydration and vulvar discharge.
What is Pyometra?
200
An animal with a dilated esophagus full of barium is at risk for this condition.
What is Aspiration Pneumonia?
300
Surgical reduction or resection of affected bowel is the treatment for this condition in which part of the intestine telescopes into an adjoining part.
What is Intussusception?
300
This cardiac disease is seen primarily in older, male large and giant breeds and results in decreased stroke volume, decreased cardiac output and increased cardiac afterload.
What is Dilated Cardiomyopathy?
300
This condition is caused by insufficient secretion of ADH or impaired responsivement to ADH and clinical findings include PU/PD and loss of normal housebroken behavior.
What is Diabetes Insipidus?
300
Predisposing factors include heavy lactation, improper perinatal nutrition and inappropriate calcium supplementation.
What is Eclampsia (Puerperal Tetany)?
300
This neuromuscular disorder characterized by weakness that is exacerbated by exercise is one cause of acquired megaesophagus.
What is What is Myasthenia Gravis?
400
Increased ammonia in the blood is the most important cause of this condition. Typical clinical signs include head pressing, circling, disorientation and mental dullness.
What is Hepatic Encephalopathy?
400
Clinical features include sudden blindness from acute retinal hemorrhage or detachment.
What is Systemic Arterial Hypertension?
400
Clinical signs include weight gain, lethargy, bilaterally symmetric alopecia and "rat tail".
What is Hypothyroidism?
400
Diagnostic indicators include anemia, increased BUN/Creatinine, hyperphosphatemia and hypokalemia.
What is Renal Failure (Chronic)?
400
Dogs with GDV often present in this form of shock.
What is Hypovolemic, Endotoxic shock?
500
This condition may be seen in obese cats who become anorexic and often requires placement of a feeding tube.
What is Hepatic Lipidosis?
500
Medical management includes lactulose, low protein diet and metronidazole. Surgical correction involves placement of an Ameroid Constrictor.
What is Portosystemic Shunt?
500
This test is often used to monitor feline diabetics since it is not affected by acute hypergycemia associated with the stress of sample collection.
What is Fructosamine?
500
Clinical signs of this inflammatory condition include pollakiuria, hematuria, dysuria and behavior changes.
What is Feline Idiopathic Cystitis?
500
This layer of the urinary bladder normally provides a protective barrier against microorganisms, crystals and other agents present in urine.