Vaccines
These are the core canine vaccines.
What are rabies, DAPP, and lepto
The percentage of adult pets (cats and dogs) with active dental disease
50-90%
Name the 4 main endocrine diseases of dogs.
- Hypothyroidism
- Diabetes mellitus
- Cushing's (Hyperadrenocorticism)
- Addison's (Hypoadrenocorticism)
The most common cause of behavioral changes in older dogs
Underlying disease
The most common breed to get IVDD
Dauchshund
The situations when Bordetella should be given.
- Groomers
- Dog parks
- Daycare
- Shows
The biggest thing owners can do at home to prevent dental disease
Brush the pets teeth daily!
The age at which most endocrine diseases are diagnosed in dogs.
6-8 years
Addison's is 4 years
The two main causes of behavior disorders (after medical causes have been ruled out)
- Training (or lack there of)
- Emotional distress
The three most common breeds to develop splenic hemangiosarcoma
What are:
- German shepherd
- Golden retriever
- Labrador
True or false: Rabies titers are an acceptable substitute for rabies vaccinations.
False!
While rabies titers exist for export purposes, no acceptable protective titer has been established.
The group that evaluates and approves pet dental products as effective when used as directed.
Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC)
Name 3 main symptoms of hypothyroidism & Cushing's.
- Hair loss
- Weight gain
- Poor skin coat
- Lethargy
The 2 most common behavior disorders we see in dogs
- Separation anxiety
- Stranger aggression
The two most common breeds to have congenital spinal abnormalities (hemivertebrae, butterfly vertebrae, etc.)
- French Bulldogs
- English Bulldogs
True or false:
Distemper/Parvo titers are an acceptable substitute for vaccinations
True! (Sort of...)
While these titers can prove a protective response to distemper and parvo, they miss out on the other diseases in a DAPP vaccine (adenovirus & parainfluenza)
3 reasons why full anesthesia is required for a professional dental scaling and polishing.
- Minimizes risk to veterinary staff
- Addresses under the gumline
- More effective scaling/polishing
- Take diagnostic dental radiographs
- Ability to proceed with extractions immediately
Name 3 main symptoms of diabetes mellitus
- PU/PD
- Weight loss despite polyphagia
- Sudden onset of cataracts
- Sticky urine
The reason punishment-based training methods usually fail
Require precise timing and immediate reactions, and these are almost impossible to catch a majority of the time.
Can also cause additional anxiety/behaviors to form
The most common breed to develop Von Willebrand's disease.
Doberman Pinchers
35% are carriers, and 7% are affected
This type of vaccination creates the strongest, longest lasting immune response in the dog
A) Killed
B) Adjuvanted
C) Modified live
The other organ systems dental disease can impact.
- Kidneys
- Liver
- Heart
Bonus question: Why?
Name 3 symptoms of Addison's disease
- Lethargy & weakness
- Waxing & waning GI signs
- Melena
- PU/PD
- Untreatable medical condition
- Rehoming is not possible
- Lives are in danger (animal or human)
The most common breed to get hereditary copper storage disease.
Beddlington Terrier