Pain Mastery
This drug, commonly used for post-surgical pain relief in cats, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and helps reduce inflammation and pain.
What is Onsior?
This common antiparasitic medication, often used to prevent heartworm disease, belongs to the macrocyclic lactone class of drugs.
What is ivermectin?
This small rodent, often kept as a pet, is nocturnal and can run up to five miles on its exercise wheel each night.
What is a hamster?
This disease, caused by a bacteria found in infected water, can be transmitted to humans and causes flu-like symptoms in both people and animals.
What is leptospirosis?
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What is inflammation?
This class of drugs, including medications like buprenorphine and fentanyl, is used to treat severe pain in animals by binding to specific receptors.
What are opioids?
This anesthetic agent is commonly used for inducing anesthesia in both dogs and cats, but it requires careful monitoring due to its potential for significant cardiovascular depression.
What is propofol?
This desert-dwelling reptile, popular as a pet, has a unique ability to store fat in its tail, which serves as an energy reserve during times of food scarcity.
What is a leopard gecko?
This viral disease, preventable by vaccination, can spread from animals to humans through bites or scratches, often resulting in fatal encephalitis.
What is rabies?
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What is surgical removal?
This medication, commonly used in cats, inhibits nerve transmission and is often applied topically or injected to manage localized pain.
What is Lidocaine (or Bupivicaine)?
This corticosteroid, often used in cases of inflammation or immune-mediated diseases, can have side effects like increased thirst and hunger.
What is prednisone?
For optimal health, this small mammal requires daily access to fresh hay, which provides essential fiber to aid digestion and prevent dental disease.
What is a rabbit?
This supportive treatment is often necessary for animals severely affected by leptospirosis, helping to maintain hydration and organ function while antibiotics take effect.
What is intravenous (IV) fluid therapy?
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What is a condition affecting the blood?
This drug, commonly used for chronic pain in animals, is a gabapentinoid and works by inhibiting calcium channels to reduce nerve pain, particularly in cases of neuropathic pain.
What is gabapentin?
This antifungal medication is commonly prescribed to treat yeast infections in dogs, particularly for ear infections caused by Malassezia.
What is ketoconazole?
In ferrets, this disease is caused by an overproduction of insulin from pancreatic tumors, leading to dangerously low blood sugar levels.
What is insulinoma?
This bacterial infection is commonly transmitted from cats to humans through scratches or bites and can lead to swollen lymph nodes and fever.
What is cat scratch disease (Bartonella)?
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What is enlargement?
This is the term for a medication that reduces pain without affecting consciousness or sensory awareness.
What is an analgesic?
This broad-spectrum dewormer, commonly used in dogs and cats, is effective against tapeworms, roundworms, and hookworms, and contains the active ingredients praziquantel and pyrantel pamoate.
What is Drontal?
This highly contagious viral infection, primarily affecting ferrets, is characterized by severe respiratory distress and can lead to neurological symptoms; vaccination is crucial for prevention.
What is ferret distemper (caused by the canine distemper virus)?
This method is used to confirm rabies in deceased animals, involving examination of brain tissue samples for the presence of the rabies virus through immunofluorescence or PCR testing.
What is the direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) test?
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What is eating or swallowing?