Anesthesia Adventures
This is what is given to the patient prior to intubation to help relax the patient.
What is a pre-medication?
This external parasite can transmit diseases like Lyme disease and babesiosis to both animals and humans.
What is a tick?
This common household food, especially toxic to dogs, can cause hypoglycemia, liver failure, and even death.
What is xylitol (artificial sweetener)?
This common condition in large-breed dogs involves the rupture of this ligament in the knee, requiring surgical intervention.
What is a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament)/CCL (cranial cruciate ligament)?
This vitamin, essential for blood clotting, is found in dark leafy greens and is important in preventing hemorrhage.
What is Vitamin K?
This common gas anesthetic agent is administered via a mask or endotracheal tube to maintain anesthesia during surgery.
What is isoflurane?
This intestinal parasite, often seen in puppies and kittens, can cause bloating and diarrhea, and has a characteristic spaghetti-like appearance.
What is a roundworm?
This flower, often found in holiday bouquets, can cause acute kidney failure in cats if ingested.
What is a lily?
This condition in young large-breed dogs involves abnormal development of the hip joint, often leading to arthritis.
What is hip dysplasia?
This fatty acid, commonly added to pet foods, helps improve skin and coat health and has anti-inflammatory properties.
What are Omega-3 fatty acids?
This reflex, commonly checked during surgery, involves touching the corner of the eye to ensure the animal is not too deeply anesthetized.
What is the palpebral reflex?
This blood parasite, transmitted by mosquitoes, can cause heart and lung disease in dogs if left untreated.
What is heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis)?
Ingestion of antifreeze (ethylene glycol) by pets can be fatal, primarily due to its toxic effects on this organ.
What are the kidneys?
This condition, often seen in older dogs, is characterized by inflammation and degeneration of the cartilage in the joints, leading to pain and decreased mobility.
What is osteoarthritis (or degenerative joint disease)?
This dietary component is essential for ruminants like cows and sheep, allowing their rumen to break down fibrous plant material.
What is fiber (or roughage)?
This drug, often used in emergency cases, can reverse the effects of opioid anesthesia.
What is naloxone?
This microscopic protozoan causes severe diarrhea in young or immunocompromised animals and is often spread through contaminated water.
What is Giardia?
This household toxin contains anticoagulants, leading to severe internal bleeding if consumed by animals.
What are rodenticides?
This surgical procedure involves reorienting the femoral head in dogs to improve joint function and reduce discomfort in cases of severe hip dysplasia.
What is a femoral head ostectomy (FHO)?
Feeding this type of diet, typically consisting of raw meats, bones, and organs, has sparked controversy due to the risk of bacterial contamination and nutritional imbalance.
What is a raw diet?
This term describes the process of intubating an animal to ensure a clear airway for oxygen and anesthetic delivery during surgery.
What is endotracheal intubation?
This parasitic mite is responsible for causing mange, a highly contagious skin disease in dogs, leading to intense itching and hair loss.
What is Sarcoptes scabiei?
This over-the-counter human pain reliever, often given mistakenly to dogs, is highly toxic and can cause liver failure, especially in cats.
What is acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
This type of injury in cats, often seen in falls from high places, involves a break in the forelimb's long bones, particularly the radius or ulna.
What is a forelimb fracture?
Taurine deficiency in this species can lead to dilated cardiomyopathy and blindness, making it an essential amino acid in their diet.
What is a cat?