Pet Health Essentials
This common parasite often causes flea allergy dermatitis in pets.
FLEAS
This basic treatment uses antibiotics to fight bacterial infections.
ANTIBIOTIC THERAPY
At the clinic, this role is usually the first point of contact for pet owners.
FRONT DESK/ RECEPTIONIST
A routine test measuring creatinine and BUN in blood samples.
BLOOD CHEMISTRY PANEL
This structure is the central pump of the circulatory system.
THE HEART
This term describes an allergic skin disorder triggered by environmental allergens.
ATOPY
This injectable medication helps reduce pain and inflammation post-surgery.
NSAID
A busy clinic often faces this scheduling challenge when peak hours collide with doctor availability
SCHEDULING CONFLICT
A non-invasive diagnostic tool often used to evaluate cardiac function in dogs.
ECHOCARDIOGRAM
This long bone in the forelimb is a common fracture site in small animals.
THE RADIUS
A sudden bout of diarrhea, vomiting, and lethargy in a pet may indicate this acute condition.
ACUTE GASTROENTERITIS
When severe infections occur, this intravenous therapy delivers high concentrations of medication rapidly.
IV ANTIBIOTIC THERAPY
Regular team meetings to discuss challenging cases and optimize clinic workflow are often called this _______
CASE REVIEW MEETING
This imaging uses ionizing radiation to reveal fractures or foreign bodies.
RADIOGRAPHY (X-RAYS)
The term "Cephalic" pertains to this general region of the animal's body.
THE HEAD
Vaccination against this viral disease is a cornerstone in puppies preventative health plans.
PARVO-VIRUS
In emergency anaphylactic reactions, this rapidly acting medication is lifesaving.
EPINEPHRINE
When the clinic teams come together to develop new approaches for improved patient care, they often engage in this collaborative process
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT MEETING
For a pet with respiratory distress after trauma, this procedure is key for evaluating the chest cavity.
THORACOCENTESIS
This paired bone contributes to forming the hard palate in dogs and cats.
PALATINE BONE
Identify the zoonotic parasite frequently transmitted by contaminated environments in pet areas.
TOXOCARA
For severe dehydration cases, this therapy involving concentrated fluid and electrolytes is paramount
IV FLUID THEERAPY
When solving complex clinic workflow problems, teams sometimes employ this innovative, unconventional problem-solving approach
LATERAL THINKING
This advanced imaging technique provides detailed cross-sectional views, ideal for diagnosing soft tissue injuries
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT SCAN)
Name the involved structure composed of nasal turbinate's, crucial for filtering and humidifying air.
NASAL TURBINATES