A&P
The largest organ in the body, which also plays a key role in protecting against infection and regulating body temperature, is this
What is the Skin (Integumentary System)?
The following letters "Bx" stand for this.
What is "Biopsy"?
The number of chambers a heart contains.
What is 4?
This disease, common in cats, is characterized by an overproduction of specific hormones, often leading to symptoms such as weight loss, increased appetite, and hyperactivity.
What is Hyperthyroidism?
This common automobile fluid can cause severe gastrointestinal upset, liver damage, and kidney failure in pets if ingested.
What is Antifreeze (Ethylene Glycol)?
This is the term for a dog’s upper part of the mouth, including the teeth, gums, and palate.
What is the Maxilla?
This suffix refers to the surgical removal of an organ or body part.
What is "ectomy"?
This term is characterized by thickened heart walls and decreased cardiac output.
What is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?
The medical term used for kidney infections.
What is Pyelonephritis?
This plant is known for causing kidney failure in cats and can be fatal if not treated.
What are Lilies?
The "third eyelid" in many animals is known by this anatomical name.
What is the Nictating Membrane?
This term describes a condition of excessive thirst
What is Polydipsia?
An audible regurgitation of the heart's valves.
What is a "heart murmur"?
This condition occurs when the adrenal glands produce too much cortisol, leading to symptoms such as increased thirst, urination, and weight gain in dogs.
What is hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's)?
The active ingredient in chocolate that is toxic to dogs and can cause seizures, liver failure, and death.
What is Theobromine?
When a liver shunt is present, it can lead to a build-up of this in the bloodstream and can cause seizures and hypoglycemia.
What is Ammonia?
This medical term refers to an abnormal decrease in the number of platelets in the blood, which can lead to bleeding disorders
What is Thrombocytopenia?
The term used to describe an abnormal, wide and bizarre waveform without a "p" wave.
What is a Ventricular Premature Contraction (VPC)?
This zoonotic disease can develop from pets being fed a raw diet and can cause lethargy, diarrhea, and in severe cases, neurological issues.
What is Toxoplasmosis?
This seasoning ingredient can cause damage to red blood cells and lead to hemolytic anemia in pets, especially cats.
What are Onions?
This large artery, the main vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle of the heart to the rest of the body, is known as this.
What is the Aorta?
The medical term to describe a collapsed lung.
What is Atelectasis?
This arrhythmia, characterized by rapid and irregular heartbeats, is often seen in dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and can be life-threatening if left untreated
What is Atrial Fibrillation?
This genetic disorder in dogs, particularly in Doberman Pinschers, leads to an abnormal blood clotting cascade, causing spontaneous internal bleeding.
What is von Willebrand's disease?
This potent neurotoxin, commonly found in rodenticides, affects the central nervous system in dogs and cats, causing tremors, paralysis, and potentially fatal cerebral edema
What is Bromethalin?