Circulatory System
Lack of RBC's
Anemia
Presence of blood in the urine
Hematuria
Absense of breathing
Apnea
Directional term referring to the nose
Rostral
Difficulty swallowing
Dysphagia
Irregular Heart Rate
Arrhythmia
Painful urination
Dysuria
Difficulty breathing/ shortness of breath
Dyspnea
What diseases does a 4DX test for?
Heartworm
Lyme
Ehrlichiosis
Anaplasmosis
Inflammation of the stomach lining
Gastritis
The scientific name is Dirofilaria immitis
Heartworms
Inflammation of the bladder
Cystitis
Feline Herpesvirus 1 (Feline viral Rhinotracheitis)
Calicivirus
Polyuria and Polydipsia
Excessive urination and excessive thirst
Surgically cutting into the intestines
Enterotomy
Normal HR for an adult dog.
60-120 BPM
What 4 values on a CDP are kidney related?
BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
CREA (creatinine)
PHOS (phosphorus)
Ca+ (calcium)
Normal RR for a young cat
20-30 breaths per minute
What ticks transmit ehrlichiosis?
Brown Dog Tick
Lone Star Tick
Medical term for vomiting blood
hematemesis
A disease of the heart muscle.
Cardiomyopathy
By the kidney's ability to concentrate urine in response to hydration status.
What viruses (3) most commonly cause kennel cough?
Bordetella Bronchiseptica
Parainfluenza
Adenovirus
What does a PCV stand for and what does it measure?
Packed Cell Volume
It used to evaluate the overall health and function of red blood cells in the bloodstream. Will help identify anemia or dehydration.
Protozoan that inhabit the small intestine of dogs, cats, and humans often causing diarrhea.
Giardia