All About Dogs
Name the 4 F's of dog behavior.
Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fidget.
Three types of Ataxia
Proprioceptive
Cerebellar
Vestibular
Brucellosis
Hydrocephalus
K-9 Herpes
Should patients under respiratory distress be sedated? If so, with what drug?
Yes, Butorphanol
This protozoan parasite is transmitted by cats and can cause congenital defects in humans.
What is Toxoplasma gondii?
What dose F5 refer to in dogs?
Allergenic protein Canf 5 in male dogs' prostate glands & urine -- and significant component of dog dander that can cause allergic reaction.
What is the Neurologic term for the subconscious placement of feet
Proprioception
Name three reasons to use Artificial Insemination.
Avoid Sti
Anatomical deterrents
Behavior of female
geriatric studs
Name three life threatening injuries caused by thoracic trauma?
-lung damage
-rib fractures
-internal bleeding
Known as the "barber pole worm" of small ruminants, this nematode is a major cause of anemia and hypoproteinemia.
What is Haemonchus contortus?
What colors do dogs see the world in? Give 2
Blue and yellow.
Red, orange, and green are seen in hues of grey.
What Neurological condition is defined by the elevation of the third eyelid?
Horner's Syndrome
When is best to Artificial Insemination.
2 days after ovulation.
-Seizures
-Lung damage (toxicity)
This cestode requires a flea intermediate host before it can infect dogs and cats.
What is Dipylidium caninum?
What unique trait has the Canine family evolved?
Special muscles around eyes that allow for expression and facial movements.
Common causes of neck pain in pets
Slipped disc
Menginitis
Infection
Tumor
Malformations
Name three treatments for Brucellosis.
1. Antibiotics (controversial)
2. Euthanasia (recommended)
3. Spay + neuter
True or False?
It is safe to give corticosteroids to patients in respiratory distress?
True!
This protozoan parasite, transmitted by the brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus), causes hemolytic anemia in dogs and has a characteristic "Maltese cross" form in red blood cells.
What is Babesia gibsoni?
Name the breed that has 6 functioning toes on each foot and flexible shoulder joints.
Norwegian Lundehund.
What is Wobbler Syndrome or (Cervical Spondylomyelopathy) and which breed is it most common in
Doberman Pinschers
Great Dane
Weimaraner
Rottweilers
Name one cause + risk factor of Eclampsia.
Calcium during gestation including dairy products.
Name 6 symptoms of Pneumothorax?
-difficulty breathing
-rapid breathing
-coughing
-lethargy
-pain in chest
-bluish gums (cyanosis)
This nematode parasite of horses has an infective stage that can remain dormant in the mucosa for years, emerging in large numbers to cause severe colitis known as larval cyathostominosis.
What are the small strongyles (cyathostomes)?