Common Illnesses
CPR & First Aid
Technical Terms
Types of Veterinarians
General terms
100

The "F" in FIV stands for this.

Feline

100

You should provide this many rescue breaths between compressions.

Two

100

These are the technical terms for dogs and cats.

Canine and Feline

100

This type of vet works with animals like dogs and cats.

Companion Animal Veterinarian

100

Inflammation of the gums

What is Gingivities

200

Dogs, cats, and many species of wild animals can carry this deadly disease that affects the brain.

Rabies

200

The 'A' in the ABC's of First Aid stands for this.

Airway

200

This is the technical term for stitches.

Sutures.

200

This type of vet focuses on a specific field like dentistry or cardiology.

Veterinary Specialist

200

pressing on

What is palpate

300

Dogs can catch this highly contagious, deadly disease. Puppies are at especially high risk.

Parvovirus

300

You should preform this many compressions between rescue breaths.

30
300

These are removed during a spay procedure.

Ovaries

300

This type of veterinarian can treat animals like reptiles or amphibians. They can also work in wildlife habitats.

Exotic Animal Veterinarian.

300

the observation of a cadaver

What is a Necropsy

400

A mosquito bite can transmit this parasite that attacks an animal's heart.

Heartworms

400

You can check circulation through this part of the mouth.

Gums

400

When trying to restart an animal's heart during CPR, you preform this term that begins with a C.

Compressions

400

These veterinarians make a big difference on the farm.

Livestock, Food, and Large Animal Veterinarians

400

Tartur

What is Calcus

500

This disease can be caused by poor oral hygiene in dogs and cats.

Periodontal Disease

500
This is the biggest difference between preforming CPR on a large dog versus a small dog.

Two hands for large dog.

One hand for small dog.

500

FIV stands for this.

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
500

These veterinarians care for animals throughout research.

Laboratory Veterinarians

500

What is the soft spot on a babies head

What is a fontanel