fun facts
Lyme disease is spread through what?
ticks
how does a chinchilla clean itself/ bathe?
dusting (dust bath)
what is a heifer?
a young female cow that has not borne a calf
most common disease in small animals
obesity
average GPA of admitted students
3.4
what does the root word oste/o mean?
bone
most popular exotic pet?
turtle or rabbit
Which animal has the lowest nutritional copper requirement?
sheep
do dogs get heart attacks?
no
how many letters of Rec are required to apply?
3
How many hearts do octopuses have?
three
what are snake scales made of?
keratin
examples of ruminant animals
cattle and sheep
what shape is a dogs ear canal?
L shaped
what is the name (or abbreviation) of the application portal to apply to vet school?
VMCAS or veterinary medical college application service
Myocarditis is an inflammation of what?
the heart
What's the name for a group of parrots?
pandemonium
what mammal does not have a gall bladder?
horse
what dog breeds are prone to hip dysplasia?
German Shepherd and Golden Retriever
what is the national board exam to become a licensed DVM?
NAVLE
abbreviation for giving medication twice per day
BID
name one of the deadly diseases that can be spread to humans from exotic pets
herpes B, monkeypox, or salmonellosis
true or false, BSE or mad cow disease is easily cured once it is diagnosed
false
what vaccine is required if you board your pet?
bordatella
how many vet schools are in the US?
33