Abbreviations
The abbreviation DSH means..
What is Domestic Short Hair
Surgical instruments go through this machine to be sterilized before being used in surgery.
What is an autoclave?
The opening in a needle is called this.
What is the bevel?
This author wrote a series of books based on his experiences as a veterinary surgeon in England between the 1940's and 1990's.
Who is James Herriot?
The star of "Wishbone" was played by this spunky breed of dog.
What is a Jack Russell?
This prescriptive abbreviation stands for 'twice per day'
What is BID?
This inhaled anesthetic is commonly used in veterinary surgical suites.
What is ISO (isoflurane)
The g after the number of a needle stands for this.
What is gauge?
This cute little critter has the most dense fur of any land mammal.
What is a Chinchilla?
This aging golden nearly doesn't make it back home at the end of the movie Homeward Bound.
Who is Shadow?
This disc disease often plagues dogs like dachshunds
What is IVDD? (Intervertebral Disc Disease)
This condition requires emergency surgery and most often plagues dogs with deep chests.
What is a GDV (Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus)?
This syringe type provides the best security.
What is a luer lock?
This controversial procedure performed on cats is illegal in only 6 US States.
This bug-eyed Remoolian is an extraterrestrial living on Earth.
Who is Frank? (Men in Black)
These vitals are captured as part of nearly every vet visit.
TPR (Temp, pulse, respiration)
This surgical procedure involved the complete removal of an eye from its socket.
What is an enucleation?
This is the best site for a large volume blood draw.
What is the jugular?
This Australian native reptile is sometimes called "The Golden Retriever of pet reptiles"
What are bearded dragons?
This bestest boy was Doug Funnie's pet in the nickelodeon cartoon.
Who is Porkchop?
When a pet reportedtly "seems off"
ADR (Ain't doin' right)
This surgery helps to fix a torn or ruptured cruciate ligament in dogs.
What is a TPLO?
This type of needle, sometimes used for patients with small veins, has wings.
What is a butterfly needle?
This species of bird is the most common household pet bird.
What is a budgie? (parakeet)
This female Cairn Terrier appeared in 15 films in her 11 years, including the one where she travels to Oz.
Who is Toto?