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100

If you wanted to extract blood from the neck of a dog or cat you would look for what vein?

Jugular

100

What viral infection does H5N1 stand for?

Avian Influenza

100

What does SVMA stand for?

Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association

100

A 7-year-old, male cat is taken to a veterinarian because of inappropriate urination around the house; he doesn’t use his litterbox and has been urinating in similar spots in the house. Appetite and drinking are normal with no vomit or diarrhoea. What is the most likely to be the first step of treatment?

Urine sample and testing
100

What is the gestation time in cats?

65 days

200

True stomach of a chicken is called what?

Proventriculus

200

Where are the most common tumours found in bones called?

Osteosarcoma

200

What is the name of the procedure where a veterinarian examines the contents of a cow’s stomach using a trocar and cannula?

Rumenotomy

200

Anthrax is a zoonotic disease affecting a broad range of species. Naturally occurring infections can cause illnesses that range from an acute, highly fatal form to a less acute and less serious clinical illness that can also be fatal. Which species is most likely to develop acute fatal disease with anthrax infection? (MERCK source)

Cattle

200

How often do poultry lay an egg?

Around every 25 hours

300

What is the name of the bone found in a mammal's tail?

Caudal vertebra (or Coccygeal vertebra)

300

What virus causes acute gastrointestinal problems in dogs? Most often affecting puppies and unvaccinated dogs

Parvo Virus

300

What is it called when you remove cells out of a growth or tumour for further investigation?

Aspirate

300

An older cat comes into the clinic straining to urinate and may have had blood in urine recently. What would you think is wrong?

Bladder stones

300

What are the common three first vaccines that puppies receive when admitted to a clinic?

Bordetella, Rabies, Parvo

400

This anatomical structure is a double-layered membrane that surrounds the heart, providing protection and facilitating movement during contraction and relaxation, and is known as the visceral and parietal layers.

Pericardium

400

What does the bacteria Clostridium Chauvoei cause in cattle?

Blackleg

400

This term describes the surgical removal of an organ or tissue and is commonly used when referring to the removal of the ovaries and uterus in female animals

Ovariohysterectomy

400

An eight-year-old male neutered cat presents with increased thirst, frequent urination, and recent weight loss despite a good appetite. The owner also mentions occasional accidents outside the litter box, which is unusual for the cat. On physical exam, the cat appears mildly dehydrated.

Diabetes

400

When did the University of Saskatchewan’s first veterinary class start?

Started 1965, graduated 1969

500

Arrow is pointing to…

Carpal

500

What is the bacteria that causes tetanus?

Clostridium Tetani

500

This term, characterized by an abnormal dilation of the esophagus, leads to difficulty swallowing and can cause regurgitation of food in affected animals.

Megaesophagus 

500

A seven-year-old Great Dane is brought to the clinic with symptoms of restlessness, drooling, a distended abdomen, and unsuccessful attempts to vomit. The owner reports that the symptoms began after the dog ate a large meal and then engaged in vigorous play.

Canine Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) (Twisted stomach)

500

Camelids (including alpacas and llamas) are pseudo ruminants.  What does this mean?

They have three stomach compartments.