7 Flashcards
What is the causative agent of ovine progressive pneumonia?
Pasturella
What is a potential effect of chronic anterior uveitis in dogs?
Corneal scarring
In an occult heartworm infection in a dog, what would the results of a Knott’s test and HW antigen test most likely be?
Knott’s negative, antigen positive
What is the significance of post-estrual hemorrhage in a cow?
It’s been 12-24h since ovulation
How do you treat megacolon in cats?
Enema, laxatives, Cisapride
What is the likely cause of dyspnea in a cat with lymphosarcoma?
Mediastinal LNs compressing the trachea
Color dilution alopecia is often seen in which breed?
Fawn-colored Doberman Pinschers
How do you treat a hairball problem in cats?
Brushing, good diet, and Laxatone
How do you treat Toxoplasma gondii in cats?
Clindamycin
What type of cardiomyopathy is taurine deficiency associated with in cats?
DCM and eccentric hypertrophy
What type of cardiomyopathy is taurine deficiency associated with in cats?
DCM and eccentric hypertrophy
What is the best way to treat Aspergillosis infection in a flock?
Cull infected birds and disinfect facilities
Newcastle disease is caused by what kind of virus?
Paramyxovirus
What age is recommended to re-test kittens that previously tested positive for FIV?
6 months
What is rubiosis iridis a sign of in the eye?
Anterior uveitis
What is the estrous cycle length in a pig?
21 days
What is the definitive dx test for canine distemper?
Immunofluorescent assay on affected epithelium
What condition is assoc. w/excess dietary Ca and Vit D in young horses?
Osteochondrosis
What late gestation anionic dietary formula is used to help prevent hypoCa in cows?
DCAD = (Na + K) - (Cl + S)
What compound is effectively bound by activated charcoal?
Nicotine
What toxicity causes cherry red mucous membranes and an almond smell in a horse?
Cyanide toxicity
Oak poisoning in horses does not cause ______
Renal failure
Active FeLV infections are least common in what age group?
Greater than 10 years old
What drug would potentially help a hemorrhaging mare and why?
Amniocaproic acid facilitates clot stabilization
How do you treat Otodectes infestation?
Milbemycin
What do parietal cells of the stomach produce in cats?
Hydrochloric acid
Which of a male-female twin cow birth is intersex and genetically chimeric?
Heifer
Achromotrichosis is a result of which enzyme not working properly?
Tyrosinase
“Dive bomber” high frequency repetitive bursts on electromyograph suggest what disease?
Myotonia
What age of horse is highest risk for development of RAO/heaves?
> 6 years old
