Assessment 2 Flashcards
A 4 year old domestic shorthaired cat has pruritus and numerous crusts on dorsal lumbosacral area and around the neck. Impression smears show eosinophils, neutrophils, and an occasional basophil. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
demodectic mange dermatophytosis flea allergy pemphigus foliaceus pyoderma
flea allergy
On physical examination, several sheep have profuse nasal discharge and edema of the muzzle extending onto the face. Temperatures range from 105F to 106F. One of the sheep is lame. It is summer in the Western US, and these sheep are housed in a common area with cattle, goats, llamas. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
blue tongue contagious ecthyma foot and mouth disease photosensitization vesicular stomatitis
bluetongue
A veterinarian has been asked to float the teeth of a 15 year old Arabian gelding. Examination of the teeth is most likely to show which of the following?
the teeth are longest on the buccal surface of both upper and lower arcades
the teeth are longest on the buccal surface of the upper arcade and lingual surface of the lower arcade
the teeth are longest on the lingual surface of the upper arcade and the buccal surface of the lower arcade
the teeth are longest on the buccal surface of the upper arcade and lingual surface of the lower arcade
Which of the following is the most effective management of an anorectic, obese cat that develops servere idiopathic hepatic lipidosis?
intermittent feeding via an orogastric tube
enteral feeding via gastrostomy tube
force-feeding the cat at home
intermittent administration of diazepam to stimulate appetite
enteral feeding via gastrostomy tube
In the cat, measurement of serum fructosamine concentration is most likely to be helpful in the evaluation of which of the following?
glycemic control hepatic lipidosis hyperadrenocorticism ketoacidosis potential for formation of cataracts
glycemic control
A 4 yr old Standardbred Stallion is being evaluated bc he has been racing poorly for the past two months. One auscultation of the thorax, there is an irregular rate and intensity of heart sounds. An electrocardiogram shows an absence of P waves. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Ventricular fibrillation Atrial fibrillation Premature ventricular contractions Wandering atrial pacemaker Paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia
Atrial fibrillation
Lameness of the right front leg in the horse is most likely to result in which of the following?
An appreciable increase in sound when the right front leg strikes the ground
A drop of the head when the left front leg bears weight
A drop of the right hip when the front leg bears weight
Elevation of the head when the left front leg bears weight
No change in the position of the head during weight bearing
A drop of the head when the left front leg bears weight
DOWN ON SOUND
A 2 month old hand fed blue and gold macaw from a group of three is being evaluated bc of a large brown scab over its crop. What should the breeder do to prevent this problem from happening in the future?
avoid using wood shavings as bedding
clip the birds toenails short to prevent self trauma
ensure that microwave-heated formula is not too hot
house chicks by themselves to prevent sibling trauma
provide for adequate rodent control in the nursery
ensure that microwave-heated formula is not too hot
A 9 year old spayed female cat is being evaluated bc of anorexia and weight loss. On physical exam the spleen is enlarged. The cells shown are seen on a peripheral blood smear. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Hematoma Lymphoma Hemangiosarcoma Mast cell tumor Splenic torsion
Hemangiosarcoma
acanthocytes (spiked ones are seen)
A 4 yr old Holstein cow that is 210 days in milk has had worsening body condition and decreased appetite over the past 30 days. Physical examination shoes exophthalmos and strabismus of the right eye, enlargement of the peripheral lymph nodes, and dependent pitting edema of the brisket area. Which of the following tests is most appropriate to establish the diagnosis?
Complete blood count
Cytologic exam of aspirate form lymph nodes for lymphoblasts
Measurement of plasma fibrinogen concentration
Measurement of serum Ca concentration
Cytologic exam of aspirate form lymph nodes for lymphoblasts
A 13 yr old male mixed breed Terrier dog is being evaluated bc of a worsening mucopurulent nasal discharge over the past 6 months. The discharge is now bilateral, and there is occasional evidence of blood. The dog has had only minimal response to several courses of antibiotics. The owners recently noted a swelling over the dorsal aspects of the dogs nose. The dog has stertorous breathing. Physical examination shows a soft tissue swelling over the nasal bones. Which is the most likely cause of the nasal discharge?
Aspergillosis Carnassial tooth root abscess Lymphoplasmacytic rhinitis Nasal adenocarcinoma Nasal polyp
Nasal adenocarcinoma
A 9 yr old castrated male Himalayan cat has a one week hx of mild dyspnea and inappetence. No abnormalities are seen on laboratory tests. Thoracic rads show a 3 cm solitary mass in the caudal lund lobe. Percutaneous aspiration and cytologic examination of the mass show a large number of degenerative neutrophils and a few atypical epithelial cells with prominent nucleoli and an increased nuclear to cytoplasm ratio. Which is the most likely dx?
Metastatic neoplasia Pulmonary abscess Pulmonary adenocarcinoma Pulmonary granuloma Pulmonary hematoma
Pulmonary adenocarcinoma
A new immunodiagnostic test for FIP in a sample of feral cats in NYC yielded the following data:
FIP + FIP- Total
test positive 86 533 619
test negative 42 2339 2381
total 128 2872 3000
What is the specificity for this test? 42/128 86/128 533/3000 2339/2381 2339/2872
2339/2872
Which of the following are the major advantages of artificial insemination in cattle?
Decreased difficulties with detection of estrus and increased percentage of pregnancies
Decreased risk of genetic lethal traits and increased percentage of “normal” calves
Increased efficiency of fertilization and decreased dependence on libido and mating ability of bulls
Increased fertility and longevity of semen from selected bulls
Increased use of genetically superior sires and reduced risk of venereal disease
Increased use of genetically superior sires and reduced risk of venereal disease
Which of the following procedures is most likely to prevent or reduce the recurrence of intestinal intussusception in the dog? colostomy enteroplication enterotomy serosal patching typhlectomy
enteroplication
In the dog, which of the following pruritic skin dz is most likley to cause lesions on the ventral part of the chest and abdomen, on the elbows and on the ear margins?
Atopy Canine scabies Cheyletiella infestation Dermatophytosis Food allergy
Canine scabies
A water deprivation test should be performed on which cat?
dehydrated, urine specific gravity greater than 1.015
dehydrated, urine specific gravity less than 1.007
normally hydrated, urine specific gravity less than 1.007
normally hydrated, urine specific gravity of 1.030
normally hydrated, urine specific gravity less than 1.007
Infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis most commonly occurs in dogs through contact with which of the following?
cattle chickens humans soil swine
humans
A horse shown with head extended down. You are evaluating it at a riding stable. Before performing any diagnostic tests, which of the following is the most appropriate first step in management?
assess deworming records
check ventilation of barns
examine hay quality
visually examine the horse in the stable
visually examine the horse in the stable
A 2 yr old domestic cat has had chronic vomiting for the past 6 months. No abnormalities are seen on gastroscopy. Histologic exam of gastric biopsy shows hypertrophic gastritis. Micro exam of vomitus shows parasites that are 1mm in length. Which of the following is the most causative organism?
Diplydium caninum Giardia Isospora felis Ollulanus tricuspis Toxocara cati
Ollulanus tricuspis
A 10 month old intact male german shepherd puppy has had bilateral lameness on the forelimbs for the past 2 weeks. Radiographs show cloudiness in the bone marrow cavities. Which is the most appropriate treatment?
antibiotic therapy Ca supplementation glycosaminoglycan supplementation NSAID therapy Vit supplementation
NSAID therapy
A flock of 8 week old broiler chickens has a high condemnation rate at the processing plant bc of lymphoid tumors in multiple organs. Which of the following is the most appropriate first question to ask the owner to determine the cause of the problem?
Did the feed contain mycotoxins? Was the litter treated with chemicals? Were any medications administered during grow out? What is the genetic line of origin? What is the vaccination history?
what is the vaccination history?
A 2 yo castrated male Maltese dog has been urinating in the house. The episodes occur in various locations and only when the owner leaves the house, even for one to two hours. There are no problems when the owner is present. Physical exam and urinalysis are normal. The dog is most likely displaying which of the following behaviors?
Anxiety Attention seeking Excitement Marking/territory Submission
Anxiety
A 12 yr old NM shorthair cat is being evaluated bc of the rapid onset of weakness and lethargy. The client reports that for the last several months, the cat has been stiff when rising and has had trouble jumping up on the furniture. Yesterday, the client gave the cat a 160mg acetaminophen tab. The cat vomited 3x overnight and refused breakfast this morning. His heart rate is 220bpm and respiratory rate is 72bpm. On exam he is depressed, dyspneic, 5% dehydrated. Mucous membranes are muddy colored. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the muddy appearance of the mucous membranes?
Anemia Circulatory shock Hyperbilirubinemia Hypoxia Methemoglobinemia
Methemoglobinemia
In the horse, impaction of the large colon may occur at which of the following sites where the lumen of the colon becomes narrower than in the preceding part, creating a funnel-shaped segment?
left dorsal colon and right ventral colon right dorsal colon and sternal flexure right ventral colon and pelvic flexure transverse colon and pelvic flexure transverse colon and sternal flexure
transverse colon and pelvic flexure
A 10 month old mini poodle is being evaluated bc of lameness of the left rear leg. The ventrodorsal radiographic projection shows flattening and irregularity of the articular surface of the left femoral head and several small lucent areas within the left femoral head and neck. This dogs clinical hx and radiographic changes are most characteristic for?
hip dysplasia osteochondritis dessecans septic arthritis aseptic femoral head necrosis osteochondroma
aseptic femoral head necrosis
Which of the following is a major clinical benefit of endometrial biopsy in mares?
determination of the stage of the estrous cycle dx of the cause of abortion dx of the cause of endometriosis dx of the cause of endometritis establishment of a breeding prognosis
establishment of a breeding prognosis
Physical exam of a 6 month old calf shows head pressing, blindness, periodic convulsions, opisthotonus, and teeth grinding. These clinical signs are most consistent with which of the following conditions?
cerebellar dz cortical dz cranial nerve dz peripheral neuropathy spinal cord dz
cortical dz
A grade dairy cow has had brisket edema, distended milk veins, and weight loss for the past five days. Temp is 104F. Physical exam shows a systolic jugular pulse and a murmur at the right atrioventricular valve. Which of the following best explains these findings?
paratuberculosis liver fluke migration lymphoma pyelonephritis vegetative endocarditis
vegetative endocarditis
Which of the following clinicopathologic findings is most characteristic of immune-mediated hemolytic anemia in the dog?
direct RBC agglutination hypochromic RBCs many nRBCs RBC fragmentation reticulocytosis
reticulocytosis
A 6 year old guernsey cow has an 8 week hx of intermittent diarrhea, declining milk production and weight loss. Which of the following is the most likely dx?
bovine virus diarrhea coccidiosis parasitism paratuberculosis salmonellosis
paratuberculosis
A 1 yr old NM cat is being examined bc of vomiting and inappetence. The cat was seen playing with dental floss eight hours ago. Delay of tx is most likely to result in which of the following complications?
aspiration pneumonia ileus mesentaric torsion peritonitis rectal prolapse
peritonitis
A 2yr old thoroughbred filly falls when asked to trot a complete circle in a round pen. This filly appeared healthy when she was purchased from a sale barn 2 weeks ago. She has been kept in a stall since then. Neurologic examination shows normal mentation and cranial nerve function, symmetric musculature over the entire body, positive tail-pull test, circumduction of both hind limbs, symmetric hypmetria in both limbs, decreased proprioception in the forelimbs and hind limbs, inability to negotiate curbs and declines, and stumbling when walked with her head and neck elevated. Which of the following is the most likely dx?
cervical vertebral malformation equine herpes myeloencephalopathy occipitoatlantoaxial malformation sarcocystis neurona infection verminous myelitis
cervical vertebral malformation
A group of 5 approx 600pund 8 month old 4-H project beef calves have had diarrhea for the past week. The owner has had the calves for 2 months. The diarrhea is characterized as loose, foamy and foul-smelling. Each calf’s daily diet consists of 2 pound grass/legume hay and 18 pound show feed consisting of ground corn, ground barley, and soybean meal. The calves are housed in a small lot with a shade tree and a shed. Which is the most likely dx?
bovine virus diarrhea plant toxicity rumen acidosis salmonellosis winter dysentery
rumen acidosis
On physical exam, a dog is ataxic and semicomatose. Heart rate and respiratory rate are decreased. Medial strabismus is noted in the left eye. Extensor tonus of the musculature of the left forelimb is also noted. The causative lesion is most likely to affect which of the following areas?
abducens (VI) nerve brainstem cervical spine right cerebral hemisphere spinomedullary junction
brainstem
A 7 month old NM lab is under going surgery to remove a foreign body from the small intestine. Which of the following is the most appropriate enterotomy technique?
transverse incision just distal to the FB
longitudinal incision just distal to the FB
longitudinal incision just distal to the FB
A 7 year old cow has had the lesion shown for the past 6 months. On exam, the lesion is firm and is attached to the mandible. Which of the following is the most likely dx? actinobacillosis actinomycosis mandibular fracture neuroma salivary cyst
actinomycosis
A 2 yr old green iguana has the sudden onset of paresis of the rear legs. The iguanas diet consists of romaine lettuce, yellow squash, and strawberries. On exam, the iguana is overweight, and the rear legs are swollen and firm on palpation. The iguana can readily move the front legs but is reluctant to move the rear legs. A toe pinch of the rear legs produces a withdrawal reflex. A radiograph is shown. The most appropriate next dx step is measurement of which of the following serum concentrations?
calcitonin ionized Ca phosphorus selenium uric acid
ionized Ca
A 16 week old male domestic shorthaired kitten is presented for tx of Bartonella hanselae infection. The client, who took the kitten from a bard 2 months ago has been dx with cat scratch dz. Which statement is TRUE?
Antibiotic and anti-flea tx will reduce the risk of further bartonella transmission from the kitten
Flea control should eliminate the problem bc flea bites transmit Bartonella to humans
The kitten can only transmit Bartonella for 2 weeks and is no longer infected
Antibiotic and anti-flea tx will reduce the risk of further bartonella transmission from the kitten
Ten days ago, a parity 3 sow in estrus was artificially inseminated twice, 24hrs apart, and continued to be receptive for another 72 hours after the second mating. The sow now is showing signs of estrus again and will stand to be artificially inseminated. Which of the following is the most is most likely cause of the sow’s signs?
inadequate secretion of prostaglandin F2alpha
oversecretion of follicle stimulating hormone
oversecretion of follicle stimulating hormone
In cattle, interstitial nephritis is most commonly attributed to which of the following?
Excessive ingestion of sulfonamides
Infection with Babesia spp and Theileria spp
Infection with lepto spp
Ingestion of oxalate-concentrating plants
Ingestion of salts of mercury or arsenic
Infection with lepto spp
Which of the following is the most common acquired cardiac defect in the dog? Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Mitral insufficiency Mitral stenosis Tricuspid insufficiency Vegetative valvular endocarditis
Mitral insufficiency
The 15 yr old NM indoor/outdoor DSH cat shown has the sudden onset of right forelimb lameness. The owner says the cat appears to be “crying”. The cat is reluctant to walk and exhibits proprioceptive deficits of the right front leg. The other legs are normal. The most likely explanation for these findings is a lesion in which of the following regions?
left cervical spine
left optic tract
right optic tract
right axilla
right axilla
A 2 yr old male shorthair cat sustains multiple bite wounds during a fight with another cat. Which of the following organisms is most likely to infect this wound?
actinomyces bacteroides klebsiella pasteurella proteus
pasteurella
A 3 yr old female goat has a baseball-sized swelling at the caudal aspect of the right ramus of the mandible and a 4 yr old female goat has a similar sized swelling immediately cranial to the left scapula. Aspiration of both swellings yields a creamy white, odorless, pasty material. Culture of this material yields more than 1000 colony forming units of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis per microliter. Which of the following is the most appropriate long term management?
Immunization of the herd
Removal of affected animal from the herd and maintenance of a closed herd or purchase pf animals only from herds known to not have this problem
Removal of all animals from the premises for a minimum of one year
Treatment of all animals for a minimum of one month with an antibiotic that has a gram - bacterial spectrum
Long term management is not necessary
Removal of affected animal from the herd and maintenance of a closed herd or purchase pf animals only from herds known to not have this problem
Purpura hemorrhagica in horses is most often secondary to infection with which of the following?
Ehrlichia risticii Escherichia coli Salmonella typhimurium Staph aureus Strep equi subsp equi
Strep equi subsp equi
A 9 month old male german shepard is being evaluated bc of acute, severe lameness of the right forelimb. The pain appears to be present at the level of the elbow. The owner says that the puppy had lameness of the left forelimb 2 weeks ago that improved without treatment. Temp 104.8. Which of the following is the most likely dx?
fragment of medial coronoid process luxation of elbow osteomyelitis panosteitis ununited anconeal process
panosteitis
An 8yr old intact male german shepherd is being evaluated for recurrent episode of hematuria and dysuria. The dog was treated for a similar problem three months ago by another veterinarian, but the owner is unfamilliar with the particulars of treatment. The dog is bright and alert. Temp, pulse rate and respiratory rate are normal. Rectal exam shows an enlarged prostate gland. Abdominal rads show an enlarged prostate gland over the brim of the pelvis. Urine culture is positive for E. coli. While awaiting bacterial sensitivity testing, what is the most appropriate tx? amoxicillin cephalexin enrofloxacin erythromycin tetracycline
enrofloxacin
A 5 yr old spayed old english sheepdog has a 5 day hx of progressive weakness and lethargy. Temp is 103.7F, pulse is 160bpm, respiratory rate is 24bpm. Exam shows pale mucous membranes and mild generalized splenomegaly. Packed cell volume is 17%, plasma protein concetration is 7.6g/dl and reticulocyte count is 8% (H), plasma is icteric. Which is the most likely dx? anemia caused by blood loss immune mediated hemolytic anemia babesiosis ehrlichia canis infection myelophthisis
immune mediated hemolytic anemia
A 4yr old standardbred gelding is being examined bc of fever, depression and anorexia. A wound is noted over the fetlock. Tx consists of stall rest, a course of trimethoprim silfamethoxazole and phenylbutazone, and local wound care. Two days later, the gelding is passing manure but remains inappenent. It is unsteady on its feet and has begun to bite at its legs, vocalize, show signs of aggreesion toward owner. The owner should be advised to?
stop handling the horse immediately
Which of the following is the most effective procedure for preventing iron deficiency anemia in piglets?
oral supplementation of newborns with ferrous sulfate
injection of gestating sows with iron dextran
injection of newborn pigs with iron dextran
injection of newborn pigs with iron dextran
Which of the following is the best disinfectant to use following an outbreak of canine parvovirus infection in a kennel? potassium hydroxide quaternary ammonium sodium hydroxide sodium hypochlorite tamed iodine
sodium hypochlorite- AKA BLEACH
Rupture of the urinary bladder occurs most commonly in which of the following horses? yearling colt recently castrated horse parturient mare newborn foal aged horse
newborn foal
A 3 year old indoor cat is being evaluated bc of polyphagia and weight gain. The cat is one of five neutered male cats in the household. There are no abnormalities on exam. The cats history is most consistent with? acromegaly competitive eating diabetes mellitus hypoglycemia hypothyroidism
competitive eating
A new test for feline leukemia claims to have a sensitivity of 92% with no change in specificity.
present absent
Pos 16 171 187
Neg 58 508 566
74 679 753
According to the table, how many cats with feline leukemia will this new test correctly identify?
16x0.92
58x0,92
74x0.92
508x0.92
753x0.92
74x0.92
An 11 day old 111 pound calf that has diarrhea is about 8% dehydrated. There are no CS of septicemia. How many liters of fluid are required to replace the fluid deficit? 2L 4L 6L 9L 12L
4L
A 4 yr old spayed DSH has a 2 month hx of vomiting bile-stained fluid 2-3 times weekly. The cat is intermittently inappetent and has lost weight. Results of a complete blood count, serum biochem, urinalysis, fecal, and abdominal rads are unremarkable. Endoscopic biopsies of the small intestine reveal moderate to severe lymphocytic and plasmacytic inflammation. Which of the following is the most likely dx? feline infectious peritonitis inflammatory bowel disease lymphoma pancreatitis plasma cell myeloma
inflammatory bowel disease
Which of the following agents most effectively induces abortion in the sow between days 18 and 45 of gestation? dexmethasone estrogen oxytocin progesterone prostaglandin F 2alpha
prostaglandin F 2alpha
The owner of a horse with epistaxis, found the horse four hours ago with bloody nose. The horse is kept at pasture and appeared normal when it was last seen. Which of the following is the most appropriate first step in establishing a dx? rads of paranasal sinuses endoscopy of respiratory tract thoracic rads tracheal aspiration
endoscopy of respiratory tract
What is the holding layer when suturing the small intestine in a dog?
submucosa
A 10 yr old male budgerigar has had lameness of the left leg for the past 3 months. The bird is fed red and white millet seed, spray millet and green veggies. The droppings are wet. Which of the following studies is most appropriate to establish a dx? abdominocentesis complete blood count radiographs serum biochem ultrasound
serum biochem
Which of the following is the most likely reason why control measures for the horn fly and lice are best applied directly to the affected cattle?
the insecticides reach the insects via the hosts bloodstream
the insects seldom leave the host
less toxicity is produced when insects are controlled in this way
the insects seldom leave the host
Feline infectious peritonitis affecting the central nervous system produces which of the following? degenerative myelopathy feline ischemic encephalopathy nonsuppurative myelomalacia polyradiculitis and neuritis pyogranulomatous meningoencephalitis
pyogranulomatous meningoencephalitis
In systemic canine herpesvirus infection, the pathologic changes are characterized by which of the following?
diffuse hemorrhagic enteritis with diarrhea and lymphopenia in neonatal puppies
diffuse vasculitis with severe edema in weaned puppies
massive necrosis of the liver and the brain only in neonatal puppies
multifocal hemorrhage and necrosis in multiple organs in neonatal puppies
transient congestion of the lungs, kidney, and meninges in weaned puppies
multifocal hemorrhage and necrosis in multiple organs in neonatal puppies
A 9 yr old white spayed female DSH cat is being evaluated bc she has had a sore on her right ear for one month. She is an indoor/outdoor cat who spends most of her time sunning on the back deck. Vaccinations are up to date, and the cat recieves topical flea prevention. Exam shows a bleeding, ulcerated lesion on the tip of the right ear. No other physical abnormalities are noted. Which is the likely dx? cutaneous lymphoma fibrosarcoma mast cell tumor melanoma squamous cell carcinoma
squamous cell carcinoma
Which of the following is the most likely cause of multifocal necrosis and intranuclear inclusions in the liver, lung and spleen of an aborted cow fetus? bovine virus diarrhea epizootic bovine abortion histophilus somni infection infectious bovine rhinotracheitis listeria monocytogenes
infectious bovine rhinotracheitis
A 6 yr old NM lhasa apso is being evaluated bc it is unable to rise. On exam, BAR, but unable to move the hindlimbs. The hindlimbs are extended. Postural reactions (hopping) and reactions to deep pain are absent. Patellar reflexes are exaggerated bilaterally. Reflexes are normal in the forelimbs. THe lesions can be localized to? intracranial C1-C6 C7-T2 T3-L3 L4-S1
T3-L3
On pregnancy exam of a herd of 500 beef cows, 75% of mature cows and 50% of heifers are found to be pregnant. Many of the pregnant animals conceived late in the breeding season. Pyometra is detected in the uterus of a small number of nonpregnant cows. An aborted fetus is shown… which of the following is the appropriate dx step?
analysis of fetal heart, blood, and uterine fluids for toxins
determination of agent specific titers in the cow
exam of fetal tissues and uterine discharge for causative pathogens
ID of toxic teratogenic plants in the grazed pasture
measurement of maternal serum estrogen conc
exam of fetal tissues and uterine discharge for causative pathogens
A 3 yr old mini schnauzer is being evaluated after 6 hours of severe bloody diarrhea, tachycardia, dehydration and vomiting. Findings on exam include dark red mucous membranes and prolonged capillary refill time. Packed cell volume is 70%. No abnormalities are present on serum biochem. Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis is suspected. If this dx is correct, what is the prognosis for complete recovery given appropriate tx? good fair poor grave
good
A 12 yr old male german shepherd with chronic hepatitis begins to circle, acts mentally dull, and is inteermittently blind and depressed. Which of the following therapies is contraindicated with the treatment of this dog?
commercial renal failure diet (low protein)
5% dextrose IV
oral lactulose
oral methionine
oral neomycin
oral methionine
A cat has a serum glucose of 286 (65-120) but no glucose is detected on a urine dipstick. Which best explains these findings?
diabetes insipidus
diabetes mellitus
recent ingestion of semimoist cat food
renal proximal tubular disorder with retention of glucose
stress hyperglycemia
stress hyperglycemia
Several mares on a breeding farm are experiencing prolonged gestations, dystocia, and retained placentas. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
evaluate the farms hay and pasture
perform coggins test on the affected mares
perform complete blood count on affected mares
perform uterine biopsy on the affected mares
submit blood from the affected mares for equine viral arteritis isolation
evaluate the farms hay and pasture
A NM DLH cat has recently started urinating outside his litterbox. Exam, bloodwork and urinalysis show no abnormalities. Which of the following additional date would be most useful in confirming dx? amount of exercise brand of food and frequency source cat was obtained time of the day cat is most active type of box and litter used
type of box and litter used
An aged cat has stopped using the litter box and no longer seems to recognize its owner. The signs are slowly progressive and the cat is finally euthanized. Postmortem exam shows solitary mass in the cerebral dura mater compressed the underlying cerebral cortex. What is the most likely dx? astrocytoma ependymoma meningioma neurofibroma olifodendroglioma
meningioma