Canine Diseases Flashcards
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viral infection that causes GI upset and gastroenteritis
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parvovirus
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signalment for parvo
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6-20 wks old
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T/F parvo is reportable
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true
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T/F parvo is zoonotic
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false
5
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transmission of parvo
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fecal-oral, saliva, fomites
5
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incubation of parvo
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3-8 days
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2 forms of parvo
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GI; vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia
myocardial: neonates, cardio-pulmonary failure, CHF signs
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mortality of parvo
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15-35%
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clinical signs of parvo
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depression, lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, dehydration
8
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treatment for parvo
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fluids, antibiotics, antiemetics, nursing, NPO until v/d stops
9
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combo vaccine for canines
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DHPP
10
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D in DHPP
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Distemper
11
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H in DHPP
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Hepatitis
11
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first P in DHPP
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parainfluenza
12
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second P in DHPP
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parvovirus
13
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+/- L
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Leptospirosis
14
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when to start puppy vax
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6-8 weeks
15
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boosters given…
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every 3-4 weeks until 15-18 weeks
16
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distemper is also known as…
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hardpad disease
17
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who does distemper affect?
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canids, mustelidae, racoons
18
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distemper virus
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paramyxovirus (related to measles)
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T/F distemper is reportable
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true
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transmission of distemper
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aerosol, close contact, body secretions
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incubation of distemper
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9-14 days
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clinical signs of distemper
fever, anorexia, lethargy, nasal discharge, oculonasal discharge, coughing, diarrhea, head pressing, ataxia, pacing, encephalitis
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why is distemper called hardpad disease?
hyperkeratosis of nose and footpads
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treatment for distemper
fluids, reduce fever, control seizures
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mortality of distemper
can be high as 90%
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bacterial infection of humans and animals affecting liver and kidneys
leptospirosis
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reservoir hosts for lepto
racoons, skunks, opossum, small rodents
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what kind of bacteria is lepto
spirochete
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T/F lepto is zoonotic
true
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T/F lepto is reportable
true
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transmission of lepto
orally or urine-contaminated water or food
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incubation of lepto
4-12 days
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clinical signs of lepto
fever, depression, icterus, hemoglobinuria, renal failure, MM pain, late term abortion, uveitis (horses), death
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diagnosing lepto
thrombocytopenia, serum chemistry, UA, serology
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treatment for lepto
fluids, antibiotics, treat nausea and vomiting
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inflammation of upper airways
tracheobronchitis
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etiology of tracheobronchitis (viral)
parainfluenza, canine adenovirus, reovirus
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etiology of tracheobronchitis (bacteria)
Bordetella bronchiseptica or myoplasma
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T/F tracheobronchitis is zoonotic
false
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T/F tracheobronchitis is reportable
false
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transmission of tracheobronchitis
aerosol, fomites, direct contact
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incubation of tracheobronchitis
3-10 days
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treatment for tracheobronchitis
self-limiting
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prevention of tracheobronchitis
vaccinate
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clinical signs of tracheobronchitis
honking cough, retching, gagging
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canine flu
Canine Influenza Virus
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transmission of CIV
direct contact, cough sneeze, fomites, people
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clinical signs of CIV
mild: cough, nasal discharge, dry cough (10-30 days)
sever: high fever, pneumonia
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multisystemic viral disease which affects liver in dogs, cats, wolves, coyotes and bears
Canine Hepatitis
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what causes Hepatitis
adenovirus
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T/F Hepatitis is zoonotic
false
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T/F Hepatitis is reportable
false
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is Hepatitis strong?
yes, non enveloped
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transmission of Hepatitis
nasal discharge, saliva, urine, feces, fomites
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incubation of Hepatitis
4-9 days
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where does infection of Hepatitis occur?
tonsils, GI, lymph tissue
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clinical signs of Hepatitis
mild: slight fever, congestion
moderate: fever, anorexia, lethargy, thirst, conjunctivitis, hyperemia, hemorrhaging
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blue eye due to Hepatitis
corneal clouding post infecton
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treatment for Hepatitis
blood transfusions, eye meds
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bacteria for Brucellosis
Brucella canis
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T/F Brucellosis is zoonotic
true
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T/F Brucellosis is reportable
true
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transmission of Brucellosis
aborted fetal material, vaginal discharge, mating, milk, aerosol
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symptoms of Brucellosis in females
midterm abortion, decreased fertility, anterior uveitis, discospondylitis
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symptoms of Brucellosis in males
orchitis, epididymitis, scrotal enlargement then atrophy, anterior uveitis, discospondylitis
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where does Brucellosis survive?
wet moist soil
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incubation of Brucellosis
8-12 weeks
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prevention of Brucellosis
test before mating, isolate, euthanize
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T/F infected does cannot be reinfected
true
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less severe gastroenteritis than parvo
canine coronavirus
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signalment for canine coronavirus
puppies <12 weeks
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T/F canine coronavirus is zoonotic
false
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T/F canine coronavirus is reportable
false
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transmission of canine coronavirus
fecal-oral, highly contagious
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vector for canine coronavirus
mechanical; humans, insect
fomites: fecal-oral
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is canine coronavirus strong?
yes
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clinical signs of canine coronavirus
gastroenteritis
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incubation of canine coronavirus
1-4 days
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treatment for canine coronavirus
self-limiting, supportive care
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prevention for canine coronavirus
vaccine; given at 6 weeks then boosted every 3-4 weeks
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tick borne disease affecting humans
Lyme disease
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what is the bacteria of Lyme disease
Borrelia burgdorferi
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T/F Lyme disease is zoonotic
true
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T/F Lyme disease is reportable
false
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what tick causes Lyme disease
black legged tick (Ixodes)
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clinical signs of Lyme disease
fever, anorexia, swollen painful joints, shifting leg lameness, lymphadenopathy, renal cardiac and neurologic forms
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incubation of Lyme disease
2-5 months
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treatment for Lyme disease
antibiotics: tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline
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prevention of Lyme disease
tick prevention
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tick borne rickettsial disease
Ehrlichiosis
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what is Ehrlichiosis caused by
Ehrlichiosis canis
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vector for Ehrlichiosis
brown dog tick (or black legged tick)
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acute symptoms of Ehrlichiosis
fever, lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, thrombocytopenia, anorexia, depression
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chronic symptoms of Ehrlichiosis
fever, bleeding, lameness, CNS signs
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T/F Ehrlichiosis is zoonotic
true
95
treatment for Ehrlichiosis
antibiotics
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tick borne disease of humans and dogs
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF)
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what causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Rickettsia rickettsii
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what is the common name for Dermacentor variabilis
american dog tick
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what is the common name for Dandersoni
Rocky mountain wood tick
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clinical signs of Rocky Mountain spotted fever
lymphadenopathy, petechial hemorrhaging, thrombocytopenia
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T/F Rocky Mountain spotted fever is zoonotic
true
102
treatment for Rocky Mountain spotted fever
antibiotics
