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Canine Wellness Flashcards

1
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when do innocent puppy murmurs resolve?

A

> 12 weeks old

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2
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when do canine permanent incisors start to erupt?

A

12-16 weeks

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3
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what parasites are puppies most commonly infected with?

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hookworms
roundworms

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4
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what is the prophylactic parasite treatment for puppies?

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every 2 weeks for 3-4 treatments

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5
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what is pyrantel pamoate effective against?

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roundworms
hookworms

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6
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what is praziquantel effective against?

A

tapeworms

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7
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when should you start heartworm prevention?

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6-8 weeks of age

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8
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what are the non-core vaccines?

A

bordetella
leptospirosis
lyme
canine influenza

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9
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where is the rabies vaccine given?

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subcutaneous
right hind

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10
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what are the components of the DAPP vaccine?

A

distemper
adenovirus/hepatitis
parvovirus
parainfluenza

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11
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when should you vaccinate a puppy for DAPP?

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6-8 weeks, then booster every 2-4 weeks until 16-20 weeks

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12
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how often should you vaccinate an adult dog for DAPP?

A

every 3 years

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13
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what type of vaccine is leptospirosis?

A

killed or subunit
non-infectious

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14
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what type of vaccine is lyme?

A

killed and subunit
non-infectious

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15
Q

when should you first vaccinate for lyme?

A

8-12 weeks

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16
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what are some possible outcomes if mucosal bordetella vaccine is given SQ?

A

nothing
local pain, cellulitis, abscess, necrosis
hepatocellular necrosis, possible death
anaphylaxis

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17
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when should you socialize puppies?

A

before vaccination is complete
socialize with other vaccinated puppies

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18
Q

what are some pre-visit pharmaceuticals?

A

gabapentin
melatonin
trazodone
acepromazine
dexmedetomidine

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19
Q

how many teeth do canines have?

A

28 deciduous
42 permanent

20
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how many teeth do felines have?

A

26 deciduous
30 permanent

21
Q

when have all permanent teeth fully erupted?

A

6 months

22
Q

when do the first two permanent incisors erupt?

A

12-16 weeks: old enough for rabies vaccine

23
Q

what are innocent puppy murmurs like?

A

quiet (I-II)
resolve my >12 weeks old

24
Q

when do testicles descend?

A

6-7 weeks

25
Q

when should puppies be screened for intestinal parasites?

A

3-4 times in first year of life

26
Q

are intestinal parasites zoonotic?

A

yes

27
Q

what is fenbendazole (panacur) effective against?

A

roundworms
hookworms
whipworms
giardia
others

28
Q

what is praziquantel (droncit, heartworm) effective against?

A

tapeworms

29
Q

what are milbemycin and moxidectin effective against?

A

heartworm
roundworms
hookworms
whipworms

30
Q

what drugs are used for heartworm?

A

moxidectin
ivermectin
selamectin
milbemycin

31
Q

what drugs are used for flea/tick?

A

permethrins
isoxazoline “laner” products
fipronil
imidocloprid

32
Q

what are the core vaccines?

A

rabies
DAPP/DHPP

33
Q

when can rabies be administered?

A

> 12 weeks
by 6 months of age

34
Q

when are dogs considered protected from rabies?

A

28 days after first rabies vaccination and immediately after subsequent vaccinations

35
Q

when is the first rabies vaccine due after the first?

A

one year later
each subsequent is good for 3 years

36
Q

how and what type of vaccine is DAPP?

A

subcutaneous right front
modified live

37
Q

how do you vaccinate for DAPP after the puppy series?

A

in one year
every 3 years

38
Q

when can you vaccinate for leptospirosis?

A

start at 8-12 weeks
booster in 2-4 weeks (do not wait 6 weeks), then yearly

39
Q

how do you vaccinate for lyme after the first dose?

A

booster in 2-4 weeks
yearly

40
Q

what does the influenza vaccine prevent?

A

severe disease

41
Q

what vaccines exist for canine influenza?

A

H3N2 and H3N8 bivalent

42
Q

what does the intranasal bordatella include?

A

adenovirus
parainfluenza

43
Q

when can you vaccinate for bordatella?

A

mucosal: >4 weeks, then yearly
subcutaneous: >8 weeks, then yearly

44
Q

when is there an increased risk of vaccine reaction?

A

adjuvanted/killed: lepto, lyme, rabies, SQ bordatella, influenza
many vaccines given at once
small and toy breeds
young puppies <12 weeks

45
Q

what can you do if there is history of a vaccine reaction?

A

premedicate with diphenhydramine
observe after

46
Q

how should you treat a mild vaccine reaction?

A

diphenhydramine
dexamethasone

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