Canine Wellness

Question 1

when do innocent puppy murmurs resolve?

Answer 1

> 12 weeks old

Question 2

when do canine permanent incisors start to erupt?

Answer 2

12-16 weeks

Question 3

what parasites are puppies most commonly infected with?

Answer 3

hookworms
roundworms

Question 4

what is the prophylactic parasite treatment for puppies?

Answer 4

every 2 weeks for 3-4 treatments

Question 5

what is pyrantel pamoate effective against?

Answer 5

roundworms
hookworms

Question 6

what is praziquantel effective against?

Answer 6

tapeworms

Question 7

when should you start heartworm prevention?

Answer 7

6-8 weeks of age

Question 8

what are the non-core vaccines?

Answer 8

bordetella
leptospirosis
lyme
canine influenza

Question 9

where is the rabies vaccine given?

Answer 9

subcutaneous
right hind

Question 10

what are the components of the DAPP vaccine?

Answer 10

distemper
adenovirus/hepatitis
parvovirus
parainfluenza

Question 11

when should you vaccinate a puppy for DAPP?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

how often should you vaccinate an adult dog for DAPP?

Answer 12

every 3 years

Question 13

what type of vaccine is leptospirosis?

Answer 13

killed or subunit
non-infectious

Question 14

what type of vaccine is lyme?

Answer 14

killed and subunit
non-infectious

Question 15

when should you first vaccinate for lyme?

Answer 15

8-12 weeks

Question 16

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

Answer 16

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

Question 17

when should you socialize puppies?

Answer 17

before vaccination is complete
socialize with other vaccinated puppies

Question 18

what are some pre-visit pharmaceuticals?

Answer 18

gabapentin
melatonin
trazodone
acepromazine
dexmedetomidine

Question 19

how many teeth do canines have?

Answer 19

28 deciduous
42 permanent

Question 20

how many teeth do felines have?

Answer 20

26 deciduous
30 permanent

Question 21

when have all permanent teeth fully erupted?

Answer 21

6 months

Question 22

when do the first two permanent incisors erupt?

Answer 22

12-16 weeks: old enough for rabies vaccine

Question 23

what are innocent puppy murmurs like?

Answer 23

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

Question 24

when do testicles descend?

Answer 24

6-7 weeks

Question 25

when should puppies be screened for intestinal parasites?

Answer 25

3-4 times in first year of life

Question 26

are intestinal parasites zoonotic?

Answer 26

yes

Question 27

what is fenbendazole (panacur) effective against?

Answer 27

roundworms hookworms whipworms giardia others

Question 28

what is praziquantel (droncit, heartworm) effective against?

Answer 28

tapeworms

Question 29

what are milbemycin and moxidectin effective against?

Answer 29

heartworm roundworms hookworms whipworms

Question 30

what drugs are used for heartworm?

Answer 30

moxidectin ivermectin selamectin milbemycin

Question 31

what drugs are used for flea/tick?

Answer 31

permethrins isoxazoline "laner" products fipronil imidocloprid

Question 32

what are the core vaccines?

Answer 32

rabies DAPP/DHPP

Question 33

when can rabies be administered?

Answer 33

>12 weeks by 6 months of age

Question 34

when are dogs considered protected from rabies?

Answer 34

28 days after first rabies vaccination and immediately after subsequent vaccinations

Question 35

when is the first rabies vaccine due after the first?

Answer 35

one year later each subsequent is good for 3 years

Question 36

how and what type of vaccine is DAPP?

Answer 36

subcutaneous right front modified live

Question 37

how do you vaccinate for DAPP after the puppy series?

Answer 37

in one year every 3 years

Question 38

when can you vaccinate for leptospirosis?

Answer 38

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

Question 39

how do you vaccinate for lyme after the first dose?

Answer 39

booster in 2-4 weeks yearly

Question 40

what does the influenza vaccine prevent?

Answer 40

severe disease

Question 41

what vaccines exist for canine influenza?

Answer 41

H3N2 and H3N8 bivalent

Question 42

what does the intranasal bordatella include?

Answer 42

adenovirus parainfluenza

Question 43

when can you vaccinate for bordatella?

Answer 43

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

Question 44

when is there an increased risk of vaccine reaction?

Answer 44

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

Question 45

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

Answer 45

premedicate with diphenhydramine observe after

Question 46

how should you treat a mild vaccine reaction?

Answer 46

diphenhydramine dexamethasone