Chapter 18 Like Cats and Dogs Flashcards
anal glands
secretory tissues composed of apocrine and sebaceous glands located in the anal sac; secretion may play a role in territory marking, defense, or as a pheromone for sexual behavior.
carnassial tooth
large, shearing cheek tooth; upper 4th premolar and lower 1st molar in dogs and upper 3rd premolar and lower first molar in cats; these teeth may develop an abscess secondary to trauma or disease
hepatic lipidosis
excess fat accumulated in the liver of cats that typically occurs after a period of anorexia
induced ovualtor
species that ovulates only as a result of sexual activity (cats, rabbits, ferrets, llamas, camels, minks)
polydactyly
more than the normal number of digits
angora
type of long fur on cats
mackeral tabby
two-toned feline fur with stripes
ruddy
orange-brown color with ticking of dark brown or black
self
one-color fur
tabby
feline with two coat colors that may be in stripes or spots
ticked coat
fur in which darker colors are found on the tips of each guard hair
ad libitum feeding
food available at all times; also called free choice
body condition
amount of fat on animal evaluated on scale of 1-10; 1 indicates extreme emaciation, 5 indicates a good/healthy body condition, 10 indicates grossly obese
choke chain
chain collar that operates like a noose; the tighter the leash is pulled the tighter the collar becomes around the animal’s neck
constitution
physical make up of an animal
coprophagy
ingestion of feces
debarking
a procedure that cuts a dog’s vocal cords to soften their bark; also called devocalization
docile
tame and easygoing
brush
fluffy tail of a long-haired cat
digest
flavoring ingredient in pet foods made from digesting animal tissues with enzymes
Elizabethan collar
commonly called e-collar or cone; device placed around dog or cat’s necks to prevent them from licking, scratching, or otherwise traumatizing an area
feral
wild, not domesticated
food hopper
food-storing device that drops food into a dish as it is consumed; common way to feed cats when owners are gone for a few days
gait
the way an animal moves
gloves
white paws
guaranteed analysis
info on a commercial bag of food that describes the nutrients found in that food
head halter
commonly called gentle leader; fits around the muzzle and behind ears of a dog, giving handler more control of the dog. This device does not apply pressure to the throat like a choke chain and is considered more humane
libido
sex drive of an animal
limit feeding
feeding only a certain amount in a given time
luster
shine
natural breed
breed developed in nature, not by human selection
net quality statement
amount of food present in a feed container; required by the FDA to be on all feed packages
nutritional adequacy statement
statement on a feed package that indicates whether the feed meets nutritional requirements from a feed trial using AAFCO nutrient profiles for the life stage indicated
obligate carnivore
animal that must have a ,meat-based diet (cats)
points
color of nose (mask), ears, tail, and feet
retractile
ability to draw back; feline claws can be drawn back
sex-linked trait
inherited trait associated with the sex of the animal (ex: calico cats are typically female)
sexing
determining the sex of an animal
steatitis
inflammation of fat, usually caused by feeding cats too much oily fish; also called yellow fat disease
stud
male animal used for breeding purpose
tie
when dogs mate, the base of the dog’s penis temporarily enlarges and binds the stud to the bitch. As swelling develops, the female’s muscles constrict around the penis to help it stay in place. This helps ensure proper delivery of perm and increases the chance for fertilization.
timid
shy
underfur
very dense, soft, short hair that is found beneath the longer, coarser guard hairs; also called undercoat
unthrifty
not thriving
vigor
healthy growth; high energy
Canine adenovirus 2
causes signs of upper respiratory disease in canine; abbreviated CAV-2
canine distemper virus
highly contagious paramyxovirus infection in canines that causes respiratory, digestive, muscular, and neurologic signs; abbreviated CDV
canine hepatitis virus
highly contagious adenovirus 1 infection in canines that is associated with ocular (blue eye), abdominal, and liver signs; abbreviated ICH or CAV-1
canine herpesvirus
herpes-virus infection in canines that primarily affects newborns and is associated with listlessness, nasal discharge, rash, neurologic signs, and death; CHV
canine parainfluenza virus
paramyxovirus infection of canines that contributes to upper respiratory infections and causes subclinical bronchitis
canine parvovirus
associated with severe diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, and leukopenia
coronavirus
causes GI disease in dogs and GI and systemic disease in cats that is usually spread through infected feces; known as feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) in cats; abbreviated as CCV in dogs
Crotalus atrox toxoid
inactivated toxin from the Western diamondback rattlesnake used in dogs to reduce morbidity and mortality in dogs from envenomation by this snake
feline calicivirus
picornavirus infection in felines that is associated with upper respiratory and ocular infections
feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)
lentivirus infection in felines that initially presents with fever and lymphadenopthy that over a long period of time progresses to a wide range of clinical signs such as anemia, lethargy, weight loss, and secondary infections
feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)
coronavirus infection in felines that is characterized by an insidious onset, fever, adn weight loss. The wet form has peritoneal and/or pleural effusions, whereas the dry form has pyogranulomas in any location
feline leukemia virus (FeLV)
feline retrovirus that may produce elevated numbers of abnormal leukocytes, immune suppression, cancer, and illness associated with immune suppression
feline panleukopenia virus (FPV)
commonly called feline distemper; parvovirus infection of felines that is associated with fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and a decrease in all types of WBCs
feline rhinotracheitis virus
herpesvirus infection in felines that is associated with upper respiratory and ocular infections
Gairdia lamblia
protozoan that may cause diarrhea in cats and dogs
infectious tracheobronchitis
upper respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella bronchiseptica that produces severe hacking cough; also called kennel cough
leptospirosis
bacterial disease caused by Leptospira; signs include renal failure, jaundice, fever, and abortion
Lyme disease
bacterial disease caused by bacterium Borrelia burgdorfei transported by a tick vector; associated with fever, anorexia, joint disorders, and occasional neurologic signs
Rabies Virus (RV)
fatal ZOONOTIC infection of all warm-blooded animals that causes neurologic signs; transmitted by bites or infected body fluid. RV is required for licensure of dogs and recommended for cats as a public health measure.
XXY
genotype of male calico cat
