Companion Animals-Dogs Flashcards
Canine Parvovirus Infection
VIRAL Highly contagious 50% mortality (younger animals) Spread by direct or indirect contact Virus in feces for 3 weeks after recovery
Canine Parvovirus Infection: risk factors
Any breed Age Free roaming Not correct on vax Stress Contact with feces and fomites
Canine Parvovirus Infection- clinical signs
Depression Anorexia Fever Vomiting Diarrhea with blood and mucous Dehydration Shock Sepsis
Canine Parvovirus Infection: diagnosis
Clinical signs and signalment Viral antigen (feces CITE test) some are false positives
SNAP parvo tests do not give false positives
Canine Parvovirus Infection: treatment
Supportive
Isolation, NPO, IV fluids plus potassium, antibiotics
H2 blockers
Maintain body temp
Canine Parvovirus Infection: control
Vaccination MLV and killed (1m before breeding)
Isolate infect animals
Disinfect with diluted chlorox
Restrict puppy contact with dogs
CAV1
Canine hepatitis
vaccine induces immune mediated corneal reactions
CAV2
Respiratory tract, may induce kennel cough
Vaccination protects against both, no reactions
Leptospirosis
Affects dogs of all ages
Clinical signs: fever, depression, anorexia, pain, vasculitis
Treatment: penicillin
Prevention: vaccinate
Kennel cough
Highly contagious bacteria And viral disease
Self limiting 2 wk dry harsh coughing with gagging
Vaccine-CAV2 and parainfluenza and bordetella
Flea Allergy dermatitis
Most common skin disease of dogs
Only takes one flea bite
From a cat flea
Flea life cycle takes 1-6 months
Flea Allergy dermatitis: diagnosis
Clinical signs (flea and flea dirt)
Allergen testing
Response to treatment (4-6 wks of rigorous control)
Flea Allergy dermatitis: treatment
100% control MUST TREAT ALL PETS AND ENVIRONMENT OTC aren't good enough Antihistamines Topical antibiotics and steroids Bathing
Canine Malignant lymphoma
Most common canine cancer
A progressively fatal disease
Canine Malignant lymphoma: risk factors
Older
Higher in boxers, golden retrievers, old English sheep dogs
Canine Malignant lymphoma:clinical signs
Lymph node enlargement (painless, non inflammatory) Loss of appetite and weight Inactivity Anemia Diarrhea
Canine Malignant lymphoma: diagnosis
Lymph node biopsy
Fine needle aspirate of enlarged lymph node
Canine Malignant lymphoma: treatment
Chemotherapeutic agents
Cost is $3000
Life span is 8-10 months treated and 2 months untreated
Quality of life is good
Decision is based on money. Love of pet, transportation
Small animal diabetes
Chronic disorder of carbohydrates metabolism due to insulin deficiency
Small animal diabetes: risk factors
Middle aged
More females
Small breeds
In cats-> more males
Small animal diabetes: etiology
Insulin-> decrease production and secretion
Destruction of insulin producing cells pancreas
Pancreatitis
Obesity
Small animal diabetes: clinical signs
Chronic course Increased appetite and weight loss Cataracts Weak Fatty liver Decreased resistance to infections
Small animal diabetes: diagnosis
Fasting hyperglycemia and glycosuria
Normal blood glucose 75-120mg/dL
Hyperglycemia in cats caused by stress
Small animal diabetes: treatment
Weight reducing diets-high fiber and high complex CHO
Insulin
Spay females
Distemper
VIRAL
highly contagious In dogs and ferrets
Fever, respiratory/GI and neurological signs
