Companion Animals-Dogs

Question 1

Canine Parvovirus Infection

Answer 1

VIRAL
Highly contagious 
50% mortality (younger animals)
Spread by direct or indirect contact
Virus in feces for 3 weeks after recovery

Question 2

Canine Parvovirus Infection: risk factors

Answer 2

Any breed
Age
Free roaming
Not correct on vax
Stress
Contact with feces and fomites

Question 3

Canine Parvovirus Infection- clinical signs

Answer 3

Depression
Anorexia
Fever
Vomiting
Diarrhea with blood and mucous
Dehydration
Shock
Sepsis

Question 4

Canine Parvovirus Infection: diagnosis

Answer 4

Clinical signs and signalment
Viral antigen (feces CITE test) some are false positives

SNAP parvo tests do not give false positives

Question 5

Canine Parvovirus Infection: treatment

Answer 5

Supportive
Isolation, NPO, IV fluids plus potassium, antibiotics
H2 blockers
Maintain body temp

Question 6

Canine Parvovirus Infection: control

Answer 6

Vaccination MLV and killed (1m before breeding)
Isolate infect animals
Disinfect with diluted chlorox
Restrict puppy contact with dogs

Question 7

CAV1

Answer 7

Canine hepatitis

vaccine induces immune mediated corneal reactions

Question 8

CAV2

Answer 8

Respiratory tract, may induce kennel cough

Vaccination protects against both, no reactions

Question 9

Leptospirosis

Answer 9

Affects dogs of all ages

Clinical signs: fever, depression, anorexia, pain, vasculitis
Treatment: penicillin
Prevention: vaccinate

Question 10

Kennel cough

Answer 10

Highly contagious bacteria And viral disease
Self limiting 2 wk dry harsh coughing with gagging
Vaccine-CAV2 and parainfluenza and bordetella

Question 11

Flea Allergy dermatitis

Answer 11

Most common skin disease of dogs
Only takes one flea bite
From a cat flea
Flea life cycle takes 1-6 months

Question 12

Flea Allergy dermatitis: diagnosis

Answer 12

Clinical signs (flea and flea dirt)
Allergen testing
Response to treatment (4-6 wks of rigorous control)

Question 13

Flea Allergy dermatitis: treatment

Answer 13

100% control
MUST TREAT ALL PETS AND ENVIRONMENT
OTC aren't good enough
Antihistamines
Topical antibiotics and steroids
Bathing

Question 14

Canine Malignant lymphoma

Answer 14

Most common canine cancer

A progressively fatal disease

Question 15

Canine Malignant lymphoma: risk factors

Answer 15

Older

Higher in boxers, golden retrievers, old English sheep dogs

Question 16

Canine Malignant lymphoma:clinical signs

Answer 16

Lymph node enlargement (painless, non inflammatory)
Loss of appetite and weight
Inactivity
Anemia
Diarrhea

Question 17

Canine Malignant lymphoma: diagnosis

Answer 17

Lymph node biopsy

Fine needle aspirate of enlarged lymph node

Question 18

Canine Malignant lymphoma: treatment

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Small animal diabetes

Answer 19

Chronic disorder of carbohydrates metabolism due to insulin deficiency

Question 20

Small animal diabetes: risk factors

Answer 20

Middle aged
More females
Small breeds
In cats-> more males

Question 21

Small animal diabetes: etiology

Answer 21

Insulin-> decrease production and secretion
Destruction of insulin producing cells pancreas
Pancreatitis
Obesity

Question 22

Small animal diabetes: clinical signs

Answer 22

Chronic course
Increased appetite and weight loss
Cataracts
Weak
Fatty liver
Decreased resistance to infections

Question 23

Small animal diabetes: diagnosis

Answer 23

Fasting hyperglycemia and glycosuria
Normal blood glucose 75-120mg/dL
Hyperglycemia in cats caused by stress

Question 24

Small animal diabetes: treatment

Answer 24

Weight reducing diets-high fiber and high complex CHO
Insulin
Spay females

Question 25

Distemper

Answer 25

VIRAL
highly contagious In dogs and ferrets
Fever, respiratory/GI and neurological signs