Diagnostics & Viral Diseases

Question 1

What are the 4 most common viral diseases in dogs

Answer 1

Parvovirus
Rabies
Canine Parainfluenza
Distemper

Question 2

what are the 5 most common viral diseases in cats

Answer 2

Feline panleukopaenia 
Feline herpes virus 
FIV
FeVL
FIP

Question 3

List 4 Zoonotic diseases

Answer 3

Poxvirus
Rotavirus
Cat Scratch fever
Rabies

Question 4

What causes Distemper

Answer 4

caused by a single stranded RNA virus from the family paramyxoviridae

Question 5

8 Signs of Distemper

Answer 5

fever
discharge
loss of appetite
lethargy
v+ / d+ 
coughing 
difficulty breathing

Question 6

what are 4 neurological signs of distemper

Answer 6

Muscle twitching
Weakness or paralysis
Seizures
Unco movement

Question 7

5 Diagnostic tests of distemper

Answer 7

Conjuctival or nasal swab
PCR testing 
EDTA haematology 
Urine testing 
Anti body level test

Question 8

6 Treatment options of distemper

Answer 8

there is no cure 
supportive care only
IV fluids
Anti seizure medications
Antiemetics
Anti biotics

Question 9

what is the prevention of distemper

Answer 9

Vaccinate

Question 10

What is FIP

Answer 10

Feline infectious peritonitis

Fip is a vial disease of cats caused by certain strains of feline coronavirus

Question 11

What is transmission of FIP

Answer 11

Via direct physical contact with infected animal or their faeces

Question 12

Diagnosis of FIP

Answer 12

definitive - biopsy

differential - hx, clinical signs, lab testing

Question 13

Treatment of FIP

Answer 13

No cure only effective treatment is time
support therapy
vaccinate

Question 14

What is Canine Parvovirus

Answer 14

is a highly contagious viral illness that affects dogs

Question 15

How is parvo transmitted?

Answer 15

contracted by ingestion following direct or indirect contact with an infected animal

Question 16

6 Clinical signs of parvo virus?

Answer 16

Depression
lethargy
anorexia
vomiting
diarrhoea
abdo pain

Question 17

3 Diagnostic tests of parvo

Answer 17

Hx
Blood analysis
parvo snap test

Question 18

4 Treatment options of parvo

Answer 18

Supportive therapy
IVF
Drug therapy
Barrier nursing

Question 19

Prevention of parvo

Answer 19

Vaccine

Question 20

What is rabies

Answer 20

A virus that affects the brain and spinal cord = zoonotic

Question 21

How is rabies contracted

Answer 21

Passed onto people by dogs

Passed through saliva (bites)

Question 22

What are 8 signs of rabies

Answer 22

lethargy
fever
vomiting
anorexia
paralysis 
weakness
difficulty breathing
excess salivation

Question 23

Diagnosis of rabies

Answer 23

DFA test to test if the antigen is present

Question 24

treatment and prevention of rabies

Answer 24

Vaccinate

Question 25

What is Kennel cough

Answer 25

Highly contagious respiratory disease which affects dogs

Question 26

6 Clinical signs of Kennel Cough

Answer 26

• Harsh dry cough
• Runny nose
• Sneezing
• Lethargy
• Loss of appetite
• Low fever

Question 27

What is the transmission of kennel cough

Answer 27

large places, where dogs socialise such as doggy day care, parks, kennels
Transmitted through airborne droplets ie sneezing coughing

Question 28

3 Diagnostic tests of Kennel cough

Answer 28

bacterial cultures
blood tests
xrays

Question 29

Treatment / prevention of kennel cough

Answer 29

Injection, nasal mist or oral vaccine

antibiotics to treat