Lab Exam Flashcards
What teeth does a dog have at 2-4 weeks of age?
No noticeable tooth growth
What teeth does a cat have at 2-4 weeks of age?
Deciduous incisors coming in
What teeth does a cat have at 3-4 weeks of age?
Deciduous canines coming in
What teeth does a dog have at 3-4 weeks of age?
Deciduous canines coming in
What teeth does a cat have at 4-6 weeks of age?
Deciduous baby premolars coming in on lower jaw
What teeth does a dog have at 4-6 weeks of age?
Deciduous incisors and premolars coming in
What teeth does a cat have at 8 weeks of age?
All deciduous teeth are in
What teeth does a dog have at 8 weeks of age?
All deciduous teeth are in
What teeth does a cat have at 3 1/2 - 4 months of age?
Permanent incisors coming in
What teeth does a dog have at
3 1/2 - 4 months of age?
No noticeable tooth growth
What teeth does a cat have at 4-5 months of age?
Permanent canines, premolars, and molars coming in
What teeth does a dog have at 4-5 months of age?
Permanent incisors coming in; some growth of premolars and molars.
What teeth does a dog have at 5-7 months of age?
Permanent canines, premolars, and molars coming in; all teeth in by 7 months.
What teeth does a cat have at 5-7 months of age?
All permanent teeth in by 6 months
What is a cat’s dental formula?
Incisors 3/3
Canine 1/1
Premolars 3/2
Molars 1/1
What is a dog’s dental formula?
Incisors 3/3
Canines 1/1
Molars 2/3
Premolars 4/4
How many teeth does an adult dog have?
42
What is tooth #404 on a dog?
Canine
What is tooth #108 on a dog?
Pre-molar
What is tooth #203 on a dog?
Incisor
What is tooth #104 on a cat?
Canine
What is tooth #201 on a cat?
Incisor
What is tooth #308 on a cat?
Premolar
How many teeth does a car have in total?
30
What percentage of adult pets have signs of periodontal disease?
85%
What are 5 possible signs of periodontal disease?
Halatosis Gingivitis Plaque/ calculus Pus Loss of teeth Pain
What are the five stages of periodontal disease?
Stage1: ginvitis
Stage 2: early periodontis
Stage 3: moderate periodontis
Stage 4: advanced periodontis
What happens in stage 1: gingivitis of periodontal disease?
Margin of attached gingiva is inflamed and swollen. Plaque covering teeth. Treatment can reverse condition.
What happens in stage 2: early periodontis of periodontal disease?
Entire attached gum is inflamed and swollen. Mouth is painful and door begins to be noticeable. Professional treatment and home dental care can prevent this from becoming irreversible.
What happens in stage 3: moderate periodontis of periodontal disease?
Cherry red and bleeding attached gum is being destroyed by infection and calculus. Some growth affects eating and behaviour. Bad breath is present. Beginning of disease may become irreversible.
What happens in stage 4: advanced periodontis of periodontal disease?
Chronic bacterial infection is destroying the gum tooth and bone. Bacteria may be spreading throughout the entire body via the bloodstream and may damage the kidneys, liver and heart.
What teeth are 04?
Canines
What teeth are 01-02-03?
Incisors
What teeth are 106-108 and 206-208 on at cat?
Premolars
What are the 09 teeth in cats?
Molars
What teeth are 05-08 in a dog?
Premolars
What teeth are 109-110 and 209-210 a dog?
Molars
What teeth are 309-311 and 409-411 in a dog?
Molars
What are symptoms of canine distemper?
Diarrhea, convulsions, respiratory tract infection and it can be fatal.
What are the symptoms of infectious hepatitis?
Respiratory tract infection, convulsions, liver failure and it can be fatal
What are the symptoms to leptospirosis?
Respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, liver failure, can be fatal, kidney disease, and it can be transmitted to humans
What are the symptoms to canine parvovirus?
Diarrhea and it can be fatal
What are the symptoms to rabies?
There is no cure, it can be fatal and can be transmitted to humans.
What are the symptoms to Lyme disease?
Chronic arthritis, can be transmitted to humans and can be transmitted by ticks.
What are the symptoms to canine tracheobronchitis?
Respiratory tract infection and it is caused by various airborne virus and bacteria.
Why are humans scared of parvovirus?
It is very contagious
It’s a very resistant virus
It can be fatal
Which agents or organisms are involved in kennel cough?
Bordetella bronchiseptica
Canine adenovirus
Parainfluenza type 2
What is the medical name for kennel cough?
Infectious tracheobronchitis
Where are 4 environments that dogs are at a higher risk of kennel cough exposure?
Daycare/ kennel
Groomers
Dog parks
Vet clinics
What do canine core vaccinations protect against?
Distemper Parvovirus Hepatitis Parainfluenza Rabies
What are 4 symptoms of rabies?
Unusually docile Aggressive Stops eating Drooling from paralysis Wild animal no longer scared of ppl
How long does it take to develop symptoms once exposed to rabies?
2 wks to several months(6) depending on contact site
If a dog bites, we could know if it harbours rabies with costly bloodwork? T/F
False
Leptospirosis is easily diagnosed? T/F
False
Even if a dog recovers from canine distemper, he could show permanent nervous system symptoms? T/F
True
At what age can puppy be vaccinated against rabies?
12-16 weeks
What are 3 normal side effects to vaccines?
- Inflammation in area of vaccination
- 24-48 hr fever so sleeps more and may eat less
- discomfort in area of vaccination
What are abnormal effects of a vaccination?
Excessive vomiting and diarrhea
Facial swelling
Anaphylactic shock
Which parasite product should never be applied to a cat?
Advantix
Which parasite products are safe to use on a 8 wk old puppy?
Advantage multi, revolution and advantage
What are the advantages of a name tag on a dog?
It is low cost
What is a disadvantage of using a name tag?
It can flab off
What are the advantages of using an ID tube?
It’s low cost and has a lot of information
What is a disadvantage of using an ID tube?
It can break
What are the advantages of using a rabies tag?
It’s low cost, contains vet contact info, and show the rabies status.
What are the disadvantages of using a rabies tag?
It can fall or break off
What are the advantages of a collard id/ patches?
Low cost and personal
What are the disadvantages of a collard id/ patches?
It can fade
What are the advantages of personal tag?
Low cost
What are the disadvantages of personal tag?
They can fade, there is not enough info and they can fall off
What are the advantages of a tattoo?
Permanent
What are the disadvantages of a tattoo?
Not obvious
What are the advantages of a microchip?
It’s permanent
What are the advantages of a microchip?
It is not obvious and not all places have microchip readers
What cat toy should only be used under supervision?
Rope toys
What should cats never play with?
Wool
What diseases are cats most protected by through vaccinations?
Panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, rabies
What litters should not be provided to cats post declaw?
Paper/ yesterday’s news
What type of litter can be used for urine collection?
Silicone
What can taurine deficiency lead to?
Ophthalmic problem and it can be fatal.
How can cats be protected from parasites?
- daily removal of feces
- keeping sandboxes covered
- wearing gloves when gardening
How can cats contact parasites?
Through direct contact/ contact with contaminated feces
At what age does the umbilical cord dry and fall off?
2 to 3 days
At what age does the eyelids open?
5 to 14 days
At what age do the external ear canals open?
6 to 14 days
At what age are they capable of crawling?
7 to 14 days
At what age is there walking, urinating and spontaneous defecation?
14 to 21 days
At what age is the renal function near that of an adult?
8 wks
At what age is the hepatic function near that of an adult?
4 to 5 months
How often should puppies/kittens be feed their mothers milk in the first week alive?
4-6 times a day
How often should puppies/kittens be feed their mothers milk 2 wks after birth?
3 times a day
When is the imprinting period of puppies and kittens?
First 4 months
When is the fear period of puppies and kittens?
8 to 12 wks
What is the normal rectal temperature in the first week of birth?
35.6 +- 0.7
What is the normal rectal temperature in the second and third weeks after birth?
37.0-38.2
What is the heart rate in the first week of life?
.220
What is the respiratory rate in the first week of life?
10-35 breaths per minute
When does the respiratory rate reach adult levels?
At 4 wks of age
What are ways of sexing a bird?
DNA (drop of blood)
Ultrasound
Color dimorphism
