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Lab practical #1 Flashcards

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What is the flehmen response?

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An intake of pheromones (pause w/ mouth open)

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What does it mean when a cat is chattering?

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Excitement, usually predatory

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What is chirping in a cat?

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A “rolled” meow, typically communication to family/offspring

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Trilling in a cat

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friendly greeting

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Yowling in a cat

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Distress/unhappy; female in heat

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snarling in a cat

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heightened growl, escalation of aggression

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Spitting

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short popping, defensive sound

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What is dosage?

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amount of drug per body weight

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What is a dose?

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Amount of drug in units, that will be given each administration

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What is dosage interval?

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Frequency of drug administration

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What is aural administration?

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Medication distributed into the ear.

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What is topical ophthalmic administration?

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ocular medication

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What is done in an oropharyngeal exam?

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Examination of mouth, teeth, & gums

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What is malocclusion?

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abnormally aligned teeth when jaw is closed

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What should you examine teeth for?

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Lining of teeth, tartar, discoloration(yellowing), fractures, missing teeth

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What should gums be examined for?

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redness, swelling, discoloration & masses

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What should the mouth be examined for?

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Tongue& Roof: swelling, discoloration, ulceration, masses

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What does the integumentary system & general appearance include?

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Hair, skin (including footpads & nails) & SQ tissues

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What should hair coats be checked for?

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Thinning or alopecia (hair loss), broken vs missing hairs

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What should skin be checked for?

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Excoriation, crusts, dandruff

*Note size of lesions, locations & objective qualities

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What should footpads & nails be examined for?

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Footpad: Tears, hyperkeratosis,
Nails: length, breaks/cracks
Nail beds: debris, redness, & inflammation

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