Lab practical #1 Flashcards
What is the flehmen response?
An intake of pheromones (pause w/ mouth open)
What does it mean when a cat is chattering?
Excitement, usually predatory
What is chirping in a cat?
A “rolled” meow, typically communication to family/offspring
Trilling in a cat
friendly greeting
Yowling in a cat
Distress/unhappy; female in heat
snarling in a cat
heightened growl, escalation of aggression
Spitting
short popping, defensive sound
What is dosage?
amount of drug per body weight
What is a dose?
Amount of drug in units, that will be given each administration
What is dosage interval?
Frequency of drug administration
What is aural administration?
Medication distributed into the ear.
What is topical ophthalmic administration?
ocular medication
What is done in an oropharyngeal exam?
Examination of mouth, teeth, & gums
What is malocclusion?
abnormally aligned teeth when jaw is closed
What should you examine teeth for?
Lining of teeth, tartar, discoloration(yellowing), fractures, missing teeth
What should gums be examined for?
redness, swelling, discoloration & masses
What should the mouth be examined for?
Tongue& Roof: swelling, discoloration, ulceration, masses
What does the integumentary system & general appearance include?
Hair, skin (including footpads & nails) & SQ tissues
What should hair coats be checked for?
Thinning or alopecia (hair loss), broken vs missing hairs
What should skin be checked for?
Excoriation, crusts, dandruff
*Note size of lesions, locations & objective qualities
What should footpads & nails be examined for?
Footpad: Tears, hyperkeratosis,
Nails: length, breaks/cracks
Nail beds: debris, redness, & inflammation
