Medical conditions

Question 1

Causes painful and swollen joints ​

Smooth cartilage of the joint is worn down and uneven​, causing the bones to rub on each other.

Caused by?
Prevention?
Diagnositics?
Treatement?

Answer 1

Arthritis

Cause: genetics, injury, normal wear and tear

Prevention: weight control, regular exercise

Diagnositics: x-rays, joint fluid collection
Treatment: analgesics, regular short walks

Question 2

Inflammation of the colon

Caused by?
Prevention?
Diagnositics?
Treatement?

Answer 2

Colitis
Cause: one off, stress, change in food

Prevention: suitable diet, no treats

Diagnositics: faecal sample, blood tests, colonoscopies

Treatment: antibiotics, bland food, noninflammatory

Question 3

Inflammation of the pancreas

Caused by?
Prevention?
Diagnositics?
Treatement?

Answer 3

Pancreatitis
Cause: eating high fatty foods, overweight

Prevention: low fat foods, active, healthy weight

Diagnositics: x-rays, ultrasound

Treatment: analgesics, iv therapy, stomach tube

Question 4

Inability of kidneys to filter waste products from the blood efficiently

Caused by?
Prevention?
Diagnositics?
Treatement?

Answer 4

Chronic renal failure
Cause: genetics, cancer, age

Prevention: responsible breeding, balanced diet

Diagnositics: urine analysis, x rays

Treatment: kidney dialysis, iv fluid therapy

Question 5

Urinary stones

Caused by?
Prevention?
Diagnositics?
Treatement?

Answer 5

Urolithiasis
Cause: Over saturation of minerals, acidity of urine

Prevention: sutable diet, no over supplements

Diagnositics: urine analysis, x-ray

Treatment:Antibiotics​,analgesics

Question 6

Inflammation of the bladder

Caused by?
Prevention?
Diagnositics?
Treatement?

Answer 6

Cytitis
Cause: Bacterial infection ,bladder stones , tumors

Prevention: lots of water, hygiene management

Diagnositics: urinalysis, bladder x-rays

Treatment: Analgesics, surgical removal (bladder stones), antibiotics

Question 7

Infection in the uterus

Caused by?
Prevention?
Diagnositics?
Treatement?

Answer 7

Pyometra
Cause: hormonal changes, bacterial infections ( e coli)

Prevention: spaying the animal at an early age

Diagnositics: Ultrasound or X-rays to identify an enlarged, fluid-filled uterus

Treatment: surgery to remove the ovaries and uterus

Question 8

Pancreas does not produce enough insulin, usually in middle aged animals

Caused by?
Prevention?
Diagnositics?
Treatement?

Answer 8

Diabetes mellitus
Cause: Medical conditions – pancreatitis, cushings or genetics

Prevention: regular check ups, suitable weight and diet

Diagnositics: urinalysis, x-rays, ultrasounds

Treatment: Insulin injections, exercise and diet​, maintain weight of animal

Question 9

Body can no longer compensate for a diseased heart, inability to pump adequate blood to the body

Caused by?
Prevention?
Diagnositics?
Treatement?

Answer 9

Congestive heart failure
Cause: Heart disease , valve disease​, heart muscle disease

Prevention: Suitable diet , parasite control​, weight management

Diagnositics: X-ray​, ultrasound of the heart

Treatment: Severe cases require hospitalisation and intensive care, low salt diet

Question 10

Heart is not pushing blood to the lungs ​

Leading to congestion ​

Fluid accumulates in the abdomen​

Causing interference with the organs and their functions

Answer 10

Right side CHF

Question 11

Blood is pushed back into the lungs​

Not sending blood to the body​

This is the most common form of CHF

Answer 11

Left side CHF