Most Common Flashcards
What is the orthopedic problem commonly seen in large dogs?
CCL
What is a common complication of ovariohysterectomy?
Hemorrhage
What is a complication that can occur during surgery?
Aspiration pneumonia
What is the MC skin disorder in dogs?
Bacterial folliculitis
What is the most common congenital heart defect in dogs?
PDA (female > male)
What is the second MC congenital heart defect in dogs?
MC= most common
Pulmonic stenosis in sm dogs and SAS in Lg.
What type of cardiomyopathy is common in Doberman dogs?
DCM
Which tumor is known to metastasize to the brain?
Hemangiosarcoma (Boxer/Irish/Cocker)
MC secondary brain tumor in dog
Where does hemangiosarcoma commonly occur?
Spleen
What tumors can cause epistaxis?
Nasal adenocarcinoma
What is the most common cause of epistaxis in dogs?
Aspergillus
What type of liver tumor is MC in dogs?
Hepatocellular carcinoma
What is MC skin tumor in dogs?
Sebaceous gland tumor
What is the most common bone tumor in dogs and cats?
Osteosarcoma (7 years old)
Where is osteosarcoma most commonly located?
Metaphysis
What is the most common site of metastatic bone tumors?
Diaphysis (more blood supply)
What is the most common site of primary bone tumors?
Metaphysis (more cell division)
What is the most common cardiac disease in veterinary medicine?
Myxomatous mitral valve degeneration
What is the most common murmur in small animals?
Mitral regurgitation
L systolic apical
Which breed is hypersensitive to sulfa drugs?
Doberman (Hypersensitivity III)
What is the causative agent of Babesiosis?
B. gibsoni
What is the causative agent of bartonellosis?
B. henselae (cat-dog-human)
What is the primary bacterial pneumonia in dogs?
Bordetella bronchiseptica
What is the most common cause of primary hyperparathyroidism in dogs?
Parathyroid adenoma
What is the most common cause of canine infectious tracheobronchitis?
Bordetella bronchiseptica
What is the most common cause of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in dogs?
Acinar atrophy (Rx: enzyme supplementation)
What is the most common cause of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in cats?
Chronic pancreatitis
What is the most common joint luxation in dogs?
Hip luxation
What is a common cause of cough in puppies under 2 months?
Toxocara canis
What is a benign ocular tumor in dogs?
Meibomian adenoma
What is the most common cause of pyometra in dogs older than 8 years?
Cystic endometrial hyperplasia
What bacteria is commonly associated with pyometra?
E. coli
In which breed are distal radial fractures most common?
Small breed dogs
What is a common cause of chorioretinitis?
Distemper
What is feline acne also known as?
Bacterial folliculitis
What is the most common cause of dermal infections in dogs?
Staph. pseudointermedius (MRSP)
What are the most common traumatic hernias in dogs?
Flank and prepubic hernia
What is the most common cause of hypercalcemia in dogs?
Lymphoma
What is the second cause of hypercalcemia in dogs?
Anal sac adenocarcinoma
What is the most common hematopoietic tumor in dogs and cats?
Lymphoma
What is the most common cause of KCS in dogs?
Immune-mediated
What is the most common urinary bladder tumor?
Transitional cell carcinoma (in trigone area)
What is the most common intranasal tumor in dogs?
Adenocarcinoma
What is the most common intranasal tumor in cats?
Lymphosarcoma
Where is the most common place for peripheral nerve sheath tumors?
Brachial plexus
What is the most common cause of intussusception in dogs?
Parvovirus
What is the most common cause of pruritus in dogs and cats?
Flea dermatitis (Ctenocephalides flea)
What is the most common clinical sign of food allergy in dogs?
Pruritus
What is the most common dermal malignancy in dogs?
Mast cell tumor (MCT)
What is the most common cause of seizures in 1-3 year old dogs?
Epilepsy
What is the most common cause of seizures in dogs over 5 years old?
Brain tumor = Cerebral neoplasia
What is the most common cause of non-infectious encephalitis in dogs?
Granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis (GME)
What is the most common type of brain tumor in dogs and cats?
Meningioma
What are the most common glial tumors in brachycephalic breeds?
Astrocytomas and oligodendrogliomas
What is the most common cause of viral encephalitis in dogs?
Distemper
What is the most common cause of congestive heart failure in dogs?
Mitral valve regurgitation
What is the most common congenital cardiac malformation that causes cyanosis?
Tetralogy of Fallot
What is the most common tumor in bitches?
Mammary gland tumor
What is the most common tumor in male dogs?
Skin tumor (MCT = most common malignant tumor in dog and cat)
What is the most frequently recognized malignant neoplasm in dogs and cats?
Mast cell tumor (MCT)
What is the second most common tumor in male and female dogs?
Mammary gland tumor
What is the most common endocrine disease in dogs?
Hypothyroidism
What is the first common colon disease in dogs of all ages?
Trichuris
What is the first parasite of all dogs and cats?
Ascariasis (Toxocara)
What is the first common cause of congestive heart failure in small breed dogs?
Endocarditis
What is the first common cause of congestive heart failure in large breed dogs?
DCM
What is the most common joint disorder in dogs?
DJD (rare in cats)
What is the most common cause of glaucoma in dogs?
Breed predisposition
What is the most common cause of glaucoma in terrier breeds?
Lens luxations
What is the most common epulis or gingival mass found in dog mouths?
Focal fibrous hyperplasia
What is the most common malignant oral tumor in dogs?
Melanoma (then SCC then Fibrosarcoma)
What is the most common tumor of the perineal region in dogs?
Perianal adenomas (more in intact male dogs)
What is the most common malocclusion syndrome in brachycephalic dogs?
Mandibular prognathism or maxillary brachygnathism
What is the most common cause of dystocia in bitches?
Uterine inertia
What are the most common signs in apocrine gland anal sac adenocarcinoma in dogs?
Polyuria and polydipsia (due to hypercalcemia)
What is the most accurate diagnostic test for hypothyroidism in dogs?
Free T4 (95%)
What is the most common bacterial ear infection in dogs?
Staph. pseudintermedius
What is the most common site for thromboembolic disease in dogs?
Pulmonary thromboembolism
What causes rectal prolapse in animals?
GI parasite
What causes cataracts and glaucoma in cats?
Anterior uveitis
What is the causative agent of bacterial conjunctivitis in cats?
Chlamydophila felis
What is the most common intranasal tumor in cats?
Lymphoma
What is the most common primary intraocular tumor?
Melanoma
What is the most common secondary intraocular tumor?
Lymphoma
What is the most common intestinal cancer?
Lymphoma (then carcinoma then MCT)
What is the most common bone tumor in animals?
Osteosarcoma
What is the most common oral tumor?
SCC (then Fibrosarcoma)
What is the first skin tumor in animals?
Basal cell tumor
What is the second skin tumor in animals?
Cutaneous mast cell tumors
What is a common endocrine disease in animals?
Hyperthyroidism (then Diabetes mellitus)
What is the most common cause of aortic thromboembolism in cats?
HCM
What is the most common cardiac disease in cats?
HCM
What causes hematuria and stranguria in cats?
Feline cystic calculi (FIS = FLUTD)
What is a common heart neoplasm in animals?
Lymphosarcoma
What injuries are common from falling from heights?
In carpal joint
What causes pyothorax in cats?
Bite wound
What are the most common tapeworms in cats?
Taenia taeniaeformis and Dipylidium caninum
What is the most common intranasal tumor in dogs?
Nasal adenocarcinoma
What is the most common intranasal tumor in cats?
Nasal lymphoma / Lymphosarcoma
What is the second most common liver tumor?
Hepatocellular carcinoma