Most Common Flashcards
(252 cards)
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What is the orthopedic problem commonly seen in large dogs?
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CCL
2
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What is a common complication of ovariohysterectomy?
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Hemorrhage
3
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What is a complication that can occur during surgery?
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Aspiration pneumonia
4
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What is the MC skin disorder in dogs?
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Bacterial folliculitis
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What is the most common congenital heart defect in dogs?
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PDA (female > male)
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What is the second MC congenital heart defect in dogs?
MC= most common
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Pulmonic stenosis in sm dogs and SAS in Lg.
7
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What type of cardiomyopathy is common in Doberman dogs?
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DCM
8
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Which tumor is known to metastasize to the brain?
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Hemangiosarcoma (Boxer/Irish/Cocker)
MC secondary brain tumor in dog
9
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Where does hemangiosarcoma commonly occur?
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Spleen
10
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What tumors can cause epistaxis?
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Nasal adenocarcinoma
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What is the most common cause of epistaxis in dogs?
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Aspergillus
12
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What type of liver tumor is MC in dogs?
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Hepatocellular carcinoma
13
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What is MC skin tumor in dogs?
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Sebaceous gland tumor
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What is the most common bone tumor in dogs and cats?
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Osteosarcoma (7 years old)
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Where is osteosarcoma most commonly located?
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Metaphysis
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What is the most common site of metastatic bone tumors?
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Diaphysis (more blood supply)
17
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What is the most common site of primary bone tumors?
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Metaphysis (more cell division)
18
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What is the most common cardiac disease in veterinary medicine?
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Myxomatous mitral valve degeneration
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What is the most common murmur in small animals?
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Mitral regurgitation
L systolic apical
20
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Which breed is hypersensitive to sulfa drugs?
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Doberman (Hypersensitivity III)
21
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What is the causative agent of Babesiosis?
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B. gibsoni
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What is the causative agent of bartonellosis?
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B. henselae (cat-dog-human)
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What is the primary bacterial pneumonia in dogs?
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Bordetella bronchiseptica
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What is the most common cause of primary hyperparathyroidism in dogs?
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Parathyroid adenoma
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What is the most common cause of canine infectious tracheobronchitis?
Bordetella bronchiseptica
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What is the most common cause of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in dogs?
Acinar atrophy (Rx: enzyme supplementation)
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What is the most common cause of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in cats?
Chronic pancreatitis
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What is the most common joint luxation in dogs?
Hip luxation
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What is a common cause of cough in puppies under 2 months?
Toxocara canis
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What is a benign ocular tumor in dogs?
Meibomian adenoma
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What is the most common cause of pyometra in dogs older than 8 years?
Cystic endometrial hyperplasia
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What bacteria is commonly associated with pyometra?
E. coli
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In which breed are distal radial fractures most common?
Small breed dogs
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What is a common cause of chorioretinitis?
Distemper
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What is feline acne also known as?
Bacterial folliculitis
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What is the most common cause of dermal infections in dogs?
Staph. pseudointermedius (MRSP)
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What are the most common traumatic hernias in dogs?
Flank and prepubic hernia
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What is the most common cause of hypercalcemia in dogs?
Lymphoma
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What is the second cause of hypercalcemia in dogs?
Anal sac adenocarcinoma
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What is the most common hematopoietic tumor in dogs and cats?
Lymphoma
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What is the most common cause of KCS in dogs?
Immune-mediated
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What is the most common urinary bladder tumor?
Transitional cell carcinoma (in trigone area)
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What is the most common intranasal tumor in dogs?
Adenocarcinoma
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What is the most common intranasal tumor in cats?
Lymphosarcoma
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Where is the most common place for peripheral nerve sheath tumors?
Brachial plexus
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What is the most common cause of intussusception in dogs?
Parvovirus
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What is the most common cause of pruritus in dogs and cats?
Flea dermatitis (Ctenocephalides flea)
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What is the most common clinical sign of food allergy in dogs?
Pruritus
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What is the most common dermal malignancy in dogs?
Mast cell tumor (MCT)
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What is the most common cause of seizures in 1-3 year old dogs?
Epilepsy
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What is the most common cause of seizures in dogs over 5 years old?
Brain tumor = Cerebral neoplasia
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What is the most common cause of non-infectious encephalitis in dogs?
Granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis (GME)
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What is the most common type of brain tumor in dogs and cats?
Meningioma
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What are the most common glial tumors in brachycephalic breeds?
Astrocytomas and oligodendrogliomas
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What is the most common cause of viral encephalitis in dogs?
Distemper
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What is the most common cause of congestive heart failure in dogs?
Mitral valve regurgitation
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What is the most common congenital cardiac malformation that causes cyanosis?
Tetralogy of Fallot
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What is the most common tumor in bitches?
Mammary gland tumor
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What is the most common tumor in male dogs?
Skin tumor (MCT = most common malignant tumor in dog and cat)
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What is the most frequently recognized malignant neoplasm in dogs and cats?
Mast cell tumor (MCT)
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What is the second most common tumor in male and female dogs?
Mammary gland tumor
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What is the most common endocrine disease in dogs?
Hypothyroidism
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What is the first common colon disease in dogs of all ages?
Trichuris
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What is the first parasite of all dogs and cats?
Ascariasis (Toxocara)
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What is the first common cause of congestive heart failure in small breed dogs?
Endocarditis
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What is the first common cause of congestive heart failure in large breed dogs?
DCM
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What is the most common joint disorder in dogs?
DJD (rare in cats)
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What is the most common cause of glaucoma in dogs?
Breed predisposition
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What is the most common cause of glaucoma in terrier breeds?
Lens luxations
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What is the most common epulis or gingival mass found in dog mouths?
Focal fibrous hyperplasia
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What is the most common malignant oral tumor in dogs?
Melanoma (then SCC then Fibrosarcoma)
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What is the most common tumor of the perineal region in dogs?
Perianal adenomas (more in intact male dogs)
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What is the most common malocclusion syndrome in brachycephalic dogs?
Mandibular prognathism or maxillary brachygnathism
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What is the most common cause of dystocia in bitches?
Uterine inertia
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What are the most common signs in apocrine gland anal sac adenocarcinoma in dogs?
Polyuria and polydipsia (due to hypercalcemia)
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What is the most accurate diagnostic test for hypothyroidism in dogs?
Free T4 (95%)
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What is the most common bacterial ear infection in dogs?
Staph. pseudintermedius
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What is the most common site for thromboembolic disease in dogs?
Pulmonary thromboembolism
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What causes rectal prolapse in animals?
GI parasite
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What causes cataracts and glaucoma in cats?
Anterior uveitis
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What is the causative agent of bacterial conjunctivitis in cats?
Chlamydophila felis
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What is the most common intranasal tumor in cats?
Lymphoma
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What is the most common primary intraocular tumor?
Melanoma
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What is the most common secondary intraocular tumor?
Lymphoma
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What is the most common intestinal cancer?
Lymphoma (then carcinoma then MCT)
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What is the most common bone tumor in animals?
Osteosarcoma
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What is the most common oral tumor?
SCC (then Fibrosarcoma)
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What is the first skin tumor in animals?
Basal cell tumor
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What is the second skin tumor in animals?
Cutaneous mast cell tumors
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What is a common endocrine disease in animals?
Hyperthyroidism (then Diabetes mellitus)
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What is the most common cause of aortic thromboembolism in cats?
HCM
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What is the most common cardiac disease in cats?
HCM
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What causes hematuria and stranguria in cats?
Feline cystic calculi (FIS = FLUTD)
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What is a common heart neoplasm in animals?
Lymphosarcoma
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What injuries are common from falling from heights?
In carpal joint
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What causes pyothorax in cats?
Bite wound
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What are the most common tapeworms in cats?
Taenia taeniaeformis and Dipylidium caninum
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What is the most common intranasal tumor in dogs?
Nasal adenocarcinoma
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What is the most common intranasal tumor in cats?
Nasal lymphoma / Lymphosarcoma
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What is the second most common liver tumor?
Hepatocellular carcinoma
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What is the most common cause of liver failure in cats?
Hepatic lipidosis
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What is the most common drug toxicity in cats?
Acetaminophen
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What is the most common cause of bacterial pyometra in cats?
E. coli
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What is the most common cause of post-anesthetic cortical blindness in cats?
Hypoxia
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What is the most common complication concerning heartworms?
Embolism to the lung and sudden death associated with respiratory failure
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What is the most accurate diagnostic test for pancreatitis in cats?
Pancreatic biopsy
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What is the most common cause for the formation of eosinophilic plaques in the skin of cats?
Flea allergy dermatitis
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What is the first cause of pneumonia in 1-6 month old calves in the US?
Enzootic pneumonia (Pasteurella hemolytica)
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What is the second cause of pneumonia in 1-6 month old calves in the US?
IBR (Herpes 1)
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What causes infectious pneumonia in calf-lamb-kid?
Manheimia hemolytica (Pasteurella hemolytica)
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What is a common CNS infection in adult ruminants?
Listeriosis
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What is the first cause of temporary infertility in cows?
Campylobacter fetus
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What is a common neoplasm in ruminants?
SCC (in eye)
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What is the most common cause of contagious mastitis in cattle?
Streptococcus agalactiae and Staphylococcus aureus
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What is the most common neoplasia in ruminants?
Right atrial lymphoma
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What causes infectious abortion in sheep?
Campylobacter jejuni (vibriosis disease)
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What causes infectious abortion in goats?
Chlamydophila
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What is the adult enteric disease in sheep and goats?
John's disease
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What is a tick-borne disease in cattle?
Anaplasmosis
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What is a common cause of death in feeding lambs?
C. perfringens D (overeating disease)
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Where does urethral obstruction commonly occur in male goats?
Urethral process
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What is a congenital cardiac disease in cows and horses?
VSD (2-3 months of age)
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What is a common supraventricular arrhythmia?
Atrial fibrillation
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What causes hemolytic anemia in sheep?
Copper toxicity
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Which animal is sensitive to copper toxicity?
Sheep
126
Which animal is least sensitive to copper toxicity?
Pig
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What causes vagal indigestion?
TRP
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What causes pericarditis?
TRP
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What is a common post-partum cause of endometritis?
Truperella (Arcanobacterium) pyogenes
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What is commonly isolated in pituitary abscesses of ruminants?
Arcanobacterium pyogenes
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What is the most common ophthalmic abnormality in newborn lambs/piglets?
Entropion
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What is the most accurate method for diagnosing mammary gland infection in cows?
Milk culture
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What is the most common foot disease in cows?
In lateral claw of rear limb
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When does displaced abomasum most commonly occur in dairy cows?
First four weeks postpartum
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What is the least common osteochondritis in animals?
In cattle
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What is the most common site of osteochondrosis in large animals?
Hock
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What are the two most common upper respiratory diseases?
Frontal sinusitis and necrotic laryngitis
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What is the most common mode of transmission of contagious mastitis in cows?
Transmission by the milker's hands and milking equipment
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What type of intestinal neoplasia is common in ruminants?
Lymphosarcoma
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What type of gastric neoplasia is common in ruminants?
SCC
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What is the most common site of gastric ulcers in horses?
Squamous (Non-glandular) stomach
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What type of kidney tumor is common in animals?
Renal carcinoma
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What type of skin tumor is common in horses?
Sarcoid
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What type of ovarian tumor can cause aggression in mares?
Granulosa thecal cell tumor
145
What type of tumor is commonly found in the tail?
Melanoma
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What is a common hock disease in horses?
Bone spavin
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What is a common cause of acute hepatic failure in horses?
Theiler's disease
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What causes pneumonia in adult horses?
Strep. equi
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What causes pneumonia in 2-6 month old foals?
Rhodococcus equi
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What parasite causes uveitis in horses?
Onchocerca (culicoides vector)
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What causes keratitis in horses?
Pseudomonas (g-) (bacterial keratitis)
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What is equine recurrent uveitis also known as?
Equine night blindness = moon blindness = periodic ophthalmia
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What causes colic in newborn foals?
Meconium impaction
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What is a common cerebellar disease in 1-6 month old foals?
Cerebellar abiotrophy (Arabian foal)
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What causes infectious infertility in horses?
Strep. equi Zooepidemicus
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What is a common non-infectious cause of abortion in horses?
Twinning
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What is the most common infectious cause of abortion in horses?
Equine herpesvirus (25%)
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What is a common cause of infectious abortion in horses?
Herpes
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What is the most common intracranial tumor in horses?
Pituitary adenoma
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What causes contagious metritis in horses?
Taylorella
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Which foals are sensitive to combined immunodeficiency?
Arabian foals
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What is a common cause of cutaneous ulcerative granuloma?
Habronemiasis
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What is a common pathologic arrhythmia in horses?
Atrial fibrillation
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What is a common non-pathologic arrhythmia in horses?
2nd AV block
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What is a congenital cardiac abnormality in horses?
VSD
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What is a common pruritic disorder in horses?
Insect hypersensitivity
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What is bilirubinemia associated with?
Hemolytic anemia
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What fungus is found in the guttural pouch of horses?
Aspergillus
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What are the signs of guttural mycosis?
Dysphagia (CN 7-9-10-11-12)
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What is the most common cause of death (fatal pneumonia) in foals?
Equine adenovirus
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What tendon is commonly injured in horses?
Superficial digital flexor tendon
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Where does impaction commonly occur in horses?
In pelvic flexure
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What type of ovarian tumor is common in horses?
Granulosa-thecal cell tumor
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What is the most common congenital anomaly of the equine urinary tract?
Ectopic ureter
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What is a common cause of colic in miniature horses?
Small colon impaction
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What is the most common slab fracture in horses?
In third carpal bone
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What is the most common chip fracture in horses?
In radial carpal bone and radius
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What is the most common atrial arrhythmia in horses?
Atrial fibrillation
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What is the least concerning atrial arrhythmia in horses?
Atrial premature complexes
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What is the most common angular limb deformity in foals?
Valgus
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What is the most common cause of diarrhea in foals?
Rotavirus
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What is the most common internal neoplasia in horses?
Lymphoma
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What is the most common testicular tumor in horses?
Seminoma (sertoli cell tumor)
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What is the most common endocrine disease in horses?
Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID)
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What is the most common cause of death in foals with failure of passive transfer?
Adenovirus
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What are the two common types of ureteroliths and uroliths in horses?
Calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate
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What is the most common cause of angular deformities in horses?
Metaphysial dysplasia
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What is the most common cause of death in foals?
Failure of passive transfer or combined immunodeficiency, leading to an often fatal pneumonia caused by Adenovirus.
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What are the two common types of ureteroliths and uroliths in horses?
Calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate.
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What is the most common angular limb deformity in foals?
Valgus.
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What is the most common cause of angular deformities in foals?
Metaphysial dysplasia.
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What is the most common cause of colic in Miniature horses?
Small colon impaction.
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What is the most common side effect of acepromazine in horses?
Hypotension.
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What is the most common cause of pneumonia in foals and adult horses?
Streptococcus spp.
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What is the most common hock disease in horses?
Bog spavin.
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Where does the most common conduction disorder in horses occur?
At the level of the Atrioventricular node (AV node).
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What is the most common cause of genital infections in horses?
Pneumovagina.
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What are the most common parasites predisposing a 2-month-old foal to pneumonia?
Parascaris.
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What is the most common cause of stillbirth in pigs?
PRRS.
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What is an effective way for synchronizing lactating sows?
Batch wean at 3-4 weeks.
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What is the cause of fetal death in pigs without signs in the mother?
Parvovirus.
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What is the most common cause of reproductive failure related to leptospirosis?
Reproductive failure.
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What causes cystic ovaries in pigs?
Zearalenone.
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What is the most common cause of economic loss in swine with atrophic rhinitis?
Pasteurella multocida.
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What is the most common cause of diarrhea in nursing piglets less than 5 days old?
E. coli (Enterotoxogenic strains).
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What is the most common and largest swine worm?
Ascaris suum.
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What is the most common cause of aural hematomas in pigs?
Bites inflicted by other pen mates.
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What is the most common cause of tuberculosis in swine in the US?
Mycobacterium avium.
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What is the most common sign of Fusobacterium necrophorum in young pigs?
Necrotic rhinitis.
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What is the most common worldwide cause of fetal death without signs of illness in the sow?
Rotavirus.
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What is the most sensitive animal to copper toxicity?
Sheep.
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What is the most common cause of hemolytic anemia in sheep?
Copper toxicity.
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What is the most non-sensitive animal to copper toxicity?
Pig.
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What is the most common cause of abortion in sheep?
Campylobacter jejuni (vibriosis).
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What is the most common infectious disease observed on physical exam in sheep and goats?
Caseous lymphadenitis.
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What is the common cause of internal abscesses in small ruminants?
Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis.
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What is the most important GI parasite of sheep and goats in moderate, warm, wet climates?
Haemonchus contortus.
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What are the most common five GI parasites of sheep and goats?
Haemonchus contortus, Cooperia spp, Nematodirus spp, Trichostrongylus axei, and Telodorsagia circumcincta.
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What is the most common ophthalmic abnormality in newborn lambs?
Entropion.
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What is the most common GI tumor in birds?
Cloacal papilloma.
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What is the most common congenital disorder in camelids?
Choanal atresia.
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What causes diarrhea in adult camels?
Trichuris (whipworm); best treatment is Panacur (fenbendazole).
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What is the most common neoplasia of female rabbits?
Uterine adenocarcinoma (80% incidence among intact females of certain species).
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What is the most common tumor in ferrets?
Insulinoma (causes hypoglycemia).
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What is the second most common tumor in ferrets?
Adrenal tumor.
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What is the second most common tumor of the skin in ferrets?
Mast cell tumors.
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What is the most common cause of hair loss in adult ferrets older than 4 years?
Adrenal disease (hyperestrogenism).
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What is the third most common tumor in ferrets?
Lymphoma.
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What is the first cardiac disease in ferrets?
DCM (Dilated Cardiomyopathy).
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What causes seizures in adult ferrets?
Insulinoma.
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What are the most common uroliths in animals and humans?
Struvite.
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What is the most common urolith in ferrets?
Struvite.
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What is the second most common urolith in ferrets?
Calcium oxalate.
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What is the most common urolith in acidic urine?
Calcium oxalate.
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What is the most common urolith in alkaline urine?
Struvite.
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What is the most common urinary bladder tumor in animals?
Transitional cell tumor.
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What is the most common primary bacterial pneumonia?
Mycoplasma pneumonia.
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What migrates as visceral larvae?
Toxocara.
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What migrates as cutaneous larvae?
Ancylostoma.
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What is a contagious disease in avians?
Marek's disease (Herpes).
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What is the most common pathologic arrhythmia in veterinary medicine?
MMVD (myxomatous mitral valve disease).
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What is the most common chronic disease in aquarium fish?
Mycobacteriosis.
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What is the most common metabolic bone disease in green iguanas?
Metabolic bone disease.
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What is the most common renal disease in hamsters?
Amyloidosis.
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What is the most common historical finding with adrenal disease in ferrets?
Progressive alopecia and pruritis.
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What is the most common food-borne infection in humans?
Campylobacter jejuni (from milk).
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What is the most common cause of Cat Scratch Disease in humans?
Bartonella henselae.
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What is the most common cause of kidney disease in kids?
E. coli O157:H7.
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What is the first important zoonotic disease in humans?
Rabies.
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What is the most common iodine deficiency in Budgerigars?
Causes goiter (thyroid hyperplasia).
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What is the most common bacterial infection in fish worldwide?
Aeromonas salmonicida.
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What is the most common reservoir or mixing vessel for avian influenza virus?
Ducks, geese, and gulls (wild waterfowl).
