Pansystemic Diseases Flashcards
The feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is primarily spread between cats via __________
Fighting and bite wounds.
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is stable in the environment, lasting up to 6 weeks.
False.
Which of the following animals is the definitive host for T. gondii?
Cat.
Canine parvovirus (CPV) is restraint and may remain viable in the environment for up to _______
Several years.
Patients with parvovirus and white blood cell counts less than 2000 usually have a _______ prognosis.
Poor.
Which of the following antibiotics should be avoided in young animals?
Enrofloxacin (Baytril)
E. canis infections can be diagnosed by finding the organisms in the ______
White blood cells.
To transmit B. burgdorferi, how long must a tick remain attached to the host?
Longer than 48 hours.
What might not be a sign of rabies in an animal?
Vomiting.
What might be signs of rabies in an animal?
- Difficulty swallowing
- Changes in voice
- Ataxia
- Hyperreactivity
Primarily in what season is idiopathic vestibular disease seen?
Fall.
Rigid hypertonicity of the front legs and hypotonicity of the rear limbs is known as:
Schiff-Sherrington syndrome.
Myelinated nerve fibers carry impulses ________ compared with unmyelinated fibers.
Faster.
Kittens should be at least ________ of age before testing for FIV.
6 months.
This is the most commonly seen form of FIP.
Wet.
Why do you think Lyme disease vaccine is not included in the core canine vaccines?
Because many areas of the country do not have Lyme disease and many house dogs will never be exposed to ticks.
Current thinking is that once infected with FeLV a cat may remain infected with the virus.
False.
What advice would you give owners concerning a young cat with a positive FeLV test?
Retest the cat every 4-6 months. The cat may become negative. Isolate the cat from other cats in the household.
Will cats have antibodies against feline coronavirus?
A limited number of cats will have antibodies against feline coronavirus.
