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Which heart disease is the most common encountered disorder found in dogs? (small breeds mostly)
Mitral Valve insuffiency
Which problem constitutes a “true emergency”
Acute Gluacoma
Regarding entropion, the eyelids tend to:
Roll inward toward the cornea
Lenticular sclerosis must be differentiated from what other eye dysfunction?
Cataract
Which med is used to increase tear production for those animals w/ keratoconjunctivitis sicca?
Cyclosporine Ophthalmic
True or False: Ophthalmic ointments are preferred because they last longer and require less frequent application
True
What class of cardiac drug is used to remove pulmonary edema, ascites and pleural effusion and other fluid build up?
Diuretics
What is the laymans name for prolapsed gland of the nictitans?
Cherry eye
What percent of puppies with PDA die within a year of diagnosis?
60%
What is the only way to diagnose hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ?
Echocardiogram (ultrasound)
What is the normal range for the Schirmer tear test?
15-25mm
Schirmer tear test, Eye pressure and Fluorescein stain: What is the correct order?
Schirmer tear test, Eye pressure and then Fluorescein Stain
A definitive diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease is made by:
Endoscopy and Biopsy
Which breed is more likely to develop GDV?
Standard poodle
An increase in trypsin-like immunoreactivity test would indicate dysfunction of what organ?
Pancreas
Why should you give water to a cat after administering a pill or capsule?
To prevent it from sticking to the distal esophagus and causing irritation
Which GI disease is seen more often after holidays?
Pancreatitis
Name 3 places items can get stuck in the esophagus?
Thoracic inlet, Base of heart and Diaphragm
SIBO meaning:
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
GER means:
Gastroesophageal reflux
What is the difference between Gastritis and Gastroenteritis?
Gastritis=Vomit
Gastroenteritis=Vomit +diarrhea
What disease has signs of cowpie diarrhea, weight loss, coprophagia, flatulence, polyphagia?
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)
What is the only way to diagnose IBD?
Biopsy
________ is the most frequent disorder of the canine thyroid, ________ is the most common feline thyroid problem.
Hypothyroid, Hyperthyroid
Regarding diabetes and insulin usage: which is more fatal hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia?
Hyper is never fatal while hypoglycemia is fatal/life threatening