Diseases

Question 1

Bordetella definition

Question 2

Kennel cough diagnosis

Answer 2

nose/throat swab, PCR test

Question 3

Calici is spread through

Answer 3

aerosol, very contagious

Question 4

Calici diagnosis

Answer 4

PCR from eyes, nose, throat

Question 5

Calici Definition

Answer 5

UR infection

Question 6

Calici symptoms

Answer 6

sneezing, inflammation of the eyelids and airways, salivation, ulcers

Question 7

Calici treatment

Answer 7

treat secondary symptoms. saline eye drops, FVRCP

Question 8

Distemper Definition

Answer 8

Viral, affects GI, respiratory and central nervous systems.

Question 9

Distemper diagnosis

Answer 9

PCR (tests virus’ genetic material), serology, blood work, chest XR

Question 10

Distemper is spread through

Answer 10

Direct contact through nose and tear secretions. Aerosol.

Question 11

Distemper Symptoms

Answer 11

fever (103-106), anorexia, depression, cough, nasal discharge, V/D, eye inflammation, seizures, twitching, mental deterioration, loss of motor skills hyperesthesia (increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli), encephalomyelitis (inflammation of brain and spinal cord). Hard pads.

Question 12

Distemper treatment

Answer 12

supportive treatment, treat secondary infections

Question 13

Feline Leukemia Virus Definition

Answer 13

weakens immune system of cats

Question 14

FVR Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis Definition

Answer 14

FVR, common head cold

Question 15

FeLV is spread through

Answer 15

close contact, saliva, urine, sharing water bowls or litter boxes

Question 16

FeLV symptoms

Answer 16

lethargy, weight loss, infections, anorexia, poor coat, enlarged lymph nodes, fever, pale mucous membranes, gingivitis and stomatitis (mouth inflammation). Infections of the skin, bladder, URT. Diarrhea, seizures, behavioral changes, reproductive failures.

Question 17

FeLV treatment

Answer 17

treat symptoms and specific problems

Question 18

FVR Treatment

Answer 18

preventative vaccines, isolate, change litter box, FVRCP

Question 19

FVR diagnosis

Answer 19

PCR from eye, nose, or throat, blood count

Question 20

FVR is spread through

Answer 20

direct/indirect contact with saliva or nasal discharge

Question 21

FVR Symptoms

Answer 21

UR infection, nasal discharge, excess blinking, eye discharge

Question 22

Hepatitis definition

Answer 22

infectious canine hepatitis

Question 23

Hepatitis is spread through

Answer 23

urine, nose/mouth direct/indirect contact with contaminated objects

Question 24

Hepatitis Symptoms

Answer 24

jaundice, pale gums/nose/tongue, this, edema of head, neck, and abdomen

Question 25

Hepatitis Treatment

Answer 25

treat secondary symptoms. vaccinate

Question 26

Kennel Cough Definition

Answer 26

tracheobronchitis, upper respiratory infection.

Question 27

Kennel cough is spread through

Answer 27

bacterial/viral aerodroplets

Question 28

Kennel Cough Symptoms

Answer 28

dry cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, frothy material being coughed up

Question 29

Kennel cough treatment

Answer 29

quarantine, vaccination

Question 30

Leptospirosis Definition

Answer 30

bacterial, causes kidney and liver failure

Question 31

Leptospirosis diagnosis

Answer 31

CBC, UA, PCR chest XR, abd ultrasound

Question 32

Leptospirosis is spread through

Answer 32

stagnant water sources or the urine of an infected animal

Question 33

Leptospirosis Symptoms

Answer 33

fever, V/D, kidney and liver failure, anorexia, abd pain, jaundice, dehydration, muscle stiffness

Question 34

Leptospirosis treatment

Answer 34

antibiotics, supportive care, fluid therapy, O2, dialysis.

Question 35

Lyme definition

Answer 35

bacterial

Question 36

Lyme diagnosis

Answer 36

blood test to detect antibodies against the borrelia bacteria

Question 37

Lyme is spread through

Answer 37

bite of a tick

Question 38

Lyme symptoms

Answer 38

fever, lameness from swollen joints, neuro changes kidney problems

Question 39

Lyme Treatment

Answer 39

strong anitbiotics like doxycycline, tick preventative

Question 40

Panleukopenia Definition

Answer 40

virus, lack of WBC's. Feline distemper.

Question 41

Panleukopenia diagnosis

Answer 41

neutropenia, lymphopenia, PCR

Question 42

Panleukopenia is spread

Answer 42

fecal oral route

Question 43

Panleukopenia symptoms

Answer 43

V/D, dehydration, fever, edema of abdomen and chest, organ failure

Question 44

panleukopenia treatment

Answer 44

vaccines, isolation sanitation, FVRCP

Question 45

Parainfluenza

Answer 45

Virus, canine influenza

Question 46

Parainfluenza diagnosis

Answer 46

blood tests, cultures, fluid or tissue samples, XR

Question 47

Parainfluenza is spread through

Answer 47

airborne

Question 48

Parainfluenza Symptoms

Answer 48

cough, fever, loss of appetite, swollen eyes

Question 49

Parainfluenza treatment

Answer 49

antibiotics, treat secondary symptoms with antibiotics, DHLPP, or intranasal if only parainfluenza

Question 50

Parvovirus Definition

Answer 50

Viral, attacks GI tract.

Question 51

Parvovirus diagnosis

Answer 51

fecal PCR test to detect small pieces of viral DNA, blood work

Question 52

Parvovirus is spread through

Answer 52

direct/indirect contact with infected animal. Fecal oral route.

Question 53

Parvovirus Symptoms

Answer 53

V/D. Lethargy, loss of appetite, fever, depression, dehydration.

Question 54

Parvovirus Treatment

Answer 54

hospitalization, vaccines, quarantine, DHLPP, fluid therapy, antibiotics to treat secondary infections

Question 55

Rabies Definition

Answer 55

Virus

Question 56

Rabies is spread through

Answer 56

bite or saliva of an infected animal

Question 57

Rabies Symptoms

Answer 57

Furious- vicious, aggressive, eat random things, foam paralytic-not vicious, lower jaw drops, paralysis

Question 58

Rabies treatment

Answer 58

if not vaccinated, euthanize, if vaccinated quarantine for 6 months and vaccinate again 1 mo before end of quarantine