Deck 18: Like Cats and Dogs

Question 1

In a(n) ____________________ coat, darker colors are found on the tips of each guard hair.

Answer 1

ticked

Question 2

The anal ____________________, which have ducts opening to the skin at the anal orifice, express fluid during defecation, excitement, and social interaction.

Answer 2

sacs

Question 3

A dog that is a member of a recognized breed is said to be which of the following?

A) ticked
B) ruddy
C) mongrel
D) purebred

Answer 3

D

Question 4

An animal with more than the normal number of digits has the condition known as:

A) ovulation
B) polydactyly
C) constitution
D) spraying

Question 5

The surgical procedure that cuts a dog's vocal cords to soften barking is known as ____________________.

Question 6

A dog that works every bit of ground and cover is which of the following?

A) feral
B) thorough
C) staunch
D) docile

Question 7

A dog or cat that is docile is which of the following?

A) overweight
B) strong
C) shiny
D) easygoing

Question 8

Which of the following describes the physical makeup of an animal?

A) constitution
B) lipidosis
C) coprophagy
D) polydactyly

Question 9

An animal that urinates on objects to mark territory exhibits the behavior known as:

A) constitution
B) spraying
C) debarking
D) steatitis

Question 10

The formal name for feline distemper is feline:

A) calcivirus
B) peritonitis
C) rhinotracheitis
D) panleukopenia

Question 11

A cat that is fed too much oily fish is at risk of developing:

A) coprophagy
B) polydactyly
C) steatitis
D) lipodosis

Question 12

Which of the following terms describes an animal with one color of fur?

A) tabby
B) self
C) ticked
D) calico

Question 13

An animal with a ticked coat has which of the following?

A) dark-tipped guard hairs
B) XXY genotype
C) splotched pattern
D) two-toned striped fur

Question 14

A cat that ovulates only as a result of sexual activity is classified as a(n) ____________________ ovulator.

Question 15

Of the following canine viruses, which is associated with listlessness, nasal discharge, rash, and neurologic signs?

A) herpesvirus
B) parainfluenza
C) parvovirus
D) hepatitis

Question 16

Cats with __________ __________ accumulate fat in their livers, usually after periods of anorexia.

Question 17

A cat with three colors of fur, usually black, orange, and white, is said to be a(n):

A) calico
B) angora
C) mongrel
D) tabby

Question 18

An animal with healthy growth or high energy is said to have:

A) points
B) gloves
C) vigor
D) luster

Question 19

An Elizabethan collar is designed to prevent which of the following?

A) gland secretion
B) dog vocalization
C) fat inflammation
D) area traumatization

Question 20

Which of the following describes an orange-brown animal with dark brown or black ticking?

A) calico
B) tabby
C) ruddy
D) tortoiseshell

Question 21

Feline ____________________ is a retrovirus that may produce elevated numbers of abnormal leukocytes, as well as immune suppression, cancer, and illness associated with immune suppression.

Question 23

Define the underlined terms in the following case study. An approximately 7-week-old female feral feline of docile demeanor presented to the clinic unattended. On PE it was noted that the feline exhibited polydactyly of the front extremities, as well as hepatic lipidosis . As a precautionary measure, the feline was administered a vaccination for feline leukemia .

Question 24

The very dense, soft, short hair found beneath longer, coarser guard hairs is known as ____________________.

Question 25

____________________, which is transmitted by a bite or infected body fluid, is a fatal zoonotic rhabdovirus infection of all warm-blooded animals that causes neurologic signs.

Question 26

Usually spread through contaminated feces, ____________________ causes gastrointestinal disease in dogs and systemic disease in cats.

Question 27

A(n) ____________________ dog or cat is a member of a recognized breed, like Golden Retriever or Siamese.

Question 28

Define the underlined terms in the following case study. A 12-week-old mongrel canine with a ticked coat presented to the clinic with enlarged anal sacs . Both sacs were expressed, and inspissated material was expelled. The owner expressed concerns that the canine lacked vigor and had contracted canine distemper , but such concerns proved unfounded upon PE.

Question 29

Define the underlined terms in the following case study. A canine of moderate constitution presented at the clinic for extraction of a carnassial tooth. The owner reported a long-term history of coprophagy , compounded by recent reports of unthrifty behavior arising from canine herpesvirus . The canine was sedated for the extraction and sent home on antibiotics 1 T bid PO 7d.

Question 30

When used in dogs, __________ __________ toxoid, an inactivated toxin from the Western diamondback rattlesnake, reduces morbidity and mortality.

Question 31

A two-toned feline with stripes is said to be a(n) ____________________ tabby.

Question 32

Because feline claws are ____________________, they are able to be drawn back.

Question 33

Also called "kennel cough," infectious ____________________ is an upper respiratory infection that produces a severe hacking cough.

Question 34

The process of ____________________, which induces the death of an animal quickly and painlessly, is sometimes the most humane course of action.