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VT130
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Veterinary Medicine
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05/23/2014

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Term
How often and at what age are core vaccines administered?
Definition
Every 3-4 weeks
Start 6-8 weeks and continue until 16 weeks of age
After that, one year then every 3 years
Term
What are some characteristic of the working group?
Definition
Big, rescue work, pulling, guarding, independent
Term
Corgi with a tail
Definition
Cardigan
Term
Corgi w/o a tail
Definition
Pembroke
Term
Which shampoo treats bacterial/fungal infections?
Definition
Sebolytic shampoo
Term
Which cows are branded with Electric/hot branding?
Definition
Light colored cows
Term
On which cows would you use freeze branding?
Definition
Dark colored cows
Term
What kind of vaccine can cause fibrous sarcomas?
Definition
Adjuvant b/c stimulates a stronger immune response
Term
What's the name of the virus that causes distemper?
Definition
Paramyxovirus
Term
Which vaccination is controversial for cats and why?
Definition
Bordatella b/c it messes with the natural flora of cats.
Term
What's another word for laparotomy?
Definition
Celiotomy
Term
What are PennHIP and OFA?
Definition
Hip dysplasia tests

PennHIP: Pennsylvania's Hip Improvment Program

OFA: Orthopedic Foundation for Animals; 7 pt scoring system with 3 radiologists
Term
What is used to prevent GI parasites?
Definition
Strongid, Neemex
Term
What is used t prevent giardia/diarrhea?
Definition
Panacur
Term
What is used to prevent heartworm?
Definition
Heartguard, Sentinel, Interceptor
Term
What are the causes of hypoglycemia?
Definition
Liver shunt, missing a meal, stress
Term
What are some common side effects of NSAIDs?
Definition
Vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, liver and kidney damage
Term
What are the symptoms of hypertension (commonly seen in older cats?
Definition
Bulging eyes, easily blown veins, bleeding into the eyes
Term
What is a menace test?
Definition
A way to test for blindness in animals.
Term
What is a common back problem with Rhodesian Ridgebacks?
Definition
Spinabifida
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