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What is IVDD? |
Intervertebral Disk Disease -spinal cord compression |
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What are the 2 types of IVDD? |
1- acute rupture and extrusion 2- extrusion over a long period of time |
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What is the most common s ute of disk extrusion? |
Cervical and Thoracolumbar Region |
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What should you do to see if the animal has deep pain perception? |
Pinch the toe/nail |
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What are the most common breeds with IVDD? |
Chondrodystrophic (Dwarf) dogs..... Dachshund, Bassett Hound, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, Pekignese, etc |
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Signs of IVDD? |
Neck or back pain, reluctant to move |
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What form of treatment is best for dogs with IVDD? |
Cage rest Use steroids as well in some cases |
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What is the cause of epilepsy? |
It's unknown.... idiopathic |
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What are some breeds that are associated with Epilepsy? |
Spaniels, Cavalier King Charles, Beagles, Golden Retrievers, Keeshond, Irish Setter |
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What is epilepsy characterized by? What's a common thing to see dogs do when they have epilepsy? |
"Fly Biting" |
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What is the Diagnosis for Epilepsy? |
Hydrocephalus, Encephalitis, Brain Tumor, Porto Systemic Shunt |
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What other animals can Epilepsy be seen in? |
Young Arabian Foals (seen in 1 yr of age, recovers spontaneously), Cattle (1 yr of age, if survive then shows cerebellar signs) |
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What is the main drug used to help control the epilepsy? |
Phenobarbital... good for an animal who is having multiple seizures a day or more than 1 seizure per month... too much phenobarbital can cause major liver damage |
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What is Idiopathic Vestibular Disease? |
It is caused by an inner ear infection... can be mistaken as just seizuring |
Seen in older animals (7+) Seen in Cats around the Fall |
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Clinical signs of Vestibular Disease? |
Loss of Balance, Head Tilt, Vomiting and Anorexia, Ataxia, Disorientation, and Nystagmus (rapid eye movement back and forth) |
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Diagnosis for Vestibular Disease? |
Otic Exam, R/O other disease, clin signs |
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Treatment for IVD? |
None recommended because it can resolve in 3 to 6 weeks.... Antibiotics for ear infection |
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What is Neoplasia? |
Replacement or compression of normal neural tissue |
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Clinical signs for Neoplasia? |
Seizures, Tremors, Ataxia, Cachexia, Vestibular Signs, Behavioral Changes |
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Diagnosis for Neoplasia? |
Locate the primary tumor, CT/MRI, CSF, Bloodwork, Radiograph |
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Treatment for Neoplasia? |
Chemotherapy, Radiation, and Surgical Removal |
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What is Megaesophagus? |
Lack of Esophageal Peristalsis |
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Clinical signs of Megaeso? |
Regurgitation of undigested food, cough, dyspnea, drooling |
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Diagnosis of MegaE? |
Contrast Study |
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Treatment of MegaE? |
Elevate food bowl, soft diet, small meals |
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Causative agent for Tick Paralysis? |
Dermacentor variabilis or Dermacentor andersoni |
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______ are resistant to Tick Paralysis? |
Cats |
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Clinical signs of Tick Paralysis? |
Presence of Tick, gradual progression of incoordination and paralysis |
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Treatment for Tick Paralysis? |
Just remove the tick. In 1 to 3 days animal should recover just fine |
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What is facial nerve paralysis? |
It's when the cranial nerve 7 is bring affected |
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Clinical signs of facial nerve paralysis? |
Ear droops, lip paralysis, drooling (sialosis), deviation of nose, facial muscles droop, lack of tear production |
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Treatment for facial nerve paralysis? |
Corticosteroids, artificial tears if necessary, resolves on own in time |
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What is Cervical Spondylomyelopathy? |
Spinal cord compression at C5-C7 Similar to Wobblers Disease |
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Clinical signs of Cervical Spondylomyelopathy? |
Hind Limb Ataxia, "Wobbly" gait |
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Diagnosis for Cervical Spondylomyelopathy? |
R/O other disease, CT/MRI, Myelograph, Radiograph |
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Treatment for Cervical Spondylomyelopathy? |
Anti Inflam Meds, Cage Rest, Surgery |
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What is Rabies caused by? |
Lyssavirus |
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What is the incubation period for rabies? |
3-8 wks |
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What are the 3 stages of rabies? |
Prodomal- very mild changes in behavior, greatest risk to people Excitative- Hyperactive, attack inanimate objects Paralytic- ascending paralysis, death |
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Clinical signs of rabies? |
Behavior changes, difficulty swallowing, excessive salivation, Ataxia, stupor, depression |
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Diagnosis of rabies? |
Post mortem exam of brain tissue |
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Treatment? |
None |
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