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23 Cards in this Set
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Diseases of the Endocrine System
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Hypo T4 (less than)
Hyper T4 (more than) Hypoadrenocorticism |
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What does KCS stand for?
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Keratoconjunctivitis
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Some dogs predisposed to Eye DZ?
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Chows
Shar pei |
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Proper Name for Cherry Eye?
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Hypertrophy of the Nictitans Gland
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Flea Treatment
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Sprays and Powders
Shampoos Dips Systemic - Frontline, Advantage, Revolution, Program/Sentinel |
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How to treat Ear Mites?
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Clean the exudate
Apply miticide into canal |
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How to treat Mange?
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Dips or Injections of Ivermectin
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How to treat Vaginitis?
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Spay or Neuter
Treat with Antibiotics |
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How to treat Pyometra?
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Ovariohysterctomy preferred method
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Treatment for Urinary Stones?
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SX if lodged in the Ureathra
Specialized Diet |
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How to treat Hypothyroidism?
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Life long supplementation w/ thyroid replacement hormone
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How to treat Cataracts?
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SX removal of Cataracts
TX of any other DZ must be preformed first |
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How to treat KCS?
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Tear stimulation: cyclosporine every 8 hours
Topical Ointment SX if all else fails |
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How to treat Corneal Ulcers?
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Topical atropine 1% ointment for pain
Topical broad spectrum antibiotic SX Serum prepared from Patients blood; Apply 1 drop e 2-4 hr daily |
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How to treat Conjunctivitis?
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Treat underlying problems
Topical Antibiotics Nonsteriodal ointments Clean |
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What are the CS & Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus?
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Polyuria/Polydipsia
Dogs:4-14 y/o twice as likely to be affected Wt loss |
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What breeds are predisposed to Diabetes Mellitus?
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Poodles, Schnauzers
Keeshonds, Cairn Terriers Dachshunds, Cocker Spaniels and Beagles |
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How to treat Eclampsia?
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Slow IV administration of 10% calcium glucose is given (heart rate carefully monitored)
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Eclampsia AKA
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Periparturient Hypocalcemia
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How to treat Lice?
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Treat EVERYTHING using insecticide dip, shampoo or dust.
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How to properly remove a tick?
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Firmly Grasp head parts using a curved hemostat and pull to remove the tick.
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What DZ do tick carry?
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Lyme disease
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Proper name for a Fly?
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Ctenocephalides spp.
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