Across
- 4. Commonly referred to its brand name Keppra, this drug is a newer medication used to treat epilepsy.
- 5. Although this class of antibiotics is very commonly used in small animals, they are actually contraindicated in rabbits because they cause severe dysbiosis and enterotoxemia.
- 7. _____ cardiomyopathy is the most common type of heart disease in cats.
- 8. This parasite causes diarrhea, but also severe anemia is some cases.
- 9. Dr. Wigal's middle name.
- 11. Also know as "growing pains," this is a condition that effects young and growing large breed dogs that typically resolves with time.
- 13. The upper fourth premolars and lower first molars in dogs are modified teeth used for shearing instead of tearing, termed the _____ teeth.
- 14. This is the component of chocolate that is toxic to dogs and cats.
- 19. The "P" in "FVRCP" is a component of the core feline vaccine that protects cats against infection from this viral disease.
- 20. The most common rod bacteria observed in skin and ear infections is Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The most common cocci bacteria is Staphylococcus _____.
- 22. This is the component used in purple top tubes to keep blood from clotting.
- 24. Aside from dogs, this exotic species should also be vaccinated for Distemper because they are highly susceptible and it causes severe clinical signs.
- 25. Dr. Mitzy went to the same high school as this well-known politician.
- 26. BOAS stands for Brachycephalic _____ _____ Syndrome.
- 29. Multiple hormones are secreted from the pancreas, including insulin and glucagon. What is the collective name for those hormone-secreting cells?
- 30. This is the term used for feline patients who have concurrent inflammation of the liver, pancreas, and small intestine.
Down
- 1. According to the SOAP scheme, the history is one of the most important parts of any medical record. What is the name for the medical history in SOAP?
- 2. This is the component of the flea bite that causes an allergic reaction and subsequent itching and skin lesions.
- 3. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are know for many breed-related disease, including this neurologic condition that develops as a result of cerebrospinal fluid accumulating in pockets within the spinal cord.
- 6. Librela and Solensia are injectable _____ antibodies that target nerve pain associated with osteoarthritis in dogs and cats.
- 7. This is the medical term for blood in the stool.
- 9. When doing her internship in Las Vegas, Dr. Walker was able to help perform surgery on these MGM Hotel mascots.
- 10. Although it is not a core vaccine for canine patients, it protects against a fatal zoonotic bacterial disease that causes severe kidney damage.
- 12. When taking a blood pressure with a Doppler machine, a manual gauge is used to inflate the cuff and obstruct arterial blood flow to get a systolic reading. What is the name of this instrument?
- 15. This needle holder used in surgical procedures also contains a pair of blades at the base of its jaws to help the surgeon save time in cutting their sutures.
- 16. What is the term for checking intraocular pressures?
- 17. These thumb forceps are used in surgical procedures to handle tissue delicately to reduce tissue trauma.
- 18. If the surgery patient you are monitoring is showing ventricular premature complexes, or VPCs, on their ECG, this is the first medication you would draw up for immediate intervention.
- 21. This is the suffix denoting surgical fixation or suspension, like tacking the stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent GDV.
- 23. This is the most commonly diagnosed oral cancer in dogs.
- 27. This was Matt's childhood nickname growing up.
- 28. This type of urinary stone occurs very commonly with concurrent urinary tract infections.