152. What instrument should not be used for demating?
scissors
153. What is not recommended when using clippers?
Using isopropyl alcohol to disinfect the blades
154. What is scooting a sign of?
impacted anal glands
155. Where is the occlusal surface of teeth?
the chewing surface of the teeth
156. Where is the lingual surface of the teeth?
the part that is touching the tounge
157. Where is the blood an nerve supply of a nail?
quik
158. What bathing steps need to be done before you wet the patient and after wetting the patient?
Before- Lube eyes, Put cotton in the ears, Express anal glands
After- Apply shampoo, Wash face, Rinse head to tail
159. What size blade is used for surgical prep?
40-50
160. Where are the anal glands located?
inside and below the rectum At 4 and 7
161. What do guinea pigs suffer from due to a lack of vitamin C?
Scurvy
162. Describe these common exotic diseases and what species they affect: Zinc toxicity, Toxoplasma Gondi, Canine distemper, Wet tail, Plague
Zinc toxicity- Common in avians, caused by some metal objects
Toxoplasma Gondi- Disease carried by rats
Canine Distemper- Disease that unvaccinated ferrets are susceptible to
Wet tail-Common GI bacterial infection in hamsters
Plague-Disease commonly carried by wild rats
Describe the common exotic disease - Zinc toxicity
too much zinc will cause: nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, lethargy, and fatigue
Describe the common exotic disease - Toxoplasma Gondi
Disease carried by rats
Describe the common exotic disease - Canine distemper
Disease that unvaccinated ferrets are susceptible to
Describe the common exotic disease - wet tail
diarrhea or loose stools in hamsters due to an overgrowth of intestinal bacteria
Describe the common exotic disease - plague
Disease commonly carried by wild rats
163. Define coprophagia.
where an animal eats their own poop
164. What type of diet do rabbits, ferret, and rats eat?
rabbits eat plants rats eat seeds and small creatures ferrets eat meat
165. Uroliths are caused by what? What is not normal in urine? What system helps maintain the balance of the body’s fluids?
Kidney stones - caused by UTI - often from dry cat food - lymphasitc system balances fluids
What is a urolith?
Kidney stone
Uroliths are caused by what?
UTI (urinary track infections in dogs) Dry food in cats? - AL
What is not normal in urine?
blood, stones,
What system helps maintain the balance of the body’s fluids?
lymphatic system
166. Define the hormones: Antidiuretic Hormone, Aldosterone, Erythropoietin
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Define the hormone: antidiuretic hormone
A hormone that helps blood vessels constrict and helps the kidneys control the amount of water and salt in the body. It helps control blood pressure.
Define the hormone: Aldosterone
A steroid hormone made by the adrenal cortex (the outer layer of the adrenal gland). It helps control the balance of water and salts in the kidney by keeping sodium in and releasing potassium from the body.
Define the hormone: Erythropoietin
Erythropoietin (EPO) is a glycoprotein hormone, naturally produced by the peritubular cells of the kidney, that stimulates red blood cell production.
167. What structure does urine travel through from the kidney to the bladder?
Uterer
168. What structure separates the proximal and distal tubule?
Loop of Henle
169. What is the order of flow through the urinary tract structures?
Kidneys, ureter, bladder, urethra
170. Define polyuria, hematuria, anuria, erythropoietin
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Define: polyuria
Excessive Urine
Define: hematuria
blood in the urine
Define: anuria
absence of urine
Define: erythropoietin
a hormone secreted by the kidneys that increases the rate of production of red blood cells in response to falling levels of oxygen in the tissues.