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Final #1 Dr. C
Disease of Genitourinary and Digestive Systems
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is atypical immune response commonly seen in cats? | Lymphocytic Plasmacytic Stomtitis |
| What are the signs of Lymphocytic Plasmacytic Stomtitis? | Very inflamed gums, often with minor calculus. Many cats have underlying disease that interferes with local immunity in gingivia. |
| What teeth should be removed due to 1st recurrence? | Premolars, molars and retained roots. If problem still recurs , remove remaining teeth. |
| What meds are prescribed for Lymphocytic Plasmacytic Stomtitis? | Steroids |
| T or F Dogs with pink mucosa are more likely to get oral neoplasia? | False |
| Oral neoplasia effects male or female more often? | Males |
| How do you treat oral neoplasia and what is the prognosis? | Surgical removal, chemotherapy +/- radiation. Poor prognosis. |
| This is a common cause of vomiting in cats or dogs? | Gastritis |
| What can cause gastritis? | Causes: Gastric indiscretion (getting into the garbage);other dietary causes (spoiled food, change in diet, food allergy);Infection (bacterial, viral, parasitic);Toxins; Foreign objects ingestion |
| What are some signs of Gastritis? | Signs:• Anorexia;Acute vomiting; +/- dehydration; +/- painful abdomen |
| How would you treat Gastritis? | 10. NPO for 24-36 hrs; fluid therapy (SQ or IV); after NPO feed low fat diet such as Hill’s i/d, cottage cheese and boiled rice/chicken; antiemetics (chlorpromazine, metroclopramide, maropitant (Cerenia)) |
| Do dogs or cats need a varied diet? | no |
| GDV primary effects who? | 2-10 yr. old large and giant breed, deep chested dogs. |
| Describe bloat and what happens when it twiats? | Filling with air causes dilation. Volvulus |
| How can GDV effect an animal in what way (systemic)? | Enlarged stomach pushes against diaphragm, making breathing difficult; blocks venous return through the hepatic portal vein and posterior vena cava; increased pressure on gastric wall causes ischemia and necrosis; spleen may also be involved (congestion); |
| How can GDV effect an animal in what way (systemic)? CONT. | hypovolemic, endotoxic shock may result. |