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Animal Vaccines
Vaccines
Question | Answer |
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How long can puppies get nutrients from their mother's milk? | 24 hours only |
What is a vaccine? | A suspension of attenuated modified live or killed infection agents of antigens |
Rules when vaccinating (5): | 1-Always use new syringe/needle 2-Never combine unless specified 3-Always give entire dose 4-Always record injection site and initial 5-Only vaccinate healthy animals |
How long does the immunity from vaccines last? | 1 year per USDA, some will provide longer coverage than the label claims. |
What is done on the initial visit AKA Puppy Package? (at 6wks) | Complete a physical, Weigh, screen for parasitesAdjust the animal's nutrition/medications |
DA2LPPC --Know what medicine makes this completed structure | D- Distember A^2- Adenoviris with type 2 P- Parvo P- Parainfluenza C- Coronavirus |
How is kennel cough treated? | with Bordetella |
Know 4 examples of heartworm prevention: | Heartgard, Revolution, Sentinel, ProHeart |
FPL means: | felines panleukopenia |
FVR means: | feline rhinotracheitis |
FCV means: | Feline calcivirus` |
How can one become infected with Leptospirosis? | Given by drinking water fram stagnant ponds |
Fever, anorexia, dehydration, vomiting, increased thirst, jaundice, shock, and death are just a few sumptons of what condition? | Leptospirosis |
Start the heartworm prevention at what age? | 6 weeks |
Deworm at what age? | 6 weeks |
At what age can vaccines be started? | 9 weeks |
Name the 3 most important canine vaccines | Parvovirus, Rabies, and Distemper |
What condition might a dog with a crusty nose and hard pads have? | Distemper |
What condition closely mimics a severe respiratory disease and measles in humans? | Distemper |
What is the cure for distemper? | No cure. Supportive therapy. |
What virus can remain in the soil or linens long after the infected animal is removed? | Parvovirus |
What condition is involved with streaked/bloody feces that smell of death? | Parvovirus |
Name the three stages of Rabies: | Prodromal Phase, Excitative, and Paralytic. |
How long does the prodromal stage last? | 2-3 days. |
What are some signs an animal is in the prodromal phase of rabies? | restless, snap at imaginary objects, vocalize, loss of appetite, and extreme changes in their body temperature. |
What is another name for the excitative stage of rabies? | Furious |
How long does the excitative stage of rabies last? | 1-7 days |
What are some common signs of an animal in the excitative stage of rabies? | Self mutulation, excessively running, eats rocks, photophobia, and very aggressive. |
When in the paralytic stage what is one of the first things to paralyze? | The pharynx and masseter, making it impossible to eat or drink. |
In the paralytic stage of rabies and full paralysis, death follows after how long? | 2-4 days |
What is another name for the adenovirus 1? | Hepatitis |
What life stage is most at risk for the adenovirus 1? | Puppies |
What is another name for the adenovirus 2? | Infectious respiratory |
What is another name for infectious tracheobronchitis? | Kennel cough |
What vaccines treats kennel cough? | Bordetella |
Is Leptospirosis considered zoonotic? | Yes |
How many strands of Lepto are important in companion animals? | 8 |
What condition causes inflammation of the intestinal mucosa? | Coronavirus |
Which condition presents with orange stool where blood is rarely seen? | Coronavirus |
What condition infects the small intestines and puts animals younger than 6 months old at the most risk? | Giardia |
What condition is transmitted via ticks? | Lyme disease |
What condition causes mass swelling and stiffness of the joints? | Lyme disease |
Give examples of heartworm prevention medication: | Heartgard, Sentinel, Proheart, and Revolution |
At what age should cats start any preventatives and have their first visit? | 8 weeks old |
Name the 4 most important feline vaccines | FPL, FVR, FCV, and rabies |
What is the feline equivalent to canine distemper? | Feline panleukopenia |
What condition in felines presents with a high fever, sneezing, coughing, and discharge from the nose and eyes? | Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis |
What condition causes ulcers on the tongues of felines and accounts for approx. 40% of all respiratory disease in felines? | Feline calicivirus |
What condition puts outdoor felines at the highest risk? | Feline Leukemia |
In what year was the feline AIDS strand first presented? | 2002 |
What percentage of felines does AIDS strike? | 2% |
What type of test will give an accurate reading on the FIV test rather than it's normal false-positive? | IFA: Immunofluorescence Assay |
What condition infects 1 in 5000 cats and can not be cured? | FIP: Feline Infectious Peritonitis |
How is an FIP vaccine given? | Intranasally |
What condition results from an over accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity? | FIP: Feline Infectious Peritonitis |
What is ascites? | Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity |
Name the 2 types of FIP. | Wet and dry |
What vaccine is given to felines that is safe while pregnant and does not cause pneumonia? | Feline Bordetella |
What can often develop at the site of an injection and is often fatal? | Sarcomas |
What 2 vaccines have been closely related to soft tissue sarcomas? | FeLV and Rabies |
What is the minimum amount of time one should allow between vaccine injections? | 2 weeks |
What condition can be cause by injecting an IN vaccine? | Hepatic necrosis |
How are transdermal vaccines given? | by a puff of air, and without a needle |
How many known infections can be prevented with a vaccine? | 20 |
Overall core vaccines: | Rabies, FVRCP and DA2PP |
How often should FVRCP and DA2PP be given? | Give every three years |
With what condition are felines more likely to suffer from hind leg paralysis? | Rabies |
What is the ratio of bleach to water when it comes to sanitizing for Parvo? | 30:1 |
How long does the parvovirus vaccine last? | 7 years or more |
What vaccine does not preotect against infection but helps to limit shedding? | Giardia |
What condition causes felines lacerations of the mouth and nose? | Calici |
On average how long does kennel cough last? | 2 weeks |
What is the normal TPR of a dog? | T: 100.00-102.2 P: 60-160BPM R: 16-32 |
What is the normal TPR of a cat? | T: 100.00-102.2 P: 140-220 BPM R: 20-42 |