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Digestive System
Canine/Feline
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the earliest sign of periodontal disease? | gingivitis |
| True or false. Both periodontitis and gingivitis are reversible. | False |
| What stage of periodontal disease will you see <25% bone loss? | 2nd |
| What stage of periodontal disease will you see >50% bone loss? | 4th |
| What dental tool is used to scale below the gumline? | curette |
| What medication is used to control infection and promote rebuilding of periodontal structures? | doxirobe gel |
| What are the 2 most common types of malignant oral tumors found in cats and dogs? | melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma |
| What are the 2 most common types of benign oral tumors found in cats and dogs? | papillomas and epulides |
| How is a salivary mucocele diagnosed? | paracentesis |
| What causes salivary mucoceles? | unknown |
| What causes lip fold dermatitis? | bacterial growth |
| True or false. Esophageal obstructions should be removed asap. | False |
| Define Dyschezia. | Difficulty defecating; straining |
| Define tenesmus. | Difficulty defecating; straining |
| Diarrhea from LG or SM bowel: Melena. | Small intestine |
| Diarrhea from LG or SM bowel: Increased volume. | Small intestine. |
| Diarrhea from LG or SM bowel: Frank blood. | Large intestine |
| Diarrhea from LG or SM bowel: Mucus. | Large intestine |
| Diarrhea from LG or SM bowel: Straining. | Large intestine |
| Diarrhea from LG or SM bowel: Increased frequency. | Large intestine |
| Diarrhea from LG or SM bowel: Weight loss. | Small intestine |
| Diarrhea from LG or SM bowel: Decreased volume. | Large intestine |