Companion Animals-Dogs

VIRAL Highly contagious 50% mortality (younger animals) Spread by direct or indirect contact Virus in feces for 3 weeks after recovery

Any breed Age Free roaming Not correct on vax Stress Contact with feces and fomites

Depression Anorexia Fever Vomiting Diarrhea with blood and mucous Dehydration Shock Sepsis

Clinical signs and signalment Viral antigen (feces CITE test) some are false positives SNAP parvo tests do not give false positives

Supportive Isolation, NPO, IV fluids plus potassium, antibiotics H2 blockers Maintain body temp

Vaccination MLV and killed (1m before breeding) Isolate infect animals Disinfect with diluted chlorox Restrict puppy contact with dogs

Canine hepatitis vaccine induces immune mediated corneal reactions

Respiratory tract, may induce kennel cough Vaccination protects against both, no reactions

Affects dogs of all ages Clinical signs: fever, depression, anorexia, pain, vasculitis Treatment: penicillin Prevention: vaccinate

Highly contagious bacteria And viral disease Self limiting 2 wk dry harsh coughing with gagging Vaccine-CAV2 and parainfluenza and bordetella

Most common skin disease of dogs Only takes one flea bite From a cat flea Flea life cycle takes 1-6 months

Clinical signs (flea and flea dirt) Allergen testing Response to treatment (4-6 wks of rigorous control)

100% control MUST TREAT ALL PETS AND ENVIRONMENT OTC aren't good enough Antihistamines Topical antibiotics and steroids Bathing

Most common canine cancer A progressively fatal disease

Older Higher in boxers, golden retrievers, old English sheep dogs

Lymph node enlargement (painless, non inflammatory) Loss of appetite and weight Inactivity Anemia Diarrhea

Lymph node biopsy Fine needle aspirate of enlarged lymph node

Chemotherapeutic agents Cost is $3000 Life span is 8-10 months treated and 2 months untreated Quality of life is good Decision is based on money. Love of pet, transportation

Chronic disorder of carbohydrates metabolism due to insulin deficiency

Middle aged More females Small breeds In cats-> more males

Insulin-> decrease production and secretion Destruction of insulin producing cells pancreas Pancreatitis Obesity

Chronic course Increased appetite and weight loss Cataracts Weak Fatty liver Decreased resistance to infections

Fasting hyperglycemia and glycosuria Normal blood glucose 75-120mg/dL Hyperglycemia in cats caused by stress

Weight reducing diets-high fiber and high complex CHO Insulin Spay females