Veterinary Medicine A-Z

A

Sticky yellow medication, used to treat coccidia (among other things)

B

Term for dog having a short nose, ie Boxer

C

Anti-nausea medication for dogs and cats, available as a pill or injection

D

Directional term meaning "away from"

E

What a capnograph measures

F

Fatal disease caused by a variant of the Corona virus

G

A procedure that tacks the stomach, preventing it from flipping

H

A condition causing characteristic bloody stool, and occasional vomiting

I

A radioactive version of this is used to treat hyperthyroidism in cats

J

Yellowing of mucous membranes, gums, skin, etc.

K

Elevated SDMA can be an early indicator of this condition, chronic version has 5 stages

L

A bacterial infection transmitted through the urine of wildlife, especially racoons

M

Cat color pattern, legend has it a cat of this color saved Muhammed from a cobra. To show his gratitude, he marked it with an M on its head.

N

A freshly born creature, infant

O

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication for felines

P

Feline with extra toes

Q

Name of the different parts of a normal EKG rythymn

R

Directional term meaning 'towards the nose'

S

Slang term for oxygen cage

T

Orthopedic surgical fix for a torn cruciate ligament in (usually medium-large) dogs

U

A complete one is a medical emergency, can be caused by stones/inflammation in the bladder

V

Licensing exam for veterinary technicians

W

Rabies causes a fear of this

X

Highly toxic to dogs/cats, artificial sweetener often used in sugar-free gum

Y

Malassezia culprit

Z

An alternative to surgical castration, this procedure uses an injection to render a male dog sterile.