| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| aggressive | behavior of an animal exhibiting an attempt to do harm such as biting |
| alopecia | hair loss |
| anal glands | scent glands or sacs located on each side of the rectum |
| anatomy | the study of body structures |
| anemia | low red blood cell count due to inability of the body to make or replace blood cells |
| anorexia | not eating |
| anthelmintic | medication also know as a dewormer, used to treat and prevent parasites |
| antibody | aubstance that acts to protect the immune system |
| ascarid | intestinal parasite, long white worm, also called a roundworm |
| bacterial | disease caused by bacterium |
| booster | series of vaccinations given multiple times to build up the immune system |
| brachycephalic | short, nonexistent nasal area, give a flat face appearance |
| canine distemper | viral infection may be fatal to puppies, dogs who recover may have long term neurologic effects |
| Canis familiaris | genus and species of the domesticated dog |
| carnivore | meat eating |
| cephalic venipuncture | blood collection from a vein inside the front leg |
| chemical restraint | use of sedatives of tranquilizers to calm and control an animal |
| clot | stop or control bleeding |
| coat conditioner | spray placed on hair coat to eliminate dryness of skin and hair |
| coccidiosis | protozoan disease vaused by contaminated bird dropping in water and soil sources |
| colostrum | milk produced by females within the first 24 hours of giving birth, provides antibodies that protect the immune system |
| contagious | capable of spreading disease |
| cutenous larval migrans | hookworm infection caused by penetrating the skin |
| demodectic mange | disease caused by demodex mange mite on the skin and hair of dogs |
| designer breed | the cross breeding of two breeds to form a new breed not recognized by the AKC |
| dewclaw | first digit on the paw, doesn't make contact with the ground |
| domestication | taming of an animal to coexist peaceably with humans |
| dorsal recumbency | restraint position with animal placed on its back |
| dremel | tool used to grind nails |
| dystocia | difficult labor process |
| ear mite | insect living in the ear canal |
| ear plucking | removal of hair from the ear canal |
| endothermic | ability to regulate body temperature within the body |
| estrus cycle | period of time when a female dog is receptive to a male dog for mating, also known as the heat cycle |
| fecal egg analysis | test to determine the type of parasite found in fecal matter of an animal |
| finger brush | tool used to clean a dog's teeth |
| flea | external parasite, wingless, feeds off blood |
| forcep | tools used to remove hair or parasite from the body |
| fungal | disease caused by a fungus that lives or grows on the body |
| gauze | thin cotton like material used for bandages and for making quick restraint muzzles |
| giardiasis | protozoan disease caused by water contamination |
| grooming | process of trimming and bathing in an appropriate manner |
| heartworm disease | caused by internal parasites that lives in the heart and bloodstream, transmitted by mosquito |
| heat | period of time when a female dog is receptive to a male dog for mating, also known as the estrus cycle |
| hepatitis | inflammation of the live |
| hookworm | internal parasite, may pass through skin and pads from contaminated soil |
| housebreaking | training a dog to eliminate outside |
| hybrid | the cross breedings of two dogs to form a new breed |
| impacted | difficult or unable to pass |
| incubation | time an animal becomes infected with disease |
| intramuscular (IM) | into a muscle |
| jugular venipuncture | restraint position with an animal placed in sitting restraint with the head and neck extended upward to pull blood from the vein in the neck |
| lateral recumbency | restraint with animal lying on its side |
| leptospirosis | bacterial disease transmitted through contact with contaminated urine |
| lethargy | inactive, tired |
| lice | tiny insects that live on hair, species specific, contagious |
| lifespan | length of time an animal will live, based on bod size and health |
| life stages | particular periods of an animals life characterized by specific needs during that time |
| ligated | to tie off |
| Lyme disease | bacterial disease transmitted throug the bite of ticks |
| maintenance diet | nutrition that allows an animal to stay at the same weight |
| mat | tangled pieces of hair |
| microfilaria | young heartworm stage |
| microscopic | very small, unable to view with the naked eye |
| mite | insects that live on the skin, hair, ir ear |
| mixed breed | animals of unknown parentage that is a combination of two or more breeds |
| monogastric | having one stomach |
| muzzle | equipment placed over the nose to prevent biting |
| nail trim | cutting the length of the nail to prevent injury and promote comfort |
| neurological | pertaining to the brain and spinal cord |
| neuter | surgical removal of the male reproductive organs |
| nit | larvae of lice |
| obedience | training to a dog to obey commands |
| oral | pertaining to the mouth |
| orchidectomy | castration, surgical removal of the testicles |
| orphaned | young animal that is rejected by or loses its mother |
| ovariohysterectomy (OHE) | surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries |
| paralysis | unable to move body parts |
| parasite | internal or external insects that live off an animal |
| parvovirus | viral infection causes severe and blood diarrhea |
| physical examination | assessment of the animal to determine overall health status |
| physical restraint | use of a person's body to control the position of an animal's body |
| physiology | study of body functions |
| proglottid | tapeworm segment that is shed as the tapeworm grows |
| protozoan | disease caused by a single celled organism |
| puberty | sexual maturity |
| purebred | animal with known parentage of one breed |
| quick | blood supply in the nail bed |
| rabies | viral infection spread through saliva, fatal |
| rabies laws | legal standard in each state to prevent the spread of rabies infections |
| rabies poles | tools used to restraint and control an animal |
| ration | specified amount of food |
| recumbency | lying position |
| reduced calorie diet | meals low in calories to promote weight loss |
| rickettsial | disease caused by parasites that invade the body, spread by biting insects |
| ringworm | fungus that grows on the skin and is contagiosu |
| Rocky Mountain Spotted fever | rickettsial disease caused by ticks |
| roundworms | intestinal parasite that appears long and white |
| saphenous venipuncture | restraint position with an animal placed in lateral recumbency to draw blood from the outer thigh area |
| sarcoptic mange | disease caused by a mite that lives on hair and skin, contagious |
| scabies | sarcoptic mange in humans |
| scent glands | sacs located on either side of the rectum, also called anal glands |
| sedative | medication used to calm an animal |
| senior diet | nutritional requirements for an older less active animal |
| silver nitrate stick | applicator used to apply a chemical that will stop bleeding |
| skin mite | insects that live within hair and skin, not visible to the nake eye |
| slicker brush | tool used to brush the hair coat |
| snare pole | tool used to restrain and control an animal |
| socialization | interaction with other animals and people to become used to them |
| sternal recumbency | restraint position with the animal lying on its ches and abdoment |
| styptic powder | chemical used to stop bleeding |
| subcuteneous | injection given under the skin |
| tail docking | surgical removal of all or part of the tail |
| tapeworm | internal parasites caused by ingesting fleas, long segmented bodies |
| tetanus | bacterial disease caused by a wound, commonly called lockjaw |
| ticks | wingless insects, feeds of blood of animals |
| topical | application medication skin or outside of body |
| training | teaching an animal to understand specific desired habits |
| tranquilizer | medication used to calm an animal |
| vaccine program | injections given to protect animals from common diseases and build up the immune system |
| vector | an insect or organism that transmits a disease |
| verbal restraint | voice commands |
| viral | caused by a virus |
| visceral larval migrans | roundworm infection in humans |
| weaned | process of young animals to stop nursing |
| whipworms | internal parasites ingested from soil |
| zoonotic | disese passed from animal to humans |
