NAVLE Zuku Top Diseases EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
Diabetes mellitus - ,,,,answer,,,..Polyuria and polydipsia, increased
appetite, weight loss, and ketoacidosis symptoms like vomiting and
inappetence. Diagnosed through serum chemistries, urinalysis, and
fructosamine estimation of blood glucose over two weeks. Treated with
insulin, dietary changes, and supportive care if ketoacidotic.
Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's disease) - ,,,,answer,,,..Characterized
by polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, panting, truncal alopecia, potbellied
appearance, and thin skin. Diagnosed through various tests like
chemistry profile, CBC, and urine cortisol:creatinine ratio. Treatment
varies based on type (PDH, ADH, Iatrogenic) and may involve
medications or surgery.
Collapsing trachea - ,,,,answer,,,..Common in toy and small breeds,
presenting with a 'honking' cough, retching, and cyanosis or exercise
intolerance in severe cases. Diagnosed through radiographs and treated
with corticosteroids, cough suppressants, weight management, and
potentially tracheal stents.
Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) - ,,,,answer,,,..Manifests
as lethargy, weakness, pallor, tachypnea, and icterus. Diagnosed through
CBC, Coombs test, and imaging tests. Treatment involves
immunosuppression, blood transfusion, and prevention of
thromboembolism.
Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD) - ,,,,answer,,,..Causes pain in the
neck or back, ataxia, and paralysis. Diagnosed through MRI and treated
, with rest and analgesia or surgical decompression if nonresponsive.
Prognosis varies based on ambulatory status and timing of surgery.
Immitus - ,,,,answer,,,..Heartworms visible in pulmonary artery
Caval syndrome - ,,,,answer,,,..Heartworms visible in right ventricle and
possibly right atrium
Doxycycline - ,,,,answer,,,..Antibiotic therapy for heartworms, given
daily 30 days before adulticide
Macrocylic lactones - ,,,,answer,,,..Heartworm prevention medication to
eliminate larvae and microfilaria
Melarsomine dihydrochloride - ,,,,answer,,,..Adulticide for heartworms,
administered in a 3-dose protocol
Thoracic radiography - ,,,,answer,,,..Imaging technique to visualize the
chest cavity and diagnose conditions like pneumonia
Bordatella bronchoseptica - ,,,,answer,,,..Bacterial species causing
kennel cough, diagnosed through culture or PCR
Transtracheal wash (TTW) - ,,,,answer,,,..Procedure to collect
respiratory samples for testing from the trachea
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) - ,,,,answer,,,..Procedure to collect lung
samples for testing from the airways
CPIV/CAV-2/CDV - ,,,,answer,,,..Vaccination combo to prevent canine
parainfluenza, influenza, adenovirus, and distemper
Megaesophagus - ,,,,answer,,,..Condition characterized by regurgitation
(undigested food or water), coughing, drooling, weight loss, weakness,
and signs of pneumonia. May be idiopathic or secondary to systemic
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
Diabetes mellitus - ,,,,answer,,,..Polyuria and polydipsia, increased
appetite, weight loss, and ketoacidosis symptoms like vomiting and
inappetence. Diagnosed through serum chemistries, urinalysis, and
fructosamine estimation of blood glucose over two weeks. Treated with
insulin, dietary changes, and supportive care if ketoacidotic.
Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's disease) - ,,,,answer,,,..Characterized
by polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, panting, truncal alopecia, potbellied
appearance, and thin skin. Diagnosed through various tests like
chemistry profile, CBC, and urine cortisol:creatinine ratio. Treatment
varies based on type (PDH, ADH, Iatrogenic) and may involve
medications or surgery.
Collapsing trachea - ,,,,answer,,,..Common in toy and small breeds,
presenting with a 'honking' cough, retching, and cyanosis or exercise
intolerance in severe cases. Diagnosed through radiographs and treated
with corticosteroids, cough suppressants, weight management, and
potentially tracheal stents.
Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) - ,,,,answer,,,..Manifests
as lethargy, weakness, pallor, tachypnea, and icterus. Diagnosed through
CBC, Coombs test, and imaging tests. Treatment involves
immunosuppression, blood transfusion, and prevention of
thromboembolism.
Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD) - ,,,,answer,,,..Causes pain in the
neck or back, ataxia, and paralysis. Diagnosed through MRI and treated
, with rest and analgesia or surgical decompression if nonresponsive.
Prognosis varies based on ambulatory status and timing of surgery.
Immitus - ,,,,answer,,,..Heartworms visible in pulmonary artery
Caval syndrome - ,,,,answer,,,..Heartworms visible in right ventricle and
possibly right atrium
Doxycycline - ,,,,answer,,,..Antibiotic therapy for heartworms, given
daily 30 days before adulticide
Macrocylic lactones - ,,,,answer,,,..Heartworm prevention medication to
eliminate larvae and microfilaria
Melarsomine dihydrochloride - ,,,,answer,,,..Adulticide for heartworms,
administered in a 3-dose protocol
Thoracic radiography - ,,,,answer,,,..Imaging technique to visualize the
chest cavity and diagnose conditions like pneumonia
Bordatella bronchoseptica - ,,,,answer,,,..Bacterial species causing
kennel cough, diagnosed through culture or PCR
Transtracheal wash (TTW) - ,,,,answer,,,..Procedure to collect
respiratory samples for testing from the trachea
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) - ,,,,answer,,,..Procedure to collect lung
samples for testing from the airways
CPIV/CAV-2/CDV - ,,,,answer,,,..Vaccination combo to prevent canine
parainfluenza, influenza, adenovirus, and distemper
Megaesophagus - ,,,,answer,,,..Condition characterized by regurgitation
(undigested food or water), coughing, drooling, weight loss, weakness,
and signs of pneumonia. May be idiopathic or secondary to systemic
