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Canine NAVLE Questions & Answers, 100% Accurate. VERIFIED. Extraocular polymyositis - -Disease that targets the extraocular muscles, occurs in intact female golden retrievers. Presents with bilateral exophthalmos. Extraocular polymyositis is a condition seen primarily in young Goldens and they present with the signs above. It is kind of similar to masticatory muscle myositis in that it occurs due to an autoimmune reaction against muscle antigens. Which breeds are predisposed to inherited Glaucoma? - -.Cocker Spaniels are predisposed to developing eye problems such as cataracts, distichiasis, retinal abnormalities, and primary glaucoma Which of these would you expect to be prolonged soonest after ingestion of an anticoagulant rodenticide by a dog? - -Prothrombin Time PT These compounds act by inhibiting vitamin K, which is required for synthesis of clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X. Factor VII has the shortest half-life of these and will be depleted first. Since PT measures the extrinsic system which contains factor VII, it becomes prolonged first. Which of the following organisms is best visualized under dark field microscopy? - -Aspergillus **Leptospira Correct Answer Mycobacterium Rickettsia Ehrlichia The causative agent of leptospirosis is a gram negative organism that stains poorly, if at all. Dark field microscopy is the best way to identify this organism. Leptospira also grows very slowly. There are 7 serovars out of over 220 that tend to cause disease in animals. Which of these is a possible primary cause for anterior uveitis as shown in this dog with aqueous flare? - -**Coccidioides immitis infection Correct Answer Systemic Lupus Erythematosis Keratoconjunctivitis sicca Cataracts The correct answer is Coccidioides (fungal) infection. SLE causes many signs, but anterior uveitis is not considered one of them. The causes of uveitis include infection (bacterial, viral, fungal, rickettsial), immune-mediated (lens-induced uveitis), neoplasia, hypertension, and trauma. Over 50% of the time, the cause is not found, and the uveitis is termed idiopathic. KCS and cataracts don't cause uveitis; however, chronic uveitis can lead to dry eye, cataract formation, glaucoma and other eye issues. Which of these is a possible primary cause for anterior u