GHR Final Exam With
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Feline Upper Respiratory Infection - ANSWER aka UPI
for felines, common term for a respiratory infection in felines caused by one
or more viral bacterial agents
FAD - ANSWER Flea Allergy Dermatitis
Feline Leukemia Virus - ANSWER aka FeLV
a transmittable RNA retrovirus that can severely inhibit a cats immune
system. symptoms are not shown right away, so new cats entering a
household and any sick should be tested for FELV. Vaccination is reccomened
for outdoor or high risk cats.
Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex - ANSWER aka EGC
common inflammatory skin disease of cats
Stud Tail - ANSWER hyperplasia (enlarged) of the sebaceous gland of the
dorsum of tail in sexually active male cats.
psychogenic alopecia and what cat breed is at risk? - ANSWER compulsive
overgrooming
Abyssinians
polycystic kidney disease and what cat breed is at risk? how is this tested? -
ANSWER PKD
,an inherited condition that causes multiple cysts to form in the kidneys. these
cysts (pockets of fluid) are present at birth and over time will grow and can
severely disrupt the kidney, causing kidney failure.
ultrasound and DNA tests
Abyssinians
tritchomonas fetus and what cat breed is at risk? - ANSWER protozoan
parasites that can cause chronic diarrhea.
self limiting (can go away on its own), in otherwise healthy cats
Abyssinians
maloclussion and what cat breed is at risk? - ANSWER a problem in the way
the upper and lower teeth fit together in biting or chewing.
persians, himalayans, exotic shorthairs
nasal stenosismand what cat breed is at risk? - ANSWER nasal openings are
restricted due to facial anatomy or structure
persians, Himalayas, exotic shorthairs
facial fold dematitis and what cat breed is at risk? - ANSWER inflammation in
the squishy bits of the face
persians, himalayans, exotic shorthairs
what is dermatophytosis and what cat breed is at risk? - ANSWER ringworm
persians, himalayans, exotic shorthairs
what cat breeds are at risk for polycystic kidney disease? - ANSWER persians,
himalayans, exotic shorthairs
, hypotrichosis and what cat breed is at risk? - ANSWER less than the normal
amount of hair overall.
siamese
periocular leucotrichia and what cat breed is at risk? - ANSWER whiteness of
the hair around the eyes
siamese
what cat breed is at high risk of hip dysplasia and spinal issues - ANSWER
manx
osteochondrodysplacia and what cat breed is at risk? - ANSWER genetic
mutation that affects development of cartilage making the ear cartilage fold
so the ears are bent forward, giving the cat its characteristic appearance. Also
causes severe abnormalities of the cartilage bones with potentially defective
bones development and severe bone and cartilage abnormalities in all cats
with folded ears. can lead to severe and painful arthritis.
scottish folds
hypertonic cardiomyopathy and what cat breed is at risk? - ANSWER the
gradual thickening and weakening of the heart muscle. as the muscle
thickens thee is less room for blood to fill the heart and muscle is less able to
pump blood effectively as it weakens
maine coon
what is the term for an animal with 2 coloured eyes - ANSWER odd eyed of
heterochromatic
why do cat bites abcess more then dogs? - ANSWER because of the way they
Complete Solution
Feline Upper Respiratory Infection - ANSWER aka UPI
for felines, common term for a respiratory infection in felines caused by one
or more viral bacterial agents
FAD - ANSWER Flea Allergy Dermatitis
Feline Leukemia Virus - ANSWER aka FeLV
a transmittable RNA retrovirus that can severely inhibit a cats immune
system. symptoms are not shown right away, so new cats entering a
household and any sick should be tested for FELV. Vaccination is reccomened
for outdoor or high risk cats.
Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex - ANSWER aka EGC
common inflammatory skin disease of cats
Stud Tail - ANSWER hyperplasia (enlarged) of the sebaceous gland of the
dorsum of tail in sexually active male cats.
psychogenic alopecia and what cat breed is at risk? - ANSWER compulsive
overgrooming
Abyssinians
polycystic kidney disease and what cat breed is at risk? how is this tested? -
ANSWER PKD
,an inherited condition that causes multiple cysts to form in the kidneys. these
cysts (pockets of fluid) are present at birth and over time will grow and can
severely disrupt the kidney, causing kidney failure.
ultrasound and DNA tests
Abyssinians
tritchomonas fetus and what cat breed is at risk? - ANSWER protozoan
parasites that can cause chronic diarrhea.
self limiting (can go away on its own), in otherwise healthy cats
Abyssinians
maloclussion and what cat breed is at risk? - ANSWER a problem in the way
the upper and lower teeth fit together in biting or chewing.
persians, himalayans, exotic shorthairs
nasal stenosismand what cat breed is at risk? - ANSWER nasal openings are
restricted due to facial anatomy or structure
persians, Himalayas, exotic shorthairs
facial fold dematitis and what cat breed is at risk? - ANSWER inflammation in
the squishy bits of the face
persians, himalayans, exotic shorthairs
what is dermatophytosis and what cat breed is at risk? - ANSWER ringworm
persians, himalayans, exotic shorthairs
what cat breeds are at risk for polycystic kidney disease? - ANSWER persians,
himalayans, exotic shorthairs
, hypotrichosis and what cat breed is at risk? - ANSWER less than the normal
amount of hair overall.
siamese
periocular leucotrichia and what cat breed is at risk? - ANSWER whiteness of
the hair around the eyes
siamese
what cat breed is at high risk of hip dysplasia and spinal issues - ANSWER
manx
osteochondrodysplacia and what cat breed is at risk? - ANSWER genetic
mutation that affects development of cartilage making the ear cartilage fold
so the ears are bent forward, giving the cat its characteristic appearance. Also
causes severe abnormalities of the cartilage bones with potentially defective
bones development and severe bone and cartilage abnormalities in all cats
with folded ears. can lead to severe and painful arthritis.
scottish folds
hypertonic cardiomyopathy and what cat breed is at risk? - ANSWER the
gradual thickening and weakening of the heart muscle. as the muscle
thickens thee is less room for blood to fill the heart and muscle is less able to
pump blood effectively as it weakens
maine coon
what is the term for an animal with 2 coloured eyes - ANSWER odd eyed of
heterochromatic
why do cat bites abcess more then dogs? - ANSWER because of the way they
