A 9 year old, MN, West Highland Terrier presents to your clinic with what the client describes as vague signs of weakness and collapse when taken to the groomer’s.  What disease is known as “The Great Pretender?”

What is the name of the procedure used to decompress a gas-filled stomach (as seen in GDVs) by insertion of a large gauge needle or catheter?

What is the clear fluid that bathes and nourishes the lens and maintains pressure within the eye?

A 7 month old German Shepherd presents for acute intermittent lameness. Upon PE, the puppy cries out in pain when all extremities are palpated, especially along the tibia bones. The doctor explains to the client this is an acute or spontaneous disease in young and rapidly growing large breed dogs and is usually self-limiting, meaning the puppy should return to normal within a year.  What musculoskeletal disease is this puppy experiencing?  

What is another common name for degenerative atrioventricular valve disease?

Extra Credit (1 point):  As seen in the NatGeo show, “Secrets of the Zoo”  on the first day of class, the Artic Fox may have experienced a “vagal stimulation” due to all the tubes (endotracheal tube and nasal tubes) placed to help flush out the nasal fungal infection during her procedure.   The cranial nerve ________ may have been stimulated, resulting in _________.

What is Diabetes Mellitus?

 Hyperadrenocorticism is also known as

What is uveitis?

Patients recovering from long bone fractures may need: