The Basic Veterinary Knowledge Test

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2. Hi! And welcome to my Basic Veterinary Knowledge Test. If you do well with the first few questions, please continue. If you can't answer the first two, just stop now! Go back to school. I'll be drawing on my own experiences as a Kennel Manager/ABKA CAPCT to determine how well you know your basics.
3. 1

   What is the most common illness in older dogs?

   Heart disease

   Hyperthyroidism

   Arthritis

   Liver Failure

4. 2

   What is Phenobarbital used to treat?

   Parvo

   Seizures

   FELV

   Skin allergies

5. 3

   Upon initial exam, what organ is affected if an animal has a yellow tint to it's eyes, ears, or skin?

   Heart

   Lungs

   Liver

   Kidney

6. 4

   True or False. Cat scratch fever is a real illness.

   True

   False

7. 5

   Which kind of dog is more likely to suffer from GDV, often referred to as "Torsion" or "Gastric Bloat?"

   Small dogs, such as a Chihuahua.

   Dogs with short legs, such as a Corgi.

   Dogs with short muzzles, such as a Pekingese.

   Large dogs, such as a St. Bernard.

8. 6

   The best example of a multi cellular parasite is:

   Tapeworm

   Virus

   Bacteria

   Ringworm

9. 7

   Hyperthyroidism means a(n) _____ production of thyroid hormones.

   Excessive

   Decreased

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