Chapter 18 Dogs and Cats Copyright 2006 Thomson
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Chapter 18 Dogs and Cats Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning
Dogs and Cats • Many of the anatomy and physiology concepts, as well as medical terms, related to dogs and cats have been covered in previous chapters • Additional specific terms for dogs and cats can be found in this chapter Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning
Examples of Specialized Dog and Cat Terms • Anal sacs – pairs of pouches that store an oily, foul-smelling fluid secreted by the anal glands • Anal glands – secretory tissues that are composed of aprocine and sebaceous glands Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning
Examples of Specialized Dog and Cat Terms • Carnassial tooth – large, shearing cheek tooth • the upper fourth premolar and lower first molar in dogs • the upper third premolar and lower first molar in cats Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning
Examples of Specialized Dog and Cat Terms • Elizabethan collar – device placed around neck and head of dogs to prevent them from traumatizing an area • commonly called an E-collar Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning
Examples of Specialized Dog and Cat Terms • Polydactyly – more than the normal amount of digits Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning
Examples of Specialized Dog and Cat Terms • Points – color of nose (mask), ears, tail, and feet of an animal Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning
More Medical Terms for Dogs and Cats • Additional terms for dogs and cats can be found in the text • Review the Flash! CD program to make sure you understand these terms Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning
