Chapter 18 Like Cats and Dogs Dogs and

Chapter 18 Like Cats and Dogs

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 pertaining to dogs and cats can be found in this chapter.

Dogs and Cats • American Kennel Club recognizes 150 breeds divided into seven groups – Hound, herding, nonsporting, terrier, toy, working, miscellaneous • Cat Fanciers Association recognizes 41 breeds of cats

Anatomy and Physiology Terms • Anal sacs – pairs of pouches that store an oily, foul-smelling fluid secreted by the anal glands • Anal glands – secretory tissues composed of apocrine and sebaceous glands

Anatomy and Physiology Terms • Carnassial tooth – large, shearing cheek tooth • upper fourth premolar and lower first molar in dogs • upper third premolar and lower first molar in cats

Breed Related Terms • Angora, brindle, calico • Domestic long hair, domestic short hair • Purebred, mongrel, feral

• • Descriptive and Management Terms Feeding Body condition Champion Docile Gait Harness Kennel • • Kneading Luster, dull, sheen Nutritional adequacy Obligate carnivore Pedigreed Spraying Socialization Temperament

Breed Related Terms • Elizabethan collar – device placed around the neck and head of dogs to prevent them from traumatizing an area • commonly called an E-collar

Examples of Specialized Dog and Cat Terms • Polydactyly – more than the normal number of digits

Examples of Specialized Dog and Cat Terms • Points – color of nose (mask), ears, tail, and feet of an animal

Canine and Feline Vaccinations • • • Canine adenovirus Canine distemper Canine hepatitis Canine herpesvirus Canine parvovirus Rabies • • • Feline calcivirus Feline chlamydia Feline HIV Feline leukemia Giardia lamblia Lyme disease

Medical Terms for Dogs and Cats • Additional terms for dogs and cats can be found in the text. • Review Course. Mate to make sure you understand these terms.