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A 5-year-old cat is being evaluated because of a sudden onset of paralysis of the rear legs. Femoral pulses are absent, and the rear legs are cold and painful. Spinal reflexes of the rear legs are absent. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Which insulin is structurally most similar to canine insulin?

An 8 year old MC Doberman is presented to your clinic for acute collapse. The owners report that the dog has been a little slow lately, but otherwise fine. On physical exam, you find pale mucous membranes with a CRT of > 3 sec. Pulmonary crackles are evident on thoracic ausculation, and an arrhythmia is suspected. Femoral pulses are weak with pulse deficits. Heart rate is 190 bpm and temperature is 98 F. Which of the following most accurately describes this dog?

Which of the following features should heighten your index of suspicion for canine hypoadrenocorticism?

Canine bladder transitional cell carcinomas often express the COX-2 enzyme which can influence tumor growth.Which of the following classes of medication can specifically inhibit COX-2 expression and decrease tumor growth?

A 2 year old male neutered mix breed dog presents with a chronic history or weakness, lethargy, and loss of muscle mass. You take radiographs of the pelvic limbs and noticed diffuse periosteal proliferation on all of the bones. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

In veterinary transfusion medicine, approximately what volume is typically considered to be a ‘unit’ of feline blood?

A 6 month old female Persian presents for ptyalism and acting “spacey” at times. On physical exam, she is small and has copper-colored irises. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Which of the following medications has been shown to improve survival times in dogs with transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder?

You are presented with a 3 year old Labrador retriever with a recent history of ingestion of anticoagulant rodenticides.The dog is a little shocky and anemic, and you confirm the presence of moderate hemoabdomen.Which of the following treatments will most effectively reduce the immediate risk of further life-threatening bleeding?