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Chapter 18
Dogs and Cats
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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
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3. 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
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4. 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
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5. 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
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6. Examples of Specialized Dog and Cat Terms
Polydactyly
more than the normal amount of digits
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7. Examples of Specialized Dog and Cat Terms
Points
color of nose (mask), ears, tail, and feet of an animal
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8. 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
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