Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning Chapter 18 Dogs and Cats Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning

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