Veterinary Jargon

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Instructions: Explore the specialized language of animal doctors and veterinary science with this fun quiz.

1.
What does 'spaying' refer to in veterinary medicine?
A
Surgically removing the ovaries and usually the uterus of a female animal
B
Vaccinating an animal
C
Microchipping a pet
D
Treating a skin infection
2.
What is 'zoonosis'?
A
A zoo animal's enclosure
B
A type of animal behavior
C
An animal's life span
D
A disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans
3.
What does 'subcutaneous' mean when giving an injection?
A
Into the joint
B
Into the vein
C
Into the muscle
D
Under the skin
4.
What is 'palpation' in a veterinary exam?
A
Taking a blood sample
B
Listening to the heart
C
Examining by feeling with the hands to detect abnormalities
D
Checking the animal's reflexes
5.
What does 'neuter' mean in veterinary terms?
A
To surgically remove the testicles of a male animal
B
To declaw
C
To vaccinate
D
To deworm
6.
What is 'titer testing'?
A
A blood test measuring the level of antibodies to determine immunity
B
A urine analysis
C
A test for parasites
D
A test for food allergies
7.
What does 'dysplasia' refer to?
A
A type of tumor
B
Abnormal development or formation of a body part, such as hip dysplasia in dogs
C
A skin condition
D
A digestive disorder
8.
What is a 'bolus' in veterinary medicine?
A
An animal carrier
B
A type of bandage
C
A surgical instrument
D
A large pill or a single dose of medication given all at once
9.
What does 'auscultation' mean?
A
A surgical procedure
B
Listening to internal body sounds, typically with a stethoscope
C
Taking the animal's temperature
D
An eye examination
10.
What is 'parvo' short for?
A
Parasite vomiting
B
Parasitic organism
C
Parvovirus, a highly contagious viral illness in dogs
D
Partial vaccination
11.
What does 'prophylactic' mean in veterinary care?
A
A type of surgery
B
An emergency procedure
C
A preventive treatment or measure to guard against disease
D
A diagnostic test
12.
What is 'deworming'?
A
Removing ticks from an animal
B
Cleaning an animal's ears
C
Treating an animal with medication to eliminate internal parasitic worms
D
Treating a skin fungus
13.
What does 'presenting complaint' mean in a vet visit?
A
A formal complaint about the vet
B
A billing dispute
C
The reason or symptoms that prompted the owner to bring the animal in for examination
D
A follow-up appointment
14.
What is 'euthanasia' in veterinary context?
A
A type of anesthesia
B
A vaccination schedule
C
A sedation technique
D
The humane, painless ending of an animal's life to relieve suffering
15.
What does 'FeLV' stand for in feline medicine?
A
Feline Lower Extremity Vaccination
B
Feline Ear and Lung Virus
C
Feline Liver Vaccine
D
Feline Leukemia Virus

Answer Key

Question 1

A. Surgically removing the ovaries and usually the uterus of a female animal

Question 2

D. A disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans

Question 3

D. Under the skin

Question 4

C. Examining by feeling with the hands to detect abnormalities

Question 5

A. To surgically remove the testicles of a male animal

Question 6

A. A blood test measuring the level of antibodies to determine immunity

Question 7

B. Abnormal development or formation of a body part, such as hip dysplasia in dogs

Question 8

D. A large pill or a single dose of medication given all at once

Question 9

B. Listening to internal body sounds, typically with a stethoscope

Question 10

C. Parvovirus, a highly contagious viral illness in dogs

Question 11

C. A preventive treatment or measure to guard against disease

Question 12

C. Treating an animal with medication to eliminate internal parasitic worms

Question 13

C. The reason or symptoms that prompted the owner to bring the animal in for examination

Question 14

D. The humane, painless ending of an animal's life to relieve suffering

Question 15

D. Feline Leukemia Virus

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