Canine Body Temperature Regulation Quiz

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What is the recommended rectal temperature threshold to discontinue cooling measures in dogs?

37.8°C

40.5°C

35°C

39.4°C (correct)

In cases of hypothermia in dogs, what is a recommended method to maintain normothermia?

Ice packs

Warm water bottles or blankets (correct)

Cold water immersion

Electric fans

What is the recommended dosage of balanced electrolyte fluids for dogs experiencing hypovolemic shock?

300 ml/kg

50 ml/kg

200 ml/kg

90 ml/kg (correct)

What should be considered if large doses of intravenous fluids do not improve tissue perfusion and blood pressure in dogs?

Administration of vasopressor agents Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action for dogs that cannot maintain an adequate blood pressure without pressure support for prolonged periods?

Considering poor prognosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of excessive volume administration of intravenous fluids in dogs?

Fluid overload Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of heat stroke in dogs related to the renal system?

Acute kidney injury Signup and view all the answers

How do some severely affected dogs with heat stroke exhibit neurological abnormalities?

Head bobbing or tremors that resolve over hours Signup and view all the answers

What is a valuable tool for assessing urine production in dogs with heat stroke?

Palpation of bladder size Signup and view all the answers

What may cause protracted vomiting and diarrhea in severely affected dogs with heat stroke?

Gastric ulceration Signup and view all the answers

What cooling measures are recommended for dogs with heat stroke?

Evaporative cooling techniques Signup and view all the answers

How can hypothermia be prevented during the treatment of dogs with heat stroke?

Continuing cooling measures past normalization of body temperature Signup and view all the answers

What is the major mechanism for heat dissipation through the respiratory tract?

Evaporation Signup and view all the answers

In dogs with severe heat-associated illness, why is electrocardiographic evaluation and monitoring recommended?

To detect intermittent ventricular arrhythmias Signup and view all the answers

Which condition should be considered in dogs suffering from disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) that may result in pulmonary parenchymal hemorrhage?

Crackles Signup and view all the answers

What was revealed by a necropsy-based study of dogs that died due to heat stroke regarding their lung conditions?

Pulmonary edema Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common abnormality observed in the mentation of dogs with heat-associated illness?

Depression Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a potential cause of loud or noisy breathing in dogs with severe heat-associated illness?

Pulmonary fibrosis Signup and view all the answers