I had a question. I just registered and it says my account is pending approval. How long does it take for the staff to pend my account? It's already been almost five hours. If you could let me know, that would be great. Thanks! Also, I heard if you are under 18 you have to get parental approval or something? How does that work? Does the parent get a message or something if the kid signs up? My niece wants to sign up but her mom doesn't know how to do the parental approval thing. Thanks! This forum rules!
You have to be 13 to join Luckys Wonder of Chinchillas. There is no parental approval needed if they are over 13. Hope that helps
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Re: Welcome Guests « Result #2 on Nov 29, 2009, 8:33pm »
Well, I'm a moderator, but someone will be along to approve you shortly ! I'm not sure about the permission thingy, again, someone who knows more will be here soon ! I waited less than a day to get approved when I first came on ! And I'm still very new to moderating, so I think I need to ask about this stuff, too
Re: Welcome Guests « Result #3 on Nov 29, 2009, 7:44pm »
Hi everyone,
I had a question. I just registered and it says my account is pending approval. How long does it take for the staff to pend my account? It's already been almost five hours. If you could let me know, that would be great. Thanks! Also, I heard if you are under 18 you have to get parental approval or something? How does that work? Does the parent get a message or something if the kid signs up? My niece wants to sign up but her mom doesn't know how to do the parental approval thing. Thanks! This forum rules!
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Re: Welcome Guests « Result #4 on Oct 31, 2009, 8:49am »
Firstly welcome to LWOC! Having other animals in the house is perfectly fine but it will depend on the animals temperaments, the chins included as to whether it could be a problem in the way of stress for the chins. Some chins don't give a hoot, others will stress out and even turn to fur biting. To avoid this possibility it is advisable to house the chins in a room out of bounds to the cats and dogs. This also guarantees the peace and quiet chins need for sleeping throughout the day. I hope this helps in your decision Sarah
Re: Welcome Guests « Result #5 on Oct 30, 2009, 4:42pm »
hi i am looking for info on chinchillas, seen your youtube stuff, i have 4 older children 2 dogs and 2 cats do you think this may be to much for a chinchilla, as i cant seem to find this sort of info on the net. thanks for your time
hi everyone I'm so happy my Mum said I can get a chinchilla! I'm pretty confident I know how to care for him/her an we're looking to buy one soon! One question though; how long will it take for the chinchilla to let me pick him up?
Just be sure you AND your mum know all about them(so your mum dosent decide they are too much for you and here later, or ask you to do things that might hurt them). And, be sure to be patient. Some chinchillas don't really like to be held. Have fun though!
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Facebook « Result #7 on Sept 17, 2009, 5:08pm »
Hello, members and guests.
Lucky's Wonder of Chinchillas is now on Facebook. If you have a facebook account then search for the board name to find us. Feel free to invite your friends to join us.
Re: Welcome Guests « Result #8 on Aug 26, 2009, 4:41am »
Welcome Katie! Well, Chinchillas are very different in their character - so it is also very different how long one needs to trust you. If a Chin is already used to human hands (and had no bad experience before) it could be faster. Maybe you could think about (with your mom) to take a rescue.
Re: Welcome Guests « Result #9 on Aug 26, 2009, 4:26am »
hi everyone I'm so happy my Mum said I can get a chinchilla! I'm pretty confident I know how to care for him/her an we're looking to buy one soon! One question though; how long will it take for the chinchilla to let me pick him up?
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Re: Board Rules « Result #14 on Jul 26, 2009, 11:19am »
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Board Rules « Result #15 on Jul 26, 2009, 11:16am »
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Board Rules « Result #16 on Jul 26, 2009, 11:13am »
Hi Everyone, We hope to always have a pleasant and safe place to learn and chat. The following will help in this endeavor.
First: Please read all rules: Membership implies that Board Rules have been read and agreed upon. Lack of knowledge of the rules is not an excuse for breaking them.
Anyone with an inapprorpiate username will be deleted. A username should not contain any sexual, off color, vulgar, abusive, or any contents that staff finds offensive. That rule also includes banners, avatars, or any information on your profile or areas that members can access.
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We obey all copyright rules. Please do not copy or cut and paste information from any sources. Please leave a link to any information.
Please do not give out veterinary advice.
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If you have a problem with Board usage or content, please PM either the Owners, Administrators, or the Global Moderators.
Please remember that this is a "G" rated Board. If you have any questions about the content of your posts, please ask an owner or one of the moderators.
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We do not allow flaming and spamming No liability is implied, nor will be accepted. All members over the age of 13 are welcome, but for the sake of safety, members under the age of 18 are welcome with the following stipulations: 1. Minors must have parental permission to be on this Board. 2. Underage members may not email, PM, post, or give out in any manner their age, adresses, locations, phone numbers, or any other identifying information to any member of this Board. 3. Underage members are not allowed to post pictures of themselves or other minors. 4. Underage members are not to PM (personal message), email, or otherwise contact any other member of this Board except staff. Contact with staff should only concern Board matters. 5. No underage member will make arrangements to call, meet, or otherwise contact other members. 6. Under 18 members must set their profiles to "private."
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Is this a new board? I think its the greatest thing I've ever seen. How novel and welcoming to allow a guest to try the board with a question and or a post or two.
Maybe this has always been in place and I was unaware.
This is genius.
Guests ,...there are great reasons to become a member. Remember we are free and there are things like personal stories in blogs that you dont see being a guest. Also .. WE members dont have to suffer through those horrible fur ads that you see. We are completely ad free when you are a member.
Come and join us.
Thank you
Jamie (co owner)
Hi Jamie, Thank you. I just thought of it this morning. I felt that a guest might have some questions and want to try us out first. Yes, I forgot. Once they join, they will be free of ads, especially those horrible fur ads.
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Re: Welcome Guests « Result #18 on Jul 4, 2009, 7:12am »
Ann
Is this a new board? I think its the greatest thing I've ever seen. How novel and welcoming to allow a guest to try the board with a question and or a post or two.
Maybe this has always been in place and I was unaware.
This is genius.
Guests ,...there are great reasons to become a member. Remember we are free and there are things like personal stories in blogs that you dont see being a guest. Also .. WE members dont have to suffer through those horrible fur ads that you see. We are completely ad free when you are a member.
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Welcome Guests « Result #19 on Jul 4, 2009, 1:42am »
Hi, If you are a guest and want to post something. This is the Board to do it in. Most Boards don't allow guests to post at all, but we feel that you may want to try our Board out before you join. You may ask questions also. Ann
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Words Beginning With 'W' « Result #20 on Aug 30, 2008, 6:31am »
White Blood Cells(WBCs) Cells in the blood whose major role is to defend the body against invading organisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. There are different types of leukocytes: lymphocytes are part of the immune system; monocytes, eosinophils and neutrophils eat or engulf organisms; basophils contain histamine and are involved in inflammatory reactions.
"Wilson White" Aso known as White, Silver, Silver Mosaic, Reverse Mosaic - This refers to the color of a chinchilla's fur ranging from an almost all white to a solid silver color. Sometimes the white fur is 'tipped' in gray, has gray guard hairs or can be mostly gray with some white on the tail and other spots. It has varying patters or spots of gray, gray ears, gray pads and dark eyes.
Window Of Susceptibility
A time period in the life of a young animal in which the maternal antibodies are too low to provide protection against a certain disease but too high to allow a vaccine to work and produce immunity.
Wrap
A chinchilla that has an Ebony gene that causes the color of the belly to match (or very closely match) the color of the back. The chinchilla is the same color all over.
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Words Beginning With 'V' « Result #23 on Mar 1, 2008, 6:22pm »
Vaccine Failure
A term often used to describe a condition in which an animal who was vaccinated against a disease still gets the disease. In truth, there is usually nothing wrong with the vaccine, but for some reason the animal's immune system did not adequately react to it.
Vasodilator
Agent which dilates, or increases the diameter of blood vessels.
Veiling
The fur that covers a chinchilla from the nose, accorss the back, to the tail, easily seen in the black velvet, appearing as a wide strip of black, then blending into shades of gray to the white belly fur.
Vent
The anal opening, most frequently used when describing birds and reptiles.
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Words Beginning With 'N' « Result #24 on Mar 1, 2008, 6:22pm »
Nephropathy
Abnormal functioning of the kidney.
Neurotransmitter
Chemical used as a messenger from one nerve cell to another.
Neuter
Sterilization by surgical removal of the testicles of a male animal.
Nictitating Membrane
The third eyelid drawn over the eye to clean the surface.
Nocturnal
adj: active mainly during night time hours.
1. Of, relating to, or occurring in the night: nocturnal stillness. 2. Zoology Most active at night: nocturnal animals. Eg bushbabies and owls.
Nonpathogenic
Not causing disease. Some bacteria, such as those that normally live in an animal's intestines, are nonpathogenic.
Nonseptic
A condition not caused by an infection. For example, septic arthritis is caused by an infection with bacteria, yeast or other agent; a case of nonseptic arthritis may be caused by injury or cancer.
Nutraceutical
A very broad term describing certain components in food (plant or animal) or nutritional supplements, which contain substances normally present in the body that aid in the proper functioning of body systems
Nutrient
Compounds in foods which are essential for life. Nutrients include protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, etc.
Nystagmus
Constant involuntary movement of the eye, often from side to side.
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Words Beginning With 'L' « Result #25 on Mar 1, 2008, 6:22pm »
Laceration
The act of tearing; a wound produced by the tearing of body tissue, as distinguished from a cut or incision.
Lactogen
Any substance that enhances lactation.
Laminitis
Inflammation of the sensitive plates of soft tissue (laminae)within the horses foot caused by physical or physiologic injury.
Large Intestine
The lower part of the intestinal tract, usually made up of the colon, cecum and rectum. Bacteria that live harmlessly in the large intestine help to digest complex carbohydrates.
Latent
A dormant stage of disease; the patient is infected with an organism, but is not yet ill.
Leukopenia
A condition in which the numbers of white blood cells in the blood are lower than normal.
A medicinal preparation in an oily, soapy, or alcoholic vehicle, intended to rubbed on the skin as a counterirritant or anodyne.
Lipase
Digestive enzyme, produced by the pancreas, which breaks down fat.
Liver
The largest organ in the abdomen, responsible for producing enzymes required for digestion of food, and bile that helps to digest fat. The liver also detoxifies the blood and may be damaged in the process.
Lymph Nodes
Part of the immune system of an animal. Small masses of tissue that contain white blood cells called lymphocytes. Blood from the nearby area is filtered through the lymph node allowing foreign or infectious material to be recognized and destroyed if possible.
Lymphocytes
The class of cells in the body which are responsible for mounting an immune response. Two main types are B cells and T cells.
Lymphokines
Chemicals produced by T lymphocytes. Some lymphokines signal macrophages and other phagocytes to destroy foreign invaders.
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Words Beginning With 'K' « Result #26 on Mar 1, 2008, 6:21pm »
Keratalgia
Pain in the cornea.
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is the technical term for a condition also known as 'dry eye'. It occurs because of inadequate tear production. Symptoms include a thick, yellowish discharge from the eye.
Keratometry
Measurement of corneal curves.
Keratonyxis
A puncture of the cornea; keratoncentesis.
Keratotomy
incision of the cornea.
Ketaocidosis
The accumulation of ketone bodies in the blood which results in metabolic acidosis.
Ketogenic Diet
A diet containing large amounts of fat, with minimal amounts of protein and carbohydrate. The object of such a diet is to produce ketosis.
Kinesiology
Scientific study of movement of body parts.
Kiss Marks
In dogs, tan marks over the eyes and on the cheeks.
Knee Spavin
An old-fashioned name for chronic carpitis in horses.
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Words Beginning With 'J' « Result #27 on Mar 1, 2008, 6:21pm »
Jaundice
The condition in which there is a build up of waste products in the body called bilirubin. Bilirubin is yellow in color, therefore an animal with jaundice will have yellow gums, skin (often seen on the inside flap of the ear), and a yellowish cast to the 'whites' of the eyes. It can occur if a large number of red blood cells are destroyed, the liver is not functioning normally, or the bile ducts are blocked.
Jenny
A female donkey, also called a jennet; called a mare in Great Britian.
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Words Beginning With 'I' « Result #28 on Mar 1, 2008, 6:20pm »
Icterus
Commonly referred to as jaundice. A yellowing of the tissues, usually as a result of abnormal liver function.
Immunodeficiency
Reduced function of the immune system of an animal, making it more susceptible to infectious disease. Can be an inherited defect or caused by drugs, radiation or viruses.
Immunostimulant
A compound which stimulates the immune system to work more effectively to kill bacteria, viruses or cancer cells.
Immunosuppressive
Something, for instance a drug, hormone or virus, that reduces the function of the immune system of an animal.
Inborn
Congenital; inherited or acquired before birth.
Inbreeding
The mating of closely related organisms or organisms having closely similar genetic constitutions.
Inertrigo
An area of the skin that is abnormally red due to capillary congestion that erupts, it occurs on the apposed sufaces of the skin, as in creases of the neck, folds of the groin and axilla, and between pendulous mammary glands.
Infantophagia
The mother eating her newborn, often due to anxiety of the mother about too close attendance by humans. Somewhat common in rabbits and pigs.
Infiltration
the diffusion or accumulation in a tissue or cells of substances not normal to it or in amounts in excess of the normal; also, the material so accumulated.
Inflammation
A condition in which tissue reacts to injury and undergoes changes during the healing process. As an example, a toe with a sliver of wood in it would be inflamed and show the signs of inflammation which include redness, increased temperature, pain, swelling and a loss of or disordered function. The toe is swollen, red, hot, painful, and the animal is reluctant to walk on that toe.
Infusoria
Microscopic organisms which are cultured as a food for the fry of freshwater fish.
Inherited
A trait passed from one generation to the next in the genes from each parent.
Innate
A permanent characteristic that is present because of the genetic make-up of the animal.
Inoculation
Introduction of pahtogenic microorganisms, infective material, serum or other substances into tissues of living organisms or into culture media; to produce a mild form of the disease, followed by immunity.
Insulin Depenent Diabetes Mellitus
A form of diabetes in which so little insulin is produced that supplemental insulin must be given for the animal to live. Also called Type I diabetes mellitus.
Insulinemia
The presence of insulin in the blood.
Interstice
An interval, space or gap in a tissue or structure.
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Pain and often paralysis resulting from displacement of the center of a vertebral disc.
Intracornual
Within the horns of the uterus.
Intramedullary
Within the spinal cord, medulla oblongata, or the marrow cavity of a bone.
Iridocapsular
Pertaining to the iris and the lens capsule.
Iridocele
Hernial protrusion of part of the iris through the cornea.
Iridochoroiditis
Inflammation of the iris and choroid.
Iris
The colored portion of the eye is called the iris. As with humans, dogs' iris colors vary. In the center of the iris is the black opening called the pupil. This opening can be made larger or smaller by muscles called ciliary bodies, that attach to the colored iris, causing it to expand or contract.
Iron Nutritional Deficiency
Is most common in piglets raised on sows kept indoors under artifical conditions.
Isocorias
Equality in size of the pupils of the two eyes.
Isotropic
Having the same value of a property, such as refractive index, in all directions.
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Words Beginning With 'O' « Result #29 on Mar 1, 2008, 4:47pm »
Obligate Carnivore
An animal that requires in its diet nutrients that are found in sufficient quantities only in meat or other animal products.
Obsessive Compulsive
A behavioral condition in which a pet repeatedly performs an action out of context. It is thought that the behavior is an expression of stress, frustration and/or conflict. Certain breeds more prone to these behaviors. The behaviors include tail-chasing, some cases of excessive barking, continual licking, and biting the air as if snapping at an invisible fly.
Osmotic Diuretic
A compound that increases the amount of urine formed and rids the body of excess fluid by being filtered through the kidney into the urine in concentrated amounts and carrying water with it.
Osteometry
Measurement of bones.
Osteomyelitis
Inflammation of the bone due to infection.
Osteosarcoma
Malignant tumor relating to the bones. Common in large dogs, treatment often requires amputation of affected limb.
Otic
Pertaining to the ear.
Ototoxic
Destructive to the structures of the ear.
Ovine
Of, relating to, or characteristic of sheep; sheeplike.
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Words Beginning With 'R' « Result #30 on Mar 1, 2008, 4:42pm »
Rabies
A fatal virus disease of warm blooded animals including man, that affects the brain and is spread in the saliva of infected animals. Rabid animals have a temperament change. Wild creatures become bold enough to attack human beings, and docile domestic animals may turn on their owners.
Raptor
A bird of prey, such as a hawk, eagle, or owl.
Recombinant Vaccine
There are certain antigens on viruses and bacteria which are better at stimulating an antibody response by the animal than others. The genes for these antigens can be isolated, and made to produce large quantities of the antigens they code for. A recombinant vaccine contains these antigens, not the whole organism. Compare with 'modified live vaccine' and 'killed vaccine'.
Rectrix
Avian anatomy term for the tail feather.
Reflex Ovulator
Only ovulating after being bred. Cats are reflex ovulators, dogs are not.
Resistance
A term used to describe bacteria which have mutated or changed so they are not affected by an antibiotic that previously killed them or slowed their growth. As more bacteria become resistant to various antibiotics, there are fewer antibiotics which will have an affect on them, thus newer and stronger antibiotics will need to be developed. Inappropriate use of antibiotics (using them too often, for too short a duration or in insufficient dose) may promote the development of resistance.
Resorption
In pregnancy, a condition in which the fetus dies, and instead of being aborted, the fetal tissue dissolves within the uterus and is absorbed by the mother. The mother will show no outward signs of a fetal resorption.
Respiratory Depression
Decrease in the rate or depth of respiration.
Retina
The rear interior surface of the eyeball is called the retina. The retina contains nerve cells referred to as rods and cones. The rods are sensitive to light and the cones to color. The retina receives the light and color and converts them into nerve impulses which go to the brain.
Rodent
Belonging or pertaining to the gnawing or nibbling mammals of the order Rodentia, including the mice, squirrels, beavers, chinchillas, etc.
Ruminant
Any even-toed, hoofed mammal of the suborder Ruminantia, being comprised of cloven-hoofed, cud-chewing quadrupeds, and including, besides domestic cattle, bison, buffalo, deer, antelopes, giraffes, camels, and chevrotains.
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Words Beginning With 'E' « Result #31 on Mar 1, 2008, 4:39pm »
Ear Mites
Small parasitic insects that live in the ear canal of an animal, and that are able to survive outside the ear for only very short periods of time. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ear_mite
Echocardiography
Recording of the position and motion of the heart walls or internal structures of the heart and neighboring tissue by the echo obtained from beams of ultrasonic waves directed through the chest wall.
Non-malignant tissue growing in an unusual location (e.g., an ectopic pregnancy is conception of a normal embryo outside the normal location, which is the uterus).
Edema
An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the cavities and inercellular spaces of the body. Formerly known as dropsy or hydropsy.
Electrolyte
Chemically, an element when dissolved in water, will cause the solution to transmit electricity. In medicine, certain elements in the blood which are critically important to life, including sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium and phosphorous.
Encephalitis
An inflammation of the brain.
Encephalomyocarditis
Inflammation of the brain and heart muscles.
Encephalopathy
Any degenerative disease of the brain. Causes include liver disease resulting in build up of toxic by products of metabolism, heavy metal (e.g., lead) poisoning, and loss of blood supply.
Endocrine System
Organs or groups of cells that secrete regulatory substances that are released directly into the circulation (hormones).
Endoparasite
Any of various parasites that live in the internal organs of animals (especially intestinal worms)
Endoscope
A long flexible instrument which can be passed into the body to view various structures through the use of fiber optics.
Enteral Feeding
A method to feed an animal in which a tube is placed through the body wall into the intestine, and a nutritious liquid is forced through the tube into the intestine.
Enterococcus
A usually nonpathogenic streptococcus that inhabits the intestine.
Epilepsy
Abnormal electrical function of the brain causing disturbances of the nervous system.
Epiphora
An overflow of tears upon the cheeks due to a blockage or narrowing of the tear ducts.
Equine
Of or belonging to the family Equidae, which includes the horses, asses, and zebras.
Erythrocytes
Red blood cells which transport oxygen.
Estrogen
A female hormone produced by the ovaries, which results in the onset of estrus.
Estrus
The time during the reproductive cycle in animals when the female desplays interest in mating and in most species will stand to be mounted by both sexes and mated by males.
Ethology
The scientific study of animal behavior, particularly in the natural state.
Excreta
Waste materials eliminated by the body, includes feces, urine and sweat.
Exorbitism
Protrusion of the eyeball.
Exotic
An animal not native to the geographical area where it is living.
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Words Beginning With 'S' « Result #32 on Mar 1, 2008, 4:21pm »
Scapula
1. Anatomy. either of two flat, triangular bones, each forming the back part of a shoulder in humans; shoulder blade. See diags. under shoulder, skeleton.
2. Zoology. a dorsal bone of the pectoral girdle.
Laymans Terms... Shoulder Blades.
Sclera
White portion of the eyeball which is a tough protective cover over the inner posterior chamber of the eyeball.
Sclerosis
A hardening of tissue, usually the result of chronic inflammation.
(since the following two words are both pertaining to the feathers on a birds' wing, they are being listed together under BOTH words)
Secondaries flight feathers attached to ulna of the bird wing
Primaries outermost flight feathers of the bird wing
Sebaceous Adenitis
Inflammation of a sebaceous (oil-producing) gland. In dogs, sebaceous glands are found on the top of the tail near its base, and at the junction of mucous membranes with skin. In cats, these glands are found on the chin, lip margins and the top of the tail.
Secondary Response
The faster and greater immune response produced by an animal who has previously encountered that specific antigen. Memory cells are responsible for this more efficient response. Also called 'anamnestic response'.
Seizure Threshold
the level of stimulation at which a seizure is produced. Raising the seizure threshold makes it less likely a seizure will occur.
Separation Anxiety
A behavioral condition in which the pet becomes anxious when separated from the owner. Dogs with separation anxiety tend to 'shadow' their owners, greet them exuberantly when they return after being gone, and sometimes vocalize, chew destructively, and urinate or defecate when separated from their owners.
Septic
A condition caused by an infection e.g., with bacteria or fungi, or toxins they produce.
Sickle Hock
A more acute angulation of the hock joint than is normal for the species or breed.
Spay
Sterilization by surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus of a female animal.
Sphincter
A ringlike band of muscle that constricts a passage or closes an opening, e.g., the anal sphincter constricts to close the anus and relaxes when the animal is passing stool. The urethral sphincter closes the urinary bladder.
Spinal Canal
The long, tubular channel through the vertebrae that houses the spinal cord.
Spirochete
A type of bacteria which is long, slender and assumes a spiral shape. Leptospira species and the bacteria that causes Lyme disease (Borrelia burgdorferi) are spirochetes.
Spleen
Part of the immune system of an animal. A large tongue-shaped organ in the abdomen containing many lymphocytes. The spleen filters blood and removes damaged cells. It can also manufacture new blood cells if the animal's bone marrow is damaged.
Spotted Leukotrichia
Seen mainly in Arabian horses; multiple white spots appear, most commonly over the rump and thorax.
Status Epilepticus
A condition in which the animal exhibits one severe (Grand Mal) seizure right after another, with no time to recover in-between.
Stenosis
The narrowing of an organ of passage such as a blood vessel or intestine.
Strangles
Distemper, highly contagious infection of the lymph nodes, usually of the head, caused by Streptococcus equi bacteria.
Subcutaneous
1. situated or lying under the skin, as tissue. 2. performed or introduced under the skin, as an injection by a syringe.
Subcutaneous Injection
An injection made into the subcutaneous tissues.
Sypathomimetic
Producing effects similar to the 'flight or fight' response, which means the body is alerted to a danger of some sort and prepares to basically run or fight. Sympathomimetic effects include increased heart rate, sweating, and increased blood pressure.
Synovial
Pertaining to a joint made up of bone ends covered with cartilage, ligaments, a cavity filled with synovial fluid (joint fluid) and an outside fibrous capsule, e.g. hip joint, elbow joint.
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Words Beginning With 'D' « Result #33 on Feb 23, 2008, 11:52am »
Degloving
The forcible seperation of skin from underlying structures, usually a result of trauma. Besides possibility of injury to other structures, there may be a problem with viability of the skin involoved.
NOTE: This happens a lot with dogs & cats, getting long tails closed in doors, and small animals (Chinchillas, Rats, Mice, Gerbils etc...) When people pick them up by the tail. Sometimes they get stuck in the wheel too (especially when they get off, and someone else jumps on and keeps it moving!) Basically, you get left with a naked tail!
Dermatitis
An inflammation of the skin.
Dermatophyte
Fungus that causes ringworm; include Trichophyton, Microsporum and Epidermophtyo.
Descenting
The removal of the anal sacs of a carnivore to prevent the animal from releasing the very strong-smelling secretion
Desmology
The science of ligaments.
Dewlap
1. a pendulous fold of skin under the throat of a bovine animal. 2. any similar part in other animals, as the wattle of fowl or the inflatable loose skin under the throat of some lizards.
Diabetes
A metabolic disease caused by failure of the pancreas to produce insulin, a hormone that allows blood sugar (glucose) to be taken up by cells that require it for function.
Diagnosis
A name given toa disease so that each veterinarian means the same syndrome as every other veterinarian.
Diestrus(also Diestrous)
The stage of the estrus cycle which occurs after the animal goes out of heat.
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
A heart condition in which the heart enlarges but the heart muscle becomes thinner.
Distemper (Canine)
A viral disease that caused a severe and often fatal systemic illness in dogs and their close relatives. Distemper is also fatal in animals such as raccoons, and mustelids including skunks, mink and ferrets.
Diuretic
Agent which increases the secretion of urine, ridding the body of excess fluid.
Diurnal
adj: active mainly during daylight hours.
1. Relating to or occurring in a 24-hour period; daily. 2. Occurring or active during the daytime rather than at night: diurnal animals. Eg squirrels and dogs.
Doc-a-rina
A brand new ghetto rappers dance, similar to the Macarena. Very popular amongst cool Guinea Pigs!
Domestic Animal
An animal that has been housed and fed by man for generations and has little fear of man as a result. Some domestic animals learn to depend on human provision so completely that they have little ability to survive if returned to a natural habitat.
Dopamine
One of the neurotransmitters, chemical "messengers" that aid in transmitting nerve impulses across synapses between nerve cells.
Dropped Hock
Walking with the hocks close to the ground. Seen in dogs and cats with muscle weakness, injury to the gastrocnemius tendon, and poor conformation.
Dyspnea
Short of breath, difficult or labored respiration, diffuculty breathing.
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Words Beginning With 'T' « Result #34 on Feb 15, 2008, 4:50pm »
Tachycardia
An abnormally high heart rate.
Tartar
A build-up of bacteria, saliva and food on the teeth which becomes mineralized, forming a hard coating and eventually causing gum disease and tooth loss.
Taxon
(taxonomic) the study of the general principles of scientific classification.
Theriogenology
Theriogenology is the branch of veterinary medicine concerned with reproduction, including the physiology and pathology of male and female reproductive systems and the clinical practice of veterinary obstetrics, gynecology, and andrology. Theriogenologists are veterinarians with advanced training in animal reproduction and obstetrics.
Third Eyelid
Nicitiating membrane, a tissue fold which can be drawn over the eye to serve as a third, innermost eyelid. The membrane is present in most reptiles and birds as well as many mammals.
Thrombocytopenia
A lower than normal number of platelets in the blood. Platelets, which are actually fragments of specific types of cells, are necessary for blood to clot. Signs of thrombocytopenia include bruising and bleeding from the nose, into the gastrointestinal tract, etc.
Tissue
A group of specialized cells that together perform a particular function, e.g., muscle tissue, nerve tissue, bone
Titer
A meaurement of the amount of antibodies in the blood. The test to measure antibodies is usually performed by making a number of dilutions of the blood and then measuring at what dilution there is sufficient antibody to react in the test. For example, a titer of 1:8 (one to eight) means the blood can be diluted to one part blood and seven parts saline and still produce a positive reaction in the test. The higher the titer (1:16 is higher than 1:8), the more antibody is present. (NOTE: The word 'titer' may also be used when discussing the amount of antigen present, e.g., a high titer vaccine has a large number of virus particles.)
Topical
To be used on the skin.
Torsion
The twisting of an organ.
Tracheobronchtis
Inflammation of the trachea and bronchi.
Transmissible Infection
An infection capable of being trasmitted from one animal to another. Also called contagious.
Tricyclic Antidepressant
A class of antidepressants which work by decreasing the amount of certain chemical transmitters taken up by specific nerve cells. The tricyclic antidepressants include clomipramine, amitriptyline and fluoxetine (Prozac) and are often used to treat behavioral problems in small animals.
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Tripedal (from the Latin tri = three + ped = foot) is the term used for (or would be used for) any animal that stands on three legs. The terms Bipedal and Quadrupedal are used more commonly when referring to animals that either walk on two legs (i.e. humans who walk upright) or animals such as dogs and cats who walk on four legs. The terms triped, tripedal and tripedalism are rarely, if ever, used in a real scientific context, as there are no known naturally occurring three-legged animals on Earth, although the movement of some Macropods such as kangaroos, which can alternate between resting their weight on their muscular tails and their two hind legs, may be an example of tripedal locomotion in animals.
Our dear sweet Lucky was tripedal We love you Mr Lucky!
Tumor
A swelling or growth in which the cell multiplication is uncontrolled and progressive. A cancer.
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Words Beginning With 'U' « Result #36 on Feb 15, 2008, 4:40pm »
Ultrasound/Ultrasonography
A technique used to get the image of a deep structure within the body by directing ultrasound waves at it and recording the reflections (echoes) from it.
Ungulates
a hoofed typically herbivorous quadruped mammal (as an artiodactyl or a perissodactyl) of a group formerly considered a major mammalian taxon (Ungulata)
Uniaxial Joint
Permits movement in one direction only.
Urate
A chemical compound which contains uric acid and is made by the body and can form crystals and stones in the urinary bladder. Uric acid is a waste product from the breakdown of certian proteins.
Uropygial Gland
The gland of a bird which secretes oils for preening.
Not all animal hospitals are members of this organization.
ACZM American College of Zoological Medicine
Abaticular
Not affecting a joint, away from the joint.
Abarticulation
Dislocation.
Abdominocentesis
The insertion of a needle into the abdominal cavity to remove fluids.
Abdominohysterotomy
Hysterotomy by an incision through the wall of the abdomen.
Abomasum
The fourth chamber of the ruminant stomach.
Abrasion
A wound caused by scraping the skin or mucous membrane.
Abscess
A localized accumulation of pus; usually associated with infection.
Ace Inhibitor
Angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitor: Drug which decreases the function of this particular enzyme. The angiotensin-converting-enzyme changes a compound called angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Angiotensin II is a potent blood vessel constrictor. ACE inhibitors, then, have the effect of dilating blood vessels, since less Angiotensin II is produced.
Acidophilus
A live culture bacteria used to replace the "good bacteria" used to digest food in the intestines of chinchillas. Often used when chinchillas are on antibiotics because antibiotics kill both the good and bad bacteria.
Acral
Affecting the extremities.
Acrokinesia
Abnormal movement of the extremities.
Active Immunity
Immunity produced when an animal’s own immune system reacts to a stimulus e.g., a virus or bacteria, and produces antibodies and cells which will protect it from the disease caused by the bacteria or virus.
Acystinervia
Paralysis of the urinary bladder.
Addisons Disease
Addison's disease is also known as hypoadrenocorticism. It is a disease that results from a decrease in corticosteroid secretion from the adrenal gland.
Adjuvant
A substance added to killed vaccines to stimulate a better immune response by the body. Common adjuvants contain aluminum compounds.
Adrenaline
A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that elevates heart and respiration rates; also called 'epinephrine'.
Adrenergic
Communication between the nerves and muscles that uses epinephrine as the 'messenger.' Adrenergic stimulation is what is involved in the 'flight or fight' response, which means the body is alerted to a danger of some sort and prepares to basically run or fight. Adrenergic stimulation results in an increased heart rate, sweating, and increased blood pressure.
Adventitia
The outer coat of an organ, structure or artery or vein.
Aestivate
To enter a state of dormancy in seasonal hot, dry weather, when food is scarce. Similar to hibernation but aestivation takes place in the summer months instead of the winter.
Agalactia
Partial or complete absence of milk in the mammary glands.
Agglomerated Feeds
Feeds compacted together to form pellets.
Agglutination
Clumping together.
Agnostic
Referring to behavior between individuals of the same species that may involve aggression, threat, appeasement or avoidance. Agonistic behavior may arise from a conflict between aggression and fear.
Agouti
The alternating light and dark bands extending down each hair, which is the natural patterning of wild chinchillas.
Alacrima
An absence or deficiency of secretion of tears.
Alar Cartilage
Nasal cartilage that supports the rim of the nostril in animals such as the horse.
Albino
An animal that is completely white because it lacks the ability to make pigment. Its eyes are pale blue or pink.
Albumin
A protein in the blood responsible for the maintenance of osmotic (water) pressure in the blood; also binds (attaches) to large molecules in the blood and serves to transport them; produced by the liver; also called 'serum albumin.'
Aldosterone
A hormone secreted by the adrenal gland that stimulates sodium (and therefore water) retention and potassium excretion; important in blood pressure maintenance.
Allee Effect
A situation where the density of an animal population is so low as to cause adverse effects on the population. For example, adult animals may have trouble finding other adults to mate with because they are so scarce.
Allele A term used in genetics to describe 1 of 2 forms of a gene sharing the same location making up the chromosomes in the genetic chain. Some alleles are dominant and some recessive.
Alloparent
An animal which exhibits parental behavior towards another animal's offspring.
Alopecia
Loss of hair; baldness.
Alveoli
The tiny microscopic areas of the lung where the actual exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide into and out of the blood occurs. Also called alveolus and alveolar sacs.
Aminoglycoside
A class of antibiotics which act by interfering with bacterial protein synthesis within the bacteria which results in the death of the bacteria. Antibiotics in this class include gentamicin (Gentocin), kanamycin, neomycin, streptomycin, tobramycin, and amikacin. Many of these antibiotics are not well-absorbed from the animal's digestive system, so are often administered as injections, or used topically.
Amputation
The surgical or traumatical removal of a limb or other appendage.
Anabasis
The stage of increase in a disease.
Anaerobic Bacteria
Bacteria which only live in an environment in which there is no or little oxygen, eg. Clostridium tetani which causes tetanus.
Analgesic
A remedy that relieves or allays pain.
Anamnestic Response
The faster and greater immune response produced by an animal who has previously encountered that specific antigen. Memory cells are responsible for this more efficient response. Also called 'secondary response.'
Anaphylactic Shock
Acute, massive, often fatal allergic reaction triggered by the introduction of an antigen into a horse who has already become hypersensitized to that antigen.
Anaphylaxis
Exaggerated allergic reaction to a foreign protein resulting from previous exposure to it.
As in anaphlatic shock caused by a bee sting.
Anesthesia
Loss of sensation or feeling; induced artificially with drugs to permit painful procedures such as surgery.
Angiectasis
Dilatation of a vessel.
Angiomegaly
Enlargement of blood vessels.
Angioneurectomy
Surgical removal of blood vessels and nerves.
Anisocoria
A condition in which the pupils of the eyes are not of equal size.
Anisodactyl
Having three toes in front and one behind, as in perching birds.
Anterior
Positioned in front of another body part, or towards the head of the animal. Opposite of posterior.
Anticholinergic
Stopping the communications between certain nerves and muscles of the body including those of the gastrointestinal tract and heart. These nerves are called 'parasympathetic' nerves and do such things as constrict the pupils of the eye, stimulate contractions of the muscles in the intestine, and slow the heart rate. Anticholinergic drugs would have the effect, then, of dilating the pupil, slowing contractions of the intestines, and increasing the heart rate.
Antiemetic
An agent that decreases or stops vomiting.
Antispasmodic
An agent that relieves or decreases spasms in muscle. The muscle could include 'smooth muscle' which is the type of muscle in intestines that causes them to contract and move food through the digestive system.
Anosmia
Absence of the sense of smell.
Anoxia
Absence of oxygen in the tissues.
Anthelmintic
Of or pertaining to a substance capable of destroying or eliminating parasitic worms, esp. human intestinal helminths. Laymans terms...De-wormer.
Antigen
A substance, often a protein, that the body's immune system recognizes as foreign and reacts to by producing an antibody.
Anthropomorphism
Applying human behaviors and characteristics to animals, often done in movies.
Arachnid
A type of small animal characterized by a hard external skeleton, two body sections, eight legs, fang-like pincers and simple eyes. Arachnids include spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites.
Arrhythmia
An alteration in rhythm of the heartbeat either in time or force: irregular heartbeat.
Arthropod
The largest group of animals in the animal kingdom Includes animals such as spiders, insects, horseshoe crabs, crustaceans, millipedes, centipedes, and scorpions.
Artiodactyl
Any of an order (Artiodactyla) of ungulates (as the camel or pig) with an even number of functional toes on each foot.
Atrial Fibrillation
A heart condition in which the atria (chambers of the heart that receive the blood) contract rapidly, irregularly, and independently of the ventricles (the chambers of the heart that pump the blood). This greatly decreases the efficiency of the heart and its ability to move blood.
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Words Beginning With 'P' « Result #38 on Feb 14, 2008, 5:04pm »
Packed Cell Volume (PCV, hematocrit):
A laboratory test to monitor relative number of red blood cells present in the blood. A blood sample is placed in a tiny glass tube and spun in a centrifuge. The cells are heavier than the plasma and are compacted at one end of the tube. After the tube is spun, it is examined and the packed cell volume is determined as the percentage of the red cellular portion relative to the total amount of blood in the tube (i.e. remainder being the plasma). The normal for dogs is 40-59 and cats is 29-50.
Palpation
Palpation is used as part of a physical examination in which a body or body part is felt (usually with the hands of a healthcare practitioner) to determine its size, shape, firmness, or location as well as symetry. Palpation should not be confused with palpitation, which is an awareness of the beating of the heart.
Pancreatitis
Inflammation of the pancreas, a severe and sometimes life threatening disease often associated with eating fatty foods. Symptoms include vomiting and a painful abdomen.
Pannus
A chronic condition of the eye in which blood vessels grow across the cornea (the clear surface of the eye). The cornea looks hazy and sometimes reddened; it may eventually take on a dark pigment. This condition is also called chronic superficial keratitis.
Parasympathetic Nervous System
The portion of the nervous system which stimulates the pancreas to produce digestive enzymes and stimulates many of the smooth muscles in the body including those of the stomach and intestine. It also tends to slow the heart rate
Parenterally
A term used to describe the administration of a drug by means other than by mouth.
Parthenogenesis
The ability to produce fertile eggs without male involvement.
Parturition
The act of giving birth.
Passerine
Of or relating to birds of the order Passeriformes, which includes perching birds and songbirds such as the jays, blackbirds, finches, warblers, and sparrows.
Passive Immunity
Immunity produced by providing an animal with antibodies or immunologic cells from another source, such as colostrum. Compare with 'active immunity'.
Pediculosis
An infestation of lice.
Penicillinase
An enzyme produced by some bacteria which inactivates certain types of penicillin thus making the bacteria resistant to them.
Perianal Fistula
A deep infection around the anus which often results in ulcers and deep draining tracts, most commonly seen in German Shepherds.
Perineal
The area between the anus and the genital organs.
Perissodactyl
Any of an order (Perissodactyla) of nonruminant ungulate mammals (as a horse, a tapir, or a rhinoceros) that usually have an odd number of toes, molar teeth with transverse ridges on the grinding surface, and the posterior premolars resembling true molars.
Per Os
Medications delivered orally. P.O is an adverbial phrase meaning literally from Latin "by mouth"
Phagocyte
Cell in the body which 'eats' damaged cells and foreign substances such as virus and bacteria. A macrophage is a type of phagocyte.
Pheromones
A chemical substance that is usually produced by an animal and serves especially as a stimulus to other individuals of the same species for one or more behavioral responses.
Photosensitivity
A condition in which the skin reacts abnormally to light, especially ultraviolet light or sunlight. It is usually caused by the interaction of light with certain chemicals in the skin such as antibiotics, other medications, hormones or toxins.
Phystochemical
Substances in plants which affect a body system and may promote health and decrease the risk of a disease such as cancer.
Phystoestrogen
Substances which have an activity similar to estrogens and are produced by plants.
Placebo
A substance which is given that has no therapeutic value; often called a 'dummy pill' or 'sugar pill'. Often given to half of the patients in a trial of a new drug, to better assess the effectiveness of the new drug.
Plantigrade Stance
Standing and walking with the hocks on or almost touching the floor.
Platelets
Cellular components found in the blood which help clots to form. In the body, microscopically small vessels often break in the normal course of events. Platelets and a protein called fibrinogen 'plug' the break in the vessel and prevent blood from leaking out.
Polydactyl
The presence of extra toes.
Polyestrous
During one sexual season, continuing to come into heat if not bred. Cats are polyestrous, dogs are not.
Porcine
Relating to or resembling pigs.
(since the following two words are both pertaining to the feathers on a birds' wing, they are being listed together under BOTH words)
Primaries outermost flight feathers of the bird wing
Secondaries flight feathers attached to ulna of the bird wing
Priming
Priming is a shedding cycle that chinchillas go through to replace old fur with new. 'Prime' occurs at the end of a full cycle, which takes about 13 weeks.
Progesterone
A hormone produced by the ovaries which is responsible for the continuation of pregnancy.
Prolapsed Rectum
Because of irritation or injury, the inner part of the rectum is pushed out so that it is visible as a pink mass protruding from the anal opening.
Protective Aggression
An animal protecting a territory or family members.
Protozoans
Single-celled animals invisible to the naked eye. Most are free living and a few are parasites in animals or man.
Proud Flesh
Excess granulation tissue rising out of and above the edges of a wound, forming a raw, exposed mound which makes further healing delayed or impossible without medication or surgery.
Psittacine
Of or belonging to the family Psittacidae, which includes the parrots, macaws, and parakeets.
Pyometra
An accumulation of pus in the uterine cavity. Mostly found in medium to large female dogs that have not been spayed.....can be found in smaller dogs and cats but not as common.
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Words Beginning With 'Z' « Result #39 on Feb 11, 2008, 11:46am »
Zoonotic
a ZOONOTIC disease is any infectious disease that is able to be transmitted (vectored) from other animals, both wild and domestic, to humans or from humans to animals (the latter is sometimes called reverse zoonosis).
For a sample of some of these diseases, please click on the link below: http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/pbs/zoonoses/
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Words Beginning With 'F' « Result #40 on Feb 11, 2008, 11:44am »
Fecalith
A mass of very hard feces requiring surgical removal.
Feline
An animal of the family Felidae, especially a cat.
Femur
The thigh bone, extending from the pelvis to the stifle.
Feral
Wild, savage such as with a stray cat.
Fetlock
A term used for the metacarpo- and metatarso- phangeal joint of large animals and sometimes dogs. Most commonly known of in the horse.
Fibrous Joint
One in which the bones are connected by fibrous tissue.
Filoplumes
Feathers which can be described as hair-like.
Flatulence
Increased stomach or intestinal gas.
Flehmen
The ritual of urine sniffing; a behaviorsal component of libido in the male animal.
Fly Snapping
Repeated snapping at non-existent flying object has been associated in BMDs with partial seizures, in some cases with ear infections, and in a few cases with food allergies. Some forms may be alleviated by seizure medications. A few have been alleviated with behavioral modification techniques, which may indicate that some forms are simply behavioral problems often caused by boredom.
Foreign Body
Any abnormal substance within the body. Examples include wood slivers, ingested cloth, balls, glass in the feet, etc.
Fungus
A general term for a group of eukaryotic organisms (mushrooms, yeasts, molds, ect.) marked by the absence of chlorophyll, the presence of a rigid cell wall in some stage of the life cycle, and reproduction by means of spores.
Fur Slip
Fur slip is not the same as shedding, which does occur with chins the way it does with other animals but to an almost negligible extent. In the case of fur slip the area will NOT appear cropped, there will be NO redness, scaliness, scabs, scratches or blood- only a bald patch and cleanly-released (the whole tuft, from root to tip) fur. Fur-slipping does not hurt the chin and the fur will grow back. If you startle or frighten your chin in the process of picking him up or handling him, he may release or "slip" fur at the point of contact. Just as porcupines release quills in self-defense, a chinchilla is able to voluntarily release its fur at the spot where it's touched, so that a predator in the wild or another chinchilla will get only a mouthful of fur while the chin himself escapes. Slipped fur is detectable at the moment it happens: there are small tufts of fur in your hand, on your clothing or on the floor, and the chin has a bald spot/s where the fur is cleanly gone. If slipped in very small quantities, as in whisps, the bald patch may not be immediately noticeable due to the chin's fur density. A calm, gentle approach and secure handling of your chin can help prevent fur slip.
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Words Beginning With 'B' « Result #41 on Feb 9, 2008, 4:37pm »
Babesiosis
A group of diseases caused by the protozoan Babesia spp. and transmitted by blood-sucking ticks. Clinically they are all characterized by fever and dissolution of red blood cells, which is displayed in a syndrome of anemia, the presence of hemoglobin in the urine and jaundice. Called also tick fever, Texas fever, redwater fever.
Bacteremia
The temporary presence of bacteria in the blood. The condition is not displayed by any clinical signs but is commonly followed by the development of an abnormal particle circulating in the blood such as arthritis, meningitis, endocarditis, and liver and lung abscesses.
Bacteriostatic
A description of an agent that stops the growth (reproduction) of bacteria, but does NOT kill them.
Baermann Technique
A laboratory method for separating parasite larvae from feces soil or herbage for counting or identification.
Bartters Syndrome
Chronic potassium depletion leading to abnormally low potassium concentration in the blood; caused by renal potassium wasting, elevated plasma renin (enzyme of the kidney) activity and aldosterone (mineralocorticoid hormone) secretion.
Basic Plumage
A term to decribe a bird's plumage at times other than breeding season.
Basisphenoid Fracture
Occurs in horses that rear over backwards. Characterized by unilateral facial paralysis, circling gait. Called also occipital fracture.
Beta-Carotene
A plant pigment which can be converted to Vitamin A by many animals, but not by cats.
Beta-Lactamases
Enzymes produced by some bacteria which inactivate certain types of penicillin thus making the bacteria resistant to them.
Biluria
The presence of bile acids in the urine.
Bioluminescence
The ability of certain animals to produce light such as the common "lightning bug".
Biopsy
Surgical removal of a small amount of abnormal tissue, usually of tumors, for diagnosis.
Biped
A two-footed animal.
Blennogenic
Producing mucus.
Blennorrhagia
Any excessive discharge of mucus.
Blepharospasm
Spasm of the eyelids often resulting in complete closure of the lids due to eye pain, such as seen with a scratch on the cornea.
Bloat
Filling of the stomach with air.
Blood Glucose Profile (curve)
A graph of blood glucose levels over time. At the time of insulin injection, and at regular intervals throughout the day, the level of glucose in the blood is determined through laboratory testing
Blood Poisoning
The term used by lay persons to refer to the presence of infective agents (bacteria) or their toxins in the bloodstream. The condition is characterized by elevated body temperature, chills and weakness. A blood culture confirms the diagnosis and helps identify the most effective anti-infective drug for therapy.
Bolz Technique
Conservative technique for surgical retraction of an equine penis affected by the inability to retract the penis because of its swollen state, or because of constriction of the perputial opening.
Bone Marrow Compression
A condition in which the cells of the bone marrow which produce red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are inhibited. This may result from the use of certain drugs, such as anti-cancer agents.
Bone Marrow Suppresion
A condition in which the cells of the bone marrow which produce red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are inhibited. This may result from the use of certain drugs, such as anti-cancer agents.
Borborygmus
The sound of gas moving through the intestine; bowel sounds.
Bordetella
1. a genus of bacteria comprising very short gram-negative strictly aerobic coccuslike bacilli and including the causative agent (B. pertussis) of whooping cough 2. A genus of aerobic bacteria that contain minute gram-negative coccobacilli and are parasites and pathogens of the mammalian respiratory tract.
Bovine
Of or pertaining to the subfamily Bovinae, which includes cattle, buffalo, and kudus.
Brachial
Pertaining to the forelimb.
Brachium
The arm; specifically from the shoulder to elbow.
Brachycephalic
Brachy - short <brachycephalic> Cephalic - 1 : of or relating to the head 2 : directed toward or situated on or in or near the head
Laymans Terms... Short nosed, like a bulldog.
Bradycardia
An abnormal slowing of the heart rate.
Brille
An anatomy term for the fixed, transparent eye covering found in all snakes and some lizards.
Bronchodilator
Medication which opens up the main air passages to the lungs.
Bronchospasm
Condition in which the muscles surrounding the air passages to the lungs contract, narrowing the passages.
Bumblefoot
Bumblefoot (ulcerative pododermatitis) is a bacterial infection and inflammatory reaction on the feet of birds and rodents. This infection is much more likely to occur in captive animals than in those in the wild.
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Words Beginning With 'H' « Result #42 on Feb 9, 2008, 4:33pm »
H2 Antagonist
A compound which binds (attaches) to the area on a cell at which histamine also binds. By binding at the same site, the antagonist blocks histamine from binding and prevents histamine from producing it's effects, which include the production of stomach acid.
Hallux
The hind toe of a bird.
Heartworm
A species of parasitic worm that lives and reproduces in the chambers of the heart of an animal. Microscopic, immature worms (microfilariae) circulate in the blood and are taken in by mosquitoes that bite the animal. Microfilariae mature in the mouthparts of the mosquito and infect another susceptible animal bitten by the same mosquito.
Heinz Body Anemia
A condition in which the red blood cells are destroyed and this results in anemia. The specific type of anemia is called 'Heinz body anemia' because the red cells develop an abnormality called a 'Heinz body' which can be seen under the microscope. This anemia can occur as a reaction to certain medications and also in cats who eat onions.
Hematology
The science dealing with the morphology of blood and blood-forming tissues, and with their physiology and pathology.
Hematoma
A mass of blood within the tissues. Generally the result of trauma to the blood vessels or abnormal blood clotting.
Hemolytic
Causing the red blood cells to break open.
Hemorrhage
To bleed excessively; may be the result of injury or blood clotting abnormalities.
Herbivore
An animal that feeds mainly or only on plants. In a food chain, herbivores are primary consumers.
Herbivorous
An animal which feeds on plants.
Hernia
The abnormal protrusion of part of an organ or tissue through the structures normally containing it.
Herniorrhaphy
The surgical repair of a hernia, with suture of the defective tissue.
Herpetology
The study of reptiles and amphibians.
HET
Slang for the term: Heterozygous- means that the animal outwardly looks like a normal example of the species, but genetically it carries one (or possibly more) ressesive genes for traits such as albinism or striped patterns. A albino snake of any species may be termed as a het.
Heterozygous A chinchilla carrying two different forms of a gene/alleles (i.e. standard/violet carrier)
Hibernation
The dormant state in which certain animals pass the winter, marked by a state of unconsciousness and by sharp reduction in body temperature and metabolism.
Hibernoma
A rare benign subcutaneous tumor made up of large foamy cells.
Hock
The ankle joint of quadripeds; the tarsus.
Homozygous A chinchilla carrying two identical forms of a gene/alleles (i.e. a violet chinchilla)
Hoof
The horny covering of the digit of ungulates. Consists of a wall, a sole and in the horse reflections of the wall which enclose a triangular frog.
Host
The organism in or on which a parasite lives. For example, dogs and cats are hosts for fleas and roundworms.
Hybrid
An animal that has parents of two different species, for instance, a mule's mother is a horse and its father is a donkey.
Hydrotherapy
The external use of water in the treatment of disease and injury.
Hymenopterist
A scientist who studies wasps and bees.
Hyperglycemia
Higher than normal blood glucose level.
Hyperplasia
An increase of the number of cells within an organ.
Hyperplastic
Abnormal increase in the amount of tissue, e.g., a hyperplastic ear would have increased numbers of cells in the ear canal, sometimes to the point of closing off the ear canal. In prostatic hyperplasia, the prostate enlarges due to an increased number of normal, not cancerous, cells.
Hyperreactive
Producing an exaggerated, or greater than normal response to a stimulus.
Hypersensitive
A type of allergic condition in which the body overreacts to a certain agent such as a bee sting or medication.
Hyperthyroidism
A condition, more commonly seen in cats, in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.
Hyperventilate
An increase in the rate and/or depth of respiration such that the body loses too much carbon dioxide.
Hypoglycemia
An abnormally low level of sugar in the blood.
Hypokalemia
An abnormally low potassium concentration in the blood.
Hypoplasia
Inadequate or defective development of tissue.
Hypothyroidism
A condition, more common in dogs, in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone.
Hypoxia
Diminished availability of oxygen to the body tissue.
Hypsodont
A hypsodont is a type of tooth. This kind of molar is found in mammals that wear their teeth a lot, such as the horse.
Hypsodont dentition is characterized by high-crowned teeth and enamel which extends past the gum line. This provides lots of extra material for wear and tear. Some examples of animals with hypsodont dentition are cows and deer; both animals that feed on gritty, fibrous material. The opposite condition is called brachydont.
Chinchillas are hypsodonts, meaning that they have continuously growing incisors and molars. If the teeth are not properly worn down by constant chewing of coarse material, they can overgrow. Instead of growing out of the mouth like we see with some rabbits and guinea pigs, the teeth actually reverse their direction and will grow from the roots. This means that you may not see the signs of tooth overgrowth until it is to late. The roots will grow up into the facial sinuses and even into the orbit (eye socket). Clinical signs such as runny eyes and protrusion of the eye will occur.
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Words Beginning With 'M' « Result #43 on Feb 9, 2008, 4:22pm »
Macropodia
Excessive size of the feet.
Macrophthalmia
Abnormal enlargement of the eyeball.
Macrosmatic
Pertaining to a good sense of smell.
Malignancy
A tendency to progress in a strong and harsh manner.
Malignant Tumor
Rapidly growing and spreading tumor, which invades surrounding tissues and causes similar tumor growth in other organs. Known as cancer.
Malocclusion
according to Dictionary. com, is defined as: "faulty occlusion; irregular contact of opposing teeth in the upper and lower jaws." Common usage in the pet chinchilla community differs somewhat from the actual definition of "malocclusion," being used to indicate a condition of overgrowth of the teeth, either root or crown elongation, in either the incisors or molars, regardless of misalignment but not excluding it.
Here are some links to learn more about this often devastating condition.
1. the bone of the lower jaw. 2. (in birds) the lower part of the bill.
Mange
Any of several skin and ear conditions caused by a variety of mites.
Mastitis
Inflammation of the mammary glands, often caused by a bacterial infection.
Maternal Antibody
Antibody in a newborn animal which the newborn acquired through the placenta or colostrum (the first milk).
Maxilla
A jaw or jawbone, esp. the upper.
Medical Ecology
The study of the environment and its relationship to a population of animals with respect to the effect of the environment on the diseases of the animals.
Megacolon
A condition in which the colon enlarges and dilates, which results in feces accumulating in the colon. Constipation then occurs. This condition is more common in cats than dogs.
Megalocystis
An abnormally enlarged bladder.
Megaloenteron
Enlargement of the intestine.
Megalomelia
Abnormal largeness of the limbs.
Melena
Darkening of the stool due to the presence of digested blood, which indicates bleeding is occurring in the stomach and/or beginning of the small intestine. The feces generally look black and tarry.
Meninges
The three membranes covering the brain and spinal cord; the dura mater, arachnoid mater and pia mater.
Metastatis
Spread of a tumor from its original location to a remote one, by tumor cells that are carried in the blood.
Metaturnal
In animal behavior, metaturnality describes the behavior of sleeping partly during the daytime and partly during the night. Metaturnal animals include cats, rabbits, and mice.
Microfilaria
The larval form of some parasitic worms, for example heartworms. These worms do not lay eggs, they produce microfilariae instead.
Microfilaricide
Compound which kills microfilaria, the immature forms of heartworms which circulate in the blood.
Microorganism
A single-celled life form that is invisible to the naked eye and that may cause disease in man or animals.
Mitochondria
parts of the cell which are responsible for providing the cell with energy.
Molt (Moulting)
The periodical shedding and renewal of the outer skin, exoskeleton, fur, or feathers of an animal. Occuring annually or during the breeding season.
Priming is a shedding cycle that chinchillas go through to replace old fur with new. 'Prime' occurs at the end of a full cycle, which takes about 13 weeks.
Myomorphs
The largest group within the rodent family, which includes mice and rats. The young are born after a short gestation period in a immature state of development.
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Words Beginning With 'C' « Result #44 on Feb 9, 2008, 4:05pm »
C.N.S
Central nervous system. Includes the brain, spinal cord, and the nerves leading from them.
Cachexia
Extreme weight loss
Cacomelia
Congenital deformity of a limb.
Cacumen
The top of or apex of an organ.
Calcified
The hardening of tissue through the influx of calcium, usually as a result of chronic inflammation.
Calciuria
Calcium in the urine.
Calculus
An abnormal concretion, usually composed of mineral salts, occuring within the animal body, chiefly in the hollow organs or their passages. Called also stones, as in kidney stones.
Camouflage
The use of color patterns, shape, texture, and/or behavior to remain concealed from predators or prey.
Canceremia
The presence of cancer cells in the blood.
Canidae
Family which includes the dog and fox.
Canine
An animal of the family Canidae, especially a dog.
Cannibalism
The eating of flesh of living members of the same or similar species.
Canthus
The angular junction of the eyelids at either corner of the eyes.
Capillaries
The blood vessels that originate at the arterioles and end with the venules. The capillaries are responsible for the exchange of oxygen and nutrients between the blood and the surrounding tissue.
Caprine
Of or pertaining to goats.
Carcinogen
A substance which causes cancer.
Carcinoma
A malignant new growth made up of epithelial cells tending to infiltrate surrounding tissues and to give rise to metastases.
Cardioangiology
The study of the diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
Cardiomyopathy
Diseases of the heart muscle; does not include diseases of the valves of the heart or congenital defects.
Caries
Decay, such as of bones and teeth.
Carnification
The development of fleshy fibrous tissue in the lung.
Carrier A chinchilla carrying a single recessive gene from one parent, but no obvious signs of it in the chinchilla's appearance. (i.e. a standard/violet carrier looks like a standard, but is carrying a violet gene from one of it's parents). These are usually know as heterozygous. A chin can carry more than one recessive gene.
Carrier Animal which harbors an infectious organism, such as a virus, bacteria or parasite. The animal does not appear ill but can still transmit the organism to other animals by direct contact or releasing the organisms (bacteria, protozoa, viruses) into the environment in the stool, urine, respiratory secretions, or vaginal discharges.
Cataract
When an opaque spot forms on the lens of the eye or its capsule or both. May result from injury or inherited factors.
Cauda
A tail or tail-like appendage.
Cavity
A hollow or space, or a potentional space within the body or one of its organs.
Cecotropes
also called 'night feces' or 'soft feces,' are the material resulting from the fermentation of food in a part of the digestive system called the 'cecum.' Cecotropes are nutrient-rich and are passed out of the body, like feces, but are reingested by the animal so the nutrients can be absorbed. Cecotropes have twice the protein, and half of the fiber of the typical hard fecal pellet. They also contain high levels of vitamin K and the B vitamins.
Pertaining to the head, or to the head end of the body.
Chevrotain
Any of several small deerlike hornless ruminants of the genera Hyemoschus and Tragulus native to the tropical rain forests of central Africa, India, and southeast Asia. Also called mouse deer.
Chin-Proofing
The act of preparing a room or rooms for safe out of cage playtime.
This includes, but is not limited to:
1. Removing or securing food, chemicals, cleaners and house plants that could kill a chin if eaten or gotten into (some foods we eat, will kill a chinchilla)
2. Closing off any openings 1" square or larger (chins can squeeze into the smallest of places)
3. Removing or cover any and all containers of liquids, from drinks to a toilet bowl (chins are not supposed to get wet)
4. Enclosing, covering or unplugging any and all electrical wires (no crispy chins, please)
5. Block off your baseboards if you don't want these chewed! (Many people line the room with cardboard to stop this)
6. Lay on the floor and get a "chin's eye-view" of all it may find to get into or play with (chins are curious, avid explorers and great chewers!)
Chins will chew on anything...if you don't want it chewed, remove it, block it off or cover it!
AND remember your chin will still need constant supervision during out of cage playtime... even though you think you have chin-proofed your room, Chins are smart, fast and will do all they can to break through your barricades!
Chromosones Structures within the center of the cell that house the genes which determine what a living thing will look like. Chinchillas have 64 chromosomes.
Chronic
Of a long duration: a chronic illness persists for weeks, months, or even for the life of animal.
Chronic Inflammation
Prolonged and persistent inflammation marked chiefly by new connective tissue formation; it may be a continuation of an acute form or a prolonged low-grade form.
Chronic Superficial Keratitis
A chronic condition of the eye in which blood vessels grow across the cornea (the clear surface of the eye). The cornea looks hazy and sometimes reddened; it may eventually take on a dark pigment. This condition is also called pannus.
Cloaca
A common passage at the end of the digestive tract and urogenital systems, for fecal, urinary and reproductive discharge. Seen in lower vertebrates such as reptiles and birds.
Coagulation
Formation of a clot.
Coccidia
A one-celled parasite in the category of protozoa. In dogs and cats, coccidia are generally parasites of the intestinal tract.
Coccygeal
Pertaining to or located in the region of the tail.
A common medical condition in older dogs that results from abnormal brain function, causing certain behavior changes such as disorientation, housebreaking problems, and changes in sleeping patterns and interactions with others.
Colitis
An infection or inflammation of the colon.
Colostrum
The antibody-rich first milk produced immediately before and after giving birth.
Comedo
A blackhead, usually the result of a plugged gland within the skin.
Conformation
Symmetry, size and shape of the vaious body regions relative to each other or the gerneral appearance of the animal in terms of satisfying the observer's appreciation of what is a desirable appearance.
Congenital
A characteristic of an animal that is present at birth. It may be inherited or induced by events that occur during pregnancy.
Congenital Amputation
The absence of a limb at birth.
Conjunctiva
The delicate membrane lining the eyelids and covering parts of the eyeball.
Coprolith
A hard fecal concretion in the intestine.
Coprophagous
cop·roph·a·gous –adjective feeding on dung, as certain beetles.
In laymans terms... the act of eating poop. Some animals do this in order to help them digest their food.
Chinchillas and other animals like rabbits and guinea pigs produce two different types of poop...one is produced for eating the other is just waste. This thread will tell you more http://anntwo.proboards105.com/index.cgi....90257688&page=1
Corticosteroid
Hormones produced by the adrenal gland which are important to almost every function of cells and organs. They are divided into two groups: glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. Glucocorticoids regulate protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Mineralocorticoids regulate electrolyte balances.
Crepitus
1. the grating of fractured bone fragments against each other. 2. the crackling of joints. 3. the noise produced by pressure on tissues containing an abnormal amount of air or gas.
Cryptorchid
An animal with one or two undescended testicles.
Critical Care
Critical Care is a complete "assisted feeding" formula for herbivores that are not eating due to illness or surgery. Whether an animal's lack of appetite is a result of illness, post surgical recovery or pain, Critical Care plays an important nutritional role in the patient's recovery program. Forage based fibre is necessary to encourage proper microbial growth in the digestive system of small herbivores. Timothy grass hay, the main component in Critical Care, provides the proper balance of fibre and soluble carbohydrates needed to support the natural microbial population in the digestive system of small herbivores. Critical Care is suitable for use in Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Chinchillas, Iguanas, Tortoises, and Waterfowl Depending on the animals preference or need Critical Care is fed via syringe, spoon or sprinkled on their regular food as a boost. The most common feeding is via syringe.
Critter Be Better
For all Herbivores including rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, other small animals, and reptiles. Replacement feed while animal is sick, stressed, post surgery, digestive disorders, maintain micro-flora balance, monthly maintenance, off regular feed, anorexia, or eating poorly. Critter Be Better Complete helps get the gut mobility Back to NORMAL. Fed as per Critical Care (above)
Cusps
The raised areas on a chinchilla's molar teeth
Cyanosis
A bluish or purplish discoloration (as of skin) due to deficient oxygenation of the blood.
Cytopenia
Deficiency in the cells of the blood (a reduction in the number of blood cells)
Cytoplasm
Substances which make up the inside of a cell and surround the nucleus of the cell which contains the genetic material.
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Words Beginning With 'G' « Result #45 on Feb 9, 2008, 10:34am »
Gelding
A castrated male horse.
Gestation
The period of development of the young in viviparous animals, from the time of fertilization of the ovum to birth.
Giardia
A genus of flagellated, usually nonpathogenic protozoa that are parasitic in the intestines of vertebrates including humans and most domestic animals.
Gingival
Relating to the gums.
Glipizide
An oral medication that can be used to control blood glucose levels in some diabetic cats who still have some insulin production.
Glucocorticoid
Hormones produced by the adrenal gland which regulate protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism, and are important to almost every function of cells and organs. They also stabilize cell membranes which is an important part of their function in treating allergic reactions. Also called glucocorticosteroids.
Glucosuria
Glucose in the urine. (Also called glycosuria)
Glycogen
A storage form of glucose in the body.
Glycosaminoglycans
Compounds which serve as the building blocks of cartilage, which covers the ends of bones within a joint. Glucosamine and chondroitin are necessary for the body to make glycosaminoglycans.
Goiter
Enlargement of the thyroid gland, causing swelling in the front part of the neck.
Gram
A measure of weight. 28 grams = 1 oz, 454 grams = 1 lb
Gram Negative
A classification of bacteria based upon their lack of retention of a certain stain in the laboratory. The staining quality is based on the structure of the cell wall surrounding the bacteria. This structure of the cell wall influences which antibiotics will kill the bacteria. This laboratory staining method was developed by Hans Gram in 1884.
Gram Positive A classification of bacteria based upon their uptake of a certain stain in the laboratory. The staining quality is based on the structure of the cell wall surrounding the bacteria. This structure of the cell wall influences which antibiotics will kill the bacteria. This laboratory staining method was developed by Hans Gram in 1884.
Granuloma
A tumor-like mass or nodule of granulation tissue.
Gregarious
Animals living in groups.
Grotzen The veiling on the back of a chinchilla.
Guard Hairs
The 'stiffer', thicker, taller "hairs" that grow all over a chin's body and help to hold the fur in place, in addition to this they will often give a very unique look to the overall appearance of the chin. IE: the silver or dark guard hairs on a white mosaic often give the effect or look of a thin layer of silver over the white fur.
Guttural Pouches
Two sacs connected to the eustachian tube between the horse's ear and throat, opening into the throat.
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