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Feline chlamydial conjunctivitis is an infection caused by a bacterial organism
(called Chlamydophila felis). The most common signs of chlamydia in cats involve the
eyes or the upper respiratory tract (nose or throat), and only when infection is not
treated does it spread to the lungs. Because chlamydia lives inside cells of the body and
is not able to survive for long in the environment, spread of infection relies on direct or
close contact with an infected cat. Following infection, the incubation period (the time
between infection and development of clinical signs of disease) is between three and
ten days.
The bacteria primarily infects the conjunctiva, which are the delicate membranes
lining the eyelids and covering the edges of the eyeballs. The infection causes
inflammation known as conjunctivitis. In normal cats, the conjunctiva is not readily
visible and has a pale, salmon pink color. In cats with conjunctivitis, the conjunctiva
becomes swollen and red, making it more visible. The nictitating membrane or third
eyelid in the inner corner of the eye may protrude partially across the eye. One or both
eyes may be involved.
Affected cats initially develop a watery discharge from the eyes that quickly
becomes thicker and is usually a yellow or greenish color. The eyes are uncomfortable
and cats often keep the affected eye(s) closed. Many cats remain bright and otherwise
appear normal, but some may develop a fever or lose their appetite. A1er one or two
days, sniffles and sneezing may also occur. In kittens, the infection may spread to the
lungs and cause a fatal pneumonia.
1. What does the text mainly deal with?

a. The process of chlamydia afflicting cats
b. An overview of feline chlamydial conjunctivitis
c. Clinical signs of feline chlamydial conjunctivitis
d. Feline chlamydial conjunctivitis threatening cats
e. Treatments for cats with chlamydia conjunctivitis
Exercise is painful. As the cliché goes, “No pain, no gain.” When the body exerts
itself, pumping action out of muscles to tear them down and build their mass, itʼs left
with a soreness. Doctors, coaches, and mothers all recommend heat for tense sore
muscles—warm baths, moist towels, hot-water bottles, or heated pads as
thermotherapy techniques. But how exactly does applying this heat help the pain and
relax the muscles?
While exercising, the body requires more energy than it can produce through
aerobic respiration, or the intake of oxygen. To create enough energy for vigorous
movement, the body goes through another process: anaerobic respiration. This type of
energy production burns sugars without oxygen, producing lactic acid within exerted
muscles. Overworked muscles and a buildup of lactic acid are what cause the pain
associated with exercising. When heat is applied to a sore area of the body, blood
vessels widen and blood flow increases to transport excess lactic acid and other toxins
away from tired muscles. These muscles are also made more elastic by the heat, and
nerve endings are stimulated to block pain signals.
2. What is the author's tone towards the topic of the text?
a. Critical
b. Concerned
c. Subjective
d. Instructive
e. Informative
Aflatoxins are toxins produced by the mold Aspergillus flavus that can grow on
pet food ingredients such as corn, peanuts, and other grains. At high levels, aflatoxins
can cause illness (aflatoxicosis), liver damage, and death in pets. The toxins can be
present even if there is no visible mold on the pet food.
(1) Pets that eat food containing unsafe levels of aflatoxins can develop aflatoxin
poisoning. (2) Pets are highly susceptible to aflatoxin poisoning because, unlike people,
who eat a varied diet, pets generally eat the same food continuously over extended
periods of time. (3) Yet, pets don't have the same meal times as humans. (4) If a petʼs
food contains aflatoxins, the toxins could accumulate in the petʼs system as they
continue to eat the same food. (5) Aflatoxin poisoning can also occur if a pet eats moldy
corn, grains, peanuts, or other aflatoxin contaminated food.
Pets suffering from aflatoxin poisoning may experience signs such as
sluggishness, loss of appetite, vomiting, jaundice (yellowish tint to the eyes, gums or
skin due to liver damage), unexplained bruising or bleeding, and/or diarrhea. In some
cases, aflatoxins can affect blood clotting and cause long-term liver problems and/or
death. Some pets may suffer liver damage without showing any signs in the early
stages of aflatoxin poisoning and if they continue eating contaminated food, they may
die suddenly. Pet owners who suspect their pets have been eating products
contaminated with aflatoxins should contact their veterinarians and immediately stop
feeding the suspected food, especially if the pets are showing signs of illness.
3. From the text, we can infer that low levels of aflatoxins will not ____ pets.
a. Endanger
b. Terminate
c. Eradicate
d. Relieve
e. Conquer
Dogs that eat pet food containing too much vitamin D can develop vitamin D
toxicity. It can also occur if a dog accidentally gets into vitamin D supplements that a
person in the household is taking. Another common way that dogs get vitamin D toxicity
is a4er accidentally eating certain chemicals meant to kill rodents like rats and mice,
called cholecalciferol rodenticides. Cholecalciferol is the chemical name for vitamin D3.
Dogs with excess vitamin D may vomit, have little appetite, drink and urinate
more, drool excessively, and/or lose weight. Cases of vitamin D rodenticide or
supplement poisoning are rapid onset – showing signs of illness in a matter of hours or
days, while diet-related toxicity tends to develop more gradually over time. If you
suspect your dog is showing signs of vitamin D toxicity, take him or her to a veterinarian
immediately.
Treatment will depend on a veterinarianʼs assessment of each case, but the aim
will be to remove the source of vitamin D to prevent additional exposure (e.g., stop the
feeding of recalled dog food) and to flush the body of the excess vitamin D. In less
acute cases of vitamin D toxicity that are caught early, the veterinarian may determine
that a change of diet may help resolve the issue within weeks to months, or he or she
may choose to prescribe medication. A veterinarian may also continue to monitor blood
calcium and phosphorus levels until they return to a healthy baseline.
4. From the text, we can infer that ...

a. Dogs can get cholecalciferol rodenticides from rodents other than mice and
rats.
b. The sooner the symptoms of poisoning appear in a dog, the lower the
chances of survival.
c. The more the symptoms caused by poisoning, the more difficult the treatment
will be.
d. Owners of poisoned dogs are advised not to provide first aid at home.
e. Vitamin D toxicity is the most serious poisoning in dogs.

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