Random Study Questions 2 Flashcards
Why should you never disturb a dog that is sleeping, eating, guarding something or has puppies?
Dogs naturally protect their food, owners and property and may attack if disturbed or their property threatened.
Name the internal parasites.
Hookworms, whipworms, tapeworms, roundworms, heartworms.
Name one way that a submissive dog makes himself appear smaller
Lies down, crouches, hunches over.
Name two reasons why all dogs need to be brushed.
To remove dead hair, to distribute oil to the ends of the hair.
Why should you never scream and run if approached by a dog?
Screaming and or running can excite the dog. They are prey animals and their prey instincts tell them to chase and catch.
Name the four external parasites.
Fleas, Ticks, Lice and Mites
Which coat type is a lot like human hair in that it needs to be brushed and combed at least every other day to remove tangles?
A long coat
Why is it important to know how your pet acts under normal conditions when he is healthy?
So you can recognize behaviors that are abnormal and detect illnesses early.
Name the symptoms of Lyme disease.
Fever between 103-105, Lameness, Swelling of joints, Lethargy(not active), loss of appetite.
Rabies and Leptospirosis are zoonotic diseases, what does that mean?
That they can be transmitted from animals to humans and humans to animals.
How long does it take for heartworms to develop into mature male and female heartworms?
About six months.
Name the four nutrients that are important to a dogs diet.
Water, Carbohydrates, Fats, Protien
If you suspect your dog has swallowed poison, and vomiting is recommended, what can you give him to cause vomiting?
Give him 3%Hydrogen Peroxide using 1 teaspoon per 10 pounds of dog’s body weight.
When positioning your dog for stacking, which legs do you position first, and on which side?
Front legs and the leg on the judge’s side first.
In the showmanship ring, what two things are dogs judged on?
Performance(working as a team, gaiting etc) Appearance(grooming, condition etc but not conformation)
