Animal Care

Question 1

What is a major health issue of Iguanas in captivity?

Answer 1

metabolic bone disease

Question 2

What should you do before applying QuikStop?

Answer 2

wipe blood away

Question 3

What dog breed has nails that rarely need to be trimmed?

Answer 3

Akita

Question 4

What two breeds have nails that grow quickly?

Answer 4

Dachshunds, Basset Hounds

Question 5

Frost destroys any trace of what?

Answer 5

the previous territorial markings

Question 6

`What is the most common reason for cats to spray indoors?

Answer 6

when another cat is introduced

Question 7

What is the number one reason people give up on cats?

Answer 7

they aren’t using the litterbox

Question 8

When would you not use vinegar/alcohol on ears?

Answer 8

if they’re red and inflamed or the eardrum isn’t intact

Question 9

The higher the number on a clipper blade, the _____ it cuts to the skin.

Answer 9

closer

Question 10

How many ounces are to a pound?

Answer 10

16

Question 11

What are the four types of cat hair?

Answer 11

secondary hair, primary hair, awn hair, tactile hair

Question 12

Which type of muzzle is always easily available to someone working in a clinic?

Answer 12

gauze

Question 13

List the 4 major types of muzzles.

Answer 13

gauze, comfort, basket, leash

Question 14

Which type of muzzle can more easily impede breathing?

Answer 14

gauze

Question 15

When should a dog NOT be muzzled?

Answer 15

vomiting or head injury

Question 16

List 4 situations when a C-collar might be useful:

Answer 16

1. keep animal from biting/licking themselves
2. licking/chewing at incisions
3. prevent dog from biting handler
4. keep dog from going under fences

Question 17

List 4 types of e-collars.

Answer 17

cervical collar, cone, inner tube, comfy collar/folding collar

Question 18

What are two brand names for the cervical collars?

Answer 18

No-Bite, Stop Bite

Question 19

What is one advantage of the clear plastic cone collar over the opaque cone?

Answer 19

increases invisibility

Question 20

What should the length of the cone collar be?

Answer 20

past nose by 1 inch

Question 21

What is one disadvantage of the inner tube style collar?

Answer 21

easily punctured

Question 22

Ice cream bucket lids work especially well as E-collars for:

Answer 22

cats

Question 23

How often should most dog’s nails be trimmed?

Answer 23

4-8 weeks

Question 24

List three factors that impact how often nails need to be trimmed.

Answer 24

breed, activity level, living environment

Question 25

List 5 products that can be used to stop the bleeding if the nail might be cut excessively short.

Answer 25

silver nitrate stick, styptic powder, blood-stop powder, flour, cornstarch

Question 26

What are the two types of nail trimmers?

Answer 26

scissor-type, guillotine

Question 27

What are two causes of nails splintering when trimmed?

Answer 27

brittle nails, a dull trimmer

Question 28

T/F. Ear mites are contagious.

Answer 28

true

Question 29

What is the dog’s ear canal shaped like?

Answer 29

L-shaped

Question 30

What is the best way to prevent ear infections?

Answer 30

a simple weekly ear cleaning

Question 31

Describe the proper way to approach an unknown dog in a veterinary clinic.

Answer 31

extend you hand palm down, with fingers bent slightly, allowing the dog to sniff the back of your hand

Question 32

List 6 breeds prone to biting.

Answer 32

Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Poodles, Cocker Spaniels, Rottweilers, German Shepherds

Question 33

What is the key to handling geriatric dogs?

Answer 33

gentle handling

Question 34

List 6 signs of a nervous dog.

Answer 34

shivering, anxious expression, rapid head movements, rapid ear movements, ducking its head, cowering in corner

Question 35

What are two times an injured dog should NOT be muzzled before it is moved or handled?

Answer 35

if the dog has an injury to the head or is vomiting

Question 36

List 4 ways an injured dog might be moved safely.

Answer 36

stretcher, flatboard, towel, blaneket

Question 37

What type of training/reward is being utilized when a puppy is given a treat immediately after eliminating in an appropriate area?

Answer 37

positive reinforcement

Question 38

What type of training is being utilized when a puppy is squirted with water while chewing on table leg?

Answer 38

positive punishment

Question 39

When food is given to reinforce every occurrence of a correct behavior it is referred to as what type of training?

Answer 39

consistent training

Question 40

What type of training is being utilized when an owner stops playing with a puppy that begins to bite?

Answer 40

negative punishment

Question 41

At what age does socialization to their own species, to humans, and to other animals occur most easily?

Answer 41

Young dogs: 4-12 weeks
Cats: 3-7 weeks
Horses: begin at birth

Question 42

An animal should be released from its time-out after about ___ minutes.

Answer 42

15

Question 43

Any punishment must be delivered within a __________ after the undesirable behavior occurs.

Answer 43

few seconds

Question 44

The first step in lowering patient stress is to understand the species’ _____ when an feeling threatened or challenged.

Answer 44

behavior

Question 45

T/F. Cats are typically under socialized.

Answer 45

true

Question 46

T/F. The ideal time for socialization for horses begins at 8 weeks.

Answer 46

false

Question 47

T/F. Toys and food are tools used to elicit and reinforce appropriate behavior.

Answer 47

true

Question 48

T/F. Positive stimuli should be presented to pets with a firm, authoritative voice from the beginning of training.

Answer 48

false