Animal health

Question 1

Demeanour

Answer 1

Behaviour

Question 2

Gait

Answer 2

Walk /stages of movement (trot,canter, gallop etc)

Question 3

TPR

Answer 3

Temp
Pulse
Respiration

Question 4

CRT

Answer 4

Capillary Refill Time (couple of seconds to return to colour)

Question 5

GS

Answer 5

Gut sounds (4 quadrants in horses )

Question 6

MM

Answer 6

Mucus membrane - pink and moist (cat slightly paler)

Question 7

DUDE

Answer 7

Defecating
Urinating
Drinking
Eating

Question 8

BAR

Answer 8

Bright
Alert
Responsive

Question 9

QAR

Answer 9

Quiet
Alert
Responsive

Question 10

Pulse quality

Answer 10

Groin
Digits
Cheek bones
Is it weak?

Question 11

% of uk dogs overweight

Answer 11

65%

Question 12

%of uk cats are overweight

Answer 12

39%

Question 13

% of uk rabbits overweight

Answer 13

40%

Question 14

% of uk horses and ponies are overweight

Answer 14

50%

Question 15

How much has the number of cats being overweight increased by in the past decade

Answer 15

169%

Question 16

How much has the number of dogs being overweight increased by in the past decade

Answer 16

158%

Question 17

What % of dogs are overweight by the time they are 6 months old

Answer 17

37%

Question 18

What % of pets suffer from obesity

Answer 18

59%

Question 19

How does obesity affect the animal

Answer 19

Joints
Growth
Repiratiry
Heart disease
Diabetes
Vital organs
Blood pressure
Shorten lifespan 2-3 years

Question 20

Why is pet obesity such a problem

Answer 20

We give in
Over feed
Treat
Not enough exercise
Long work hours
More sedentary life style

Question 21

Uncontrollable factors of obesity

Answer 21

Breed/species
Neutering
Age

Question 22

How can we prevent obesity

Answer 22

Change diet gradually
Reduce food
Gradual increase in exercise
Weigh regularly

Question 23

Tools to educate owners on obesity

Answer 23

Leaflets
Body scoring charts
Weighing scales
Weigh tapes

Question 24

Signs of weight concern

Answer 24

Struggling to get up/stiff/weak
Visible
Lack of enthusiasm
Slowing down
Dull skin/coat
Behaviour problems

Question 25

Signs of overweight pet

Answer 25

Ribs unable to feel Flat back Big tummy no waist no tummy tuck Face legs and necks fat pads

Question 26

Body score chart 5 point scale

Answer 26

Each point represents an increase or decrease of 20-30% body fat above or below ideal

Question 27

Body score chart 9 point scale

Answer 27

Each point represents an increase or decrease of 10-15% body fat above or below ideal

Question 28

Body score 1-5 1

Answer 28

Emiciated Pelvis and ribs very easily palpated and sharp Concave rump area Ribs feel like pocket full of rulers

Question 29

Body score 1-5 2

Answer 29

Lean Pelvis and ribs easily palpated and feel sharp Rump area is flat

Question 30

Body score 1-5 3

Answer 30

Ideal Pelvis and ribs easily palpated but rounded edges Rump area is flat Ribs feel like pocket full of pens

Question 31

Body score 1-5 4

Answer 31

Fat Firm palpation required to feel ribs Rump round

Question 32

Body score 1-5 5

Answer 32

Obese Hard to palpate ribs Rump convex Ribs can’t be felt