Animal Husbandry Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is husbandry in the context of animal care?
Grooming, medical, or health/wellness procedures
Husbandry encompasses various practices aimed at maintaining animal health and well-being.
What is required for disease prevention in puppies?
Proof of vaccination
Vaccination is crucial for preventing diseases in puppies.
What vaccinations are recommended for puppies starting at 6-8 weeks?
Distemper, parvo, hep every 3/4 weeks until 12-14 weeks
These vaccinations are essential to protect puppies from serious illnesses.
When should a rabies vaccination be administered to puppies?
Once at 12 weeks, booster after 1 year
Rabies vaccination is critical for public health and is legally required in many areas.
What are some types of gastrointestinal parasites that unvaccinated dogs often have?
Roundworm, hookworms
These parasites can disrupt the gastrointestinal tract and affect overall health.
What are some external parasites dogs can have?
Fleas and ticks
These parasites can cause discomfort and transmit diseases to pets.
What are the symptoms of parvovirus in puppies?
Depressed, vomits, diarrhea
Parvovirus is a highly contagious and serious viral infection.
What is an effective cleaning solution against parvovirus?
1:30 bleach solution
Proper sanitation is key to managing parvovirus outbreaks.
What is the normal body temperature range for dogs?
100.2 to 102.8 degrees Fahrenheit
Monitoring body temperature is important for assessing health.
What are action patterns in dogs influenced by?
Genetics and environment
These factors determine how a dog instinctively responds to stimuli.
What two types of responses dictate a dog’s instinctive behavior?
Fixed and model responses
These responses are learned through experience and genetics.
Fill in the blank: Puppies require proof of ________ for disease prevention.
vaccination
Vaccination is crucial for preventing diseases in puppies.
True or False: All puppies should be vaccinated against rabies before 12 weeks.
False
Rabies vaccination is recommended once at 12 weeks.
At what age is the socialization period for puppies?
Why is this a crucial time for them?
4 to 16 weeks
Critical period for influencing a dog’s temperament, character, behavior and avoiding problems.
What is Hydrocephalus? Why is it bad?
Excessive cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain. Can cause learning delays or failures (slow or absent housetraining), irritability or aggression. Congential common in very small or flat-faced breeds (brachycephalic).
Contagious disease containment procedure
Clean and disinfect floors daily
*do not allow dogs to share water dishes/ toys
*do not allow dogs showing symptoms in facility
*clean up urine/ feces/ blood immediately
If an owner calls before class and says that his puppy has had diarrhea for the past two days, the trainer should
a) advise the owner to put the puppy on a bland diet.
b) instruct the owner to immediately take the puppy to the vet.
c) tell the owner not to bring the puppy to class and to call its veterinarian.
d) ask the owner for more details to determine whether the puppy should come to class.
c) tell the owner not to bring the puppy to class and to call its veterinarian.
Which of the following information would be most important to obtain before a dog comes to class?
a) Owner’s training goals
b) Dog’s previous training
c) Dog’s vaccination and behavior history
d) Dog’s breed, age, and reproductive status
c) Dog’s vaccination and behavior history
