Husbandry

Question 1

True or false: At 3-14,16 weeks of age, the brain is biologically ready to make long-term change in response to social input

Answer 1

True-

Question 2

Tor F: Puppies should have their first visit to the vet for an exam and begin a vax program at 6-8 weeks of age

Answer 2

True- Additionally, puppy socialization classes should start at ot around 8 weeks of age

Question 3

2 main reasons to get a copy of the vax record before a puppy begins training

Answer 3

1. is the dog healthy
2. does the dog have it’s core vaccines

Question 4

Core vaccines include

Answer 4

1. distemper
2. adenovirus
3. Parvovirus
4. rabies
5. parainfluenza

Question 5

Booster shots in puppies are important because

Answer 5

We don’t know exactly when all the maternal antibodies will fade so initial shots and boosters are given to ensure adequate protection

Question 6

Distemper, hepatitus and parvo vaccinations must be given

Answer 6

every 3-4 weeks starting at 6-8 weeks of age until the puppy is 12-14 weeks. Boostered at 12 mos

Question 7

Rabies is given

Answer 7

once in the first year(12 weeks or older) followed by a booster at 12 mos and then given every 1-3 years depending on product

Question 8

Which non- core vaccines may be given depending on geographic area?

Answer 8

Lyme, leptospirosis and bordatella

Question 9

T or F Maternal antibodies can block vaccines?

Answer 9

True, At 4 weeks of age, maternal antibodies will effectively block vaccines

Question 10

Distemper affects

Answer 10

respiratory, digestive and CNS

Question 11

Adenovirus

Answer 11

respiratory and could lead to hepatitis

Question 12

para-influenza

Answer 12

respiratory, aerosolized

Question 13

Parvo

Answer 13

intestinal, causes bloody diarrhea and can be fatal

Question 14

rabies

Answer 14

viral, spread through saliva and can be fatal to dogs and humans

Question 15

Heartworms, roundworms and hookworms

Answer 15

Internal parasites. Many puppies are born with roundworms and hookworms

Question 16

External Parasites

Answer 16

Fleas, ticks. Can cause allergic skin reactions or anemia. Fleas can transmit tapeworms, ticks carry Lyme

Question 17

True or False: Prepubertal neutering does not prevent the organizational effect of hormones

Answer 17

True- Neutering does not effect athletic ability, watchdog tendencies nor will it calm the dog down

Question 18

What sexually dimorphic behaviors will prepubertal neutering affect?

Answer 18

fighting, roaming, marking in males. Uterine cancer, pyometria in females. Fighting may not be reduced in females

Question 19

Some factors that could interfere with learning are?

Answer 19

Medical conditions like hydrocephalus, hormonal diseases, drug effects, issues with aging such as Canine dysfunction syndrome (CDS), chronic pain, emotional issues

Question 20

Normal dog body temperature ranges from:

Answer 20

101-102.5

Question 21

Natural written on a bottle of medicine means:

Answer 21

it is not necessarily harmless

Question 22

Spaying is:

Answer 22

complete removal of the uterus and ovaries

Question 23

A common household disinfectant for Parvo is:

Answer 23

Bleach… usually mixed at 30:1

Question 24

Castration is:

Answer 24

Removal of the testicles

Question 25

The gentle leader

Answer 25

does not restrict mouth movement or prevent biting, should be desensitized before use

Question 26

True or False: Most collars have the ability to injure or kill an unsupervised dog?

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Leptospirosis

Answer 27

Severe bacterial infection-fever, vomiting, soreness/weakness, loss of appetite, bloody diarrhea

Question 28

Giardia

Answer 28

diarrhea, vomiting,
loss of appetite, foul smelling
stool, pale soft stool with
mucus

Question 29

Sarcoptic Mange

Answer 29

severe
itching, hair loss, red
pustules and yellow
crusting of the skin
*Spread through
direct contact with
an infected dog, can
also be transmitted
to humans.

Question 30

Demodex Mange

Answer 30

red scaling, crusty
skin, skin infections
and swelling, not contagious

Question 31

Action Patterns are behaviors

Answer 31

That are drives and instincts shaped by genetics

Question 32

Action Patterns could be reasons why dogs:

Answer 32

shred toys, nip, stalk . dig or bury bones