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150 Finals
Question | Answer |
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Changing a pet's diet suddenly can cause....? | Diarrhea |
What is ovulation? | Release of mature egg to travel down oviduct |
1st stage of estrous | Proestrus |
2nd stage of estrous | Estrus |
3rd stage of estrous | Diestrus |
4th stage of estrous | Anestus |
What should orphaned puppies and kittens be fed? | High quality milk replacement |
Non-essential acids are...? | Synthesized by the body |
Ideal temperature for orphaned puppies & kittens for 1st week of life | 81-90°F |
How big should animal enclosures be? | Able to move freely, stand up, lay down and turn around |
Best flooring for a kennel | Concrete |
Mammals can not digest what type of carbohydrate? | Insoluble carbohydrates |
Herbivores need insoluble carbohydrates (fibers) to provide what? | Energy |
Life span for rabbits is? | 5-6 years |
What is an essential amino acid required for cats? | Taurine |
This animal needs more nutrients. | Lactating female |
Which pet is found in the greatest number of households? | Dog |
One pound of this nutrient supplies the most raw energy. | Fat |
Definition of AAFCO | Association of American Feed Control Officials |
Important mineral for skin. | Zinc |
Five signs of inflammation | Swelling, heat, pain, redness, lose of function |
A mineral important for thyroid function | Iodine |
A complication that arises when shipping animals. | Over heating |
The amount of food offered after spaying & castrating an animal should be reduced by how much? | 5-10% |
Copper is what type of mineral? | Essential micro-mineral |
At what age should large breed dogs begin the weaning process? | 4 weeks |
Pyrexia is also know as...? | Fever |
What does "ad libitum" mean when feeding an animal? | Free feeding |
This breed of cat does not have a tail. | Manx |
What is considered the tallest dog breed? | Irish Wolf Hound |
What animal is seasonally polyestrous and is an induced ovulator? | Cat |
What animal has 2-3 estrous cycles per year, and is not an induced ovulator? Gestation period is 63-65 days | Dog |
Largest horse breed is? | Clydesdale |
What animal is seasonally polyestrus, has an estrous cycle of 21 days and ovulation occurs 1-2 days before the end of estrus? | Equines |
Pathologists study...? | Diseases |
What breed of cat is hairless? | Sphynx |
What does brachycephalic mean? | Shortened airway |
What dog breed needs ear cropping done, in order to meet AKC standards? | Doberman Pinscher |
What color of animal may be deaf or blind? | White |
This breed of dog, commonly has glaucoma. | Shiba Inu |
The most important nutrient that needs to be in a pet's diet. | Water |
What age should kittens begin the weaning process? | 7 weeks |
What is disease? | An alteration from normal state of health |
What are pneumatized bones? | Air-filled bones |
What should be avoided when restraining birds? | Squeezing the keel |
What breed of cat commonly has crossed eyes? | Siamese |
This breed of dog suffers from GVD. | German Shepard |
What breed of dog suffers from intravertebral disk disease (IVDD)? | Dachshund |
What is the number one cause of death in neonates? | Hypothermia |
What breed of dog may suffer from heat problems in warm climates? | Bulldog |
At what age should puppies umbillical cords fall off? | 1-3 days |
What vitamin helps blood to clot? | Vitamin K |
What ingredient is chocolate is potentially deadly? | Theobromine |
Which component in food is most commonly responsible for allergies? | Protein |
Which breeds of dogs commonly need cesarean sections? | Brachychephalic |
Airedales belong to what breed class of dogs? | Terriers |
What information is included in the pet's signalment? | Age, breed, sex, color, reproductive status, species |
Before cleaning a patient's ear, this should be checked. | Tympanic Membrane |
Which animal can not be scruffed? | Guinea pig |
Never grab the fur on a chinchilla, as it can cause...? | Fur slip |
A dorsal ventral radiograph would have the animal in what position? | Sternal recumbancy |
What is a baby ferret called? | Kit |
What are chelonians? | Shelled reptiles |
Which restraint method would be used for a vaginal smear? | Standing |
Heart murmurs are caused by...? | Turbulence disturbing the normal flow of blood. |
What is the outer flap of the ear called? | Pinna |
What is anthropomorphism? | Giving human characteristics to animals. |
What is ethology? | Study of animal behavior |
Which breed of dog is known as "barkless"? | Basenji |
What is the more recognized name for American Staffordshire Terrier? | Pitbull |
What breed of cat is the most common in the US? | DSH (Domestic short hair) |
Recumbency means? | Laying down |
Cats should be restrained using...? | Minimal restraint |
Brachycephalic breeds | Shih Tzu, Pug, Bull Dog, Boston Terrier, Persian cats |
What is the official name for the "sheltie"? | Shetland Sheepdog |
What two breeds are known for their "dread-lock" coat? | Puli, Komondor |
When is the most important time for behavior development in cats and dogs? | 3-12 weeks |
When should preventative health problems begin? | 6-8 weeks old |
What is the most common reason for dogs and cats to be surrendered to shelters? | Behavioral problems |
What are the three main groups of birds? | Psittacine, Passerines, Raptors |
How long do rats live? | 2-3 years |
How long do hamsters live? | 1.5-2 years |
What are guinea pigs also called? | Cavies |
What needs to be supplemented in a guinea pigs diet? | Vitamin C |
For dogs, when should umbilical cords fall off? | 1-3 days |
The anterior pituitary releases....? | Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and lutenizing hormone (LH) |
Another name for goats? | Caprine |
Another name for sheep? | Ovine |
Another name for pig? | Porcine |
The six basic nutrients are....? | Protein, fat, carbohydrates, water, vitamins, minerals |
What is the primary source of energy? | Fats |
What is the #1 nutrient in large animals? | Carbohydrates |
What is not allowed from ruminant species due to the risk of BSE (Bovine spongiform encephalopathy)? | Supplemental proteins |
What infectious diseases in animals, must be contained in an isolation ward? | Canine Parvovirus, Feline Leukemia, Bordetella, Canine Distemper |
What does TPN stand for? | Total parenteral nutrition |
What is one essential micro-mineral? | Copper |
Which species of adult males, should not be housed together? | Mice |
What two species can be successfully weaned from their mother after just a few days? | Sheep and goats |
What temperature should orphaned puppies and kittens be kept at, in their first week of life? | 81-90°F |
What is the acceptable time for a newborn foal to be standing and suckling from the mare? | 1-2 hours |
What is the smallest breed of horse? | Falabella |
What four factors can predispose a pet to disease? | Genetic factors, dietary, environmental, metabolic |
Geriatric dogs should have diets that are...? | Limited in phosphorus, reduced protein, protein high in biologic value |
Which organization recognizes more breeds? | AKC |
Airedales belong to what breed class? | Terriers |
What are the common causes of obesity in cats and dogs? | Human food and treats |
What are the two major categories of cattle? | Beef and dairy |
What vaccine is currently not recommended for cats? | FIP |
What are the characteristics of rabies? | Altered behavior, possible aggression, progressive paralysis, death |
What are crates used for? | House training |
Where does the AAFP currently recommend the leukemia vaccine be given in cats? | Left rear leg |
Insoluble carbohydrates like fibers, provide energy for...? | Herbivores |
What nutrients are not synthesized in the body and need to be supplied by diet? | Essential amino acids |
What breed of dog is likely to have some sort of ophthalmic surgery? | Shar Pei |
What three ways can you make a puppy or kitten patient comfortable for their first visit? | A waiting time of less than 10 mins, treats, and separate areas for cats and dogs. |
What two minerals are needed for bone absorption and re-absorption? | Calcium and phosphorus |
What is a cat's estrous cycle length? | Seasonally polyestrus, induced ovulator, every 14-21 days 63 day gestation period |
What is a horse's estrous cycle length? | Seasonally polyestrus, every 21 days, 330-340 day gestation period |
What is a pig's estrous cycle length? | Polyestrus, every 21 days, 114 day gestation period |
What is a sheep's estrous cycle length? | Seasonally polyestrus, every 17 days, 150 day gestation period |
What is a goat's estrous cycle length? | Seasonally polyestrus, every 21 days, 150 day gestation period |