11a: Grooming And Pedicures

Question 1

Urine and fecal matter can ____ the skin

Answer 1

Scald

Question 2

What a slicker brush is used for

Answer 2

Regular brushing, not deep mats

Question 3

What a grooming take and comb are used for

Answer 3

Removing deep mats

Question 4

For a slicker brush, what way should you brush

Answer 4

Brush in direction bristles are pointing, in direction of hair growth

Question 5

Clipper blade size for surgery

Groomer blade size

Answer 5

40

10 or lower

Question 6

Move clippers with/against hair growth

Answer 6

Against

Question 7

What each medicated shampoo is used for:
Antiseptic
Anti-seborrheic
Keratolytic

Answer 7

Antimicrobial
Anti-oil
Removes dead skin

Question 8

Why you shouldn’t leave animals wet

Answer 8

Their body temp could drop rapidly

Question 9

How to prevent clipper blade dulling

Answer 9

Lubricate blades, wash animal before clipping

Question 10

Gait

Answer 10

Manner of walking

Question 11

Scissor type nail trimmers are called

Answer 11

White’s nail trimmers

Question 12

Guillotine type scissors are called

Answer 12

Resco nail trimmers

Question 13

How to extend a cats claw

Answer 13

Place one finger on toe pad and one on dorsal aspect of toe. Press downward

Question 14

What is the quick

Answer 14

Live part of the claw, containing the blood supply and nerves

Question 15

Which way should a guillotine trimmer face

Answer 15

Turn clippers so handle and screws are towards animals foot. The guillotine away from animal

Question 16

How far to clip from quick

Answer 16

2mm

Question 17

What to use to cauterize a bleeding cut nail

Answer 17

Silver nitrate powder or silver nitrate impregnated applicators

Question 18

Claw that represents the first digit or toe on each foot

Answer 18

Dew claw

Question 19

Which set of dew claws are not attached very well and are usually removed

Answer 19

Hind dew claws