Advanced Behavior 1 & 2

Question 1

stress

Answer 1

occurs when stimuli threaten the optimal state of an individual

Question 2

Is the stimuli for stress always a real threat?

Answer 2

no (perceived by the individual)

Question 3

Stress Effect on Performance

Answer 3

happy medium - don’t be depressed, but don’t have an anxious meltdown

Question 4

stressor

Answer 4

stimulus that can induce stress

Question 5

Two Categories of Stress

Answer 5

1. Physiological
2. Psychological

Question 6

Examples of Physiological Stressors

Answer 6

hunger, thirst, temperature, illness

Question 7

Examples of Psychological Stressors

Answer 7

social conflicts, rough handling, unpredictable environment,lack of choice, insufficient exercise or stimulation, separation anxiety

Question 8

4 Biological Defense Systems

Answer 8

1. Behvioral responses
2. Autonomic nervous system
3. Neuroendocrine system
4. Immune system

Question 9

Which biological defense system has the longest lasting effects?

Answer 9

neuroendocrine

Question 10

Which biological defense system has the shortest lasting effects?

Answer 10

autonomic nervous system

Question 11

Differences in stress response can be attributed to ____? (3)

Answer 11

1. different stressors
2. differences between animals
3. differences within an animal

Question 12

Biological resources

Answer 12

animals have a level of normal function with saved reserves for perodical and unexpected events

Question 13

distress

Answer 13

occurs when stress response threatens an animal’s well-being/welfare

Question 14

What four factors can make stress into distress?

Answer 14

1. Duration (acute/chronic)
2. Intensity
3. Predictability
4. Controllability

Question 15

Stress Induced Pathologies

Answer 15

-altered growth
-suppression of repro fxn
-behavioral pathologies
-disease/medical condition

Question 16

Stress Effect on Reproductive Function

Answer 16

seasons, nutrition, and management can alter estrous and conception rates

Question 17

Displacement Behaviors

Answer 17

scratching, self-grooming, yawning, lip-licking, sniffing the ground

Question 18

Does distress affect the human-animal bond?

Answer 18

yes

Question 19

Medical Conditions caused by Stress

Answer 19

stress colitis, atopic dermatitis, bronchitis, UTIs, autoimmune dz, etc

Question 20

Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC)

Answer 20

inflammatory condition of the urinary bladder, common in young/overweight/male cats on dry food in stressful households

Question 21

FIC clinical signs

Answer 21

hematuria, pyuria, stranguria, periuria, licking genitals, vocalizing

Question 22

pyuria

Answer 22

white blood cells in urine

Question 23

stranguria

Answer 23

difficulty urinating

Question 24

periuria

Answer 24

inappropriate elimination (outside the litterbox)

Question 25

Ways to help stress?

Answer 25

human-animal interactions, social relationships, early experiences, genetic modifications

Question 26

animal welfare

Answer 26

animals have the right to be handled humanely and live a life free of pain

Question 27

animal rights

Answer 27

animals should have rights equal to those of humans

Question 28

The Five Freedoms

Answer 28

1. Hunger/Thirst
2. Discomfort
3. Pain/Injury/Disease
4. Fear/Distress
5. Express Normal Behavior

Question 29

Brambell Report

Answer 29

foundation for the five freedoms

Question 30

Switzerland and animal welfare

Answer 30

must express social behavior (catsand guinea pigs), no barking inhibitors, humane fishing and fish owning, first time dog owner classes

Question 31

3 Components of Animal Welfare

Answer 31

mental feelings, physical state, natural behaviors

Question 32

Is welfare black and white?

Answer 32

no, it is a spectrum

Question 33

Challenges of Analyzing Welfare

Answer 33

1. Familiarity with typical/normal behavioral patterns
2. Context-based evaluation
3. Subjectiveness

Question 34

Who/what has an impact on animal welfare?

Answer 34

vets, government/legislation, resources, drug/equipment availability, culture, etc