Animal Care Flashcards
What is a major health issue of Iguanas in captivity?
metabolic bone disease
What should you do before applying QuikStop?
wipe blood away
What dog breed has nails that rarely need to be trimmed?
Akita
What two breeds have nails that grow quickly?
Dachshunds, Basset Hounds
Frost destroys any trace of what?
the previous territorial markings
`What is the most common reason for cats to spray indoors?
when another cat is introduced
What is the number one reason people give up on cats?
they aren’t using the litterbox
When would you not use vinegar/alcohol on ears?
if they’re red and inflamed or the eardrum isn’t intact
The higher the number on a clipper blade, the _____ it cuts to the skin.
closer
How many ounces are to a pound?
16
What are the four types of cat hair?
secondary hair, primary hair, awn hair, tactile hair
Which type of muzzle is always easily available to someone working in a clinic?
gauze
List the 4 major types of muzzles.
gauze, comfort, basket, leash
Which type of muzzle can more easily impede breathing?
gauze
When should a dog NOT be muzzled?
vomiting or head injury
List 4 situations when a C-collar might be useful:
- keep animal from biting/licking themselves
- licking/chewing at incisions
- prevent dog from biting handler
- keep dog from going under fences
List 4 types of e-collars.
cervical collar, cone, inner tube, comfy collar/folding collar
What are two brand names for the cervical collars?
No-Bite, Stop Bite
What is one advantage of the clear plastic cone collar over the opaque cone?
increases invisibility
What should the length of the cone collar be?
past nose by 1 inch
What is one disadvantage of the inner tube style collar?
easily punctured
Ice cream bucket lids work especially well as E-collars for:
cats
How often should most dog’s nails be trimmed?
4-8 weeks
List three factors that impact how often nails need to be trimmed.
breed, activity level, living environment
List 5 products that can be used to stop the bleeding if the nail might be cut excessively short.
silver nitrate stick, styptic powder, blood-stop powder, flour, cornstarch
What are the two types of nail trimmers?
scissor-type, guillotine
What are two causes of nails splintering when trimmed?
brittle nails, a dull trimmer
T/F. Ear mites are contagious.
true
What is the dog’s ear canal shaped like?
L-shaped
What is the best way to prevent ear infections?
a simple weekly ear cleaning
Describe the proper way to approach an unknown dog in a veterinary clinic.
extend you hand palm down, with fingers bent slightly, allowing the dog to sniff the back of your hand
List 6 breeds prone to biting.
Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Poodles, Cocker Spaniels, Rottweilers, German Shepherds
What is the key to handling geriatric dogs?
gentle handling
List 6 signs of a nervous dog.
shivering, anxious expression, rapid head movements, rapid ear movements, ducking its head, cowering in corner
What are two times an injured dog should NOT be muzzled before it is moved or handled?
if the dog has an injury to the head or is vomiting
List 4 ways an injured dog might be moved safely.
stretcher, flatboard, towel, blaneket
What type of training/reward is being utilized when a puppy is given a treat immediately after eliminating in an appropriate area?
positive reinforcement
What type of training is being utilized when a puppy is squirted with water while chewing on table leg?
positive punishment
When food is given to reinforce every occurrence of a correct behavior it is referred to as what type of training?
consistent training
What type of training is being utilized when an owner stops playing with a puppy that begins to bite?
negative punishment
At what age does socialization to their own species, to humans, and to other animals occur most easily?
Young dogs: 4-12 weeks
Cats: 3-7 weeks
Horses: begin at birth
An animal should be released from its time-out after about ___ minutes.
15
Any punishment must be delivered within a __________ after the undesirable behavior occurs.
few seconds
The first step in lowering patient stress is to understand the species’ _____ when an feeling threatened or challenged.
behavior
T/F. Cats are typically under socialized.
true
T/F. The ideal time for socialization for horses begins at 8 weeks.
false
T/F. Toys and food are tools used to elicit and reinforce appropriate behavior.
true
T/F. Positive stimuli should be presented to pets with a firm, authoritative voice from the beginning of training.
false
