Animal Husbandry

Question 1

Rabies symptoms

Answer 1

• lethargy
• fever
  -pica
  -seizures
  -abnormal behavior
• CNS dysfunction
  -paralysis

Question 2

Rabies transmission

Answer 2

Bite from disease carrier or infected animal (foxes, raccoons, bats, skunks)

Question 3

Distemper symptoms

Answer 3

High fever, anorexia, discharge from eyes/nose, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures

Question 4

Distemper transmission

Answer 4

Saliva, blood, urine, can be airborne (aerosolized droplets of bodily fluids)

Question 5

Parvo symptoms

Answer 5

Fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, anorexia, lethargy, rapid weight loss

Question 6

Parvo transmission

Answer 6

Contact with infected feces, environments, people, or direct dog to dog contact

Question 7

Hepatitis/ canine adenovirus-2 symptoms

Answer 7

High fever, anorexia, depressed mood, cloudiness in the eyes, jaundice

Question 8

Hepatitis transmission

Answer 8

Bodily fluids

Question 9

Bordatella (kennel cough) symptoms

Answer 9

Sneezing, nasal discharge, dry hacking cough

Question 10

Bordatella transmission

Answer 10

Airborne and direct contact, or contaminated surfaces

Question 11

Canine influenza symptoms

Answer 11

Upper respiratory symptoms, nasal discharge, cough, fever, pneumonia

Question 12

Canine influenza transmission

Answer 12

Close/direct contact and airborne via respiratory secretions

Question 13

Leptospirosis symptoms

Answer 13

Lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, jaundice, abdominal pain. Bacterial. Abnormal quantities of urine- too much or too little

Question 14

Leptospirosis transmission

Answer 14

Direct contact with urine/bodily fluids of infected host.

Question 15

Coronavirus symptoms

Answer 15

Diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration. Intestinal infection. Orange tint stool

Question 16

Coronavirus transmission

Answer 16

Direct to mouth contact with contaminated feces or contaminated surfaces

Question 17

Lyme disease symptoms

Answer 17

Zoonotic- anorexia, fever, swollen joints/lymph nodes, intermittent lameness, lethargy

Question 18

Core vaccines

Answer 18

• distemper
  -Parvo
  -hepatitis
  -rabies

Question 19

Vaccine schedules

Answer 19

2-4 weeks apart. Done when maternal
Antibodies will
Not interfere with the vaccine

Question 20

Worms

Answer 20

Can be seen and identified either in stool or around anus. Roundworm (spaghetti) - most common in puppies. hookworm, tapeworm (looks like grains of rice), whipworm. Zoonotic

Question 21

Coccidia

Answer 21

Parasite- severe, watery, foul smelling diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, lethargy, dehydration. Zoonotic

Question 22

Giardia

Answer 22

Single cell organism that can infect dogs when they drink contaminated water or come in contact with contaminated feces. Cysts pass into environment when dog goes to the bathroom.
Symptoms- diarrhea with mucus and blood, abdominal discomfort and bloating. Dog does not always show symptoms. Zoonotic?

Question 23

Heartworm

Answer 23

Transmitted by bite of infected mosquito . Easily prevented with monthly treatment. Zoonotic

Question 24

Dogs with flea infestation at risk for

Answer 24

Dermatitis, anemia, tapeworms

Question 25

Ticks

Answer 25

Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, anemia, paralysis.

Question 26

Mites- demodectic mange

Answer 26

Not contagious - from suppressed immune system. Hair loss and inflammation. Can be localized or generalized

Question 27

Sarcoptic mange

Answer 27

Canine scabies- caused by mites and is very contagious. Transmitted via direct contact with an infected dog or shared grooming tools or bed. Intense scratching, inflammation or secondary infections. Sometimes humans can be infected

Question 28

Cheyletiella mite

Answer 28

(Walking dandruff) -zoonotic and very contagious.

Question 29

Ear mites

Answer 29

Octodectic mange - also very contagious. Can cause infections in ear/affect balance

Question 30

Lice

Answer 30

Bloodsucking- only mammals. Chewing lice- mammals and birds. Not zoonotic.

Question 31

Ringworm

Answer 31

Fungal infection of skin, hair, or claws. Tranmissial via infected animals or contaminated objects. Is zoonotic. Environmental decomantjantikn important

Question 32

Nutrition

Answer 32

Proteins an important energy supply, also provides essential amino acids. Puppies need more calcium but still have to be in ratio for phosphorous. Excessive calcium should be avoided in large breed dogs.

Question 33

Puppy nutrition

Answer 33

May need higher fat to protein ratio.

Question 34

Sperm production starts

Answer 34

Between 6 and 12 months. Also when testosterone increases

Question 35

Full physical maturity

Answer 35

18-24 months for most breeds

Question 36

Adulthood

Answer 36

4-5 years old

Question 37

Intact teen male

Answer 37

May struggle with impulsiveness and focus. Roaming or wandering behaviors- seeking out a mate. -resource guarding of females in season

Question 38

Intact females

Answer 38

Some possible differences in behavior when she cycles. As estrogen increases during heat cycle, may see more guarding behaviors of body and space. During diestrus, may see increase in nesting behavior

Question 39

Anestrus

Answer 39

90-150 days -not receptive to male -endometrial repair, normal vulva

Question 40

Proestrus

Answer 40

3-17 days, averages 9days -swollen vulva -red tinged discharge -males attracted -not receptive to males

Question 41

Estrus

Answer 41

Averages 9 days (3-21 days) Receptive to makes, flagging Decrease in vaginal discharge “Standing heat” Ovulation occurs

Question 42

Diestrus

Answer 42

60/63 days Not receptive to male

Question 43

When to send client to vet or excuse from class

Answer 43

Vomiting Diarrhea Scooting Discharge from eyes/nose Lethargy Coughing/sneezing Oozing sores Excessive scratching or head shaking Injury/lameness

Question 44

When to limit training

Answer 44

Recent surgery Lameness Weight concerns General malaise Obtain vet permission to resume training

Question 45

Best calcium to phosphorus ratio in diet

Answer 45

1:1 but slightly more calcium

Question 46

Pyrometra

Answer 46

Infection of the uterus of a female dog