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Animal Husbandry Flashcards

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What are the different types of coats? (6)

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1 Smooth
2 Double long
3 Double short
4 Wire
5 Curly
6 Hairless
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How often should you brush your dogs teeth?

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2-3 times a week

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Name 2 common oral diseases.

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Periodontal disease, gingivitis, proliferating gum disease, swollen gums, tumors, salivary cysts, K9s distempered teeth

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How often should you bathe your dog?

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Most dogs - once a month. Good rule of thumb- If your dog is dirty or stinky bathe them.

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Problems with bathing a dog too frequently.

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Dry irritated skin, dandruff, strips their natural oils and can damage hair follicles.

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Excessive hair loss causes:

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Parasites, fungal or bacterial infections, allergies, diseases, pregnancy or lactation, meds, self induced trauma, cancer, sunburn, puppy straggles, mange.

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Skin issues

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Fleas, ticks, ringworm, allergies, infections, stress/boredom, hormonal problems

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Skin disease causes by tiny mites.

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Mange

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What are the normal vaccination times for puppies?

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6, 8, 12, and between 16-20 weeks

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What vaccines are given between 10-12 weeks the DHPP

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Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, and Parainfluenza

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What are the AVMA’s 4 core vaccinations?

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Rabies, distemper, parvo, and hepatitis

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What are two types of mange

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Sarcoptic and demodectic

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Describe Sarcoptic Mange

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Aka canine scabies. Causes by light colored oval shaped mites. Highly transferable!

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What are the 3 types of demodectic mange

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Localized, generalized, demodectic pododermatitis

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Describe Localized Mange

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Localized in 1-2 small areas. Polka dot appearance usually on face. Common in dogs less than 18 months. Rarely needs treatment.

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Describe Generalized Mange

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Large areas of skin are affected. Secondary bacteria infections make this condition very itchy and often smelly. Could be a sign of a compromised immune system or other underlying health issue. Treatment depends on the case.

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Describe Demodectic Pododermatitis

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Most resistant form of mange. Occurs on the foot with bacterial infections.

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What’s the result of overgrown of mites?

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Mange

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Which type of mange is not contagious, results in hair loss, and extreme itching?

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Demodectic

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Which type of mange is highly contagious, and causes shorter infections in other species?

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Sarcoptic mange

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Describe hot spots

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Moist, red, hot, irritated lesions found on head hip or chest area. Painful. Thick or long hair dog more affected. Typically dog gets an irritated spot and won’t leave it alone.

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Describe a Healthy Eye

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Eyes should be bright and clear. Area around pupil should be white. Pupils should be equal sized. No tearing discharge or crusted corners. Lower eyelids should be pink not white or red.

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Eye infection symptoms

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Discharge/crusty gunk, tearing, red or white eyelid lining, tear stained fur, closed eye, cloudiness, change of eye color, visible 3rd eyelid, unequal pupil size

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Name 2 Eye problems

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Conjunctivitis, dry eye, epiphora, cherry eye, glaucoma, ectropion, cataract, progressive retinal atrophy

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Ear infection symptoms

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Ear scratching, brown/yellow/bloody discharge, odor, redness, swelling, scab, hair loss, wiping ear area, loss of balance, hearing loss, walking in circles.

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Outdoor dog necessities

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Good shelter, shade, fresh food/water everyday, interactive playtime, daily walk, escape proof fence, boredom buster toy.

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Outside dog cons

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Dogs need socialization, exercise, protection, not safe, causes behavior problems.

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Describe a Typical spay

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Ovaries, Fallopian tubes, and uterus are removed. Eliminates heat cycle, breeding behaviors, and ability to breed.

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What are the pros and cons of spaying before the first heat?

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P: Decrease nesting, maternal aggression, etc.

C: if the spay happens while hormones are up, it could increase resource guarding, and dog/dog aggression

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What are 4 Stages if the heat cycle? Also called ESTROUS

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Proestrus
Estrus
Diestrus
Anestrus

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What is the proestrus stage of heat?

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Beginning 3-7 days when the blood discharge begins and vulvar swelling develops, and sex is not possible now, when eggs are starting to develop

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What is the estrus stage of the heat cycle?

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Ovulating and receptive to be bred, 2-20 days, actual breeding period

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What is the diestrus stage?

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Lasts for 60 days, refuses to breed, pregnancy can be confirmed

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What is the anestrus stage of the heat cycle?

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130-150 days. This is the time between “heat” where the uterus repairs itself and hormones go back to normal

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How often do dogs come into heat?

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Most dogs come into heat twice per year, or about every six months, although the interval can vary between breeds and from dog to dog. Small breed dogs may cycle three times per year, while giant breed dogs may only cycle once every 12 months.

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Why Spay/Neuter?

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Overpopulation, reduces breeding behaviors, roaming, aggression, lessens the risk of some cancers/conditions, no unwanted litters.

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Describe a typical Neuter.

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Testes are removed. Reduces or eliminates breeding behaviors and ability to breed.

38
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When does a normal dog need a nail trim? Puppies?

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3-4 weeks

More frequently

39
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Name some Toy Breeds

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Yorkie, toy poodle, Shih Tzu, King Charles Spaniel, Pomeranian, chihuahua, havanese , Maltese… ect.

40
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Name some Nonsporting Breeds

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Bulldog, standard and mini poodle, French bulldog, Boston terrier, Bichon Frise, Shiba Inu, Shar Pei, Dalmatian ect.

41
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What are the 4 main types of sporting dogs

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Setters and pointers, retrievers, water retrievers, and spaniels.

42
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Name some Sporting Breeds

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Labrador, Cocker spaniel, Golden Retrievers, Irish Setters,

43
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Collie, Border Collie, German Shepherd, and Corgis are examples of what breed group?

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Herding breeds

44
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What are the 2 types of hounds?

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Sight and Scent hounds.

45
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Basenji, Beagle, Dachshund, and Whippet are examples of what breed group?

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Hound breeds.

46
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Which breed group contains Boxer, Rottweiler, Siberian Husky, Doberman Pinscher, Great Dane, Mastiff, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Newfoundland.

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Working Dog breeds

47
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Name some terrier breeds

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Miniature Schnauzer, Westie, Scotties, Wheaten terrier, bull terrier, Airedale terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier.

48
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What are Herding Breed Group Qualities

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Intelligent, loyal, strong prey drive, instinct to work, easily bored. Can be more nippy

49
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What are Sporting Breed Group Qualities

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alert, people oriented, sturdy, athletic, energetic, serious stamina, and active. Hunters use them to flush, locate, and retrieve game. Need at least 1 hour of exercise a day.

50
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What are Hound Group Qualities

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Use to help hunters track down game. Excellent scent recognition, ability to spot animals in the distance, and speedy.

51
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What are Working Group Qualities

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Diverse breeds that can perform a wide variety of tasks, sturdy, powerful, focused.

52
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What are Terrier Group Qualities

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Sassy, handful to train, high prey drive, territorial, diggers, do better in a single pet home, energetic

53
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What are Toy Group Qualities

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Lap dogs, handful to train gets away with more, easy to handle, great personality, fearful

54
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Eye problem prevention

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Keep long hair clipped. Protect eyes when bathing. Drive w/windows half down. Dog goggles.

55
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How often should short and long haired dogs be brushed?

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Short: Daily or weekly
Long: Daily for matting

56
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Do anal glands have to be expressed regularly once expressed once?

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No- it’s a myth

57
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What’s the basic proper nutrition for dogs?

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High quality protein and fats, not true of carnivores so can’t obtain 90% of nutrients from meat, need high valuable of bioavailable carbs fruits and veggies.

58
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What are the basic nutritional needs for puppies?

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More calcium, balanced fat to protein ratio, higher fat ratio. Larger breeds don’t need excess calcium

59
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Which vaccine is required by law, comes from bats, foxes, raccoons, etc?

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Rabies

60
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What is the incubation period for canine cough?

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4-8 Days

61
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What are the most common internal parasites?

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Giardia, heartworm, hook, tape, round, coccidia

62
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What should you mop the floors with?

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Antimicrobial, antiviral, and anti bacterial solutions

63
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What happens in result of a one female in a litter situation?

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Increased testosterone in utero can cause the dog to act more masculine

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When is full maturity for males?

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18-24 months

65
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What’s the resting heart rate?

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Large adult dogs can have a resting heart rate of 60 to 100 beats per minute, while small adult dogs can have a normal heart rate of 100 to 140 beats per minute.

66
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Average body temperature

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101-102.5 °F

67
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How many baby teeth do dogs have?

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28

68
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How many Adult teeth do dogs have

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42

69
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How many teeth do dogs have when they are born?

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None!

70
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When do Adult teeth start coming in?

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2-8 months

71
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Function of the digestive system

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This system digests food into useful nutrients, absorbs water, and eliminates waste.

72
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Digestive issue causes name 2

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Viral infections, worms, stress, ingestion of foreign object,

73
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Symptoms of digestive issues/gi tract

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Vomiting or diarrhea

74
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What is the principle of parallel movement in the rear legs?

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This concept involves the movement of the front and rear assemblies. They should move in parallel planes. During movement dogs rear leg should strike in the same spot as the parallel front leg. Dogs that can’t usually side wind or have crabbing motion.

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Lay-in of shoulder blades influences what?

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How the dog will put its front feet on the ground when in motion

76
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What are Cowhocks?

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Hocks turn inward to each other at the knee. Can impair movement when joined by hip dysplasia.

77
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What is the reflected layer in dog eye called?

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Tapetum Lucidum

78
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What is the nictitating membrane?

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Third eyelid found under the other eyelids in the inside corner. Extends up to protect eyeball from scratches or in response to inflammation.

79
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What are three types of fur?

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Guard hairs, undercoat, whiskers

80
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What is the Urinary Tract Function?

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The urinary Tract produces, transports, stores and excretes urine. also rids the body of many fluid waste materials and controls volume of body fluids.

81
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On average how many bones do dogs have?

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319 bones

82
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Single Column of support

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The leg assembly forms a single column of support from the shoulder to the ground

83
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Three principles of movement

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Column of Support, Parallel movement in legs, Rear Hocks

84
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What are examples of contagious diseases?

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Sarcoptic mange, Parvo, Distemper, Lepto, Rabies, Bordetella, etc.

85
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How is Parvo spread?

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By direct or indirect contact to infected dog feces.

86
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What are symptoms of Parvo?

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severe diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration. Can be fatal.

87
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How is distemper spread?

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Dogs can become infected by airborne exposure (sneezing/coughing). Can also be transmitted by shared food/water bowls. Moms can pass it to pups.

88
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Symptoms of distemper.

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fever, watery eyes, coughing, nasal discharge, lethargic, vomiting, muscle twitches, thickened paw pads. Deforms puppy teeth. Usually fatal- survivors have irreversible damage.

89
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What is Lepto and how is it spread?

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Virus that attacks the liver and kidneys with symptoms of jaundice, vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. Spread by contact with infected urine.

90
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What are the two types of kennel/canine cough?

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Parafluenza 3 and bordatella

91
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What are the signs and symptoms of canine cough and how is it transmitted?

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Dry hacking, nasal discharge, sneezing,

Direct contact, and airborne

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