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Animal Husbandry: Dog & Cat Flashcards

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1
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What is the temperature range for a dog

A

38-39 C

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What is the pulse rate for a dog

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60-120bpm

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What is the respiration rate for a dog

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15-30 pm

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What is the normal blood pressure for a dog

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90-120 mmHg

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5
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List 4 coat types for dogs

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Smooth
Wire
Silky
Wooly

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What are the groups of dogs recognized by the UK kennel club

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  1. Gundog
  2. Hound
  3. Terrier
  4. Utility
  5. Working
  6. Pastoral
  7. Toy
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What are the groups of dogs recognized by the American kennel club

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  1. Sporting
  2. Hound
  3. Working
  4. Terrier
  5. Toy
  6. Non-sporting
  7. Herding
  8. Misc
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What are the different tail docking legislations between England, Wales, and NI compared to Scotland

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England, Wales and NI: Exceptions for medical treatment or working dogs
Scotland: Exceptions for medical treatment or spaniels and hunt point retrievers

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At what age is microchipping compulsory in the UK?

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8 weeks

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What are the core vaccines in the UK

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Distemper, Parvovirus type 2, and Hepatitis (although lepto is considered by most)

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Puppies should be treated for round worm until __

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6 months of age

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What is the dental formula for a puppy

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3/3, 1/1, 3/3, 0/0

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13
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Tooth eruption: temp vs perm incisors

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Temp: 4-5 weeks
Perm: 3 months

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Tooth eruption: temp vs perm canines

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Temp: 3-4 weeks
Perm: 3 months

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What is a displacement behaviour

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Normal behavior’s displayed in inappropriate or bizarre ways when the animal is in a state of conflict/arousal

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What is an appeasement behavior

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A behaviour displayed when the dog is trying to diffuse a situation or avoid confrontation

17
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What is trigger stacking

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When the emotional threshold capacity is exceeded in a short period of time and the animal is unable to maintain emotional homeostasis

18
Q

List the 5 principles of low stress handling

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  1. Control movement
  2. Support the patient
  3. Be responsive
  4. Avoid unnecessary discomfort
  5. Use food and praise
19
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Define reactive threshold

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The tolerance capacity of an animal beyond which they will react

20
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List 4 considerations for responsible dog ownership

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  1. Social/behavioural
  2. Public health
  3. Welfare
  4. Legal
21
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Define socialisation

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Animals learn how to interact with member’s of their own species

22
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Define habituation

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Animals learn to accept and ignore non-threatening environmental stimuli

23
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What is considered the critical time window for socialization for puppies

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3-12 weeks

24
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When is the period when most behavioral problems are thought to develop

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12-36 months

25
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Which branch of the autonomic NS develops first in puppies

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Parasympathetic (4-7 weeks)

26
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When was the animal welfare act instated

A

2006

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