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Chapter 8: Dog Breed Flashcards

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endothermic

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regulates body temperature internally

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monogastric

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simple stomach digestive system

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hybrid/designer breed

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cross between two common purebred dogs

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purebred

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dog that has parents that are registered and have known parentage

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mixed breed

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mixture of two or more breeds of dogs that have no known parentage

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7 groups of dogs

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sporting, hound, terrier, working, herding, toy, non-sporting

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Sporting

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Pointers, Retrievers, Setters, Spaniels

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Hound

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Bassett, Beagle, Bloodhound, Greyhound

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Terrier

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Airedale, Bull, Fox

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Working

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Boxer, Great Dane, Siberian Husky, Saint Bernard

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Herding

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Collie, German Shepherd, Sheepdog, Corgi

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Toy

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Chihuahua, Pekingese, Pug, Shih Tzu

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Non-sporting

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Boston Terrier, Bulldog, Dalmatian, Poodle

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Puppies should begin being weaned at…

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3-5 weeks old

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Small breed puppies begin weaning between…

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4-5 weeks old

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Large breed puppies begin weaning between…

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3-4 weeks old

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A puppy should be completely weaned by…

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6-8 weeks old

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gruel

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equal parts of food to equal parts of water

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Puppies should be fed __ to __ times daily during weaning

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3 to 4

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anthelmintic

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medication used to treat and prevent parasitic infection, also known as dewormer

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antibody

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substance that acts to protect the immune system

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ascarid

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also known as roundworm; a intestinal parasite that looks like a long white worm

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bacterial

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disease caused by bacterium

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booster

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series of vaccines given to build up the immune system

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brachycephalic

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short, nonexistent nasal area that gives flat-faced appearance

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canine distemper

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viral infection that can be fatal to puppies; dogs who recover may have long term neurological affects

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cephalic venipuncture

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puncture to draw blood from the vein inside the front of the legs

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chemical restraint

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use of sedatives or tranquilizers to calm and control an animal

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clot

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to stop or control bleeding

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coat conditioner

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spray places on the hair coat to eliminate drying of skin and hair

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coccidiosis

A

protozoan disease caused by contaminated bird droppings in water and soil sources

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colostrum

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milk produced by female within 24 hours of giving birth; provides antibodies that protect immune system

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core vaccine

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vaccine considered necessary for all animals within that species due to high-risk potential for disease

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cutaneous larval migrans

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hookworm infection in humans cause by penetrating the skin

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demodectic mange

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disease caused by demodex mange mite on the skin and hair of dogs

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dorsal recumbency

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restraint position with the animal placed on its back

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dremel

A

tool used to grind nails

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dystocia

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difficult labor process

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ear mite

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insect that lives in the ear canal

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ear plucking

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removal of hair from the ear canal

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estrus cycle

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period of time when a female dog is receptive to a male dog for mating; heat cycle

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fecal egg analysis

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test used to determine type of parasite found in the fecal matter of an animal

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finger brush

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tool used to clean dog’s teeth

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flea

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wingless external parasite that feeds off the blood of an animal

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forcep

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tool used to remove hair or parasites from the body

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fungal

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disease caused by fungus that lives or grows on the body

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gauze

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thin cotton-like material used for bandages and to make restraint muzzles

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giardiasis

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protozoan disease caused by water contamination

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grooming

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process of trimming and bathing in the appropriate manner

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heartworm disease

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disease that is caused by an internal parasite, transmitted by mosquito, that lives in the heart and bloodstream

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hepatitis

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inflammation of the liver

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hookworm

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internal parasite that may pass through the skin and pads from contaminated soil

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impacted

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difficult or unable to express

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incubation

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time in which an animal becomes infected with disease

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intramuscular (IM)

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into muscle

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jugular venipuncture

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puncture to draw blood from the vein in the neck

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lateral recumbency

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restraint in which the animal is placed onto its side

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leptospirosis

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bacterial disease transmitted through contact with contaminated urine

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lethargy

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inactive, tired

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lice

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tiny insects that live on hair, species specific, contagious

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ligated

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tie off

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Lyme disease

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bacterial disease transmitted through the bite of a tick

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maintenance diet

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nutrition that allows animal to stay same weight

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mat

A

tangled pieces of hair

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microfilaria

A

young heartworm stage

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mite

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insect that lives on skin, in the hair, or in the ears

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muzzle

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covering for the mouth of an animal to prevent biting

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neurological

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pertaining to the brain and spinal cord

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neuter

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surgical removal of the reproductive organs of either gender

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nit

A

larvae of lice

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noncore vaccine

A

vaccine considered only for those pets at high risk for certain diseases

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obedience

A

training dog to obey commands

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orchidectomy

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castration; surgical removal of testes

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orphaned

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young animal that has been rejected by or lost its mother

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ovariohysterectomy (OHE/OVH)

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surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries

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paralysis

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unable to move one or more body parts

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parasite

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internal or external insects that live off an animal

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parvovirus

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potentially fatal viral infection causing severe and bloody diarrhea

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PE

A

assessment of an animal to determine overall health status

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physical restraint

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use of ones body to control the position of an animal

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physiology

A

study of body functions

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proglottid

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tapeworm segment that is shed as the tapeworm grows

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protozoan

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single celled microorganism

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quick

A

blood supply within the nail bed

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rabies

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fatal viral infection spread through saliva

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rabies laws

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state legal standards to prevent spread of rabies infections

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rabies pole

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tool used to restrain and control an animal

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receptive

A

accepting of

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recumbency

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lying position

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redirected aggression

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behavior that stimulates a response from another source, such as a dog outside of the yard or a car driving down the road, in which the dog turns on the owner

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rickettsial

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more complex multi-cellular organism that are tick- or flea-borne

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ringworm

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fungus that grows on the skin and is contagious

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Rocky Mountain spotted fever

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rickettsial disease caused by a tick bite

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roundworm

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intestinal parasite that is long and white

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saphenous venipuncture

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puncture to draw blood from outer thigh area

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sarcoptic mange

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contagious disease caused by a mite that lives on the hair and skin; known as scabies in humans

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scent glands

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sacs located on either side of the rectum; anal glands

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sedative

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medication used to calm an animal

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senior diet

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nutritional requirements for an older, less-active animal

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silver nitrate stick

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applicator used to apply a chemical that will stop bleeding

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skin mite

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insect that lives within the hair and skin and not visible to the naked eye

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slicker brush

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tool used to brush the hair coat

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snare pole

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tool used to restrain and control an animal

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socialization

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interaction with other animals and people to become used to them

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sternal recumbency

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restraint position in which the animal is lying on its chest and abdomen

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styptic powder

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chemical used to stop bleeding

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subcutaneous (SQ)

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under skin

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tail docking

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surgical removal of all or part of tail

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tapeworm

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internal parasite with long segmented body caused by ingesting fleas

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tetanus

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bacterial disease caused by a wound; lockjaw

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tick

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wingless insect that feeds off blood of animal

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training

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teaching an animal to understand specific desired habits

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vaccine program

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injections given to protect animals from common diseases and build up the immune system

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vector

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insect or organism that transmits a disease

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verbal restraint

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voice commands used to control an animal

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viral

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disease caused by a virus

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visceral larval migrans

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roundworm infection in humans

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whipworm

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internal parasite ingested from soil

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zoonotic

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disease transmitted from animals to humans

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5 classes of diseases

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bacterial, fungal, viral, protozoan, rickettsial

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External parasites

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fleas, ticks, mites, lice

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Internal parasites

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heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, tapeworms

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Vaccine program should start at…

A

6-8 weeks of age

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