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normal rectal temperature range for a dog

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38-39 C

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normal respiratory rate for a dog

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15-30 bpm

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normal heart rate for a dog

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60-120 bpm

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normal blood pressure for a dog (systolic)

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90-120 mmHg

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name the 7 groups of dogs breeds recognized by the Kennel Club UK

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Gundog, Hound, Terrier, Utility, Working, Pastoral, Toy

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name the 7 groups of dog breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club

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Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-sporting, Herding (and miscellaneous)

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a microchip is compulsory for dogs in the UK over this age

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8 weeks

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what are the 4 core vaccinations in the UK

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Distemper (D), parvovirus (type 2) (P), hepatitis (H) (also called adenovirus), and leptospirosis (Lepto)

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what is the legal status of tail docking in England, Wales and N. Ireland?

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medical treatment or working dog only. vet.

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what is the legal status of tail docking in Scotland?

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illegal, total ban except medical treatment

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what is the legal status of tail docking in USA?

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legal, opposed by AVMA, supported by AKC

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what is the legal status of tail docking in Canada?

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province dependent

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how many doses of core vaccines for the primary dose in puppies

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3-4 doses

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if core vaccines are started at 6-8 weeks old, what age will the final dose be at?

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16 weeks

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how often should core vaccines be boosted in dogs

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every 3 years (except Lepto)

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at what ages should puppies be dosed against round worms

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2, 5, 8, and 12 weeks old

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from what age can a male dog be neutered?

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5-6 months old

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what are 3 pros for neutering a male dog?

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  1. reduces risk of prostate disease, perineal hernia, and perianal adenoma
  2. prevents testicular tumors
  3. can modify some antisocial behavior
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what are the 2 best times for neutering a female dog?

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  1. before first season (6 months)
  2. between 1st and 2nd oestrus
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what are 3 pros for neutering a female dog

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  1. prevents pyometra
  2. reduces risk of mammary gland tumors
  3. prevents unwanted pregnancies
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what is the dental formula of an adult dog?

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3/3 1/1 4/4 2/3

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what is the dental formula of a puppy?

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

23
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all deciduous teeth are usually present in puppies by this age

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what are 5 principles of low stress handling?

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  1. control movement
  2. support patient
  3. be responsive to patient
  4. avoid unnecessary discomfort
  5. use food and praise
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this type of behavior in dogs is also known as stress or conflict behavior; normal behaviors are displayed in an inappropriate context when animal is in state of conflict
displacement behavior
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this type of behavior in dogs is also known as distance increasing or calming signals; displayed when dog is trying to diffuse a situation/avoid confrontation
appeasement behavior
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if several stressful event occur on the same day for a dog, then the dog will be unable to recover back to baseline and this effect can occur, increasing the chances of exhausting the dog's coping mechanisms and result in increased reactivity
trigger stacking
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this type of conditioning often leads to a fear of the veterinary surgeon; vet becomes a predictor of the negative event at the office
classical conditioning
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this is the process by which a behavioral response to an aversive stimulus is diminished via repeated exposure to the stimulus as gradually increasing intensity beginning at sub-threshold level
desensitization
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this is when the animals learns how to interact with members of its own species and others if relevant and develops communication skills
socialization
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this is considered to be the critical time window for socialization
3-12 weeks of age
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this is when animals learn to accept and ignore non-threatening environmental stimuli
habituation
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what is the 3 types of hair that make up the coat of a cat
down, awn, guard
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tortoiseshell (calico) cats are almost always this gender
female
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cats will normally eat this many meals throughout the day
10-20 small meals
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this is when cats deposit feces uncovered in a strategic location to mark territory, or in an appropriate location as an expression of a behavioral issue
middening
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puberty in a cat usually occurs at this age
4-5 months old
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oestrus in cats typically lasts this long if the cat is not mated
7 days
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average gestation in cats is this long
63 days
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eyelids open in kittens at about this age
10 days
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how to sex a cat
ano-genital distance (greater in males) & genital opening shape (round in males, slit in females)
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normal temperature range for cats
38-39 C
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normal respiratory rate for cats
18-30 breaths per minute
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normal heart rate of a cat
160-220 bpm
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normal blood pressure for a cat (systolic)
100-150 mmHg
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dental formula of an adult cat
3/3 1/1 3/2 1/1 (30 teeth)
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dental formula of a kitten
3/3 1/1 3/2 0/0 (26 teeth)
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name the 4 F's of a cat's fear response
1. Flight 2. Fight 3. Freeze 4. Fidget
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name the 3 core vaccinations for cats
1. Feline herpesvirus (FHV-1) 2. Feline calicivirus (FCV) 3. Feline panleucopenia (FPV)
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all cats should be treated for roundworms as kittens and again at this age
4-6 months

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