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Dog & Cat Husbandry Flashcards

1
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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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5
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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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12
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what is the legal status of tail docking in Canada?

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province dependent

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13
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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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14
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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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15
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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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16
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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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17
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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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18
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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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20
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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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21
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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

22
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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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6 weeks

24
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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
25
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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

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displacement behavior

26
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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

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appeasement behavior

27
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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

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trigger stacking

28
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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

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classical conditioning

29
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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

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desensitization

30
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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

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socialization

31
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this is considered to be the critical time window for socialization

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3-12 weeks of age

32
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this is when animals learn to accept and ignore non-threatening environmental stimuli

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habituation

33
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what is the 3 types of hair that make up the coat of a cat

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down, awn, guard

34
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tortoiseshell (calico) cats are almost always this gender

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female

35
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cats will normally eat this many meals throughout the day

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10-20 small meals

36
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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

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middening

37
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puberty in a cat usually occurs at this age

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4-5 months old

38
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oestrus in cats typically lasts this long if the cat is not mated

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7 days

39
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average gestation in cats is this long

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63 days

40
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eyelids open in kittens at about this age

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10 days

41
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how to sex a cat

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ano-genital distance (greater in males) & genital opening shape (round in males, slit in females)

42
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normal temperature range for cats

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38-39 C

43
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normal respiratory rate for cats

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18-30 breaths per minute

44
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normal heart rate of a cat

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160-220 bpm

45
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normal blood pressure for a cat (systolic)

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100-150 mmHg

46
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dental formula of an adult cat

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3/3 1/1 3/2 1/1 (30 teeth)

47
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dental formula of a kitten

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3/3 1/1 3/2 0/0 (26 teeth)

48
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name the 4 F’s of a cat’s fear response

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  1. Flight
  2. Fight
  3. Freeze
  4. Fidget
49
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name the 3 core vaccinations for cats

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  1. Feline herpesvirus (FHV-1)
  2. Feline calicivirus (FCV)
  3. Feline panleucopenia (FPV)
50
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all cats should be treated for roundworms as kittens and again at this age

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4-6 months

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