Dog Health AHW Flashcards
What is the resting heart rate range of a dog and how does it vary?
60-120 bpm
Larger dog has a lower HR
What is the normal respiratory rate of a dog?
10-30 breathes per min
What is the normal rectal temperature range for a dog?
38.3 - 39.4C
What does capillary refill access and what is the normal time for a dog?
<2 seconds
It tests blood flow and pressure
What is the gestation period of a dog?
63 days
What types of diseases are monitored through a prescription diet?
kidney disease, diabetes, skin issues and urinary stones
What vaccines do puppies need?
Distemper – affects GI and respiratory tract
oInfectious Hepatitis – affects liver
oParvovirus – affects GI tract
oLeptospirosis – affects liver and kidney
oParainfluenza (Canine infectious tracheobronchitis) – affects respiratory tract
oBordetella bronchiseptica (Canine infectious tracheobronchitis/’Kennel Cough’) – affects respiratory tract
How often should a dog be treated for fleas and how?
Topical —> once a month
Oral medication —> once every 3 months
How do dogs contract worms?
Other infected animals
Eating the larvae/ eggs of worms that are in the faeces or grass
Eating raw meat or infected prey animals
From fleas, during grooming they ingest the eggs
From mothers milk
How often should dogs be wormed
Every 3 months
What are the two different types of spays?
Ovariohysterectomy—> removal of uterus and ovaries
Ovariectomy —> removal of ovaries
When do dogs have to be neutered?
- Breed/ size dependant
- Larger breeds normally after a season, after 3 months
When can you castrate a dog?
Must be fully grown to avoid interference with bone development and growth
Larger the dog, the older they will be
What are the benefits of spaying?
Prevents seasons
Prevents pregnancy
Prevents womb infections (pyometra)
Prevents false pregnancies
Reduces the chance of mammary/breast problems
What are the benefits of castration?
Prevents testicular cancer
Reduces the chance of prostate problems such as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) later in life
Reduces the urge to seek out a female dog to mate with, and therefore reduces the urge to roam away from home
Reduces the chance of behaviours such as humping
What behaviour can neutering make worse?
Anxiousness due to reduced testosterone
What are the 5 routine procedures on dogs?
Vaccine
Microchipping
Neutering
Dentals
Parasite control
What characteristics of dogs inform safe handling?
Social- extensive communication through ears, eyes, tail etc.
Altricial, so underdeveloped at birth but mature with help of parents
Extended juvenile period, incorporating social learning
Artificial selection for behavioural and morphological (how they look) characteristics
What are the 4 different theories of dog domestication?
- Humans took wolf puppies from the den and tamed, fed and cared for them
- Wolves began to rely on human activities for food sources
- Humans and wolves coevolved, relying on each other for different things
- Breeding meant dogs became more companionable
What is dog sight like?
- they have tapetum lucidum, which is a layer of tissue behind the retina that reflects in the dark, so they can see in the dark
- 6x less sensitive than humans
- red green colour blind (don’t see the colour red)
- wider field of vision than humans, but can’t see in 3d as well