Dog test review 2: electric boogaloo

Question 1

when should freshwater start being available at all times?

Answer 1

3 weeks of age

Question 2

what are the three types of commercial dog food?

Answer 2

dry, semi-moist, and canned(meat type/ration type)

Question 3

about what moisture level is dry dog food?

Answer 3

10%

Question 4

about what moisture level is semi-moist dog food?

Answer 4

30%

Question 5

about what moisture level is canned dog food?

Answer 5

75%

Question 6

what type contains the most protein?

Answer 6

meat type canned dog food

Question 7

what are the advantages of dry dog food?

Answer 7

it is cheaper, easier to use, spoil slowly, and clean teeth

Question 8

what is formulated dog food?

Answer 8

meets AAFCO guidelines, but hasn’t been fed to dogs

Question 9

what is tested dog food?

Answer 9

food that meets guidelines and has been fed to dogs

Question 10

what the difference between ration and meat type food?

Answer 10

ration type has wheat, and meat type has actual meat

Question 11

`can a nursing dog still need additional liquid?

Answer 11

yes

Question 12

what ingredients do canned and semi-moist food share?

Answer 12

corn and soybean meal

Question 13

do any of the foods have more energy then the others?

Answer 13

no

Question 14

What does AAFCO do?

Answer 14

ensures food is uniformly labeled and marketed

Question 15

should you consult a vet to get premium dog food?

Answer 15

yes

Question 16

why is exercise important for dogs?

Answer 16

they need it on order to stay healthy

Question 17

do some dogs need more exercise than others?

Answer 17

yes

Question 18

what factors indicate the amount of exercise?

Answer 18

size and age, breed, and purpose

Question 19

should small house dogs be given freedom to exercise?

Answer 19

yes

Question 20

why should care be taken with puppies?

Answer 20

their bones might not be fully developed

Question 21

what exercise is best for old dogs?

Answer 21

short, frequent walks

Question 22

why should a dog not exercise after a large meal?

Answer 22

it increases risk of GDV

Question 23

what is GDV short for?

Answer 23

gastric dilatation-volvulus

Question 24

what are other names for GDV?

Answer 24

bloat, stomach torsion, and twisted stomach

Question 25

what dogs are most at risk of GDV?

Answer 25

Great Danes and Saint Bernards

Question 26

What is GDV?

Answer 26

When the stomach fills with air, allowing it to twist

Question 27

should dogs be conditioned before strenuous activity?

Answer 27

yes

Question 28

are dogs eager to please their owners?

Answer 28

yes

Question 29

why should you be alert for signs of fatigue?

Answer 29

a dog will just keep going

Question 30

if you think your dog has GDV, how can a vet help?

Answer 30

they see if it’s a cardiac, skeletal, or circulation problem

Question 31

what is an infectious disease?

Answer 31

a disease that can be transmitted between dogs

Question 32

when does distemper usually occur?

Answer 32

3-6 months

Question 33

what will happen if left untreated?

Answer 33

death or permanent nerve damage

Question 34

what age is most susceptible to Canine parvovirus?

Answer 34

young puppies

Question 35

what should you do if symptoms are showing?

Answer 35

in most cases of symptoms showing, it’s too late

Question 36

when is the most serious form of kennel cough seen?

Answer 36

can dogs have six weeks to 6 months of age

Question 37

how is kennel cough spread?

Answer 37

by the coughing of infected dog

Question 38

what is a non infectious disease?

Answer 38

a disease that is not transmitted between dogs

Question 39

what is a treatment for kennel cough?

Answer 39

antibiotics

Question 40

what causes cherry eye?

Answer 40

enlargement of tear gland on surface of the third eyelid

Question 41

how do dogs get congenital hip displaysia?

Answer 41

it is an inherited disease

Question 42

in what type of dog is hip dysplasia more common?

Answer 42

larger breeds

Question 43

how do dogs get normal hip dysplasia?

Answer 43

too much exercise, excess weight gain, and rapid growth

Question 44

what are the symptoms of hip dysplasia?

Answer 44

extreme joint pain to complete lameness in hind legs

Question 45

what are the treatments of hip dysplasia?

Answer 45

pain relieving drugs or surgery to correct the joints