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Dog Test Review - Nutrition, Exercise, and Ailments Flashcards

1
Q

To keep an animal healthy and in good condition, an ________________ and ___________ must be supplied.

A

adequate diet, clean water

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2
Q

Beginning at about __________ of age, fresh water should be available to puppies at all times

A

3 weeks

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3
Q

How many types of commercial food are available today?

A

three

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4
Q

What are the main types of commercial foods available today?

A

dry, semi-moist, and canned

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5
Q

Which commercial food comes in two types?

A

canned

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6
Q

What are the two types of canned food?

A

a ration-type and a meat-type

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7
Q

Dry foods contain about ______ moisture.

A

10%

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8
Q

Semi-moist foods contain about _______ moisture.

A

30%

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9
Q

Canned foods contain about ______ moisture.

A

75%

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10
Q

Most foods contain about the same amount of what?

A

energy

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11
Q

What does AAFCO stand for

A

Association of American Feed Control Officers

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12
Q

What does the AAFCO do?

A

regulate the commercial pet food industry and ensure that foods are uniformly labeled and marketed

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13
Q

Fixed-formula foods _________ from can to can or bag to bag.

A

do not change

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14
Q

The ingredients in premium foods do not change in relation to _______________________ of the ingredients

A

the price or availability

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15
Q

Who should you consult with any questions or concerns about a pet’s diet?

A

your veterinarian

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16
Q

Exercise is necessary for all dogs if they are to remain _________.

A

healthy

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17
Q

The amount of exercise needed varies according to what four things?

A

size, age, breed, and what the animal is being used for

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18
Q

Care must be taken when exercising ___________.

A

young puppies

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19
Q

The bones of young puppies may not be fully developed and ____________________ could result.

A

permanent injury

20
Q

Older dogs also need exercise, but caution should be taken that they are not __________.

A

overworked

21
Q

________ and _________ walks are more suitable for older animals.

A

Shorter, more frequent

22
Q

Do not exercise any dog strenuously within ___________ after eating a large meal.

A

2 hours

23
Q

Eating rapidly or exercising soon after a meal increase the risk for what?

A

gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV)

24
Q

GDV is an extremely serious and ___________ condition.

A

life-threatening

25
Q

What two dog breeds are at most risk for GDV?

A

Great Danes and Saint Bernards

26
Q

Before taking a dog out for strenuous exercise or strenuous hunting trips, the dog should be _________ over time.

A

conditioned

27
Q

Dogs are eager to ________ their masters.

A

please

28
Q

Experience and working with the dog should allow the owner to note what 4 symptoms of fatigue?

A

excessive panting, changes in color of the lips or face, vacant stares, and changes in behavior

29
Q

What is GDV also often called?

A

bloat, stomach torsion, or twisted stomach

30
Q

In bloat, the stomach fills with _______ and puts pressure on the __________________.

A

air, internal organs

31
Q

What types of diseases can be transmitted from one dog to the other?

A

infectious diseases

32
Q

Distemper usually occurs in dogs __________ months of age.

A

3-6

33
Q

What age of dogs are most susceptible to canine parvovirus?

A

young puppies

34
Q

Canine Parvovirus is capable of living in an environment for ______ months.

A

several

35
Q

How many forms of canine parvovirus are there?

A

two

36
Q

What are the two forms of canine parvovirus?

A

intestinal and heart

37
Q

What is tracheobronchitis also known as?

A

kennel cough

38
Q

The most severe forms of kennel cough are seen in young dogs ______ to ___________ of age

A

6 weeks to 6 months

39
Q

What types of diseases cannot be transmitted from one dog to the other?

A

noninfectious

40
Q

What is cherry eye caused by?

A

a prolapse and enlargement of the tear gland on the inner surface of the dog’s 3rd eyelid

41
Q

Is Hip Dysplasia infectious or noninfectious?

A

noninfectious

42
Q

What size of dog breeds is Hip Dysplasia more common in?

A

larger

43
Q

What are some symptoms of an anal sac infection?

A

the dog licking it’s anus constantly or dragging it along the floor

44
Q

What environmental conditions can cause the onset of hip dysplasia at a younger age?

A

too much exercise, excess weight gain, and rapid growth

45
Q

What happens during hip dysplasia?

A

the hip socket flattens out so much that the ball of the femur can no longer fit inside the joint

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