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Dog test review part 2 Flashcards

1
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To keep a dog in a healthy and good condition what must be supplied?

A

Adequate diet and clean water.

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How soon should the fresh water be available for the puppies?

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About 3 weeks of age.

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What are the 3 main types of commercial foods available today?

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Dry, semi- moist, and canned

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How do commercial foods differ?

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With the amount of moisture they contain.

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5
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What are the main ingredients in dry dog food?

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Corn, soybean meal, wheat millings, meat, and bone meal

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What are the main ingredients in semi-moist dog foods?

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Corn, meat by products, soybean meal, and corn syrup.

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What are the main in ingredients in the two types of canned food for dogs?

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  1. A ration type that contains barley, meat by products, wheat grain, and soy flour.
  2. A meat type that contains meat by products, meat, poultry, and soy flour.
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How much moisture do dry foods contain?

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10%

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9
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How much moisture do semi- moist foods contain?

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30%

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How much moisture do canned foods contain?

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75%

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What nutrients do dry foods contain?

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Approximately 23 % protein, 9% fat, and 6% fiber.

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12
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What nutrients do semi-moist foods contain?

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25% protein, 9% fat, and 4% fiber.

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What nutrients do ration type canned foods contain?

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30% protein, 16% fat, and 8% fiber.

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14
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What nutrients do meat type canned foods contain?

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44% protein, 32% fat, and 4% fiber

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what is an advantage of dry food?

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It helps keep the dogs teeth clean.

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16
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What is an infectious disease?

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A disease that can be transmitted from one dog to another.

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17
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what are the symptoms of infectious disease distemper?

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Early on vomiting and diarrhea then later on nervous system damage that can range from tremors to full epileptic.

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18
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Who is most susceptible to canine parvovirus?

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Young puppies.

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19
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True or False: if symptoms of canine parvovirus are already showing it is typically too late to treat the disease.

A

True.

20
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what age should vaccinations for canine parvovirus be given?

A

8,12, and 16 weeks. Annual vaccines are recommended after that.

21
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How many forms of Canine parvovirus are there?

A

2

22
Q

What are the two forms of Canine parvovirus?

A

Intestinal and heart.

23
Q

What is kennel cough?

A

An infectious respiratory disease that causes an intense coughing that sounds almost like honking.

24
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What is Kennel cough caused by?

A

By viruses and bacteria alone or in combination.

25
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What ages are the most severe forms of kennel cough found in?

A

6 weeks to 6 months in age.

26
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What is a noninfectious disease?

A

Those that are not transmitted from one dog to another

27
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What is Cherry eye caused by?

A

By prolapse and enlargements of the tear gland on the inner surface of the dog’s 3rd eyelid.

28
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What can the prolapse in cherry eye be caused by?

A

By hereditary problems where the tear gland cannot drain properly or from an infection of the tear gland due to neglect

29
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What does cherry eye look like?

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Appears as a red, cherry-like growth on the eyelid.

30
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What is Hip dysplasia?

A

It is an inherited defect.

31
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What is the importance of exercise for your dog?

A

It is necessary for all dogs if they are to remain healthy dogs are like people and some need more exercise than others.

32
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The amount of exercise you give your dog depends on…

A

The size, age, breed, and what the dog is being used for.

33
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Even small dogs should..

A

be allowed some freedom to move around and exercise.

34
Q

When exercising puppies care must be taken. Why?

A

Because their bones my not be fully developed and permanent injury could result.

35
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What type of exercise is better for older dogs?

A

Short and more frequent walks

36
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Why shouldn’t you exercise your dog strenuously within 2 hours of eating a large meal?

A

Because it can increase the risk for gastric dilation- volvulus (GDV) also known as bloat, stomach torsion, or twisted stomach.

37
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What is GDV?

A

An extremely serious and life- threatening condition.

38
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Why is GDV so dangerous?

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Because, in bloat, the stomach fills with air and puts pressure on the internal organs. the animal has trouble breathing and an blood vessels are compressed. Once the stomach is filled with air it can then rotate, pinching off the blood flow.

39
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What should dogs receive a physical examination for?

A

To rule out cardiac, circulatory, or skeletal and joint problems.

40
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Before taking a dog out for some strenuous exercise or hunting trips the dog should be …

A

Conditioned over time.

41
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What should you watch for?

A

Signs of fatigue

42
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What are some things that might signal fatigue?

A

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

43
Q

type of exercise

A

Fetch

44
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type of exercise

A

cycling

45
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type of exercise

A

Agility training

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