Dog Unit Study Guide -Animal Science Flashcards

1
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Adj/Genus Name

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Canine

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2
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Act of giving birth

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Whelping

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3
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Group name

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Pack

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4
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Male Canine

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Dog

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5
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Female Canine

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Bitch

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6
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Young Canine

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Pup

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7
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kingdom

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Animalia

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8
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Phylum

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Chordata

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9
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Class

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Mammalia

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10
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Order

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Carnivora

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11
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Family

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Canidae

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12
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Genus

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Canis

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13
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Species

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Canis Lupus

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14
Q

What is the scientific name for dogs?

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Canis Lupus Familiaris

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15
Q

What is the smallest breed of dog?

A

Chihuahua

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16
Q

Which breed of dog has a “soft mouth”?

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Golden retriever

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17
Q

1 AKC group

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sporting group

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18
Q

sporting example

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pointer, lab

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19
Q

2 AKC group

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Hound group

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20
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hound example

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basset hound, beagle

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21
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3 AKC group

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Terrier group

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22
Q

terrier example

A

jack russell, bull terrier

23
Q

4 AKC group

A

Working Dog Group

24
Q

Working dog example

A

boxer, Great Dane

25
Q

5 AKC group

A

Herding dog

26
Q

Herding dog example

A

collie, german shepherd

27
Q

6 AKC group

A

toy dog

28
Q

toy dog example

A

pug, yorkie

29
Q

7 AKC group

A

non-sporting

30
Q

non-sporting example

A

bulldog, Dalmatian

31
Q

transmissible, can affect humans and animals

A

Zoonotic Disease

32
Q

six diseases that affect animals

A

bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites, protozoa, and prions

33
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what are the best treatments for bacteria and for viruses?

A

vaccinations, antibiotics

34
Q

What are the most common methods used to diagnose canine disease?

A

blood samples, fecal samples

35
Q

which canine disease is caused by a parasitic worm, spread through the bite of a mosquito? The worms can live in the blood vessels, lungs, and Heart.

A

Heartworm

36
Q

this shin diseases is caused by fleas, ticks, mites, or an allergic reaction. Symptoms include itching, flaking skin, and biting paws.

A

Bermattius

37
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this disease is a bacterial disease, spread through direct contact such as licking, nuzzling, through the air. Symptoms include hacking,sneezing, and watery nasal discahrge.

A

Kennel cough

38
Q

what are the 6 essential nutrients in a dog’s diet?

A

carbohydrates, fats, water, vitamins, minerals, and proteins

39
Q

Carbohydrates definition

A

main source of energy

40
Q

Carbohydrates example

A

rice, barley

41
Q

Where would dogs in the wild receive their carbohydrates from?

A

stomach lining of there prey

42
Q

Why is fiber beneficial in a dog’s diet?

A

helps prevent or treat diarrhea, and other digestive orders

43
Q

a diet too low in fiber can lead to

A

diverticulosis

44
Q

more concentrated form of energy than carbohydrates

A

Fats

45
Q

cottonseed oil, lard, and poultry fat example of

A

fats

46
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what is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

A

saturated- saturated with hydrogen atoms
unsaturated- double-bond, reducing the amount of hydrogen that can bond to this molecule

47
Q

saturated fat example

A

animal sources

48
Q

unsaturated fat example

A

flax seed

49
Q

what are the building blocks of proteins”

A

amino acids

50
Q

Why are animal proteins better than plant based?

A

animals are higher quality proteins then plant based

51
Q

What are vitamins?

A

Enzymes or biological catalysts

52
Q

are fat soluble or water soluble vitamins more likely to cause a toxicity?

A

fat soluble

53
Q

what is the purpose of minerals in a dog’s diet?

A

assist in the formation of blood and bones, carry oxygen in the blood, promote a healthy nervous system

54
Q

why is it important to know if a dog food contains wheat or soy?

A

the dog might have allergies