Husbandry Flashcards
When should puppies optimally have their first visit to a veterinarian
6 to 8 weeks of age
When is the socialization period In puppies?
3-16 weeks. Begins at 3 weeks and is already diminishing by 12 weeks. Peak. Sensitivity is 6 to 8 weeks. Fear begins to emerge around 8 weeks, so that beyond 12 weeks of age fearfulness may surpass sociability there is a great deal of variability between breeds and individuals.
Why are booster shots important with puppies?
Because we don’t know exactly when the maternal antibodies disappear, we give puppies multiple boosters to ensure they have adequate protection from disease.
What are the core vaccines a puppy should get?
Distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, rabies
What is normal body temperature for a dog?
In the range of 100.2° to 102.8° f
What does spaying a dog entail?
A complete surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries.
What is the best common household item used to combat the spread of parvovirus?
A 1 to 30 bleach solution
What does castrating a dog entail?
The surgical removal of the testicles
Do head halters close the mouth?
No.
What equipment should be used to prevent biting?
A Muzzle
