Husbandry Flashcards
True or false: At 3-14,16 weeks of age, the brain is biologically ready to make long-term change in response to social input
True-
Tor F: Puppies should have their first visit to the vet for an exam and begin a vax program at 6-8 weeks of age
True- Additionally, puppy socialization classes should start at ot around 8 weeks of age
2 main reasons to get a copy of the vax record before a puppy begins training
- is the dog healthy
- does the dog have it’s core vaccines
Core vaccines include
- distemper
- adenovirus
- Parvovirus
- rabies
- parainfluenza
Booster shots in puppies are important because
We don’t know exactly when all the maternal antibodies will fade so initial shots and boosters are given to ensure adequate protection
Distemper, hepatitus and parvo vaccinations must be given
every 3-4 weeks starting at 6-8 weeks of age until the puppy is 12-14 weeks. Boostered at 12 mos
Rabies is given
once in the first year(12 weeks or older) followed by a booster at 12 mos and then given every 1-3 years depending on product
Which non- core vaccines may be given depending on geographic area?
Lyme, leptospirosis and bordatella
T or F Maternal antibodies can block vaccines?
True, At 4 weeks of age, maternal antibodies will effectively block vaccines
Distemper affects
respiratory, digestive and CNS
Adenovirus
respiratory and could lead to hepatitis
para-influenza
respiratory, aerosolized
Parvo
intestinal, causes bloody diarrhea and can be fatal
rabies
viral, spread through saliva and can be fatal to dogs and humans
Heartworms, roundworms and hookworms
Internal parasites. Many puppies are born with roundworms and hookworms
External Parasites
Fleas, ticks. Can cause allergic skin reactions or anemia. Fleas can transmit tapeworms, ticks carry Lyme
True or False: Prepubertal neutering does not prevent the organizational effect of hormones
True- Neutering does not effect athletic ability, watchdog tendencies nor will it calm the dog down
What sexually dimorphic behaviors will prepubertal neutering affect?
fighting, roaming, marking in males. Uterine cancer, pyometria in females. Fighting may not be reduced in females
Some factors that could interfere with learning are?
Medical conditions like hydrocephalus, hormonal diseases, drug effects, issues with aging such as Canine dysfunction syndrome (CDS), chronic pain, emotional issues
Normal dog body temperature ranges from:
101-102.5
Natural written on a bottle of medicine means:
it is not necessarily harmless
Spaying is:
complete removal of the uterus and ovaries
A common household disinfectant for Parvo is:
Bleach… usually mixed at 30:1
Castration is:
Removal of the testicles
