Husbandry

Question 1

Basic Grooming

Answer 1

Clean paws and nail trimming - every 1-3 weeks
Bathing - frequency depends on breed
Brushing should be done every day
Keep ears dry and clean
Clean eyes when needed
Anal glands - may need to be expressed regularly if scooting

Question 2

Contagious Diseases

Answer 2

1. Rabies
2. Distemper
3. Parvovirus
4. Hepatitis/Canine Adenovirus 2
5. Bordetella
6. Canine influenza
7. Leptospirosis
8. Coronavirus

Question 3

Rabies Symptoms

Answer 3

Specifically affects grey matter of brain
- lethargy - fever - pica - seizures - abnormal behavior - paralysis - CNS dysfunction

Transmitted - bite from infected animals

Question 4

Distemper Symptoms

Answer 4

Caused by virus that affects respiratory system
- high fever - anorexia - discharge from eye/nose - vomiting - diarrhea - seizures

Transmitted - saliva, blood, urine, can be airborne

Question 5

Parvovirus Symptoms

Answer 5

Most affected between 6 months - 1 year old
- fever - vomiting - bloody diarrhea - anorexia - lethargy - rapid weigh loss

Transmitted - contaminated feces, environments, people, direct dog-dog contact

Question 6

Hepatitis/Adenovirus 2 Symptoms

Answer 6

Caused by virus DAPP - inflammation of the liver
- high fever - anorexia - depressed mood - cloudiness of one or both eyes

Transmitted - bodily fluid

Question 7

Bordetella Symptoms

Answer 7

Kennel Cough
- sneezing - nasal discharge - dry, hacking cough

Transmitted - airborne and direct contact, contact with contaminated items

Question 8

Canine Influenza Symptoms

Answer 8

H3N8 H3N2
- upper respiratory - nasal discharge - cough - fever - pneumonia if untreated

Transmitted - close/direct contact and airborne via respiratory secretions

Question 9

Leptospirosis Symptoms

Answer 9

• lethargy - anorexia - vomiting - jaundice - abdominal pain - unusual amount of urine (too much or too little)

Transmitted - direct contact with urine/ bodily fluids of infected host

Question 10

Coronavirus Symptoms

Answer 10

Intestinal infection
- diarrhea - vomiting - dehydration

Transmitted - contaminated feces - direct contact from host - contact with contaminated items

Question 11

Lyme Disease

Answer 11

Not contagious or infectious, but zoonotic
- anorexia - fever - swollen joints/lymph nodes - intermittent lameness - lethargy

Transmission - bite of a tick
50-70% in New England test positive

Question 12

Titers

Answer 12

Blood test that determines the level of antibodies resistant to specific diseases

Question 13

Internal Parasites

Answer 13

Effect intestinal system

1. Worms - seen or identified in stool or around anus - roundworms - hookworms - tapeworm - whipworm
2. Heartworm - infest and grow within chambers of the heart, transmitted through mosquito bite
3. Coccidia
4. Giardia

Question 14

External Parasites

Answer 14

1. Fleas - flea bite dermatitis - allergic to bites
2. Ticks - Lyme - rocky mountain spotted fever - anemia - paralysis
3. Mites - demodectic mange - not contagious - sarcoptic mange - very contagious - cheyletiella mite - walking dandruff - ear mites - highly contagious
4. Lice - biting/chewing lice - blood sucking lice
5. Ringworm - type of fungus, not a worm

Question 15

Intact Males

Answer 15

First sperm production 6-12 months old
Attention and focus issues - wandering/roaming behavior
Physical maturity 18-24 months old - strongly advised not to breed until this age
Intact does not mean aggressive or harder to train

Question 16

Intact Females

Answer 16

May present more male-like behaviors - lifting leg and rougher play
Increased estrogen level during heat can lead to more guarding behavior
False pregnancy - may show biological signs of being pregnant including nesting and guarding

Question 17

Female Estrous Cycle

Answer 17

Anestrus
Proestrus
Estrus
Dieestrus

Question 18

Anestrus

Answer 18

Compromises most of female’s reproductive cycle
90-150 days

Endometrial repair - normal vulva - not receptive to males - no discharge - hormones return to normal levels

Question 19

Proestrus

Answer 19

Begin to notice changes - when dog is in “heat”
3-17 days, averages 9 days

Swollen vulva - vaginal discharge - not receptive to males - males are attracted

Question 20

Estrus

Answer 20

Ovulation occurs, estrogen drops and progesterone rises
Only point she can become pregnant

3-21 days
Receptive to males - flagging - decrease in vaginal discharge

Question 21

Diestrus

Answer 21

Progesterone is dominant
60-63 days - regardless if became pregnant or not

Not receptive to males

Question 22

Sterilization Types

Answer 22

1. Neuter - surgical castration
2. Spay - removal of uterus and ovaries
3. Ovariectomy - removal of just ovaries
4. Hysterectomy - removal of uterus and part of cervix - ovaries remain - still cycle
5. Tubal ligation - tubes are tied - will still cycle
6. Vasectomy
7. Chemical castration

Question 23

Symptoms of ill Health

Answer 23

Vomiting - diarrhea - scooting - lethargy - discharge (eyes/nose) - coughing/sneezing - oozing sores - excessive scratching - excessive head shaking - injury - lameness