Puppy & Kitten Socialization

Question 1

when is the neonatal period for canine?

Answer 1

0-13 days

Question 2

when is the neonatal period for feline?

Answer 2

0-9 days

Question 3

what is required for elimination in both canine and feline neonatal stage?

Answer 3

anogenital stimulation

Question 4

characteristics of canine in neonatal period

Answer 4

deaf, blind, poor sense of smell, limited learning

Question 5

characteristics of feline in neonatal period

Answer 5

deaf, blind, teat order by day 2, utilize thermal and tactile stimuli, hearing around day 5

Question 6

when is the transitional period for canine?

Answer 6

14-20 days

Question 7

when is the transitional period for feline?

Answer 7

9-14 days

Question 8

what does the transitional period in canine end with?

Answer 8

startle response (when hearing develops around day 20)

Question 9

characteristics of feline in transitional period

Answer 9

eyes open (10-14 days), tooth eruption, abkle to stay, avoid pain (no fear body language, no change in HR, no emotional learning)

Question 10

characteristics of feline in transitional period

Answer 10

eyes open (7-10 days), grooming starts, sound orientation, stand & walk, separation (increased asthma, locomotor activity and fear/aggression to people, decreased learning)

Question 11

when is the socialization period for canine?

Answer 11

3-12 weeks (3-14 in larger breeds)

Question 12

when is the socialization period for feline?

Answer 12

2-7 weeks (maybe 9 weeks?)

Question 13

characteristics of canine in socialization period

Answer 13

gradual wean, leave nest to eliminate, play behavior, social relationships

Question 14

characteristics of feline in socialization period

Answer 14

weaning around 4 weeks, socialization, object play, fear response starts, explore

Question 15

when is the 1st fear period in canine?

Answer 15

8-10 weeks

Question 16

when is the juvenile period in canine?

Answer 16

3-6 months

Question 17

characteristics for juvenile period in canine

Answer 17

rapid growth, independence, seual interest, teething

Question 18

when is the juvenile period in feline?

Answer 18

7 weeks - 5 months

Question 19

characteristics for juvenile period in canine

Answer 19

complete weaning, social play peaks & declines, more independence, separation before 12 weeks causes aggression & stereotypes

Question 20

when is the adolescence period in canine?

Answer 20

1-1.5 years

Question 21

when is the adolescence period in feline?

Answer 21

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Question 22

characteristics for adolescence period in canine

Answer 22

maintain social skills

Question 23

when is the 2nd fear period in canine?

Answer 23

4-11 months

Question 24

when is social maturity reached in canine?

Answer 24

18 months - 4 years

Question 25

when is social maturity reached in feline?

Answer 25

18 moths

Question 26

what does isolation lead to in puppies?

Answer 26

fear responses and learning deficits

Question 27

what does early illness predispose canine in early socialization to?

Answer 27

agression issues, fear of children & strangers, separation issues

Question 28

what is persistent mouthing a sign of in dogs over 12 weeks of age?

Answer 28

premature maternal separation, displacement behavior, early aggression signs, attention seeking

Question 29

T/F : scratching is a normla behavior in cats

Answer 29

true (nail maintenance, visual & olfactory marking)