Puppy & Kitten Socialization Flashcards
when is the neonatal period for canine?
0-13 days
when is the neonatal period for feline?
0-9 days
what is required for elimination in both canine and feline neonatal stage?
anogenital stimulation
characteristics of canine in neonatal period
deaf, blind, poor sense of smell, limited learning
characteristics of feline in neonatal period
deaf, blind, teat order by day 2, utilize thermal and tactile stimuli, hearing around day 5
when is the transitional period for canine?
14-20 days
when is the transitional period for feline?
9-14 days
what does the transitional period in canine end with?
startle response (when hearing develops around day 20)
characteristics of feline in transitional period
eyes open (10-14 days), tooth eruption, abkle to stay, avoid pain (no fear body language, no change in HR, no emotional learning)
characteristics of feline in transitional period
eyes open (7-10 days), grooming starts, sound orientation, stand & walk, separation (increased asthma, locomotor activity and fear/aggression to people, decreased learning)
when is the socialization period for canine?
3-12 weeks (3-14 in larger breeds)
when is the socialization period for feline?
2-7 weeks (maybe 9 weeks?)
characteristics of canine in socialization period
gradual wean, leave nest to eliminate, play behavior, social relationships
characteristics of feline in socialization period
weaning around 4 weeks, socialization, object play, fear response starts, explore
when is the 1st fear period in canine?
8-10 weeks
when is the juvenile period in canine?
3-6 months
characteristics for juvenile period in canine
rapid growth, independence, seual interest, teething
when is the juvenile period in feline?
7 weeks - 5 months
characteristics for juvenile period in canine
complete weaning, social play peaks & declines, more independence, separation before 12 weeks causes aggression & stereotypes
when is the adolescence period in canine?
1-1.5 years
when is the adolescence period in feline?
undefined
characteristics for adolescence period in canine
maintain social skills
when is the 2nd fear period in canine?
4-11 months
when is social maturity reached in canine?
18 months - 4 years
when is social maturity reached in feline?
18 moths
what does isolation lead to in puppies?
fear responses and learning deficits
what does early illness predispose canine in early socialization to?
agression issues, fear of children & strangers, separation issues
what is persistent mouthing a sign of in dogs over 12 weeks of age?
premature maternal separation, displacement behavior, early aggression signs, attention seeking
T/F : scratching is a normla behavior in cats
true (nail maintenance, visual & olfactory marking)
