Review 2 Flashcards

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how many main types of commercial dog food are there

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3

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what are the main types of commercial dog food

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dry, semi-moist, and canned

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what are the 2 main causes for the different food types

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ingredients and amount of moisture

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4
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about how much moisture does dry food contain (%)

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10%

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5
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about how much moisture does semi-moist food contain (%)

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30%

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6
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about how much moisture does canned food contain (%)

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75%

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What food type is cheaper, doesn’t spoil quickly, convenient, and helps keep teeth clean

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dry food

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8
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what are the 2 types of nationally marketed foods

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formulated and tested

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9
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should you make sure your food was tested by feeding trials

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yes

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10
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should you consult your vet when you have questions regarding your dogs diet

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yes

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11
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dogs should always have access to clean water. True or false?

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true

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12
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how early should you start keeping clean water out for your puppies

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3 weeks old

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13
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should you keep clean water available even if they are nursing

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yes

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14
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why should you keep water out even for puppies who are nursing

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they may still need additional hydration

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should you only use commercial foods or is it alright to make your own

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you can make your own dog food as long as you have the knowledge and the time to do it properly

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16
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do all dogs need the same amount of exercise?

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no

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17
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why do some dogs need more exercise than others

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dogs are like humans it depends on their body

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what are some of the reasons for dogs needing more or less exercise

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size, age, breed, and what they are used for

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19
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small dogs do not need space to exercise. True or false?

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false, all dogs need exercise

20
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Puppies and elderly dogs should be exercised the same why as a adult dog. True or false?

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false, you can damage a puppies undeveloped bones and over work an older dog

21
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can you cause permanent damage by over exercising a puppy?

22
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name three exercise activities for dogs

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Swimming, walking, jogging, dancing, frisbee/ fetch, hiking, agility training, dog yoga, soccer, rollerblading, cycling, running, and skiing

23
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how long should you wait after eating a large meal before strenuously exercising your dog

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at least 2 hours

24
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what could happen if you over exercise your dog after eating

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it increases the chance of GDV

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what is GDV
gastric dilatation-volvulus
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is GDV dangerous
yes, very
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what 2 breeds are most at risk for GDV
Great Danes and Saint Bernards
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should you make sure your dog is healthy and in shape before exercising them strenuously like taking them on a long hunting trip etc.
yes
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what are 2 signals of fatigue
excessive panting, change in lip and face color, vacant stares and changes in behavior
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what should you do before exercising your dog at all
have them examined at the vet
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diseases that an be transmitted from one dog to another are called what
infectious diseases
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what age does distemper usually occur
3-6 months
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early symptoms of distemper
vomiting and diarrhea
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is there a vaccine for distemper
yes
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what dogs are most susceptible to canine parvovirus
puppies
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can parvovirus be treated after showing symptoms
not usually
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does parvovirus have a vaccine
yes
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how many forms of parvovirus are there
2
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what are the forms of parvovirus
intestinal and heart
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what age dogs are most severely affected by kennel cough
6 weeks - 6 months
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is kennel cough caused by a virus or a bacteria
both
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diseases not transmitted from one dog to another are
non-infectious diseases
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what is the enlargement of the tear gland called
cherry eye
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is hip dysplasia painful
yes
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what are symptoms of anal sac infections
licking and rubbing of the anus