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Review 2 Flashcards

1
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how many main types of commercial dog food are there

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3

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2
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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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3
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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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15
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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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18
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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
Q

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

A

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?

A

yes

22
Q

name three exercise activities for dogs

A

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

A

at least 2 hours

24
Q

what could happen if you over exercise your dog after eating

A

it increases the chance of GDV

25
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what is GDV

A

gastric dilatation-volvulus

26
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is GDV dangerous

A

yes, very

27
Q

what 2 breeds are most at risk for GDV

A

Great Danes and Saint Bernards

28
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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.

A

yes

29
Q

what are 2 signals of fatigue

A

excessive panting, change in lip and face color, vacant stares and changes in behavior

30
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what should you do before exercising your dog at all

A

have them examined at the vet

31
Q

diseases that an be transmitted from one dog to another are called what

A

infectious diseases

32
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what age does distemper usually occur

A

3-6 months

33
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early symptoms of distemper

A

vomiting and diarrhea

34
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is there a vaccine for distemper

A

yes

35
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what dogs are most susceptible to canine parvovirus

A

puppies

36
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can parvovirus be treated after showing symptoms

A

not usually

37
Q

does parvovirus have a vaccine

A

yes

38
Q

how many forms of parvovirus are there

A

2

39
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what are the forms of parvovirus

A

intestinal and heart

40
Q

what age dogs are most severely affected by kennel cough

A

6 weeks - 6 months

41
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is kennel cough caused by a virus or a bacteria

A

both

42
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diseases not transmitted from one dog to another are

A

non-infectious diseases

43
Q

what is the enlargement of the tear gland called

A

cherry eye

44
Q

is hip dysplasia painful

A

yes

45
Q

what are symptoms of anal sac infections

A

licking and rubbing of the anus

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