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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Taxonomy of the Dog: Class | Mammalia |
| Taxonomy of the Dog: Subclass | Eutheria |
| Taxonomy of the Dog: Order | Carnivora |
| Taxonomy of the Dog: Suborder | Fissipedia |
| Taxonomy of the Dog: Family | Canidae |
| Taxonomy of the Dog: Genus | Canis |
| Taxonomy of the Dog: Species | Canis familiaris |
| Breed | group of individuals |
| Group | a group of breeds |
| Variety | subdivision within a breed |
| Standard | group of characteristics |
| AKC Goals | promotes events for purebred dogs; National Dog Show, AKC/Eukanuba National Championship |
| FCI(Federal Cynologique Internationale) | regulates its own breed clubs and stud books, and trains its own judges; sponsors and regulates the World Dog Show and International dogs shows |
| Sporting Group | 30 breeds; developed as bird dogs; pointers, retrievers, setters, and spaniels |
| Hound Group | 30 breeds; developed to hunt using sight or scent |
| Working Group | 30 breeds; developed for a variety of jobs like guarding property, guarding livestock, or pulling carts |
| Terrier Group | 30 breeds; developed to hunt vermin and dig them out from their burrows or lairs |
| Toy Group | 21 breeds; developed as companion dogs |
| Herding Group | 30 breeds; developed to herd livestock |
| Non-sporting Group | 20 breeds; assorted breeds who do not fit into any of the above groups; bulldog, chinese shar-pei, dalmatian, poodle, chow chow, boston terrier, schipperke |
| Group 1 | Sheepdogs and Cattle dogs |
| Group 2 | Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid Breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs and Other Breeds |
| Group 3 | Terriers |
| Group 4 | Dachshunds |
| Group 5 | Spitz and Primitive types |
| Group 6 | Scent Hounds and Related Breeds |
| Group 7 | Pointing dogs |
| Group 8 | Retreivers - Flushing dogs - water dogs |
| Group 9 | Companion and Toy Dogs |
| Group 10 | Sighthounds |
| AKC Breeds: Foundation Stock Service(FSS) Program | breed registry in which breeders of rare breeds can record the birth and parentage of a breed that they are trying to establish in the U.S; Bolognese, french Spaniel |
| AKC Breeds: Miscellaneous Class | acknowledgement that throughout the world there are several hundred distinct breeds of purebred dogs, not all of which are AKC recognized breeds; Dogo Argentino, Azawakh |
| AKC Canine Partners Program | offers ALL dogs to join the AKC family; allows mixed breed dogs, and non-eligible AKC registered dogs to participate and earn titles in dog sports |
| AKC Canine Good Citizen Program | program tests dogs of any breed(including mixed breeds), registered or not, for basic behavior and temperament suitable for appearing in public and living at home |
| AKC Reunite Program | committed to Pet Identification, specifically ensuring pets have two forms of ID, a collar of pet id tag and a microchip to aid in their quick identification and return home if they get lost |
| Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) | centralized health database sponsored by OFA; Labrador Retrievers and Dalmatians |
| OFA(Orthopedic Foundation for Animals | promotes the health and welfare of companion animals through a reduction in incidence of genetic disease |
| AKC Hypoallergenic dog breeds | breeds that do well with allergy sufferers; dogs have a predictable, non-shedding coat which produces less dander/dandruff; Poodle, Maltese |
| Flushing dog | dog that flushes game; forces game out in the open without pursuing it like hounds |
| Hound | dog with drop ears that takes to the trail and tracks, eventually running down the animal being hunted |
| Pointer | dog that assumes an immovable stance when it scents the game nearby; it indicates the presence of the game by pointing in the direction of the game with its nose |
| Setter | bird dog formerly trained to crouch when game was scented; now trained to point |
| Retriever | hunting dog trained to find and bring wounded or killed game back to the handler |
| Terrier | hunting dog that roots animals from burrows; "terre" means earth; hunts underground |
| Waterdog | dog that hunts in marshy areas for waterfowl; particularly a retriever |
| Teacup dogs | dogs that weigh less than the AKC-approved standard weight for their normal breed by typically a pound or more |
| Most Popular AKC Breeds | Labrador Retrievers, German Shepards, Golden Retrievers, Bulldogs, Beagles, French Bulldogs, Yorkshire Terriers, Poodles, Rottweilers, Boxers |
| Taxonomy of the Cat: Class | Mammalia |
| Taxonomy of the Cat: Order | Carnivora |
| Taxonomy of the Cat: Family | Felidae |
| Taxonomy of the Cat: Genus | Felis |
| Taxonomy of the Cat: Species | Felis catus |
| How to determine cat's sex? | Penis opening vs. vaginal opening; anogenital distance |
| Solid coat color | one color with no stripes |
| Tabby(tiger) coat marking | stripes covering their body; some stripes are faint while others can be thick and swirled; cats can have an "M" on their forehead |
| Classic tabby pattern | circular whirls; bullseye shape |
| Mackerel tabby pattern | stripped like a tiger |
| Spotted tabby pattern | cats have spots or dotted lines |
| Ticked Tabby pattern | gives cats a flecked or freckled appearance |
| tabby coat colors | color patterns with one color predominating |
| Agouti tabby pattern | each hair has bands in color; more subtle than other patterns |
| Calicos | three distinct colors which are typically black, brown, orange, or white; colors used interchangeably; each color are in large patches around the body |
| Torties(Tortoiseshells) | usually made up of black and orange which are mixed together |
| Torbies | cross between a tortie and a Tiger cat color; have stripes which make them look similar to tiger cats but they will also have black/orange blend of tortie coloring |
| Dilutes | same color scheme as their non-dilute counterparts but they are lighter in color and not as strong ("diluted") |
| Dilute calicos and torties | generally have a mix of gray, brown, orange and white |
| Buff-colored cats | shaded orange cats; generally peach or cream in color |
| Van | colored tail, patches of color on the head |
| Bicolor | 2 colors |
| Harlequin | mostly white with several large patches of color |
| Locket | white spot on chest |
| Mitted | just white paws (Ex: Ragdoll) |
| Tuxedo cats | coloration with white paws, chest, and belly, with optional white on face |
| Point-colored cats | generally have color on their feet, head, and tail(points of the body); points can be solid or have stripes |
| Lynx points | have stripes most notably on their face |
| Tortie point | tortoiseshell pattern on points |
| Torbie point | both stripped and tortoiseshell patterns on points |
| Tabby | red, seal, and lilac |
| Domestic shorthair | also known as moggy or DSH; a cat of unknown/mixed origin, not a breed of cat; most common type of cat |
| Domestic longhair | same as Domestic shorthair except cat has a longer coat; nicknamed American Longhair |
| CFA(Cat Fanciers' Association) | largest registry of pedigreed cats; welfare of all cats; promotion and improvement of CFA recognized breeds |
| Main reasons to restrain cat | Grooming, physical examination, administering medicines, venipuncture, catheterization, immunization, dealing with feral cats |
| What are precautions for restraint of pet? | close portals(doors, windows,cabinets etc.) into the room; work in area cleared of debris, use distraction techniques, body language |
| Different restraints for cat's head | scruffing- grabbing loose skin behind the head and neck; no collar; cupping the head(thumb on top of cat's head,finger rest under the chin[mandible]) |
| Different restraints for cat's legs | place finger between cats' legs when gripping cat; seat cats' elbow in your hand and make sure your grasp is above the hocks |
| What special handling equipment is used? | net bags(used for aggressive cats); cat traps(to catch cat quickly and safely); gauntlet gloves, towels(to manipulate cat while keeping you safe), box |
| Feral cat | used to describe a homeless cat that is undomesticated |
| Cat colony | group of free-roaming cats that live in close proximity to each other |
| What is the source of free-roaming cats? | The source is endless |
| TNR | Trap, Neuter, Return' program that allows free roaming cats to live out their lives without adding to the homeless cat population; cats are humanely trapped and then evaluated to ensure they are healthy enough to live a free-roaming lifestyle, vaccinated |
| Restraining Cats: Sternal position | with cat standing on table, scruff cat w/ your dominant hand and use other hand to push cat's rear into sitting position; lean over cat's back and slide forelimbs down until they are resting on the table |
| Restraining Cats: Lateral Recumbency position | scruff cat and steady him between your arms with other hands; slide right hand under cat's rear legs, grasping above hocks and keep fingers between legs; roll cat on side and stretch cat out entire length of forearm |
| cat bag procedures to restrain cat | place cat on top of open bag on table and scruff it; use your body to prevent cat from standing; with other hand, bring one side of neck strap and quickly bring up other band to fasten bag |
| burrito wrap | |
| half-burrito wrap | |
| how to set pet first aid pet-specific supplies | owner's phone numbers, pet's veterinarian, nearest emergency-vet clinic, hotline; pet into, nylon leash/towels; muzzle or strip of cloth |
| pet first aid: basic tools | non-latex disposable gloves, rectal thermometer, petroleum jelly/vaseline(to lubricate thermometer), scissors and bandage scissors, tweezers, sterile needles, eye dropper, safety razer, groom clipper |
| pet first aid: mercury thermometer | as temp changes, mercury expands and contracts, and the temp can be read from the scale; can be used to determine body, liquid, and vapor |
| pet first aid: additional items | bottled water, can of soft pet food, plastic baggies, slicker brush |
| pet first aid: medications and ointments | antibiotic ointment(Neosporin), antiseptic solution or wipes, ear-cleaning solution, eye wipes, artificial tear gel, hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, rescue remedy |
| what is temp of puppy at birth? | 96-97 deg F |
| temp gradually increases w/ age until puppy is 100 deg F at 4 weeks of age; T/F | True |
| normal temp for dogs and cats | 99.5-102.5 deg F |
| normal dog respiratory rate | 10 to 34 breaths per min |
| normal cat respiratory rate | 20 to 30 breaths per min |
| cats have higher respiratory and heart rates than dogs; T/F | True |
| Canine large breeds heart rate | 60-100 beats per min |
| canine small breeds heart rate | 100-140 bpm |
| normal cat's heart rate | 140 and 220 bpm |
| normal puppy heart rate | up to 180 bpm up to one year |
| dogs and cat's pulse | place two fingers on femoral artery(middle of the thigh near where the leg joins the body); measure by counting how many beats you feel in 15 sec and then multiply it by 4 |
| inside hind leg gives most accurate pulse; T/F | True |
| Heimlich Maneuver | wrap arms around animal's belly just behind rib cage and give a quick, forceful squeeze |
| Signs of emergency situations | choking, seizures, blood in urine/stool, seizures, losing consciousness, swallowing foreign objects, physical injury, vomiting blood |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; combination of chest compression and artificial respiration |
| ABCs of CPR | A= Airway; B= Breathing; C=Circulation |
| How to perform CPR | high quality uninterrupted cycle of chest compressions for 2 min with most compression rate of 100-120/min with compression depth of 1/3-1/2; 2 rapid breaths in cycles of 2 min(after 30 compressions) |
| cardiac pump theory | cardiac ventricles are directly compressed between the ribs in lateral recumbency or between the sternum and spine in dorsal recumbency |
| thoracic pump theory | chest compressions increase overall intrathoracic pressure, secondarily compressing aorta and collapsing vena cava leading to blood flow out of thorax |
| 1st year of dog's life is equal to ~ 15 human years; T/F | True |
| growth process for small dogs | live longer than larger dogs; they may mature more quickly in the first few years |
| growth process for large dogs | mature slowly at first but already considered elderly at age 5 |
| medium sized dog breeds | somewhere in the middle of small and large dogs in terms of maturation and lifespan |
| Cat's age | feline aging is very rapid during first two years of life; it's first year is about 15 human years and then after 2 years cat is 24 human years |
| Anatomical indicators of growth process | teeth, white fur on the muzzle, lenticular schlerosis |
| 4 types of teeth in dogs | Incisors(I), Canines(C), Premolar(P), and Molars(M) |
| In dogs which teeth erupt first? | Canines erupt first |
| In cats which teeth erupt first? | Incisors erupt first |
| Deciduous and Permanent Dental Formula in dogs and cats | (I^2 - C^1 - P^2 - M^3)/(I2 - C1 - P2 - M3)x 2 = 32 |
| Modified Triadan System | head is divided into 4 quadrants; upper right quadrant labeled "1" and remaining quadrants numbered in counterclockwise direction; first digit denotes quadrant while second and third digits denote tooth position within quadrant |
| Do cats have 1st premolar? T/F | False |
| Fleur-de-Lis | in dogs, the newly erupted permanent incisors have crowns that are divided into 3 cups and resemble this symbol |
| Common related changes in canine eye | lenticular or nuclear sclerosis, iris atrophy, asteroid hyalosis, cornea endothelial degeneration, retinal changes(rods don't work that well) |
| Proposed life stages of dog | puppy, junior, adult, mature, senior, geriatric |
| proposed life stages of cat | kitten, junior, prime, mature, senior, geriatric |
| What does liver do in avian reproduction | produces yolk |
| how to hold chicken | put index finger between legs while hand is underneath bird's body |
| Why do birds have pneumatic bones? | Allows birds to fly because of lighter weight |
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