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150 Finals
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Changing a pet's diet suddenly can cause....? | Diarrhea |
| What is ovulation? | Release of mature egg to travel down oviduct |
| 1st stage of estrous | Proestrus |
| 2nd stage of estrous | Estrus |
| 3rd stage of estrous | Diestrus |
| 4th stage of estrous | Anestus |
| What should orphaned puppies and kittens be fed? | High quality milk replacement |
| Non-essential acids are...? | Synthesized by the body |
| Ideal temperature for orphaned puppies & kittens for 1st week of life | 81-90°F |
| How big should animal enclosures be? | Able to move freely, stand up, lay down and turn around |
| Best flooring for a kennel | Concrete |
| Mammals can not digest what type of carbohydrate? | Insoluble carbohydrates |
| Herbivores need insoluble carbohydrates (fibers) to provide what? | Energy |
| Life span for rabbits is? | 5-6 years |
| What is an essential amino acid required for cats? | Taurine |
| This animal needs more nutrients. | Lactating female |
| Which pet is found in the greatest number of households? | Dog |
| One pound of this nutrient supplies the most raw energy. | Fat |
| Definition of AAFCO | Association of American Feed Control Officials |
| Important mineral for skin. | Zinc |
| Five signs of inflammation | Swelling, heat, pain, redness, lose of function |
| A mineral important for thyroid function | Iodine |
| A complication that arises when shipping animals. | Over heating |
| The amount of food offered after spaying & castrating an animal should be reduced by how much? | 5-10% |
| Copper is what type of mineral? | Essential micro-mineral |
| At what age should large breed dogs begin the weaning process? | 4 weeks |
| Pyrexia is also know as...? | Fever |
| What does "ad libitum" mean when feeding an animal? | Free feeding |
| This breed of cat does not have a tail. | Manx |
| What is considered the tallest dog breed? | Irish Wolf Hound |
| What animal is seasonally polyestrous and is an induced ovulator? | Cat |
| What animal has 2-3 estrous cycles per year, and is not an induced ovulator? Gestation period is 63-65 days | Dog |
| Largest horse breed is? | Clydesdale |
| What animal is seasonally polyestrus, has an estrous cycle of 21 days and ovulation occurs 1-2 days before the end of estrus? | Equines |
| Pathologists study...? | Diseases |
| What breed of cat is hairless? | Sphynx |
| What does brachycephalic mean? | Shortened airway |
| What dog breed needs ear cropping done, in order to meet AKC standards? | Doberman Pinscher |
| What color of animal may be deaf or blind? | White |
| This breed of dog, commonly has glaucoma. | Shiba Inu |
| The most important nutrient that needs to be in a pet's diet. | Water |
| What age should kittens begin the weaning process? | 7 weeks |
| What is disease? | An alteration from normal state of health |
| What are pneumatized bones? | Air-filled bones |
| What should be avoided when restraining birds? | Squeezing the keel |
| What breed of cat commonly has crossed eyes? | Siamese |
| This breed of dog suffers from GVD. | German Shepard |
| What breed of dog suffers from intravertebral disk disease (IVDD)? | Dachshund |
| What is the number one cause of death in neonates? | Hypothermia |
| What breed of dog may suffer from heat problems in warm climates? | Bulldog |
| At what age should puppies umbillical cords fall off? | 1-3 days |
| What vitamin helps blood to clot? | Vitamin K |
| What ingredient is chocolate is potentially deadly? | Theobromine |
| Which component in food is most commonly responsible for allergies? | Protein |
| Which breeds of dogs commonly need cesarean sections? | Brachychephalic |
| Airedales belong to what breed class of dogs? | Terriers |
| What information is included in the pet's signalment? | Age, breed, sex, color, reproductive status, species |
| Before cleaning a patient's ear, this should be checked. | Tympanic Membrane |
| Which animal can not be scruffed? | Guinea pig |
| Never grab the fur on a chinchilla, as it can cause...? | Fur slip |
| A dorsal ventral radiograph would have the animal in what position? | Sternal recumbancy |
| What is a baby ferret called? | Kit |
| What are chelonians? | Shelled reptiles |
| Which restraint method would be used for a vaginal smear? | Standing |
| Heart murmurs are caused by...? | Turbulence disturbing the normal flow of blood. |
| What is the outer flap of the ear called? | Pinna |
| What is anthropomorphism? | Giving human characteristics to animals. |
| What is ethology? | Study of animal behavior |
| Which breed of dog is known as "barkless"? | Basenji |
| What is the more recognized name for American Staffordshire Terrier? | Pitbull |
| What breed of cat is the most common in the US? | DSH (Domestic short hair) |
| Recumbency means? | Laying down |
| Cats should be restrained using...? | Minimal restraint |
| Brachycephalic breeds | Shih Tzu, Pug, Bull Dog, Boston Terrier, Persian cats |
| What is the official name for the "sheltie"? | Shetland Sheepdog |
| What two breeds are known for their "dread-lock" coat? | Puli, Komondor |
| When is the most important time for behavior development in cats and dogs? | 3-12 weeks |
| When should preventative health problems begin? | 6-8 weeks old |
| What is the most common reason for dogs and cats to be surrendered to shelters? | Behavioral problems |
| What are the three main groups of birds? | Psittacine, Passerines, Raptors |
| How long do rats live? | 2-3 years |
| How long do hamsters live? | 1.5-2 years |
| What are guinea pigs also called? | Cavies |
| What needs to be supplemented in a guinea pigs diet? | Vitamin C |
| For dogs, when should umbilical cords fall off? | 1-3 days |
| The anterior pituitary releases....? | Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and lutenizing hormone (LH) |
| Another name for goats? | Caprine |
| Another name for sheep? | Ovine |
| Another name for pig? | Porcine |
| The six basic nutrients are....? | Protein, fat, carbohydrates, water, vitamins, minerals |
| What is the primary source of energy? | Fats |
| What is the #1 nutrient in large animals? | Carbohydrates |
| What is not allowed from ruminant species due to the risk of BSE (Bovine spongiform encephalopathy)? | Supplemental proteins |
| What infectious diseases in animals, must be contained in an isolation ward? | Canine Parvovirus, Feline Leukemia, Bordetella, Canine Distemper |
| What does TPN stand for? | Total parenteral nutrition |
| What is one essential micro-mineral? | Copper |
| Which species of adult males, should not be housed together? | Mice |
| What two species can be successfully weaned from their mother after just a few days? | Sheep and goats |
| What temperature should orphaned puppies and kittens be kept at, in their first week of life? | 81-90°F |
| What is the acceptable time for a newborn foal to be standing and suckling from the mare? | 1-2 hours |
| What is the smallest breed of horse? | Falabella |
| What four factors can predispose a pet to disease? | Genetic factors, dietary, environmental, metabolic |
| Geriatric dogs should have diets that are...? | Limited in phosphorus, reduced protein, protein high in biologic value |
| Which organization recognizes more breeds? | AKC |
| Airedales belong to what breed class? | Terriers |
| What are the common causes of obesity in cats and dogs? | Human food and treats |
| What are the two major categories of cattle? | Beef and dairy |
| What vaccine is currently not recommended for cats? | FIP |
| What are the characteristics of rabies? | Altered behavior, possible aggression, progressive paralysis, death |
| What are crates used for? | House training |
| Where does the AAFP currently recommend the leukemia vaccine be given in cats? | Left rear leg |
| Insoluble carbohydrates like fibers, provide energy for...? | Herbivores |
| What nutrients are not synthesized in the body and need to be supplied by diet? | Essential amino acids |
| What breed of dog is likely to have some sort of ophthalmic surgery? | Shar Pei |
| What three ways can you make a puppy or kitten patient comfortable for their first visit? | A waiting time of less than 10 mins, treats, and separate areas for cats and dogs. |
| What two minerals are needed for bone absorption and re-absorption? | Calcium and phosphorus |
| What is a cat's estrous cycle length? | Seasonally polyestrus, induced ovulator, every 14-21 days 63 day gestation period |
| What is a horse's estrous cycle length? | Seasonally polyestrus, every 21 days, 330-340 day gestation period |
| What is a pig's estrous cycle length? | Polyestrus, every 21 days, 114 day gestation period |
| What is a sheep's estrous cycle length? | Seasonally polyestrus, every 17 days, 150 day gestation period |
| What is a goat's estrous cycle length? | Seasonally polyestrus, every 21 days, 150 day gestation period |