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Companion Animals
ASI exam 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Number of households in the US with companion animals | 71% |
| Scientific name for a cat | Felis catus |
| Normal body temp of a dog | 100-102.5F |
| Scientific name for dog | Canis lupus familiars |
| At what age do dogs reach puberty | 6-20 months depending on the breed |
| Gestation length for dogs | 63 days |
| Respiration rate Of dogs | 10-30/minute |
| Normal body temp of a cat | 100-102.5F |
| What is the gestation length of cats | 58-67 days |
| Respiration rate of cats | 20-30/minute |
| What is Anthropomorphism | the tendency ta attribute human characteristics to nonhuman animals |
| Common reasons for a dog vet visit | UTI, heart disease, respiratory infections, liver |
| Common reasons to cat vet visits | hyperthyroidism, respiratory tract infections, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, dermatitis |
| . Examples of common cat breeds | Maine Coon, ragdoll, Persian, Exotic, Devon Rex |
| Categories of dog breeds | Sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, nonsporting, herding |
| What does AAFCO stand for | Association of American Feed Control Officials |
| 95% rule | the named ingredient must be 95% by weight |
| Dinner rule | named ingredient must Make up 25% of product named ingredient must Make up 25% of product |
| Act of giving birth in dogs | whelping |
| Female cat | Queen |
| Act of giving birth in cats | Queening |
| common ancestor of dogs | Grey wolf |
| common ancestor of cats | near eastern wildcat |
| Roles of companion animals | Improve quality of life Recreation Work-hunting, guard, rescue Responsibility |
| Companion animal challeges | Population management Responsible breeding Obesity Antimicrobial stewardship Ethical Practices Responsible Ownership cost |
| Dog reproductive cycles | Monstrous: 1-2/year, every 7 months |
| Cat reproductive cycles | seasonally Polyestrous: spring, every 17 days |
| Microbe | Tiny infectious entity |
| Toxins | poisonous substance produced naturally by a living organism |
| Core vaccines | All dogs should have Distemper Parvo Parainfluenza Adenovirus-2 Rabies |
| Non-core vaccines | Optional depending on lifestyle Bordetella Leptospira Lyme |
| 3%"with" rule | Must be 3% of product |
| Flavor rule | No specific amount but must be sufficient to be detected |
| Premium/gourmet Pet food | Marketing, No requirements |
| Natural pet | No artificial flavors, colors, or |
| Pet food label requirements | Product/brand name Species Quantity (weight) Guaranteed analysis Ingredient Statement Stage of life Feeding instructions Name/address of guarantor |
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