Animal Basics
Behavior & Training
Healthy Pets
Veterinary Medicine
Shelter Fun Facts
100
What do we observe to assess an animal’s feelings?
Body language
100
Fluffy the dog is sleeping on the floor. Is it safe to wake him up to play? Why?
No! You might scare Fluffy while he's sleeping and he might bite
100
What does B.C.S. (the scale used to assess an animal's weight) stand for?
Body condition score
100
What common household items can we use to help keep animals warm during surgery/recovery?
Rice and socks
100
What is the name of the shelter on Erie Ave where Cayu, Sabina, and Peddler can be adopted?
The Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA)
200
Name 3 things that every pet needs.
Food/water, shelter/bedding, veterinary care, collar/leash, toys, exercise
200
What is the first and most important step before approaching or greeting someone’s pet?
Ask permission
200
BCS is measure from numbers _ to _.
1 to 5
200
What device is used to listen to the heart?
Stethoscope
200
What is unique about Peddler the cat's body?
She only has 3 legs
300
What should you do if a dog starts to chase you?
Don’t run away, stand still like a tree, cover your head like a rock
300
What is the name of the device used to help train pets that alerts the pet that they performed an action correctly?
Clicker
300
What is the appropriate BCS for the dog in the picture?
5
300
What surgical procedures can help control the pet population and increase the life spans of our pets?
Spaying and neutering
300
What classes does Cayu the dog enjoy attending at the shelter?
Training classes
400
What is the best way to prevent diseases like Rabies, Distemper, and Leptospirosis?
Routine vaccination
400
What is the best and most efficient type of reinforcement to use when training your pet?
Positive reinforcement
400
What disease can occur in dogs, cats, and humans as a result of improper diet and lack of exercise?
Diabetes
400
In which disease do parasites from a mosquito bite flow in the blood and clog the heart, lungs, and vessels?
Heartworm
400
What is Sabina the dog so afraid of that she needs to take medicine to help her calm down?
Thunderstorms and very loud noises
500
Name 3 of the 5 freedoms of animal welfare.
Hunger and thirst, discomfort, pain/injury/disease, express normal behavior, fear/distress
500
Name 1 sign of anxiety/fear you can see when looking at a dog’s face.
Lip licking, panting, furrowed brow, ears to side/pinned, yawning
500
Name 2 human foods that are toxic to dogs.
Chocolate, grapes/raisins, macadamia nuts, onions/garlic, xylitol
500
What 3 surgical tools did we use to perform surgery on our stuffed dogs last week?
Needle/suture, forceps, needle drivers
500
What 2 types of farm animals also lived at the PSPCA in July?
Horses and pigs
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