Grooming
When should you call a vet about dental care?
Bad breath, change in eating or chewing, pawing at face of mouth, depression?
What are the essentials nutrients?
Vitamins, water, minerals, carbohydrates , fats, protein
What is free choice feeding?
Leaving food out for dog throughout the day
What are the signs of labor?
Nest building, restlessness, relaxation of pelvis, and decrease in body temperature
Why are annual vet visits important?
The vet can see any problems or diseases easily. Check if they are healthy or any serious infections.
What can happen when you go deep into the ear during cleaning?
Puncture a ear drum
What are some factors that will affect diets?
Size, outside weather, lactation, age, daily activity, special health conditions
What is scheduled feeding?
Having a desired time to feed your dog.
When are dogs most sexually active?
10 months
The important shots to give a puppy?
Rabies, Lyme, lepto, distemper and booster vaccine.
What is the one thing you should not hit during nail clipping?
The quick
What age does a dog have to have high levels of protein, vitamins, minerals, fats?
Puppies
What does AAFCO stand for and do?
Association of America feed control officials and Publish nutritional guidelines for complete animal foods
What is ovulation?
Ova is released from the follicles.
What are some signs of a healthy dog?
Bright, alert and responsive, no discharge from ears, eyes or nose, normal feces, no lacerations, active and normal temperature, respiration and pulse.
Why should you groom a dog?
Removes dead hair, removes parasite, check for skin disorders, check for ear problems.
What do pregnant dogs need more of?
Protein/fat
What is the difference between a raw diet and a normal diet?
A raw diet is a diet that is mostly based off of a homemade raw meat, vegetables and all natural diet.
A normal diet can be store bought kibble or wet food.
What is fertilization?
Ovulated ova are not ready until 4-7 following the surge.
Temperature and respiration have to be at what numbers?
Temperature: 100-102.5
Respiration: 10-30 bpm
What challenges do groomers face?
Exposed to insects, risk of being bitten or scratched
What is the percentage of protein an adult dog needs?
18%
What does AAFCO do?
Publish nutritional guidelines for complete animal foods
Are females sexually reproductive at 12 months of age? (T or F)
True
What should you do every year for your dog to keep them healthy?
A wellness exam.