Kennel Safety & PPE
What does PPE stand for, and why is it required in kennel environments?
Personal Protective Equipment — protects staff from hazards and disease spread.
Which comes first: cleaning or disinfecting?
cleaning
Which parasites tare ransmitted by fleas
Tapeworms
What does “DHPP/DAPP” stand for?
Distemper, Hepatitis (Adenovirus), Parainfluenza, Parvovirus.
What is the minimum slope required for kennel floors?
at least 1:80
True or False: It’s okay to mix bleach and ammonia if diluted properly.
False — it creates toxic chloramine gas.
What is the purpose of a “clean break”?
To ensure new animals aren’t exposed to disease.
What’s the difference between the incubation and shedding periods?
Incubation: before symptoms;
Shedding: after recovery but still infectious.
Which vaccine protects against kennel cough?
Bordetella
According to CIEH, what must every kennel include?
A sleeping area and an attached exercise run with a sliding hatch.
What is the OSHA “General Duty Clause”?
Employers must provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause serious harm or death.
What’s the first step in kennel cleaning?
Remove the dog from the environment.
What parasite can cause anemia in young animals and is affected by humidity?
Fleas
True or False: Rabies can be spread by petting a rabid animal’s fur.
False
Name one pro and one con of using concrete as a kennel surface.
Pro: durable and easy to clean;
Con: can be rough on paws or slippery.
What should you do if a coworker starts petting a dog while you’re mopping disinfectant?
Remind them to wear PPE and keep dogs away until the area is dry.
Define “isolation” versus “quarantine.”
Isolation: for sick animals; Quarantine: for animals exposed but not yet sick.
Which internal parasite causes dogs to vomit worms and gives them a pot-bellied look?
Roundworms
What are the incubation and shedding periods for distemper?
Incubation: 1–3 weeks;
Shedding: about 30 days.
What’s the standard size for a guillotine door opening?
Around 650 mm wide x 750–900 mm high.
Name two types of waste that require special disposal.
Sharps (needles) and chemical waste
What is an “outbreak”?
Two or more cases of infectious disease in a facility.
Name two zoonotic parasites
Ringworm, giardia, roundworms, hookworms, or tapeworms.
Define vertical vs. horizontal transmission.
Vertical: mother to offspring;
Horizontal: animal-to-animal spread.
Why might turf not be ideal for kennel runs?
It’s expensive, gets hot, and can smell bad.