Dog
How many registered breeds of dogs do we recognize nationally?
204
What is one sickness or disease we discussed cats can get?
Kidney failure, parasites, Feline Leukemia Virus
What organ breaks down food?
Gizzard
What kind of digestive system does a rabbit have?
Cecum fermenters/hind gut fermenters
What is the difference between ruminant and monogastric digestion?
simple stomach vs compartmentalized stomach, stomach acid vs bacteria
What disease should be watched for in dogs less than a year old?
Parvo
What is the pH level of a cats stomach?
1.5
What organ stores food?
Crop
What is one common aliment that can prevent rabbits from eating and cause them pain?
Overgrown teeth
list 3 examples of ruminant animals
cows, goats, sheep, deer, elk, buffalo, ect
What kind of digestive system does a dog have?
Monogastric/fast absorption
Why don't cats eat sweets?
Lack the taste receptors necessary for things to taste sweet.
What disease can chickens get that we worry about being in chicken products in the grocery store?
Salmonella
Why is it difficult to tell if a rabbit is sick?
Rabbits will hide symptoms of illness since they are a prey animal. By the time they show symptoms, it is often too late to help them.
list 3 examples of monogastric animals
pigs, chickens, dogs, cats, birds, ect
What are some signs of dogs having parasites?
worms, fleas, noticeable in hair
What is one symptom of FeLV?
Anemia, low red blood cell count, "fading kitten syndrome", lethargic, more prone to other illnesses.
What disease has been called "air borne cancer" in chickens?
Marek's disease
How many breeds of rabbits do we recognize in the U.S.?
43
What is the proper order of a digestive system?
mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine