Handling Animals
Animal Examination
Common Illnesses
Vaccinations
Australian Trivia
100
"Less is best" for this species
What is a cat
100
What are you looking at during a "distant examination"
General appereance
Eaten/Drank
Coat Condition
Respiration
Vomiting/Diarrhea
Mobility
100
What is a Roundworm
100
What is the difference between a C3 and F3?
C3- Canine and 3 diseases vaccinated against
F3- Feline and 3 diseases vaccinated against
100
What is Australia's most deadliest spider?
Sydney Funnel Web
200
Flattened ears, moving away and may bite/kick is an unwanted behaviour of this species?
What is a horse
200
Normal vital signs for cats and dogs
Cats
T- 37.5-38, P-120-160, R- 20-40
Dogs
T- 37.5-39.2, P- 80-140, R- 10-30
200
Common ectoparasites found in animals
What are Fleas, Ticks, Mites, Lice
200
What are the diseases we vaccinate dogs against?
- Parvovirus
- Distempter
- Hepatitis (Adenovirus)
- Parainfluenza
- Bordetella
- Lepto
- Rabies
200
What is the national cake of Australia
Lamington
300
Handled by placing one hand over body (around the shoulders), lifting and than supporting hind end with other hand
What is a Rat (or Lizard)
300
How do you calculate RPM and BPM?
Count number of heart beats or the chest rising/falling for 15 seconds and X 4
300
This disease can resemble rabies
Distemper
300
What is the vaccination schedule for dogs and cats?
6-8 weeks- C3 and F3
10-12 weeks- C5 and F3
12-14 weeks- C5 and F3
Annually- C5 and F3
300
Who is "Migaloo"?
The world's only white humpback whale
400
holding the feet is the most important aspect of this species
What is a Raptor
400
Cyanotic mucus membrane meaning
What is lack of oxygen
400
How can you tell if a cat has calicivirus vs herpesvirus?
Calicivirus - cats will have mouth ulcers
Herpesvirus- affects the eyes
400
Why do vaccinate animals at an early age?
Maternal antibodies (from mother) are fading so will need to "booster" the immune system to form bodies own antibodies
400
How long would it take you to visit Australia's more than 10,000 beaches ?
27 years
500
Restraining a dog on its side is known as what position?
What is "Lateral Recumbency"
500
Location of pulse on cats/dogs/horses
What is Femoral and Submandibular
(can also take a pedal or lingual)
500
Humans can contract this via the bodily fluids of animals especially from large animals
What is Q Fever
500
What disease do we vaccinate rabbits against?
Calicivirus
500
What is the Caramello Koalas real name
George