Dog Senses
Under what conditions do dogs see best
Low light conditions
What is the axial Skeleton made up of?
Backbone, ribs, skull, sternum
What does the back consist of?
13 Thoracic vertebrae
What is the stifle joint viewed as
What is the knee cap
When do dog’s teeth begin to erupt?
21 days
What is a dog’s primary sense
Olfactory
What does the neck do?
It provides balance to the front end of the body
What does a straight back do?
Helps absorb the power generated by hind end
What is the hock viewed as
What is the ankle
What is the normal body temperature of a dog?
100.5°-102.5°
How much further can dogs hear then humans
4x
What are the names of the 3 types of skulls?
Doliocephalic, Mesocephalic, and Brachycephalic
How many coccygeal vertebrae does the tail consist of?
6-23, normally has 20
Stabilize the ankle
How many bones are in a dog’s skeleton?
319-321
What does skin convey about a dog
Touch, pain, pressure, and temperature
What is a Brachycephalic skull? (Describe it)
Short faced dog’s, eyes forward, problems breathing, cleft palates, tongue too large
Why is the loin arched?
Because it is due to the muscles in this area
What is the purpose of the femur
To support weight and allow motion
How many teeth does an adult dog have?
42
How many taste buds do dogs have
1700
When do the molars start to erupt?
5-7 months
What is the desired shoulder angle?
45-55°
What joint does the humerus and the radius form
What is the elbow
What is the dental formula
2(I3/3 C1/1 PM4/4 M2/3)