Tools of the Trade
How many litterboxes should be provided in a multi-cat home?
The central nervous system consists of the __________ and the __________.
Brain and spinal cord
What is the number one reason for pet relinquishment?
House soiling
Ideally, how many times a day should a dog be fed?
Twice
What will greatly reduce urine marking in cats?
Punishment-based
TCAs, SSRIs, and MAOIs all fall under what drug class?
Antidepressants
Petting-induced aggression is most commonly seen in what species?
Cats
Ideally, scales and exam tables should also include a ___________?
Non-skid mat
What is the term used for ingesting feces?
Coprophagia
Which aid can help assess a dog's level of aggression?
Decoys
Benzodiazepines fall under what drug category?
Anxiolytics
Aggression over food or valued items is called __________.
Possessive
Ideally, clinics/hospitals should have separate ______ for dogs and cats.
Entrances and exits
Which term describes the act of ingesting inanimate objects?
Pica
What is the most useful tool in helping a parent choose a pet for their lifestyle?
Education
Which medication is commonly used for postsurgical crate confinement?
Trazodone
Give an example of a danger to an animal locked in a kitchen or bathroom.
Some patients become so frightened hat they fear for their lives, often resulting in __________.
Aggression
What is the most common behavior disorder in dogs?
Separation Anxiety
A sheer covering over the eyes to assist with decreasing visual stimulus is called what?
Calming cap
Metabolism of drugs mostly occurs in what part of the body?
Liver
Maternal aggression would be considered what type of aggression?
Normal
These are the most common type of muzzle used in veterinary and grooming facilities.
Nylon
What is the most common reason dogs are presented to referral behavior practices?
Aggression