domestic animals exam 3

Most diseases and ailments that affect humans also affect dogs and cats

True

The heart rates of resting neonatal dogs and cats are lower than adult cats and dogs

true

Which of the following is not a bacterial related disease

feline panleukopenia

Rocky mountain spotted fever is transmitted by

Ticks

Ringworm is caused by

Fungus

Canine distemper is caused by

Virus

Feline immunodeficiency (FIV) is contagious to humans

False

Rabies may be carried by

All of the above

Zoonotic diseases are naturally transmitted between animals and humans

True

The most common means of rabies transmission is

Bite or contact with infected animal’s saliva

Which of the following is not a zoonotic disease associated with dogs and cats?

None of the above

Canine hip dysplasia is a serious

True

Although allergies are uncommon in dogs and cats

False

Which of the following are metabolic diseases

All of the above

Cushing’s disease is a metabolic disease

True

Hairballs are an infectious disease

False

The most common nutrient relation disorder

Obesity

Cats and dogs are equally susceptible to taurine deficiency

False

Otitis externa is an example of a common inflammatory disease of the

Ears

Which of the following causes the highest fatality rate in cats and dogs?

Antifreeze

Gloves should be worn when handling animals with possible zoonotic diseases

True

Canine distemper virus causes fatal neurological diseases in dogs but can’t affect cats

True

The most important passive immunity is passed from newborn to mother

True

Antiserums are a form of

Passive immunity

The vaccine most commonly used to provide protection against canine distemper is

A modified live vaccine

Core vaccines are those that should be used routinely in preventative health for cats and dogs

True

Core vaccines for all dogs include

All of the above

Core vaccines for cats include

All of the above

Because vaccines activate the immune system, some dogs may develop allergic reactions

True

An early step in recognizing an energy in dogs and cats…

True

Animals can be left in closed parked cars

False

Common problems in geriatric dogs and cats include

All of the above

The average life expectancy in humans has increased from

True

The speed with which companion animals age can be influenced by

All of the above

Smaller animals have a lower metabolic rate, this explains why large animals live linger

False

Which of the following companion animals has the longest expected lifespan?

Amazon parrot

The effectiveness of vaccines often decreases in geriatric companions animals

True

Dogs infected with distemper

True

Most dog breeders give careful consideration

False

Kidney function is essential in maintaining healthy

All of the above

Dental disease frequently accompanies

All of the above

It is estimated that more than 40% of all dogs

True

Which of the following are examples of endocrine-related

All of the above

Spaying and neutering tend to increase

False

To help maintain body weight and condition

True

For dogs with arthritis and joint problems

True

With advancing age the skin of senior dogs

False

Excercisng the mind of older pets

True

Which of the following are not age related diseases!

None of the above

Although cancer can occur at any age

True

Diuretic drugs are often used to

False

Age related cataracts are common in most dogs

True

Diabetes mellitus in dogs is most commonly diagnosed in

7-9 years

Absolute liver cell function

True

The most common cause of tooth loss in dogs and cats is

Periodontal disease

Dental plaque is an accumulation of

All of the above

Urinary incontenance in cats and dogs

True

Numerous health screens are recommmend

True

The theory of aging based on the premise that genes

The antagonistic pleiotropy theory

In general larger animals tend to have longer life spans

False

The most common sign of kidney disfuction

False

Ectoparasties are found internally where

False

Arthropods are a diverse group

True

Which of the following insects do not belong

None of the above

There are thousand of harmless insects

True

In addition to causing blood loss pain

True

Diseases associated with mosquitoes include

All of above

Sand fleas are vectors of the Protozoa

True

How long can live survive off of a host?

None of the above

Several species of biting/cheeing/sucking lice effect

All of the above

Love can be killed by

True

The life cycle of fleas

True

Clinical signs of flea infestation

All of the above

A heavy infestation

True

Venemous insects are important

False

Biting lice can

True

The class arachnida includes

All of the above

Arachnids are arthropods with

Four legs and no antannea

Infections with mites produce

All of the above

Otodectes mites are most numerous in

Ears

The notoedres cati mite primarily

True

The American dog ticks serves as a vector

True

Red mange is caused by a

Mite

Chiggers parasitize

True

Ticks may be

All of the above

Adult hookworms

True

Ascarids are large round worms

True

Where may parasitic flukes

A and B above

Where may tapeworms be found?

Intestines

Coccidiosis is found primarily in young puppies

True

Heartworms in dogs and cats

True

Hookworms are tenacious

True