NOT SO COMPLETE C&F

6 weeks

first vaccination of dog is usually at __ weeks of age

canine distemper, hepatitis (Adenovirus Type 2), leptospirosis, parvovirus, parainfluenza

composition of 5in1 vaccine

feco oral route, fomites, paraenteral

FPV (Feline Panleukopenia Virus) mode of transmission

Feco oral route, fomites, saliva, mutual grooming

FeLV (Feline Leukopenia Virus) mode of transmission

Mosquito

IH of heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis)

Cystitis

inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by a bladder infection. this is common in male cats.

Nose

often cold and wet

Muzzle

comprised of the upper and lower jaws

Stop

indentation (sometimes non existent) between the muzzle and the braincase or forehead

Forehead (braincase)

is the portion of the head that’s similar to your own forehead; it goes from the stop and eyebrows to the back point of the skull

Occiput

is the highest point of the skull at the back of the head and a prominent feature on some dogs

Basset hounds, Beagle

breeds prone to ear infection

Pricked

upright ears

Dropped

hang down ears; signs of weakness, lethargy but not all the time

Button

ears that gave fold in them

Cropped

Surgically altered ears

Brown

usual color of the eyes

whiskers

provides sensory feeling

Flews

fancy word for dog’s lips

cheek

skin along the sides of the muzzle — about where your cheeks are if you had a muzzle

Cherry eye

Common term for third eyelid prolapse. This prolapse occurs due to a weakness of the connective tissues that hold the gland in place

Wall eyes

China eyes with blue iris

Hawk eyes

yellow eye

Haw

an inner eyelid or membrane at inside corner

Down-faced

nasal bone sloping downwards to the nostril. e.g. bull terrier

Dish-faced

concavity of line of head, dish-shaped. e.g. great dane

Cheeky

having thick, protruding cheek muzzles (masseter)

Scowl

frown of a Chow Chow

Peak

well-developed occiput

Square

muzzle of dogs has prominent square shape

Scissor bite

top teeth overlapping the lower

Level bite

meeting evenly, edge to edge

Undershot bite

low jaw protruding further than the upper jaw

monkey mouth

undershot bite is also called

Brachynathia superior

medical term for monkey mouth/undershot bite

Overshot bite

upper front teeth projecting beyond the lower

Parrot mouth

overshot bite is also called as

Brachygnathia inferior

medical term of overshot bite or parrot mouth

rump or croup

is the proverbial rear end; it’s where the pelvis bone is

tail set

where the tail attaches to the rump. Some dogs have high tail sets, others have low ones

Hock

oddly shaped joint that makes a sharp angle at the back of the dog’s legs

lower thigh

part of the hind leg beneath the knee to the hock. Some dogs have feathering along the back of their lower thighs and hocks

stifle or knee

the joint that sits on the front of the hind leg in line with the abdomen.

upper thigh

part of the dog’s leg situated above the knee on the hind leg.

5 pads

total number of pads in dogs. including one main pad (communal pad) and a pad under each toe

toenails or claws

the ________ or _____ on the end of each toe are actually incorporated with part of the last bone of the toes

dewclaws

• non functional

• vestiges of thumbs

• amputated in hunting dogs

forefoot or hindfoot

foot or paw at the end of each leg

carpals and pasterns

bones in hands and feet — not counting fingers and toes

wrist

lower joint below the elbow on the foreleg

forearm

runs after the elbow on the foreleg. comprised of the ulna and radius

elbow

first joint in the dog’s leg located below the chest on the back of the foreleg

upper arm

right below the shoulder and is comprised of the humerus bone. It ends at the elbow.

Loin

back between the end of the rib cage and the beginning of the pelvic bone

belly or abdomen

underside of the dog from the end of its rib cage to its tail

flank

side of the dog between the end of the chest and the rear leg

back

runs from the point of the shoulders to the end of the rib cage.

chest

entire rib cage of the dog.

prosternum

top of the sternum, a bone that ties the rib cage together.

withers

the top point of the shoulders, making them the highest point along the dog’s back

shoulder

top section of the foreleg from the withers to the elbow.

neck

runs from the head to the shoulders.

crest

starts at the nape and ends at the withers.

throat

beneath the jaws

nape

where the neck joins the base of the skull in the back of the head.

FVRCCP: Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Chlamydia, Panleukopenia

4 in 1 vaccine for cats

Plume tail

having a long fringe of hair.

Ottertail

thick tapering tail, hairs very thick and short (Lab Ret)

Brushed

or fox tail, well covered with hair and bushy (Siberian Husky)

2 Faults in the Back

1. Dip in the back - in breeding patients

2. Hollow back

Accepted BACK in some breeds

1. Overbuilt

2. Roach back rises over the loin an curves down to the tail as in the bulldogs, Bedlington Terrier and some Greyhounds

Overbuilt

Croup is higher than withers

Roach Back

rises over the loin an curves down to the tail as in the bulldogs, Bedlington Terrier and some Greyhounds

Dip in the back

Hollow back

Coats are due to?

Adaptation to the environment.

Plates

Under the category of color:

large patches on a lighter background

Brindle

Under the category of color:

definite dark stripes on a pale background

Saddle

saddle-shaped dark marking on the back

Mantle

dark portion of the coat on shoulder back and sides

Chest cross

Under Markings:

Bernese mountain

Blaze

Under Markings:

Saint Bernard Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Australian Shepherd

Mask

Under Markings:

American bulldog, Australian Shepherd

Kissmarks

Under Markings:

Eye patch

Under Markings:

dalmatian great dane cocker spaniel

HOUSING

● Siting

● Construction Materials

● Design and Lay-out

slight slope

If animals will be housed outside, The ground should have a ____________ tilting away from the sleeping quarters to avoid holding of water and urine. Drainage should be considered.

protection from extreme outside elements such as wind, cold, rain and solar radiation.

The design should provide?

located away from sources of excessive noise or pollution that could cause injury or stress to the animals.

The Location should?

Give a consideration in housing sites for dogs

• Prevent noises of animals from affecting neighbors

• Prevent noises from outside that can cause injury or stress to the animal

• Provide protection from outside elements

• Allow adequate drainage and ventilations

• Allow for contact and socialization between humans and animals

List some factors affecting the dimensions of kennels

• Size of the animal

• Temperament of the animal

• Degree of exercise receives outside the kennel

• Whether the animal is single-housed or group-housed

• Type of bed used in the kennel

T or F

<5 kg: 4.5 square metres for an individual or pair. If more than 2 dogs are housed together, add 1 square meter for each extra dog.

True

Give example of materials used in litter tray

• Hinoki wood

• Tofu Litter

T or F

5 - 10 kg: 5.5 square meters for an individual or pair. If more than 2 dogs are housed together, add 1.9 square meters for each extra dog.

False: 4.5 square meters for an individual or pair. If more than 2 dogs are housed together, add 1.9 square meters for each extra dog.

Sleeping areas

• Sleeping areas should be above the floor. The area should be warm and dry.

• Loose sleeping material that can be moved by dogs should not be used (dogs have been reported to fight over loose bedding).

• Rough or abrasive materials which cause damage to the dog’s coat should not be used.

What sacks are sprung on steel frames?

Hessian sacks. These sacks are disposable and replaced

regularly.

What predisposes dogs for development of pressure sores and they must be checked regularly for?

Use of Hardwood benches set on steel frames or flap down bed boards.

What provide the dogs with an opportunity to express a range of normal behaviours and experience sights, sounds, smells and tastes so as to minimise the development of inappropriate behaviours and create an environment which meets their behavioural and physiological needs?

Enrichment devices

Give examples of heating materials

• heat lamps

• heat mats

• fan heaters

• hot water bottles

• oil radiators