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What are the three different types of dog skulls?

Doliocephalic Mesocephalic Brachycephalic

Explain the difference between domestication and taming.

Domestication: the breeding and containment of a species under human control. this involves animal changes. Taming: training of an individual animal over its lifespan.

True or False? Alaskan Malamutes are used for racing because of their speed.

False

True/False: Bullmastiff is an example of inbreeding.

False

True/False: If is ok for your dog to eat a variety of different food frequently?

False

True/False: Outcrossing is when you breed individual with the desire to mate "like to like" phenotypes.

False

What is the primary theory of domestication of dogs?

Neotony

What is the mode of transmission of Leptospirosis to dogs?

Spread by urine

Name 2 internal parasites that occur in cats.

Tapeworm Stomach Worms

Which specific nutrients do cats need that dogs do not?

Taurine Arginine

Is a bacterial disease that will lead to the locking of the jaw and spastic contractions of muscles.

Tetanus

True/False: Breeding two dogs with "merle coat" is not recommended.

True

True/False: Calico fur color cats is an example of trait carried through sex linkage

True

True/False: Hip dysplasia is an example of a genetic disease that has polygenic inheritance

True

True/False: Therapy dogs can be any breeds?

True

What happened to the Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies in the "Pedigree Video", that did not have the ridgeback?

Try were typically euthanized

What is the common health problem diagnosed in Dalmatian dogs?

Unilateral/Bilateral Deafness

True/False: You should feed cats milk throughout their lives to keep their bones strong?

false

What is the scientific name of the domestic cat?

felis catus

Name one benefit to spaying your cat

reduce mammary tumors

What is the main responsibility AAFCO as it relates to pet food?

regulation of food labels and products

What is the main sign of a female cat in Metestrus?

restlessness

This dog breed was originally bred to hunt boar, name the breed.

rottweiler

What are the 7 groups of purebred dogs categorized by the AKC?

working, sporting, nonsporting, terrier, hound, toy, & herding

How long have cats been domesticated?

3,000 years ago

What is the preferred body score that an adult dog should have?

4

What is the preferred body score an animal should have?

4-5

Approximately how large (in dollars) was the Pet industry in 2015?

62 billion

Approximately how large was the Pet industry in 2015?

62 billion dollars

Which breed has skin diseases due to zinc deficiencies?

Alaskan Malamute

How old are dogs when they get their baby teeth? Adult teeth?

Baby 6 weeks Adult 6 months

Why is it necessary for officers to produce extensive amounts of paperwork to report K9 daily activities?

Because dogs can't testify in court

Name the task that handlers should ask their dogs to perform if they need enough personal space between them and other people in a crowded situation?

Blocking

What is the distinct feature of the dog breed Chow Chow?

Blue/Black Tongue

cat was inspired by the black leopard of india. They are considered "Velcro Cats" with copper color eyes.

Bombay

What is the name given to the structural formation of a Bulldog's head?

Brachiocephalic

Explain the difference between a breed and a subspecies

Breed: artificial selection; common species; not isolated geographically (german shepherd) Subspecies: natural selection; differ morphologically (form/structure) and geographically from original.

How do mother cats teach their kittens to hunt?

Bring half-dead prey home

Is a viral disease first noticed in the US in 1977 that leaves puppies the most susceptible. It has two forms, GI and heart, which causes bloody diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, and possible death.

Canine Parvovirus

What are the scientific name of the grey wolf and domestic dog?

Canis lupus Canis familiaris

What is the scientific name of the grey wolf and domestic dog?

Canis lupus and canis familiaris

Give 2 alternatives to declawing cats.

Caps Scratching Pad

is the most common dog insect problem.

Cat Flea

The breed dalmatians is classified by the AKC as a non-sport breed, what were they originally bred for?

Coach dogs

In Wake County, according to the guest speaker, what was the original purpose of the job of Animal Control Officers in this area?

Contain Rabies

Give 2 examples of juveniles characteristics still seen in the domestic dog as relates to domestication.

Curiosity Subordination

What is selective breeding?

Discriminative selection of breeding, that breeds to get rid of trait or breed certain traits.

Is a viral disease similar to measles in humans that is the leading infectious disease worldwide.

Distemper

Who was domesticated first, dogs or cats?

Dog

What are the benefits of owning a companion animal?

Enhanced self-esteem, focus for nurturing, social interactions, and stress reduction.

Give 1 example of inbreeding

Father/daughter breeding

Is a viral disease in cats that results in death from secondary infections due to low immune function

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus

Is a viral disease in cats that is caused by the corona virus that occurs in a wet (fluid around the heart) and dry form.

Feline Infectious Peritonitis

Give 2 examples of how the fertility and sexual maturity changes between dogs and wolves, as regards domestication?

Female Dogs: 2 estrus cycles & female wolves have 1 Male Dogs: are often fertile all year, while male wolves are only fertile seasonally.

Define the term, Whelping?

Female dogs in labor

During our k9 guest lecture, officers rom the unit mentioned 3 items that can confuse dogs searching for bomb odor; please name at least 2 of them?

Fertilizer & nitroglycerin

Name 2 events that you expect to see the NC State k9 united to be present and working?

Football Games & important speakers (michelle obama)

this breed was used for police work right before WWI, and is currently used for police work in the U.S., name the breed.

Giant Schnauzer

Give one example of rituals performed when cats died in Ancient Egypt

If you killed a cat, then you got killed.

Legally, what are the only two questions you are allowed to ask a handler of a service dog?

Is the service dog required because of a disability? What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?

What is the #1 dog breed found in the US?

Labrador Retriever

Can bite and feed on skin or suck and feed on blood, also irritates the ears.

Lice

When would a kitten use the sound communication called, meow? when would an adult cat meow?

Looking for mother looking for food from owner

What is the main organ affected by an individual with tuberculosis?

Lung

What is the #1 nutritional problem for dogs living in the US?

Obesity

Is the first cat bred selectively to resemble a wild cat, but does not have any wild blood in it

Ocicat

What is the #1 reason why dogs and cats are euthanized in the US?

Overpopulation

What is the term used for the job performed by NCSU k9 squad?

Person born explosives

As regards to a dog's female reproduction cycle, please number for order of events from 1 to 4, being 1 the beginning of cycle and 4, the end.

Proestrus Estrus Metestrus Anestrus

What is a breeding female cat called?

Queen

What is another common name given to the disease of individual with Tularemia?

Rabbit Fever

Is a viral disease that is transmitted by direct contact by bite, has a furious or "mad" stage or dumb stage.

Rabies

Give 2 examples of benefits of owning a companion animal?

Reduces loneliness Improve health

What regions are considered the axial, in the skeleton system of canines?

Ribcage Skull

is a bacterial disease common in NC that is transmitted by ticks and can be extremely serious in humans if they are infected by the tick.

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Name 4 internal parasites that occur in dogs.

Roundworms Tapeworms Heartworms Hookworms

Are most people allergic to cat fur or cat saliva?

Saliva

List 2 problem brachycephalic dogs, such as pugs, suffer from?

Skinfolds Respiratory problems

What are the 3 subcategories of the working group of dogs discussed in class?

Sled, rescue, and guard

Cat is known as the "little red fox"

Somali

Name 2 benefits of oxytocin for pets and its owners? What was the original purpose for toy breeds?

The original purpose for toy breeds were to be pretty and house dogs. Connection to puppies and connection to babies.

According to our guest lecture from Triumphant tails, what is the main difference between a service dog and a therapy dog?

Therapy dogs provides psychological help for others, while service dogs provides physical help for handler.

Why did medieval europe begin the allowance of cats in their country despite the previous negative connotation about cats?

To help get rid of rats that brought the black plague.

Name 2 protozoan diseases mentioned in class that occur in cats?

Toxoplasmosis Coccidosis

Define the term, polydactyl:

When their is a 6th finger on a cats paws

How did humans and wolves originally use each other?

Wolves found man and helped them hunt.

Explain 1 difference between how wolves, and jackals hunt.

Wolves in social packs and jackals alone

Which are considered infected colors of the placenta of a female dog after labor?

Yellow & pale

Why do small breeds require fewer overall calories but a more concentrated diet?

because they are already so small, but they need a more concentrated diet to prevent obesity.

As regards to the NC State K9 unit dogs, what is the item used a prize/motivation for this animals to train/work?

dog toy

Which are considered normal colors of the placenta of a female dog after labor?

dark green, brown, & red

What problems will taurine deficiency in cats lead to?

death

Names at least 3 signs that a dog might demonstrate during the start of labor.

decrease eating, temperature changes, and restlessness.

What is the name of the disease in dogs that is considered to be similar to measles in humans?

distemper

What regions are considered the appendicular in the skeleton?

limbs and pelvic region

What is the #1 killer of Companion Animals in the U.S.?

overpopulation

cat is the most popular breed in the US, they have brachycephalic faces that can cause some health concerns

persian

cat has a hairless, "suede" feeling; they have very few health or genetic problems but are sensitive to sunlight and temperature

sphynx

What is a breeding male cat called?

tom

True/False: The average gestation period of a cat is 63 days

true