Behavior and restraint

in what week(s) of life are puppies most influenced by litter mates and are learning about being a dog?

4-6 weeks of age

what restraint device stimulates nerves and is placed on the upper lip of horses?

a twitch

when is an application of positive punishment considered unsuccessful?

after 5 failed applications

if you have multiple cats in a household how many litter boxes should you have?

at least one box for each cat, preferably plus one more

what is the best way to restrain a foal?

by placing one arm under the foal's neck and and one hand grasping the base of the tail

a chute and head catch is found at the end of a series of pens and alleyways for which animal

cattle

what is a feline's first line of defense?

claws

what are some body postures exhibited by a defensive/scared dog?

ears pinned back, avoidance of eye contact, tail tucked and weight in the hindquarters

true or false: cats do not develop surface elimination preferences

false. both dogs and cats can develop surface elimination preferences

true or false: when restraining an animals, a good rule of thumb is to exert the maximum amount of restraint possible

false. use the minimum amount required to keep staff, clients and the patient safe

how long will an emotionally aroused (upset) cat stay aroused?

for hours

which type of veterinary patient (which species) shows aggression through biting and kicking?

horses

during a restraint for intravenous injection, the doctor giving the injection says "okay" what does he want you to do?

lift the thumb that is occluding the vein so that he can push the injection

how should you treat a newly adopted pet in your home?

like a new puppy or kitten. the animal must be taught the rules for your household as they may be different from the rules in its last household

an owner leaving the room when her dogs bark at her to get attention, is an example of which type of punishment?

negative punishment- withdrawing something the animal likes

is it safe to assume that heavy tranquilizers are a foolproof method of restraining aggresive or excited animals?

no! even under heavy sedation animals may still prove to be aggressive or hard to handle

is punishing an animal regularly so that it recognizes when its owner is displeased a form of problem prevention?

no. this is never an acceptable act

how can you restrain a goat for minor procedures?

one handler setting the goat upon its rump

what is the best way to handle a fight between pigs?

placing a solid panel of plywood between them

which type of aggression will a veterinary assistant see the LEAST in a work week?

predatory aggression

how should you approach a horse?

slowly from the front and left side of the animal

what happens to a bird if the chest is restricted during restraint?

suffocation. the bird must be able to expand its chest to breath

what is the most basic requirement of a behavior-wellness program?

taking a proactive approach where the vet staff actively asks behavior questions even if the owner does not initialize a discussion about behavior

what happens when an animal has a "surface preference"?

the animal has become accustomed to eliminating on certain type of surface, leading to inappropriate elimination if they are asked to eliminate on a different type of surface

how should an unfamiliar canine patient be treated during the first five minutes in the exam room?

the dog should be completely ignored

what is the most important factor in the safe, efficient, and non traumatic handling of a veterinary patient?

the handler's knowledge of the species' behavior-- the ability to accurately observe,interprets, and reacts accordingly to the species

who is held legally responsible if a client is injured during a procedure?

the veterinarian and associated personnel

what are the goals of restraint and/or application of force?

to keep personnel and the pet safe during necessary procedures

true or false: rabbits can kick their back legs hard enough to break their own backs

true. always support a rabbits back legs when carrying or restraining.

where should a horse's handler stand to avoid serious injury?

very close to (up against) the hindquarters or farther than 3 meters back

would pain be a reason for an animal to demonstrate aggressive behavior?

yes