VME3001 The Dog Exam 3

Two lifelong friends have owned Labradors for years. Both owners think their dog is in the best shape and will live the longest. They bring their dogs in to see you and want your opinion as to which dog is the healthiest. Which dog pictured below do you think is the healthiest, dog "A" or dog "B"? (Dog A looks a little underweight while Dog B looks a little overweight) A. Dog A B. Dob B

A. Dog A

What is considered a non-core vaccine? A. bordatella B. distemper C. distemper D. rabies

A. bordatella

One of the facets of temperament testing, as defined by the staff in the shelter in the movie, includes: A. giving the dog some food, then taking the food away and then monitoring the dogs behavior B. poking the dog in the belly and then monitoring the dogs behavior C. introducing the dog to a cat and then monitoring the dogs behavior D. introducing the dog to a smaller, subordinate dog and then monitoring the dogs behavior

A. giving the dog some food, then taking the food away and then monitoring the dogs behavior

What is structure "I' that is shown in the diagram? A. kidney B. spleen C. testis D. bladder

A. kidney

When neutering a dog compared to spaying a dog, the surgeon is on the _____ of the operating table. A. opposite side B. same side C. top end D. bottom end

A. opposite side

The Vincent Law A. requires shelters to spay or neuter animals prior to adoption B. requires improved shelter accountability C. prohibits the use of carbon monoxide to euthanize animals D. allows shelters to farm out dogs to other, no kill facilities

A. requires shelters to spay or neuter animals prior to adoption

Benign tumors are most common on the _____ of dogs? A. trunk and head B. distal limbs C. abdomen D. lymph nodes

A. trunk and head

The dog that is shown in the picture was brought to the facility because it had what condition? (Fred) A. wobblers disease B. canine parvovirus C. blastomycosis D. aortic stenosis

A. wobblers disease

When did the military of the United States start to really use dogs in war efforts? A. World war one B. World war two C. American Revolution D. Vietnam

B. World war two

The following characteristic describe which type of dog food or treats: has 30% moisture, contains humectants, is expensive to buy compared to other types of food, and is usually palatable. A. dry pet food B. soft moist food C. canned/pouch food D. dog treats

B. soft moist food

Many dogs in this group have wiry coats and need to be groomed by a process called stripping. A. sporting group B. terrier group C. working group D. hound group

B. terrier group

Look at the chart below and then answer the following question? How many kcal per day does a young active pet dog need that weighs 30 kgs? A. 400 kCals per day B. 800 kCals per day C. 1800 kCals per day D. 2600 kCals per day

C. 1800 kCals per day

Cancer accounts for almost ____ of the deaths of pets that are 10 years and older. A. 10% B. 20% C. 50% D. 85%

C. 50%

How many dogs are judged in the Best in Show competition? A. 2 B. 5 C. 7 D. 14

C. 7

What is the second longest continuously held sporting event in the United States besides the Kentucky Derby? A. Eukanuba Dog Show B. American Kennel Club Dog Show C. Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show D. Purina Dog Show

C. Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

The method to kill heartworms involves 2-3 injections of an organic compound that contains____? A. lead B. mercury C. arsenic D. selenium

C. arsenic

Which dog breed was used in Alexander the Great's army? A. pit bulls B. saluki C. mastiff D. dalmation

C. mastiff

How are canine heartworms transmitted to dogs? A. ticks B. feces C. mosquitos D. rotten meat

C. mosquitos

In regards to feeding, dogs are? A. carnivores B. herbivores C. omnivores D. none of the above

C. omnivores

What does Dr. Delcambre recommend to use to stop bleeding during nail trimming procedures? A. compress B. Krazy glue C. silver nitrate D. towels

C. silver nitrate

____ stage larvae of hookworms are what are infectious to dogs. A. first B. second C. third D. fourth

C. third

Which event in dog shows is where a dog performs a Scent Discrimination exercise? A. best of breeds B. conformation C. utility D. none of the above

C. utility

What is typically done almost all of the time during an oncologic work-up? A. Blood Work (CBC and chemistry tests) B. Urine analysis C. Radiographs D. All of the above

D. All of the above

A group of local, state and federal agencies that regulate the sale and distribution of animal feeds is called A. Feed and Food Safety agency B. American Feed Directive C. Feed Agency D. American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)

D. American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)

This cancer is commonly diagnose. The etiology is not known. The cancer consists of an overabundance of B or T cells. A. Lipomas B. TCC C. Hemangiosarcoma D. Lymphoma

D. Lymphoma

Some veterinarians claim that this fictional character resembles Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) in radiographs in dogs. A. Elmo B. Barbie C. Bugs Bunny D. Papa Smurf

D. Papa Smurf

A(n) abnormal behavior of a dog that spends a lot of time confined to a kennel is A. vertical jumping for exercise B. spinning repeatedly C. biting the wire D. all of the above

D. all of the above

The owner of the animal shelter highlighted in the video said that a good shelter, in her opinion, .... A. tries to keep a dog as long as possible B. minimizes euthanizing dogs C. tries hard to train or work with difficult dogs D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Loss of hair in dogs is called ____. A. otitis B. colitis C. pruritus D. alopecia

D. alopecia

Over the years of using dogs in the US military, it was realized that this type of dog was needed because dogs in the military could oftentimes have different handlers. A. training dogs B. sentinel dogs C. attack dogs D. patrol dogs

D. patrol dogs

What are the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASVs) guidelines say for surgical procedures? A. Ensure gentle tissue handling B. Ensure adequate hemostasis, to verify that there is no bleeding at the end of the procedure before the abdomen is closed C. Use aseptic techniques D. Choices A and B E. All of the above

E. All of the above

True or False: A lot of times neoplastic cases have an obvious mass that is associated with the cancer.

False

True or False: As a future veterinarian, it is always best to advise clients to buy premium or super premium brand dog foods, because these brands are better made then generic (or popular) dog food brands that can be found in supermarkets.

False

True or False: It is always best to cook dog food at the highest temperature as possible because this makes the resultant dog food very easy to digest for dogs.

False

True or False: The eggs of the roundworm, Toxocara canis, are fairly short-lived and only survive a few days in the environment.

False

True or False: The rules for dog shows in the United States have not changed in over 100 years.

False

True or False: There is a single source of information lay people and DVMs can go to find out the correct information about spays and neuters in dogs.

False

True or False: In long term studies discussed by Dr. Isaza, both studies concluded that there were no serious long term medical or behavioral effects associated with early age sterilization in dogs and cats, with the exception of an increased incidence of urinary incontinence in female dogs.

True

True or False: Olfactory receptors are located throughout the nasal cavity in dogs and are anatomically distinct compared to other species.

True

True or False: One main reason that ascarids are aggressively treated in dogs is that this roundworm can infect humans, primarily young children.

True