Ag. Final Exam
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- What is the process of giving birth in dogs called?
- whelping
- How often should the hair coat of a dog be treated?
- frequently
- What is the darker area close to the toe nail in a dog called?
- nail bed
- When should puppies be vaccinated for rabies?
- 12 weeks
- What ingredient is more important in puppies then in older dogs?
- protein
- How old are puppies when they begin to walk?
- 2 weeks
- What are the external parasites of dogs?
- fleas, mites, ticks, mange, ringworm
- Most mature dogs must be fed how many times a day?
- once
- What are the sanitation practices that must be performed for kenneled dogs?
- remove bodily waste, provide clean beddding, clean living area regularly with soap and disinfectant
- What are the qualities you should look for when selecting a dog?
- mixed or purebred, space requirements, hair length, gender
- What is an indication of mites in a dogs ear?
- grainy, gray deposits
- What environment temperature does a puppy need in its first days of life?
- 85 degrees F
- When do female dogs of large breed come into heat?
- 8 - 18 months
- About how many bones do dogs have in their bodies?
- 320
- If a dog eats flesh or meat, it is categorized as what?
- carnivorous
- If a dog has one stomach, then it is what?
- monogastric
- What type of food keeps a dog's teeth healthy?
- crunchy dry food
- How long after breeding do female dogs have their puppies?
- 63 - 67 days
- How many puppies can one dog have in its litter?
- 10 puppies
- Why do cats have claws?
- climbing, protection, catching prey
- What is the scientific name for the cat?
- felis catus
- What is the gestation period for cats?
- 60 - 65 days
- With in how many hours should a newborn kitten be nursed?
- 1 hour
- What are the diseases that kitten should be vaccinated against?
- Feline Infectios Enteritis, Feline Respitory Disease, Rabies, Feline Leukemia, Feline Infectious Peritonitis
- What are the 5 sensory systems in a cat?
- nose, paws, smell, taste organs, ears, eyes
- What should be done while grooming a cat?
- combing, brushing, trimming nails, cleaning the eyes/ears/teeth/gums
- What are signs of heat in cats?
- growling, chewing, mauling, calling for males
- What are the items a new cat owner should buy for an indoor cat?
- pet carrier, bed, litter pan, scratching post, toys
- When are kittens able to start eating solid food?
- 3 weeks
- During weaning, what should happen to a queen's food?
- it should be limited
- What are the considerations when choosing a cat?
- gender, age, purebreed or mix
- Why shouldn't cats be fed dog food?
- not enough protein
- How many bones do cats have in their body?
- 250 bones
- How many muscles are in a cats body?
- 500 muscles
- What are cats classified as because of their instinct to eat meat?
- carnivores
- What is the ancient animal that cats and dogs descended from?
- miasis
- How do male non-neutered cats mark their territory?
- by urinating
- What can be added to cat little to control odor?
- baking soda
- A box-like enclosure that keeps birds captive
- birdcage
- An animal that spends part of its life in water and part on land
- amphibian
- A young bird that has left its nest, but has not learned how to fly
- fledgling
- A mammal with two large teeth designed for gnawing
- rodent
- A modified hollow hair that is stiff and has a point
- quill
- An animal with feathers
- bird
- Animals that are asleep during the night and awake during the day
- diurnal
- Animals that are asleep during the day and awake during the night
- nocturnal
- The practice of raising birds in captivity
- birdkeeping
- Non-dried vegetables with juice still present used as birdfood
- green food
- Animals that live alone
- solitary
- A cage designed for rabbits
- hutch
- A house-like enclosure used for birdkeeping
- aviary
- Finely ground abrasive material needed in the gizzard of birds
- grit
- An ectothermic animal with dry, scaly skin and lungs
- reptile
- A goal that takes a long time to complete, more than 5 years
- Long term
- Something you want to reach
- Goal
- A goal that represents self-improvement
- Personal Goal
- A goal that can be achieved in no more than 4 years
- short term
- A goal that represents self-improvement success in your job or group activity
- professional goal
- A goal that represents improvement in relations to other people
- interpersonal
- Ranking goals by importance
- prioritizing
- Goal that falls between short and long term
- intermediate goal
- What are tiny aquatic animals that provide food source for larger aquatic creatures?
- plankton
- What is water with little or no salt content?
- freshwater
- Mixture of fresh and salt water
- brackish water
- What is a group of aquatic vertebrates?
- fish
- What is an aquatic species with an exoskeleton, segmented body, and jointed legs?
- crustacean
- An aquatic species with a thick, hard shell
- mollusk
- An aquatic species with a hinged shell
- bivalve mollusk
- What is oxygen that is available for living organisms in water?
- dissolved oxygen
- Where are eggs artificially incubated and hatched?
- hatchery
- How does health affect behavior?
- loss of appetite, dull coat, etc.
- How many bacteria can be around at one time?
- billions
- How many species of bacteria exhist?
- 2000
- A harmful substance that is secreted by disease feeding on cells
- toxins
- <i>Clostridium Tetani</i> is also known as _________
- tetanus