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15 Questions - Developed by: Dawn Acciaioli - Updated on: 2013-07-15 - Developed on: 2013-07-03 - 117,419 taken - User Rating: 4.6 of 5 - 7 votes - 43 people like it

How well do you know animal medicine? Challenge yourself with this quirky quiz!

1

What is a normal temp in a healthy dog?

99.5-110 degrees
100-102.5 degrees
103.5-107 degrees
98.6-100 degrees

2

A puppy will start to lose his baby teeth around what age?

Within the first month
8- 10 months
After the 10th month
3 - 7 months

3

How long is a dog's pregnancy (gestation)?

35 days (about 4 weeks)
90 days (about 12 weeks)
63 days (about nine weeks).
120+days (16 weeks +)

4

What does the medical term TID / PO mean?

Take with water 3 x/day
Take by mouth 2 x/day
Take with food 2 x/day day
Take by mouth 3 x/day

5

What do the initials C.B.C. stand for?

Canine Breed Certified
Complete Blood Count
Canine Blood Count
Chemical Brand Company

6

Euthanasia is the medical term for what process?

Diagnosis of a bizarre medical condition.
A euphoric sleep stage of elderly dogs.
The act of humanely putting an animal to death.
A medical term for the stage of awakening from anesthesia.

7

Ketamine is primarily used for what procedure?

Used for sterilization before surgery.
Taking a jugular blood sample.
Processing an x-ray in the dark room.
Primarily for the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia, usually in combination with a sedative.

8

What are the primary signs & symptoms of an overheating dog?

Trembling, howling, & shedding
Salivation, excessive barking, & hiding
Increased heart rate, excessive panting, & salivation
Shedding, excessive shaking of the head, & bloodshot eyes

9

What is the best way to position a dog for a lateral x-ray?

The pet is placed on his abdomen, with his front legs in front of him.
The pet placed gently on his side to obtain the best view.
The pet is placed sitting, with his head tucked down.
The pet is placed laying on the back, with hind legs stretched out.

10

What does Tapeworms look like?

Long, white spaghetti.
Small, brown footballs.
Small grains of white rice.
Dark brown, resembling pepper.

11

What is the life cycle of a flea?

Four stages: larva, imago (adult), egg, feral
Four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and imago (adult)
Three stages: pupa, gestation, hibiscus, and imago (adult)
Five stages: egg, pupa, feral, larva, and imago (adult)

12

What is the most common use prescribing the drug Cephalexin?

A anti- vomiting aid in stomach viruses.
An antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial, skin, wound, & bladder infections in dogs & cats.
An anti-inflammatory drug used for arthritic patients.
A steroid used to treat anxiousness.

13

Where are an animals sweat glands located?

Dogs & cats sweat glands are located on the inner thighs.
An animals sweat glands are located between the pads on its paws.
Animals mainly sweat through their abdomens.
Majority of sweat glands are located inside the ear canal.

14

What deadly disease includes lethargy, vomiting, fever, and diarrhea (usually bloody)?

Parvovirus
Rabies
Distemper
Coronavirus

15

What is the most likely reason a dog will scoot his bumm across the floor?

99% of the time, scooting is caused by the anal SACS being too full.
Most common sign of happiness.
It helps control their body temperature.
Easiest way to scratch an itch.

Comments (2)

erin (08496)

1075 days ago

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Luca-may (09827)

1100 days ago

I love the test and the animals

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