Download CPDT-KA Husbandry Exam 2024: Questions and Answers and more Exams Training and Development in PDF only on Docsity! CPDT-KA Husbandry Exam 2024 Questions and Answers (Graded A) When are puppies weaned? - ANSWER-4 to 8 weeks. Puppies should not be removed from mother earlier than 8 weeks. Ideal time with mother is 12 weeks. When is the socialization window - ANSWER-3 to 14 or 16 weeks. Pups brains can make long-term changes in response to social input. When start puppy class - ANSWER-8 weeks. 1 to 2 weeks after receiving first Distemper, Parvo, Adenovirus vaccination When start vaccination program - ANSWER-6 to 8 weeks Distemper - ANSWER-Start at 6 to 8 weeks of age. Give boosters every 3 to 4 weeks until 12 to 14 weeks. That's 2 boosters. Vaccines boosted at 1 year and then boosted every 3 years Parvovirus - ANSWER-Symptoms: Lethargic. Vomiting. Diarrhea. Adenovirus aka Infectious Canine Hepatitis - ANSWER-... Attenuated vaccines - ANSWER-Altered so as not to cause illness. On subsequent exposure, body remembers to fight the disease. When do maternal antibodies disappear from puppies? - ANSWER-We don't know. That's why puppies need a series of an initial vaccination and boosters. What is the range of normal body temperature in a dog? - ANSWER-99.5 to 102.5 F Resting Pulse? - ANSWER-Varies greatly by breed: Large-breed dogs over 50 pounds have a normal rate of 70 to 120 beats per minute. Medium dogs weighing 25 to 50 pounds have a normal rate of 80 to 120 beats per minute. Small dogs between 10 and 25 pounds have a normal rate of 90 to 140 beats per minute. Toy dogs have a normal rate of 100 to 160 beats per minute. Lyme disease - ANSWER-... Leptospirosis - ANSWER-... Bordatella and parainfluenza (aka kennel cough) - ANSWER-Symptoms: Coughing. Nasal discharge. Can lead to high fever and pneumonia. Rabies - ANSWER-12 weeks of age or older. Booster at 1 year. Can switch to 3 year schedule. Zoonotic. Heartworms - ANSWER-Contracted from mosquitos. Adult worms live in pulmonary arteries. Block and inflame arteries making it difficult for blood to clot or heart to pump blood. Symptoms: heart failure, coughing, reduced ability to exercise, fluid in abdomen, bluish gums. Gastrointestinal parasites - ANSWER-Damage gastrointestinal tract. Impede absorption of proper nutrition. Roundworms - ANSWER-Contracted in utero, nursing, infected rodent, or infected eggs in environment. Symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, poor coat, enlarged abdoment. Hookworms - ANSWER-Contracted from larvae on ground through skin or infected mother. Feed on blood in lining of small intestine. Symptoms: Black, tarry feces, lethargy, anemia, pale gums. Zoonotic but don't inhabit human intestines. Migrate under skin and cause itch red rash that often goes away by itself External parasites - ANSWER-Fleas and Ticks Tapeworms - ANSWER-Contracted by fleas. Symptoms: Itchy bottom, scooting, white grains of rice around anus or in feces. Ticks - ANSWER-Disease can cause lameness, fever, and systemic organ disfunction Bleach solution - ANSWER-1:30. Effective against parvovirus Obesity - ANSWER-Higher risk of cardiovascular disease and metabolic illnesses such as pancreatitis and diabetes. Stress on joints and limbs that contribute to lameness. Ideal body condition - ANSWER-Hourglass shape. Can see dog's waist from top and side. Ribs can be felt but not seen. Spaying and Neutering - ANSWER-Anytime after 6 to 8 weeks of age. Controversy now about benefits of population control vs. medical risks. Owners of unaltered dogs should consult with their vet. Prepubertal neutering/spaying - ANSWER-Sexually dimorphic behaviors (sex behaviors that differ between male and female) do not develop. Males: roaming, mounting, urine
