Dog Health

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Which of the following is poisonous to dogs? Carrots Rice Pork Chocolate

2. You are contemplating purchasing a golden retriever puppy. In the United States, which of the following certifications should the parents have had before breeding? OFA for hips Both OFA and CERF No health testing is needed, especially for just a pet dog. CERF for eyes

3. From which of the following should you NEVER purchase a puppy? A breeder A pet store An animal shelter A breed rescue group

4. Why shouldn't you leave your dog in a car at the shopping center? All of these reasons It could panic and damage the car It could get heatstroke It could be stolen

5. What is the biggest cause of death of dogs in the United States? Rabies Distemper Car accidents Behavior problems

6. You have a beautiful female Collie with no pedigree. She has no health testing, has never competed in any performance events, and her conformation has never been evaluated, but she is pretty and nice and everyone says that they want one of her puppies. The guy down the street with an unregistered collie is happy to breed his male to your girl. You should... Breed her on the 15th day of her heat Breed her on the 5th day of her heat Breed her on the 20th day of her heat Spay her

7. Spaying and neutering have important health and behavioral benefits for... No dogs Female dogs only Male and female dogs Male dogs only

8. Your large-breed dog is pacing and panting. He is trying to vomit, but nothing is coming up. You notice that his abdomen is beginning to swell. He may have... Distemper Gastroenteritis Bloat Leptospirosis

9. Most dogs will exercise themselves if they have a large enough yard. True False

10. Most dogs in the United States are overweight. True False