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1. What, according to a faculty member of Veterinary Science from the University of Melbourne, is the most prominent of mental illnesses in animals?


Answer: Anxiety

Interesting Information:
Cats and dogs can suffer from all those disorders, however, 95% of mental problems are related to anxiety. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Mental Illness in Cats and Dogs
 
Some incorrect choices:
Phobia, Aggression, Depression

2. A couple bring in their new eight week old puppy for its first exam. They are concerned about vaccines and want to know what DHPP means. What virus would NOT be included in this vaccine?


Answer: Panleukopenia

Interesting Information:
Panleukopenia is a virus that cats are vaccinated against. DHPP stands for distemper, adenovirus (hepatitis), parvovirus, and parainfluenza. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Veterinarian For A Day
 
Some incorrect choices:
Distemper, Parvovirus, Adenovirus

3. An animal's defenses against disease are affected by:


Answer: All of these

Interesting Information:
An animal's defenses against diseases are also affected by nutrition, stress, and basic health. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: Animal Diseases
 
Some incorrect choices:
Sanitation, Vaccination, Exposure to the infectious agent

4. What is the scientific name of the common housefly?


Answer: Musca domestica

From Quiz: Veterinary Parasitology
 
Some incorrect choices:
Musca autumnalis, Musca vetustissima, Stomoxys calcitrans

5. With which type of treatment do animal psychiatrists NOT treat pets with mental disorders?


Answer: Electroconvulsive therapy

Interesting Information:
In addition to any medical treatments, it is always encouraged to keep doing things the pet enjoys. Rewarding the animal when it feels happy or reacts normally, will support the treatment prescribed by the veterinarian.
The right diagnosis is vital, because often mental illnesses are seen as behavioral problems and are treated as such. Success, in those cases, is highly unlikely because only the symptoms are treated and not the main cause. Difficulty: Average.

From Quiz: Mental Illness in Cats and Dogs
 
Some incorrect choices:
Antidepressants, Valium, Behavioral treatment plans

6. What intestinal parasites do we routinely deworm puppies for?


Answer: Roundworms and hookworms

Interesting Information:
Roundworms and hookworms are common in puppies. Multiple dewormings against these parasites are required in puppies. These parasites are zoonotic meaning humans can develop disease from these worms.
Coccidia and giardia are intestinal parasites. However, we don't routinely treat for these parasites as part of puppy deworming.
Fleas and lice are external parasites. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: Veterinarian For A Day
 
Some incorrect choices:
Giardia, Coccidia, Fleas and lice

7. The immune system has two separate but coordinated "branches". What are they?


Answer: Antibody mediated and cell mediated

Interesting Information:
The two separate branches combined allow the antigens to eliminate the foreign material. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Animal Diseases
 
Some incorrect choices:
Higher and lower, Acute and Chronic, Internal and surface

8. On my calendar, it appears I have an appointment for an "onychectomy". On what kind of pet am I most likely to perform an "onychectomy"?


Answer: Cat

Interesting Information:
An "onychectomy" is commonly known as a declawing. Hence, a cat is the most likely answer. Some people, wrongly, have dogs declawed, but dogs require their toenails for balance, and it is incredibly painful for a dog to have this done to it. Most vets with a sense of humaneness would refuse this request if asked to be done on a dog.

In addition, many countries have banned the procedure of declawing cats as well, due to the number of complications that can occur. This list of countries include England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, most of Scandinavia, and the continent of Australia. My apologies if you got this question wrong, but if you knew what an onychectomy was, most likely you would associate the procedure with a cat. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: A Day in the Life of a Veterinarian
 
Some incorrect choices:
Dog, Bird, Snake

9. In this question only one answer will be accepted, the spelling and capitalization must be correct. What is the scientific name of the Sheep Nose Bot?


Answer: Oestrus ovis

Interesting Information:
The Sheep Nose Bot can fly up a sheep's nose at speeds of up to 90 kilometers per hour. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Veterinary Parasitology

10. Past exposure to extremely stressful environments often is the reason for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in dogs. Which other inconsideration in an animal's care can be the cause of OCD?


Answer: neglect

Interesting Information:
Dogs that suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder can engage in normal activities, but they do so in an atypical and distressingly repetitious fashion. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Mental Illness in Cats and Dogs
 
Some incorrect choices:
wrong food , insufficient grooming, all of these

11. Uh oh, someone runs in and says his dog got tagged by a passing car. After a thorough exam, I tell the owner the dog has a broken carpus. What does this mean?


Answer: A broken front leg

Interesting Information:
The carpus is the "wrist" of a dog. Wrists are found on the arms of a human, which represent the front legs of a dog. Carpus also comes from the same root as "carpal tunnel syndrome", a disorder of the wrists. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: A Day in the Life of a Veterinarian
 
Some incorrect choices:
A broken back leg, A broken ribcage, A broken jaw

12. Dogs with a mental illness can show signs at a very early age. How soon have psychological problems in canines been spotted?


Answer: 5 weeks

Interesting Information:
Those puppies show signs of great fear, learning problems, as well as disturbed interaction with dogs, people and their surroundings. Other ways they show their exaggerated fear are aggressive behavior, biting, and excessive barking. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Mental Illness in Cats and Dogs
 
Some incorrect choices:
5 months , 5 years, 5 hours

13. To prevent my next patient from chewing on his sutures I just gave him, I put one of those cone-shaped collars around his neck. These collars are appropriately named after what European ruler?


Answer: Queen Elizabeth I

Interesting Information:
Elizabethan collars are so named due to the obnoxiously large and high collars Queen Elizabeth wore in her day. If you happen to catch the movie "Elizabeth" starring Cate Blanchett, the collars are in prominent display throughout. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: A Day in the Life of a Veterinarian
 
Some incorrect choices:
Napoleon Bonaparte, Queen Isabella, Winston Churchill

14. In general, how much stronger than a human is an average male chimpanzee?


Answer: 8 times

Interesting Information:
Chimps are approximately 8 times stronger than humans. They are also a lot bigger than people think. Cheetah, on "Tarzan'" was a juvenile chimp. An adult male chimp is nearly 4 feet tall, and can weigh as much as 200lbs, although the average weight is 120lbs. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Animal Technician for Chimpanzees
 
Some incorrect choices:
10 times, 5 times, they are the same

15. Most animals can absorb antibodies from colostrum ________.


Answer: for the first 1-2 days of life

Interesting Information:
Animals can absorb the immunoglobins up until 48 hours, but the rate of absorption decreases exponentially right from birth. At six hours old, the animal can absorb only 1/4 of the Ig's it gets. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Animal Diseases
 
Some incorrect choices:
throughout their entire lives, for the first 2 weeks of life, for the first 1-2 hours of life

16. Among scientists it is up for debate if cats can suffer from mental illnesses. However, it is proven that they can suffer from depression, stress or anxiety. What can be symptom of that?


Answer: None of these

Interesting Information:
One sign, however, can be if a cat that normally only uses the litter box starts urinating on the spot. If it isn't a physical problem then it very well could be anxiety or stress. My cat was so scared of my cousin that she literally couldn't hold it whenever he was around.
Other signs can be: lack of appetite, lethargy or random aggressiveness.
Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Mental Illness in Cats and Dogs
 
Some incorrect choices:
Barking like a dog, Writing sad songs, Getting a tattoo

17. The phone rings; the caller asks if I have any knowledge on treating hobs. After making them an appointment for later in the day, I tell my attendant to be prepared for a cute little _____________ to come in at 3pm.


Answer: Mustelid

Interesting Information:
A "hob" is a male ferret. And I was shocked to find out that ferrets are not rodents! In fact I had to go back and edit my right answer, since it originally was "rodent". Mustelids, or "Mustela" family, include weasels, otters, and badgers as well. And for the record, the female ferret is called a jill. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: A Day in the Life of a Veterinarian
 
Some incorrect choices:
Reptile, Bird, Ungulate

18. The flea is the ___________ of tapeworms.


Answer: intermediate host

Interesting Information:
Dead end host is the last animal the parasite reaches because it kills the animal. Intermediate host is the animal which can carry it, but not contract the disease. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Animal Diseases
 
Some incorrect choices:
host, dead end host, precursor

19. Members of the family Ixodidae, or hard ticks, have a shield or _____ that covers the entire dorsal surface of the male, but only part of the dorsal surface of the female.


Answer: scutum

Interesting Information:
Argasidae are soft ticks and do not have a scutum. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Veterinary Parasitology

20. A frequent mental illness for dogs is depression. What is NOT a trigger for this disorder?


Answer: Having their Fun Trivia account deleted

Interesting Information:
As pack animals, dogs need companionship, a loving home and attention to remain happy and healthy. This is most important for working dog breeds that think about herding people as they would sheep. If they lose their herd (=family) or part thereof, depression is often the result. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: Mental Illness in Cats and Dogs
 
Some incorrect choices:
Family members are absent, due to college, divorce, illness etc., They don't have enough exercise, They don't have anyone to play with

21. It is important to feed your large breed puppy a balanced, good quality diet designed for large breed puppies. What are we trying to prevent?


Answer: Hip dysplasia

Interesting Information:
It is important to ensure your large breed puppy grows slowly. Fast growth is one risk factor associated with the development of hip dysplasia. Other factors include genetics and excessive exercise. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Veterinarian For A Day
 
Some incorrect choices:
Demodex, Aggression, Gastric torsion

22. After a quick lunch, a woman comes in requesting that I examine her "queen", expecting I might not know this term. Confidently, I reply, "Sure, I'll take a look at your:


Answer: Pregnant cat

Interesting Information:
The female cat, when giving birth, is called a queen. This term doesn't transfer to other animals, only cats. The act of birth for a cat is called queening. Beware doing internet research on this term, though, it also refers to...something else. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: A Day in the Life of a Veterinarian
 
Some incorrect choices:
Pregnant dog, Pregnant hamster, Cross-dressing son

23. Uh-oh, you get to a den and see some blood on the floor. A quick look at the animals reveals a female with some blood near her tail. What probably is going on?


Answer: tail wounding

Interesting Information:
Rhesus monkeys are prone to tail wounds which tend to bleed a lot. Menses usually are not visible on a specific monkey. Hernias and prolapses usually do not leave blood on the floor. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Animal Technician for Chimpanzees
 
Some incorrect choices:
menses, hernia, prolapse

24. Dermacentor andersoni is the scientific name of which?


Answer: Rocky Mountain wood tick

Interesting Information:
There's no such thing as the Florida cat tick. D. andersoni transmits Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia, Colorado tick fever, and Q fever, and causes tick paralysis. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Veterinary Parasitology
 
Some incorrect choices:
tropical horse tick, American dog tick, Florida cat tick

25. Stress, caused by other cats, people the cat doesn't like, and/or separation anxiety, is the reason for something the Abyssinian cat is prone to. It's called psychogenic alopecia. What exactly does that mean?


Answer: abnormal hair loss caused by excessive self-grooming

Interesting Information:
This can be treated by antidepressants or separating the cat from the stressful environment. One can also attempt present the cat with toys or climbing equipment. However, it has to be determined if the hair loss is psychological and not caused by parasites, pregnancy, or a hormonal imbalance. Difficulty: Very Easy.

From Quiz: Mental Illness in Cats and Dogs
 
Some incorrect choices:
diarrhea, limping, stuttering

26. The end of the day is almost here. But first, I examine a dog that is limping on her back left limb. An orthopedic exam and xrays reveal a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament. What joint am I concerned about?


Answer: Knee

Interesting Information:
The cranial cruciate ligament is found in the knee or stifle joint. A ruptured cranial cruciate ligament is a common cause of hind lameness in dogs. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Veterinarian For A Day
 
Some incorrect choices:
Hip, Toes, Elbow

27. __________ is great tissue associated with healing, has lots of blood supply and is resistant to infection.


Answer: Granulation tissue

Interesting Information:
Granulation tissue helps with the healing process by eliminating any pathway for bacteria to enter into the system. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Animal Diseases
 
Some incorrect choices:
Proud flesh, Scar tissue, Contracted tissue

28. The families Sarcoptidae, Knemidokoptidae, and Psoroptidae are all ____ mites which is a dermatitis characterized by pruritis, alopecia, and epidermal hyperplasia with desquamation.


Answer: Mange

From Quiz: Veterinary Parasitology

29. What is the key to dealing with a pet that is suffering from a mental disorder?


Answer: patience

Interesting Information:
Obviously, caring for a mentally ill pet is difficult and a lot of patience will be needed. Especially for social animals like dogs, separation and solitude can literally be a death sentence. Putting the pet to sleep can only be an absolute last resort and it's evident that violence never solved a thing.

Difficulty: Very Easy.

From Quiz: Mental Illness in Cats and Dogs
 
Some incorrect choices:
keep it outside and away from the family, put it to sleep , beat the pet until the behavior suits you

30. In many parts of Canada and the United States we need to place dogs (and cats) on a medication to prevent a parasite that is spread by the mosquito. What parasite are we trying to prevent?


Answer: Heartworm

Interesting Information:
Heartworm is a parasite that is spread by a mosquito bite in endemic areas. It can cause heart failure and death. There are many medications to help prevent this disease. These medications should only be dispensed by your veterinarian.
Lyme disease and rickettsia are spread by ticks. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Veterinarian For A Day
 
Some incorrect choices:
Lyme disease, All of the above, Rickettsia

31. Inflammation is characterized by ___________.


Answer: all of these

Interesting Information:
Inflammation is also characterized by pain. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: Animal Diseases
 
Some incorrect choices:
redness, heat, swelling

32. Toxoplasma gondii is an enteric coccidian of the domestic _______.


Answer: cat

Interesting Information:
This species can cause toxoplasmosis in humans. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Veterinary Parasitology
 
Some incorrect choices:
dog, cow, mouse

33. Mental illness in dogs is often caused by inbreeding. Name one of the first signs that can point to a mental disorder.


Answer: Extreme fear

Interesting Information:
Some of the first signs that can indicate a mental disorder are: extreme fear, inability to communicate with other dogs and incapability to cope with stimulation, sounds or activity. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Mental Illness in Cats and Dogs
 
Some incorrect choices:
Loss of fur, Sensitivity to light, Prolonged scratching

34. Last appointment. A dog owner brings his dog in, and after checking him over, the dog might have "Dirofilaria immitis". So I give the dog a check for:


Answer: Heartworms

Interesting Information:
Heartworm is a dangerous worm that passes from dog to dog through mosquito bites, and then mature and congregate in a ventricle in the heart. If left untreated, it can lead to congestive heart failure. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: A Day in the Life of a Veterinarian
 
Some incorrect choices:
Hookworms, Tapeworms, Glowworms

35. Fasciola hepatica is a fluke that affects which organ?


Answer: liver

From Quiz: Veterinary Parasitology
 
Some incorrect choices:
kidney, heart, pancreas

36. If the vet gave you a powdered medication to administer to your dog, what is the easiest way for you give it?


Answer: In or on the food

Interesting Information:
It's the easiest way to give that kind of medication. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: Animal Diseases
 
Some incorrect choices:
In their mouths, make them swallow it, Dissolve it and inject it IM, Dissolve it and squirt it down their esophagus

37. What is the scientific name of the fringed tapeworm?


Answer: Thysanosoma actinoides

Interesting Information:
This tapeworm is found in the common bile duct and duodenum of virtually all ruminants species except cattle. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Veterinary Parasitology
 
Some incorrect choices:
Oestrus ovus, Dipylidium caninum, Echinococcus multilocularis

38. An abscess in the jowl region of a horse and profuse nasal discharge are symptoms of which contagious disease?


Answer: Strangles

Interesting Information:
The abscesses can also drain an odoriferous pus. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Animal Diseases
 
Some incorrect choices:
Rhinopneumonitis, Influenza, Gangrene

39. What is the scientific name for canine heartworm?


Answer: Dirofilaria immitis

From Quiz: Veterinary Parasitology
 
Some incorrect choices:
Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina, Onchocerca cervicalis

40. What contagious skin condition leaves small circular patches of bare skin?


Answer: Ringworm

Interesting Information:
Roundworm is a worm. Psoriasis is flaky skin. Thrush is a disease of the frog of a horse's hoof. Ringworm is a fungus. Difficulty: Average.

From Quiz: Animal Diseases
 
Some incorrect choices:
Round worm, Thrush, Psoriasis
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