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Quiz about Dog Health
Quiz about Dog Health

Dog Health Trivia Quiz


Dogs are our best friends...this quiz is about what we can do to be a dog's best friend!

A multiple-choice quiz by crisw. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
crisw
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
1,948
Updated
Aug 26 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
18611
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the following is poisonous to dogs? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. You are contemplating purchasing a golden retriever puppy. In the USA, which of the following certifications should the parents have had before breeding? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following places should be your last choice, as a place to ethically purchase a puppy? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Why shouldn't you leave your dog in a car at the shopping center? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of these leads to the highest death toll in dogs in the United States? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. You have a beautiful female Collie with no pedigree. She has had no health testing, has never competed in any performance events, and her conformation has never been evaluated. Is it a good idea to breed from her?


Question 7 of 10
7. Spaying and neutering have important health and behavioral benefits for ______ . Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Your large-breed dog is pacing and panting. He is drooling and trying to vomit, but nothing is coming up. You notice that his abdomen is beginning to swell. He may have which of these? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Most dogs will exercise themselves if they have a large enough yard.


Question 10 of 10
10. In the early twenty-first century, most dogs in the United States are overweight.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of the following is poisonous to dogs?

Answer: Chocolate

The chemical theobromine in chocolate is very toxic to dogs, and there is no antidote. Baker's chocolate is the most toxic; milk chocolate the least. An 8-ounce bar of baker's chocolate can kill a small dog. Keep chocolate out of reach!
2. You are contemplating purchasing a golden retriever puppy. In the USA, which of the following certifications should the parents have had before breeding?

Answer: Both OFA and CERF

OFA -Orthopedic Foundation for Animals- assures that a dog does not have the crippling disorder hip dysplasia. CERF -Canine Eye Registry Foundation- checks for genetic eye disorders. Both certifications are important - especially for a healthy pet! Responsible breeders always health-test their breeding stock.
3. Which of the following places should be your last choice, as a place to ethically purchase a puppy?

Answer: A pet store

Most pet store pups come from horrible places called puppymills, where the parent dogs are literally bred to death. Such puppies are unhealthy and rarely look or act like the breed they are supposed to be. NO responsible breeder sells puppies to a pet store. Responsible breeders want to know what happens to their puppies, not send them off to an unknown fate to be sold to anyone with the cash to buy them.
4. Why shouldn't you leave your dog in a car at the shopping center?

Answer: All of these reasons

All of these are good reasons. Dogs have much less capacity to cool themselves than humans do, so they overheat easily. Many dogs die in hot cars every year. In addition, dogs can be stolen from cars or ruin them!
5. Which of these leads to the highest death toll in dogs in the United States?

Answer: Behavior problems

Over 20 million dogs are killed in shelters and pounds every year in the USA, and untold numbers of dogs are abandoned. The most common reason that people dispose of a dog is behavior problems- most of which are easily cured with knowledgeable training.
6. You have a beautiful female Collie with no pedigree. She has had no health testing, has never competed in any performance events, and her conformation has never been evaluated. Is it a good idea to breed from her?

Answer: No

In a society where millions of dogs are killed yearly, untested dogs of unknown lineage should never be bred. All breeding should be to benefit the breed involved. No scientific study has ever shown that such poor breeding practices- or deliberate breeding of mixed breeds- produces healthier dogs. The healthiest dogs come from health-tested parents of known ancestry.
7. Spaying and neutering have important health and behavioral benefits for ______ .

Answer: male and female dogs

Spaying protects a female from mammary and ovarian cancer. Neutering protects males from testicular and prostate cancer and makes them less inclined to roam, fight, and mark.
8. Your large-breed dog is pacing and panting. He is drooling and trying to vomit, but nothing is coming up. You notice that his abdomen is beginning to swell. He may have which of these?

Answer: bloat

Bloat is a medical emergency! Untreated, it leads to stomach twisting and death in most dogs. It is especially common in large, deep-chested dogs like Irish Setters and Great Danes. If your dog shows such symptoms, get him to the vet immediately!
9. Most dogs will exercise themselves if they have a large enough yard.

Answer: False

Most dogs will not self-exercise. They need interaction in order to do so.
10. In the early twenty-first century, most dogs in the United States are overweight.

Answer: True

Up to 60 percent of dogs are overweight. If you place your hands over your dog's ribcage, you should be able to feel his ribs easily. If not, your dog is probably overweight.
Source: Author crisw

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