Canine Quiz

Canine Quiz

1. Is Ringworm A. A skin parasitic worm? B. A skin fungal infection? C. A fly larva that burrows under the skin?

2. Is the flea larva parasitic?

3. Parvovirus is a potentially fatal disease of dogs that we vaccinate against every year. What symptoms does it produce?

4. Should you feed a dog: A. Once daily. B. Five days per week and make it hunt. C. Twice daily. D. Feed it on demand.

5. How often should you groom your dog?

6. If your dog has diarrhoea, which of the following actions should you take? A. Starve for at least 24 hours. B. Feed normally. C. Withhold water for 24 hours. D. Give a light meal of chicken and rice.

7. Is it a good idea to try and clean your dog's teeth? Y / N

8. The flea is the main transmitter of tapeworms in domestic dogs? True / False

9. Is it good for your dog to go swimming in the sea? Yes / No

10. What is the best way to remove ticks from dogs? A. Pluck off with fingers. B. Use Frontline spray. C. Burn off with a cigarette. D. Use a specialized tick remover.

11. What is a zoonosis?

12. How long is pregnancy (gestation) in the dog?

13. What do you call an infection of the ear canal?

14. Anal glands in the dog are what? A. Scent glands of the anus. B. Lubrication glands of the anus. C. A type of haemorrhoid.

15. Eclampsia is also known as lactation tetanus and occurs in the cat, usually soon after kittening. It is caused by: A. Magnesium deficiency. B. Glucose deficiency. C. Calcium deficiency. D. Raised blood pressure

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