7th grade - Small Animal Care

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between 'proximal' and 'distal' when referring to the limbs of a dog?

• Proximal is closer to the body, distal is farther from the body

• Proximal is farther from the body, distal is closer to the body

• Proximal refers to the head, distal refers to the tail

• Proximal refers to the back, distal refers to the belly

Multiple Choice

Match the following old vocabulary terms with their new vocabulary equivalents: Pet owner, Veterinarian, Pets.

• Pet Parent, Pet Doctor, Fur Children

• Pet Doctor, Pet Parent, Fur Children

• Fur Children, Pet Parent, Pet Doctor

• Pet Parent, Fur Children, Pet Doctor

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the new vocabulary term for 'Pet owner'?

• Pet Doctor

• Pet Parent

• Fur Children

• Pet Sitter

Open Ended

What are the objectives of this lesson regarding small animal care vocabulary?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'Conformation' in animals?

• A record of an animal's ancestry

• The way an animal moves

• The size, shape and form of an animal based on the ideal for that species

• An animal's offspring

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the function of colostrum in small animal care?

• It is the first milk produced by the mother, rich in proteins, minerals, and antibodies.

• It is used for breeding closely related animals.

• It is a gravel-like material fed to birds.

• It is the removal or disconnecting of the ovaries.

Multiple Select

Which of the following terms are related to reproductive procedures in animals?

• Neuter

• Spay

• Grit

• Lactating

Open Ended

Explain the importance of grit in the diet of birds and how it aids in their digestion.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines 'molt' in animals?

• The shedding of skin or feathers

• The removal of ovaries

• The production of milk

• A viral disease affecting the nervous system

Open Ended

What is a zoonotic disease, and why is it important in the context of small animal care?

Open Ended

List two differences between long-haired and short-haired cat groups, providing examples of each.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the scientific name for the domestic cat?

• Felis catus

• Canis lupus

• Panthera leo

• Felis silvestris

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important aspects of cat care and grooming?

• Keeping them clean, warm, and dry

• Feeding them only dry food

• Brushing them often to avoid swallowing loose hair

• Leaving them in damp surroundings

Open Ended

Explain how Toxoplasmosis can be spread from cats to humans and why it is a concern.

Multiple Select

Which of the following houseplants should be avoided if you have a cat?

• Poinsettia

• Cactus

• Peace Lily

• Jade Plant

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a sign of toxic ingestion in small animals?

• Decreased activity levels

• Drooling

• Increased appetite

• Vomiting

Open Ended

Describe the differences in terminology used for male and female breeding cats, and explain the term used for parturition in cats.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about cat reproduction are correct?

• A breeding male cat is called a tom.

• A breeding female cat is called a queen.

• Parturition in cats is called queening.

• Average gestation length in cats is 45 days.

Multiple Choice

What is the main focus of the 'Small Animal Care' section in Agricultural Education as presented in the slides?

• Cats and dogs

• Farm animals

• Wildlife management

• Exotic birds

Open Ended

After learning about directional terms in small animal anatomy, what is one question you still have or something you would like to know more about?

Multiple Choice

What is one directional term used to describe the position of body parts in four-legged animals that is different from two-legged humans?

• Dorsal

• Superior

• Inferior

• Posterior