ASII Small - Chapter Four

The beagle is a cheerful, friendly breed that makes a good pet, but is best known for its:

• large size.
• long hair.
• poor disposition.
• rabbit hunting.
  

Jenny mistakenly got shampoo in her dog’s eyes. What is the best first aid she can use?

• Apply a few drops of ophthalmic ointment

• Bandage the eyes with medicated gauze

• Clean the eyes with a soft-bristled brush

• Use a cotton swab to clean out the shampoo

Seth's Doberman pinscher just gave birth to four puppies. Which elements should he ensure are included in her lactation ration?

• Calcium, phosphorus, and protein

• Carbohydrates and fats

• Energy and protein

• Minerals, protein, and vitamins

Harry has four new puppies and six older dogs. His feeding program will be:

• changed so the puppies get less protein.

• changed so the puppies get more protein.

• the same for dogs and puppies.

• the same protein for dogs and puppies, but different for carbohydrates.

April has an older golden retriever who currently is about the right weight. To avoid extra weight gain or loss, which ration will work best?

• Growth

• Lactation

• Maintenance

• Reproduction

Susan has a six-week-old Labrador retriever. She chooses a growth ration for her pet in order to meet the animal's need for:

• calcium and fats.

• carbohydrates and phosphorus.

• energy and protein.

• minerals and vitamins.

Sherry's Doberman pinscher has just had puppies. Sherry decides to switch the dog to lactation ration which will supply more:

• calcium, phosphorus, and protein.

• carbohydrates, fats, and minerals.

• protein, minerals, and vitamins.

• protein, carbohydrates, and fats.

Thomas slides a comb between the hair tangled by a burr and the skin of his Pekingese in order to:

• apply styptic powder to the skin prior to burning the burr out.
• check the skin for fleas.
• create more force to yank the burr out.
• protect the skin as the burr is cut out
  

The pointer is a sporting dog best known for:

• chasing rabbits out of thick cover.
• hunting in packs and pulling the game to the ground.
• retrieving downed waterfowl.
• taking a stance when it finds birds.
  

Jana grooms her dog on a daily basis. However, she performs some grooming tasks on a less frequent basis. Which grooming procedure should be performed once per month?

• Brushing the dog’s hair
• Brushing the dog’s teeth
• Cleaning the dog’s ears
• Cleaning the dog’s eyes