Small Animal Nutrition, Health and Management

Which of the following is NOT part of a healthy bird diet? (more than one answer)

• fruits

• grains

• vegetables

• none of the above

An herbivore's diet should include ________________.

• grains

• leafy greens

• meat

• all of the above

Which of the following ARE part of the lower GI tract? (more than one answer)

• small intestine

• large intestine

• anus

• stomach

The oral cavity and pharynx are combined in birds, creating the

• esophagus

• oropharynx

• crop

• cecum

Some snakes have one pair of salivary glands which excrete __________________

• enzymes

• bacteria

• poison

• fluids

It is recommended newborn animals be vaccinated between _______________________ weeks after birth.

• 0-2

• 2-4

• 4-6

• 6-8

Which internal parasite is transmitted when an animal eats a flea in the larval stage?

• tapeworm

• roundworm

• heartworm

• ringworm

Which internal parasite is transmitted through an intermediate host, such as a mosquito?

• tapeworm

• roundworm

• heartworm

• ringworm

Which of the following are symptoms of mite infestation?

• itching

• inflammation

• hair loss

• All of the above

_________________ is a fungal infection which can be transmitted between different species of animals, including from pets to their owner.

• flea

• tick

• mite

• ringworm