Animal Health & Safety

Which of the following items are pieces of equipment used in assessing animal health?

• Dog lead

• Weighing scales

• First Aid Kit

• Gloves

• Van

The following items are all types of ---------?

Muzzle, pet carrier, snake hook, collar, halter

Which of the following are hazards to the handler when assessing animal health?

• Bites and scratches

• Loss of an animal

• Electrocution

• Knocked over by large animals

• Chemical hazard

Which of the following hazards may be a threat to the animal during a health assessment?

• Stress and Anxiety

• Lack of food or water

• Broken pet carrier causing injury

• Incorrect medication being given to the wrong animal

• Lack of exercise

What is zoonosis?

• A zoo in the USA?

• A zoo in South Africa?

• When a disease passes from humans to animals?

• When a disease can move from animals to humans?

• An alternative name for an elephants trunk?

Is human error a hazard when assessing animal health?

• Yes

• No

• Not if the human is a vet

• Only with small domestic animals

In order to ensure the animal handler is safe PPE must be used. Which of the following items are considered PPE?

• A proper breakfast

• Long hair tied back

• Calm, confident and caring manner

• Gloves

• Boots

How do you ensure a disease does not spread to other animals or people?

• Quarantine and isolation

• Take the animal to the vet

• Regular exercise

• Correct diet

Which of the following procedures may you use when assessing an animals health?

• Take a dog for a walk

• Take your dog to the vet for blood tests

• Take your dogs temperature

• Give your dog treats

• Weigh your dog

Do you agree with the following statement?

You should always report faulty or damaged equipment in order to protect the animal and the handler.

• Yes

• No