Companion Animal Care & Disease

Which of the following is a reason many pets are abandoned each year?

• They do not fit the lifestyle of the family

• They lose their “cuteness”

• They require too much time and/or money

• All of the above

When taking your pet to a new or different veterinarian, what documents should be taken?

• Registration papers

• Vaccination sheets

• Receipt from purchase of animal

• None of the above

Why are vaccinations important?

• They protect pets from contagious diseases

• They protect pets from cancerous diseases

• They prevent unwanted litters

• They keep the animal calm

You should continuously change your pet's diet.

• True

• False

Which of the products listed should you never feed your pet.

• Ice cream

• Chocolate

• Onions

• All of the above

Which of the following pathogens can NOT reproduce without a host and consists of DNA or RNA?

• Bacteria

• Protozoa

• Fungi

• Viruses

Which of the following systems defends the body against infectious organisms and other invaders?

• Respiratory system

• Endocrine system

• Immune system

• Integumentary system

Which of the following systems pumps and delivers blood to organs throughout the body?

• Endocrine system

• Digestive system

• Respiratory system

• Circulatory system

Which of the following systems produces hormones which regulates growth and development?

• Endocrine system

• Immune system

• Integumentary system

• Reproductive system

Which of the following diseases is transmitted by ticks?

• Kennel cough

• Distemper

• Parvo

• Lyme disease