Skin and Joint Health in Dogs & Cats

Mason, Ava, and Noah are having a debate. They are trying to remember the name of the top layer of the skin. Can you help them out?

• epidermis
• dermis

• epiphyte

• Brick wall

Imagine Mia, Benjamin, and Arjun are on a quest to discover the mysteries of the canine body. They stumble upon the Lipid Lamella in the stratum corneum. Can you help them identify which of the following is NOT part of the Lipid Lamella?

• Corneocytes

• Ceramides

• Omega 6 Fatty Acids

• Cholesterol

Mia, Emma, and Kai are having a debate about their pets. They are discussing the differences between human and canine skin. Can you help them settle the debate? Which of the following is true?

• Dogs have a thicker epidermis and lower pH

• Dogs have a thinner epidermis and a lower pH

• Dogs have a thicker epidermis and a higher pH

• Dogs have a thinner epidermis and a higher pH

When thinking about shampoos, molecules able to bind to both oils and water are known as

Which of the following ingredients would be good to include in a conditioner designed for itchy dogs?

• Colloidal Oatmeal

• Methylparaben

• Sodium laureth sulfate

• Ceramides

Jenny wants to add a nutritional supplement into her itchy dog's diet. Which of the following would be the best option?

• A Fish Oil/Linseed Oil mix

• Glucosamine-Chondroitin

• A multi-vitamin complex

• Green Lipped Mussel

An ear cleaner designed to gently clean and remove wax is known as

• Ceruminolytic

• Acidifying

• Alkalanising

• Derek

Rohan, Anika, and Aiden are playing a trivia game about cats. They stumbled upon a tricky question: 'Which of the following is NOT a symptom of arthritis in cats?'

• Matts and poorly groomed coat

• Vomiting

• Not jumping

• Being grumpy and avoiding contact with people

Boswellia serrata resin extract can be used to help dogs with arthritis due to it's anti-inflammatory properties. What is the common name for this tree?

• Frankincense
• Tea Tree

• Myrrh

• Frangipani

Jeff has a Great Dane called Tiny who has started getting a bit stiff. Whilst he waits for a vet appointment, which of the following could Jeff consider adding into Tiny's food to start making him feel more comfortable?

• Glucosamine Chondriotin

• Green Lipped Mussel

• Ceramides

• A human painkiller he bought from Woolies