Nose-to-Tail Examination Quiz

What is the first thing you should do when checking an animal from nose to tail?

• Check the abdomen

• Look at how the animal looks and behaves

• Look at the paws

• Listen to the heart and lungs

When you look at a cat or dog's eyes, what are you mainly checking for?

• Fleas

• Discharge, redness, or cloudiness

• Teeth condition

• Joint movement

Which of these is NOT usually checked when looking at an animal's ears?

• Wax or dirt

• Signs of infection or redness

• Hearing ability

• Fur condition

Why do you feel an animal's abdomen during a check-up?

• To look for tooth problems

• To feel the internal organs and find any unusual things

• To check the skin and fur

• To take the animal's temperature

How do you usually check an animal's heart and breathing during a nose-to-tail exam?

• By watching how the animal behaves

• By feeling the tummy

• By using a stethoscope to listen to the heart and lungs

• By looking at the eyes

What should you look for when checking a cat or dog's paws and nails?

• Fleas

• Condition of the pads, length of the nails, and any signs of injury or infection

• Joint movement

• Teeth condition

What is important to check when looking at an animal's skin and fur?

• Signs of parasites, like fleas or ticks

• Listening to the heart and lungs

• Watching the animal's behaviour

• Taking the animal's temperature

Why is it important to look inside an animal's mouth during a nose-to-tail exam?

• To check the teeth and gums, and look for signs of dental disease

• To take the animal's temperature

• To look at the paws

• To listen to the heart and lungs

What is the last step in a full nose-to-tail examination?

• Check the abdomen

• Look at how the animal looks and behaves

• Write down all findings and talk about them with the pet owner

• Look at the eyes

Why do we do a nose-to-tail examination?

• To make sure the animal has all its vaccinations

• To give a full check of the animal's health and find any possible problems

• To weigh the animal

• To check the animal's diet