Introduction to Pet Care and Restraint

What are some everyday problems faced by pet owners?

• Ear infections

• Cut paws

• Upset stomachs

• All of the above

Basic restraint is a vital first step towards investigating hundreds of ______ and ______ conditions.

• dog; cat

• fish; bird

• horse; cow

• rabbit; ferret

In dramatic situations, what can basic restraint do for your pet?

• Save your pet's life

• Cause injury

• Make your pet sick

• None of the above

Why is it important to ensure you can safely examine your animal?

• To avoid causing injury to the pet or to you

• To make the pet angry

• To avoid feeding the pet

• None of the above

Which of the following statements is true about signs of pain in dogs and cats?

• A) Signs of pain are always obvious.

• B) Signs of pain can be pretty subtle.

• C) Animals that hide signs of injury are more likely to be attacked.

• D) Dogs never show signs of pain.

Animals that didn’t hide signs of injury were more likely to be _______.

• attacked

• rescued

• ignored

• rewarded

Why must you be alert to changes in your pet's behavior?

• To determine if your pet is indeed in pain.

• To teach your pet new tricks.

• To make your pet look cute.

• To help your pet sleep better.

Which of the following is NOT a sign that a dog may be in pain?

• A) Being more vocal

• B) Holding a hurt paw

• C) Limping

• D) Playing more than usual

Which of the following is a common sign of pain in cats?

• Hiding and refusing to move

• Barking loudly

• Playing more than usual

• Eating more food

Fill in the blank: Cats in pain may show signs such as panting, drooling, refusing to eat, or ________ up a painful stomach.

• tucking

• stretching

• scratching

• licking