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WorksheetsPocket Pets & Birds Study Guide Objective 5.0, 6.0 & 9.0
Total questions: 89
Worksheet time: 45mins
What internal parasite is most likely the problem if small rice-like segments are seen in the bird’s feces?
Capillaria worms
Feather mites
Goiter
Tapeworms
Pectoral limbs include:
backbone and ribs
rear legs and feet
shoulders and front legs
skull and teeth
What common disease of hamsters is often associated with poor sanitation and results in runny diarrhea?
Enteritis
Mastitis
Snuffles
Syphilis
Enteritis is the most common cause of death in rabbits and results from:
the common cold
inflammation of the intestinal tract
inflammation of the mammary system
a venereal disease
What organ(s) is/are most important for removing waste from the body?
Kidneys
Lungs
Spinal cord
Stomach
What is the main function of a mammal’s testicles?
Cover the penis
Produce eggs
Produce sperm
Store urine
What is the main purpose of gametes?
Hold ovaries
Hold testicles
Produce sperm and mix it with semen
Unite with other sex cells
Marie is raising hamsters for the local pet store. The gestation period for hamsters means she can have baby hamsters born:
16 days after breeding
4 weeks after breeding
4 months after breeding
1 year after breeding
What is the major purpose of the heart?
To circulate blood
To control memory
To protect vital organs
To regulate other systems
What system coordinates and regulates other body systems?
Circulatory
Nervous
Reproductive
Skeletal
Why is it best to isolate sick animals?
To give the animals antibiotics
To keep the room temperature constant
To prevent the disease from spreading
To provide the animals with more playtime
The best treatment for scaly leg mites on birds is to:
add vitamins to the drinking water on a weekly basis
apply Vaseline over encrusted deposits to seal air holes used by mites
bandage the legs while the birds roost at night
feed oyster shell and ground limestone as a supplement to the bird’s diet
What is the part that surrounds the eye of many birds?
Crown
Ear covert
Nape
Orbital ring
The uterus is the main part of the female mammal’s reproductive system where the:
eggs are produced
embryo grows and develops
sperm is produced
urine is made and stored
What is the most likely cause of goiters in birds?
Bacterial infection of the lungs
Infestation of red mites
Iodine deficiency in the diet
Viral disease of the immune system
Warm boric acid solutions can best be used for:
drinking water for small animals
laxatives for digestive problems
providing extra vitamins in the diet
treating eye inflammations
Canine distemper is a deadly viral disease that is a problem for:
ferrets
gerbils
mice
rabbits
The large intestine is the place where the most:
absorption of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins occurs
absorption of water from undigested food occurs
mechanical action from teeth occurs
saliva is applied to the food
The elbow on small animals is the:
fleshy part of the sides between the ribs and the rump
hind limb extending from the rump to the hock
large joint halfway up the hind limb
upper joint of the front leg just below the shoulder
The organ of the female reproductive system that is most important in producing eggs is the:
bladder
kidney
ovary
vagina
What is an internal parasite that causes toxoplasmosis?
Fleas
Hookworms
Protozoan
Scabies
The spinal cord is also known as the:
atlas
backbone
humerus
metacarpal
The dewlap is the loose fold of skin most noticed under the chin of a female:
bird
dog
fish
rabbit
Little digestive action occurs in the mouth of a bird because it has:
a beak to break feed apart
claws to tear feed apart
no teeth to tear feed apart
teeth that are razor-sharp
The skull makes up the head and protects the:
abdomen
brain
kidneys
loin
Colds cause constant sneezing and are common problems among:
chinchillas and rabbits
ferrets and hamsters
gerbils and guinea pigs
mice and rats
A rabbit can eat more roughage than other small animals of similar size because it has:
a gizzard to break down fiber in feed
a large cecum with bacteria present
claws to tear the feed material apart
four compartments to its stomach
Bumblefoot is a painful ailment that causes a bird to have difficulty:
breathing while at rest
clasping its perch
eating sunflower seeds
flying outside the cage
What is the best description of Newcastle disease?
Bacterial disease that affects a bird’s liver
Chronic inflammation of a bird’s heart as a result of worm infestation
Rapidly spreading viral disease often contracted from imported birds
Swelling of the bird’s neck because of iodine deficiency
Of all the digestive parts of a small animal, the small intestine provides the:
least absorption of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
most absorption of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
place where impurities are removed from the urine
place where milk is produced for the mammary system
Pelvic limbs include:
backbone and ribs
rear legs and feet
shoulders and front legs
upper and lower mandibles
Snuffles is a disease of rabbits that often results in the animal:
drinking lots of water and grinding its teeth
pawing at its nose and sneezing
scratching its abdomen with its hind paws
shaking its head and running in a circle
The best environmental condition to prevent disease among small animals is one that provides:
drafty conditions
high humidity
low humidity
no ventilation
The flank on small animals is the:
back of the neck
fleshy part of the sides between the ribs and the rump
hind limb extending from the rump to the hock
upper joint of the front leg just below the shoulder
The gizzard is most accurately described as being:
present in all nonruminants
present only in pocket pets
the largest digestive organ in birds
the smallest digestive organ in ruminants
What is the main function of a mammal’s ovaries?
To produce eggs
To produce sperm
To protect testicles
To seal uterus
The axial skeleton includes the:
feet and toes
front legs and shoulders
rear feet and legs
skull and ribs
Cindy is raising Himalayan rabbits and beagle puppies for the local pet store. The difference in gestational length for the two animals means she can raise:
more puppies per year than rabbits
more rabbits per year than puppies
only puppies
only rabbits
What system’s major role is to put oxygen in the blood?
Digestive
Excretory
Nervous
Respiratory
What system is most important in breaking down food so that nutrients are available to the rest of the body?
Circulatory
Digestive
Excretory
Respiratory
What disease is associated with inflammation of mammary tissue and causes nursing problems?
Enteritis
Malocclusion
Mastitis
Otitis
What is wet eye?
A noninfectious disease that causes excessive tear production
A noninfectious disease that causes eyes to get stuck in the crossed position
An infectious disease that causes blindness
An infectious disease that causes the eyes to come out of the sockets
Ribs are axial skeleton bones that protect the:
brain
eyes
intestines
lungs
What is the main function of the scrotum?
Cover the penis
Keep testicles cooler than the body temperature
Produce eggs
Store urine until it is removed by the kidneys
Tanya is purchasing a commercial pellet for her guinea pigs. As she examines the feed label, she knows she is looking at a high protein concentrate because of which ingredient?
Corn gluten
Dried molasses meal
Soybean oil meal
Wheat middlings
Hannah is mixing a feed ration for her guinea pigs. Which description about her properly mixed ration is most accurate?
Includes a wide range of food
Consists of mixed dried dog and cat food
Uses only leafy vegetables and carrots
Uses only commercial pellets
Which is most true of vitamins?
Contain twice the energy of fats
Needed in very large amounts
Needed in very small amounts
Regulate body temperature
Cy tried several different varieties of commercial food for his rabbits. After several attempts to come up with the most nutritious feed, he determines that:
all feed is the same regardless of the ingredients
animals are not selective in the kind of feed they will eat
good feed products are only good if the animal eats them
the more costly a feed product, the more the animal eats it
The nutrient that is most important for dissolving other nutrients and carrying them to different parts of the animal’s body is:
carbohydrates
minerals
proteins
water
An animal showing signs of carbohydrate deficiency will most likely
become extremely excited
have a loss of body heat and energy
have an increase of body heat and energy
show signs of increased energy
Proteins are complex nutrients mainly used to:
control the animal’s body temperature and transport nutrients
develop and repair muscles, skin, hair, and nerves
regulate body glands and protect against disease
support breathing and produce heat for body warmth
Water is considered the most important nutrient because:
bone joints are lubricated with water
protein is its major component
water converts food to energy and produces heat
water makes up 55 to 65% of the animal’s body
Caroline is trying to avoid feeding too much roughage to her pet rabbit. Which feed ingredient should she most limit in the animal’s diet to accomplish her goal?
Commercial pellet
Corn gluten
Lettuce
Wheat middlings
The nutrient most important for producing enzymes and providing material for the growth of bones and teeth is:
carbohydrates
fats
minerals
proteins
Suzanne enjoys feeding her pet birds because she finds their diet to be:
challenging due to the different kinds of feed needed
easy because it mainly consists of seed
limited to food leftover from her meals
time-consuming due to the amount of feed the birds eat
When animals do not receive enough water, one of the first signs is:
bright eyes
glossy hair coat
increased weight gain
overheating
Hernandez uses concentrated feed as the primary source for feeding his hamsters. He knows that the best source of concentrated feed is:
apples and peaches
commercial pelleted feed
dried timothy hay
lettuce and potatoes
Why is Silas careful to use a ration for his rabbits that is balanced and palatable?
Balanced rations are all the same
Nutrients are of no value if the source is not digestible and eaten
Palatable rations can be eaten without water
Rabbits need soft food mixed in to digest commercial pellets
Fats aid in absorbing fat-soluble vitamins and have 2.25 times more energy than:
calcium
carbohydrates
minerals
vitamins
Which is needed the least to meet the nutritional needs of small animals?
Carbohydrates
Protein
Sugar
Water
Which is the most common symptom for all types of nutrient deficiencies in small animals?
Extra energy
Increased feed efficiency
Shiny hair coat
Slow growth
Which is most true of vitamins in the small animal's diet?
Needed in very large amounts
Needed in very small amounts
Provide most of the energy needed
Regulate body temperature of small animals
Carbohydrates are most important for
controlling the animal’s body temperature and transporting nutrients
converting food to energy and producing heat
developing and repairing muscle, skin, hair, and nerves
regulating body glands and protecting against disease
Ginger wants to feed her growing rabbits a high-energy feed. When she examines the feed label of the concentrated pellets, she finds which ingredient indicates the pellets are high-energy?
Corn gluten
Cottonseed oil meal
Soybean oil meal
Sunflower meal
Which symptom is common to almost all nutrient deficiencies and therefore hard to isolate to one deficiency?
Anemia
Muscle tremors
Rickets
Slow growth
Which bird is easiest to recognize because of the crest or tuft of feathers on its head?
Cockatoo
Common canary
Finch
Talking mynah
Clipping a bird’s wing is the best way to:
encourage it to use a perch
keep it from escaping when out of a cage
reduce its size so it will fit in a smaller cage
train it to sing
Where is the best place for Janna to put her parakeet’s cage in order to provide a stress-free environment?
In an unheated garage that has little direct sunlight
In front of an exposed west-facing window and next to an air conditioner duct
Out of direct sunlight and drafts and at a constant temperature
Outside in a cage next to a dog’s kennel
Joan’s cockatiel is showing signs of illness and rests with its feathers fluffed out. What action should Joan take first?
Clip the primary and secondary flight feathers just above the base of the feather shaft
Mist the bird with a fine spray of cool water from a plant sprayer
Place an extra vacuum-type water bottle containing antibiotics in the cage
Position a light bulb near the cage to warm the temperature to 85°F–90°F
Although a solid plastic exercise wheel may be gnawed and destroyed by the gerbil, it is the best choice because it:
gives the gerbil more exercise than a metal wheel
gives the gerbil something to gnaw so that its teeth do not grow
provides more noise than a metal wheel and calms the gerbil from stressing
provides no openings to snare the gerbil's tail and cause injury
Amelia wants to remove feather dust and dirt and help her cockatoo stop feather plucking. What is the best action she can take?
Add crushed granite to the bird’s diet to supply grit
Attach cuttlefish bone to the inside of the bird’s cage
Drape a towel over the cage and keep the bird covered
Spray a mist of water over the bird to encourage preening
Which hamster is most often used as a pet?
Dutch
Giant Angora
Golden
Small Desert
Barry is constructing a hutch for his Himalayan rabbits. He chooses to use a wire floor because it is easier to clean and the wire floor:
eliminates the need for a tray of absorbent materials
is easier to insulate from outside drafts
provides more support for the rabbits
will not cause sore hocks on the smaller rabbits
Birds that are bored or need a mate often resort to:
feather plucking
flying in circles
singing a sad song
sleeping on one foot
The Himalayan rabbit is the widest distribution of all breeds and can be recognized by its:
black hair coat and white spots
brown hair around the head and tail with a white belt separating the two areas
red body and white ears, nose, feet, and tail
white body with black ears, nose, feet, and tail
Seth has a blue-and-gold macaw that he keeps as the FFA mascot. Seth quickly learned that wood is the best material to use for the:
bird perch
cage bars
doors of the cage
water container
Which rabbit has a white belt separating the same colored markings around the ears and eyes as around the rear half of the animal?
Dutch
Giant Angora
Himalayan
New Zealand
The giant Angora rabbit can be recognized by its:
black hair coat
long ears
red hair coat
three layers of wool
The golden hamster can be recognized by its:
gray body with a black streak running down its side
long flopped ears and pure black coat color
rich mahogany back hair color and creamy white colored underside
white hair with black circles around the eyes and nose
Male ferrets are good pocket pets, but most have to be:
descented and castrated to eliminate their musky odor
fed a diet that includes cow’s milk and goat’s milk
given the freedom to move in every room of the owner’s house
kept with a female to avoid loneliness and depression
Hope uses a galvanized metal clip-on self-feeder for her small animal cage because it eliminates waste and:
can also be used for watering the animal
can easily be used for feeding leafy vegetables
encourages animals to drink more water
takes up less cage space
What is the feed consumed by most birds?
Fruit
Green plant material
Nectar
Seed
Jeff uses a water bottle hanging on the outside of his hamster cage in order to:
give the animal something to play with
keep the animal from damaging the bottle
reduce the amount of water the animal drinks
teach the animal to beg for water
Which bird is considered the best talker because its voice most resembles the human voice?
African gray parrot
Blue-and-gold macaw
Budgerigar
Cockatoo
If Mandy wants to train her budgerigar to talk and keep the bird's stress to a minimum, she should have:
fifteen-minute training sessions conducted at various times every day by her father and mother
fifteen-minute training sessions at the same time every day and conducted by her younger sister
forty-minute training sessions at the same time once a week and conducted by her mother
sixty-minute training sessions conducted by her father, younger sister, and mother on alternating days
Guinea pigs are similar to rabbits in that they are:
kept for meat production, lab research, and as pets
limited to use as pocket pets
slow to reproduce and often infertile
slow to reproduce and often infertile
Which is true of pet cockatoos?
Best of singers
Hardest to train
Most intelligent
Smallest of birds
Which is most true of the New Zealand breed?
Chinchilla used mainly for lab research
Guinea pig used mainly for rodent control
Rabbit used mainly used for commercial meat
Gerbil used mainly for medical research
Why is the cockatiel most often recommended as an ideal bird for the first pet bird?
Aggressive nature
Easy to raise
Good talker
Singing ability
