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Total questions: 39
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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
What disease is associated with inflammation of mammary tissue and causes nursing problems?
Enteritis
Malocclusion
Mastitis
Otitis
What is an internal parasite that causes toxoplasmosis?
Fleas
Hookworms
Protozoan
Scabies
A disease caused by a coronavirus that leads to organ failure in cats is feline infectious:
herpes.
panleukopenia.
peritonitis.
pneumonitis.
Ich is one of the most common diseases of fish and results in:
heavy mucus on the skin.
ragged edges on the fins.
white spots on the fins and body.
worms attaching to the gills.
Tapeworms are internal parasites that need a:
host animal to live in before cats can be infested.
long-haired cat to live in.
protected place in the cat's fur to live in.
short-haired cat to live in.
Feline urological syndrome is a noninfectious disease that may result in:
corneal inflammation.
uremic poisoning.
watery diarrhea.
wet eye.
Canine distemper is a deadly viral disease that is a problem for:
ferrets.
gerbils.
mice.
rabbits.
Which dog disease is caused by fungus?
Distemper
Glaucoma
Rabies
Ringworm
Anal discharge hanging from fish, frayed fins, and fish floating to the surface or sinking to the bottom are all symptoms that:
disease that is present in the aquarium.
fish are enjoying their environment.
fish feeding program is working.
more fish need to be added to the aquarium.
Warm boric acid solutions can best be used for:
drinking water for animals.
laxatives for digestive problems.
providing extra vitamins in the diet.
treating eye inflammations.
The best environmental condition to prevent disease among small animals is one that provides:
drafty conditions.
high humidity.
low humidity.
no ventilation.
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
What symptom is most likely the result of fish slime disease?
Fins become ragged on the ends
Heavy mucus that dulls skin color
White spots on the fish's fins and body
Worm-like parasites attached the the fish's gills
What condition is most likely the result of bacterial fin rot?
Fins that become ragged on the ends
Heavy mucus that dulls skin color
White spots on the fish's fins and body
Worm-like parasites attached to the fish's gills
Feline herpesvirus is caused by a DNA virus and infects the cat’s:
digestive tract.
nervous system.
respiratory system.
urinary tract.
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.
What common disease of hamsters is often associated with poor sanitation and results in runny diarrhea?
Enteritis
Mastitis
Snuffles
Syphilis
What is most true about mite infestations on reptiles?
Cause mouth rot
Cause salmonella
Mites attach amphibians but do not attack reptiles
Only discovered once the infestation is large
The best way to determine if there is a lack of oxygen in an aquarium is by observing the:
amount of food that is wasted by fish.
color of gravel in the bottom of the aquarium.
number of fish swimming near the water surface.
water temperature at nighttime.
Feline panleukopenia results in a high death rate of young cats and is the same disease as:
cat distemper.
feline herpes.
rabies.
wet eye.
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.
Feline enteric coronavirus is a disease in kittens that is caused by:
breathing contaminated air.
drinking too much water.
eating too much protein.
ingesting contaminated feces.
Fleas are an external parasite that causes dogs to experience:
a swollen belly.
diarrhea.
extreme itching.
stiff joints.
A dog that appears drunk and depressed may be suffering from:
antifreeze poisoning.
chiggers.
fleas.
ticks.
Roundworms are internal parasites that cause:
adult dogs to cough.
blindness in dogs of any age.
hair loss in dogs of any age.
puppies to become potbellied.
The viral disease that affects a dog’s central nervous system is:
botulism.
leptospirosis.
rabies.
tuberculosis.
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 wet eye?
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
Which are external parasites that infest cats?
Ascarids and hookworms
Fleas and mites
Larvae and protozoans
Larvae and tapeworms
Colds cause constant sneezing and are common problems among:
chinchillas and rabbits
ferrets and hamsters.
gerbils and guinea pigs.
mice and rats.
The bacteria-caused dog disease that is spread through breeding is canine:
botulism.
brucellosis.
hepatitis.
parvovirus.
Tracheobronchitis is a respiratory disease that is also known as:
canine hepatitis.
canine parvovirus infection.
kennel cough.
rabies.
Cataracts are a noninfectious dog disease that:
affects the sight and may cause blindness.
causes abortion and failure to whelp.
creates stiffness and swelling in joints.
results in tremors and lack of muscle control.
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 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
Salmonella is the disease of amphibians and reptiles that is most often:
caused by vitamin deficiency.
seen in fish.
the cause of mouth rot.
transmitted to humans.
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
Salmonellosis is an infectious bacterial disease often spread when dogs:
are groomed with unclean combs and brushes.
breathe contaminated kennel air.
have bedding made of hay or wheat straw.
ingest food contaminated by feces.
