WorksheetsCompanion Animal Final Review
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Describe the key differences between domestic, semi-domestic, and non-domestic animals.
Domestic animals depend entirely on humans for food, water, and shelter; semi-domestic animals breed on their own but have changed due to captivity; non-domestic animals live independently of humans and include wild and endangered species.
Domestic animals live independently of humans; semi-domestic animals are always kept as pets; non-domestic animals are farm animals only.
Domestic animals are found only in zoos; semi-domestic animals cannot breed without human help; non-domestic animals are extinct species.
Domestic animals are wild species adapted to cities; semi-domestic animals are laboratory animals; non-domestic animals are feral pets.
Summarize the timeline and original purposes for the domestication of dogs and cats.
Dogs were domesticated about 15,000 years ago in Asia from wolves for hunting; cats were domesticated about 9,500 years ago in the Middle East to control mice and rat infestations.
Dogs were domesticated about 2,000 years ago in Europe for herding; cats were domesticated 20,000 years ago in Africa for companionship.
Dogs were domesticated 9,500 years ago in the Middle East for pest control; cats were domesticated 15,000 years ago in Asia for hunting.
Dogs and cats were both domesticated 5,000 years ago in North America for transportation.
What are Pet Purchase Protection Laws, and what three forms of legal recourse do they typically provide?
They are “lemon laws” that provide legal recourse such as replacement of the animal, refund of the purchase price, or reimbursement for veterinary expenses.
They are laws that require microchipping and offer tax credits for pet adoption and free training classes.
They are breeder licensing rules that mandate fixed pricing, public advertising, and transport permits.
They are municipal ordinances that require leash use and provide community service penalties for violations.
Explain the core philosophy of the animal rights movement.
Animal rights holds that animals have similar rights to humans and should not be used for industry, entertainment, sport, or recreation.
Animal rights argues for improved pet training and vaccination; major organizations include the AVMA and local shelters.
Animal rights supports using animals for recreation if humane; major organizations include zoos and aquariums.
Animal rights is the view that animals exist to serve humans under strict regulation; major organizations include livestock boards and farmer unions.
Define animal welfare and list the three main beliefs held by its advocates.
Animal welfare is human responsibility for all aspects of an animal’s well-being; advocates believe animals should not experience pain and suffering, should have their basic needs met (food, shelter, health), and should not be used for human satisfaction.
Animal welfare the belief that animals should live without human contact and be released from captivity.
Animal welfare is a training method for pets; advocates believe animals should be bred for specific traits and used in sport.
Animal welfare is the belief that all animals must be wild; advocates focus on habitat restoration alone.
What is the purpose of the 28 Hour Law, and what are its main requirements for animals being transported?
It governs interstate transport of animals, requiring that animals not be transported more than 28 consecutive hours without being unloaded for five hours of rest, food, and water; the law excludes travel by air or water.
It sets a national curfew for pet stores, requiring all animals be fed every 28 hours.
It mandates quarantine for 28 hours after crossing state lines and prohibits feeding during transport.
It requires transport permits every 28 days and limits travel to daylight hours only.
What is the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) position on the elective surgical procedures of declawing and tail docking for cosmetic reasons?
Declawing should only be performed to prevent a cat from using its claws destructively or due to zoonotic risk; the AVMA opposes routine cosmetic tail docking of dogs and does not believe cosmetic tail docking benefits the animal.
Declawing and tail docking are both recommended for appearance if requested by owners.
Declawing is banned in all cases, while tail docking is required for certain breeds.
Declawing should be performed routinely, and tail docking is supported for show standards.
According to the source material, how do pets typically become infected with tapeworms?
By swallowing fleas, and by eating infected mice or other animals.
By drinking spoiled water.
By sharing toys with other pets.
By exposure to direct sunlight.
Describe the key anatomical features of a cat’s skeleton and eyes that make it an effective predator.
A cat has 244 bones, with extra bones in the spine and tail for speed and flexibility; it has very large eyes, can see in light six times dimmer than humans, and has a nictitating membrane (third eyelid) that lubricates the cornea.
A cat has 200 bones and a rigid spine; it sees only in bright daylight and lacks a third eyelid.
A cat’s skeleton is heavier than a human’s, with fewer tail bones; it sees ultraviolet light but not motion.
A cat has 300 bones with fused tail vertebrae; it has small eyes and no special membrane.
What is an induced ovulator, and how does this reproductive trait in cats affect the breeding process?
An induced ovulator releases eggs only when breeding stimulates the ovaries
An induced ovulator releases eggs on a fixed monthly cycle regardless of mating
An induced ovulator produces eggs continually and does not require sperm
An induced ovulator releases eggs only during daylight
Which animal was the first to be domesticated, approximately 15,000 years ago in Asia?
Sheep
Cat
Dog
Goat
According to a 2013 breakdown, what category accounted for the highest amount of pet spending?
Vet Care
Food
Supplies/Medicine
Live Animal Purchases
The philosophical view that animals have similar rights to humans is known as:
Animal Welfare
Animal Protection
Animal Cruelty Prevention
Animal Rights (Animal Liberation)
Which organization, founded in 1980, is the largest animal rights organization in the world?
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA)
The Bald Eagle Protection Act of 1940 was later expanded to also include which species?
Peregrine Falcons
Gold Eagles
Ospreys
California Condors
How many bones are in a cat's skeleton?
204
500
244
194
A female cat is referred to as a:
Doe
Queen
Bitch
Lapin
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a cat in heat?
Restlessness and unusual friendliness
Increased appetite
Rubbing against objects and people
Raising rear quarters when stroked on the back
A cat with a coat consisting of white hair mixed with one other color is known as a:
Calico
Tabby
Tortoiseshell
Bicolor
