CPDT-KA Husbandry Questions and Answers Already Passed

CPDT-KA Husbandry Questions and Answers Already Passed When are puppies weaned? 4 to 8 weeks. Puppies should not be removed from mother earlier than 8 weeks. Ideal time with mother is 12 weeks. When& what is the socialization window 3 to 14 or 16 weeks. Pups brains can make long- term changes in response to social input. When start puppy class 8 weeks. 1 to 2 weeks after receiving first Distemper, Parvo, Adenovirus vaccination When start vaccination program 6 to 8 weeks Distemper (vacc. shed., core?) *core vaccine * At least 3 doses, given between 6 and 16 weeks of age. Vaccines boosted at 1 year and then boosted every 3 years *adult dog- 2 doses, given 3-4 weeks apart, boosted every 3 years Parvovirus (symptoms) Symptoms: Lethargic. Vomiting. Diarrhea (often extreme /bloody). Adenovirus (symptoms, aka, how long cont., how spread, how kill) aka Infectious Canine Hepatitis first sign is fever 104 degrees that lasts 1-6 days apathy, anorexia, thirst, conjunctivitis, serous discharge from the eyes and nose, and occasionally abdominal pain and vomiting. *Recovered dogs shed virus in their urine for ≥6 mo. *Ingestion of urine, feces, or saliva of infected dogs is the main route of infection. *survives outside the host for weeks or months, but a 1%-3% solution of sodium hypochlorite (household bleach) is an effective disinfectant. Attenuated vaccines Altered so as not to cause illness. On subsequent exposure, body remembers to fight the disease. When do maternal antibodies disappear from puppies? *We don't know. That's why puppies need a series of an initial vaccination and boosters. *usually by 18 weeks *" window of susceptibility". What is the range of normal body temperature in a dog? 99.5 to 102.5 F Resting Pulse? Varies greatly by breed: Large-breed dogs over 50 pounds have a normal rate of 70 to 120 beats per minute. Medium dogs weighing 25 to 50 pounds have a normal rate of 80 to 120 beats per minute. Small dogs between 10 and 25 pounds have a normal rate of 90 to 140 beats per minute. Toy dogs have a normal rate of 100 to 160 beats per minute. Bordatella (symptoms, how disinfect, how spread, recovery ) aka kennel cough Symptoms: Coughing. Nasal discharge. Can lead to high fever and pneumonia. bleach 1:30 dilution(.5 cup per one gallon), quats ( benzalkonium chloride .3%), air turnover rate of at least 12 times an hour highly contagious. spread through direct contact, through the air, through contaminated objects. average carrier time 3 mos, can be much longer! Rabies (vacc. sched., prevention, core?zoo?) core 12 weeks of age or older. Booster at 1 year. Can switch to 3 year schedule. Zoonotic. Do not let dog roam off- leash or unsupervised. Heartworms (how spread, why bad, symptoms, how prevent (when start), when test, how long recovery) *Contracted from mosquitos. Adult worms live in pulmonary arteries. Block and inflame arteries making it difficult for blood to clot or heart to pump blood. *takes 6 mos after infection to show up on test. Stay out of class 6 mos. *Symptoms: heart failure, coughing, reduced ability to exercise, fluid in abdomen, bluish gums. *Preventative medicine every month (can start at 8-9 weeks) & test every year. Over 7 mos = need test to start heartworm meds. If lapse in meds, test immediately and 6 mos later. *control mosquito population/ limit dogs' exposure Gastrointestinal parasites (why bad) Damage gastrointestinal tract. Impede absorption of proper nutrition. Roundworms (symptoms, how contracted, aka, recovery) * aka ascarids Contracted in utero, nursing, infected rodent, or infected eggs in environment (eating feces or dirt). Symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, poor coat, enlarged abdomen. *zoonotic *eggs passed in feces, often infects carnivores, transported by rodents *adult roundworms all live in the small intestine of the host and their eggs look very similar. Adult worms are usually 3-4 inches long. look like spagetti. *Adults may be seen in the feces or vomit. *Worms are killed rapidly following treatment with appropriate drugs, and treated dogs will cease shedding eggs within 2 days following treatment (about 3 weeks). Hookworms (how contracted, why bad, symptoms, zoonotic?, how kill, ) *Contracted from larvae on ground through skin, ingesting soil / host/