Companion Animal Care Final

What is anthropomorphism?

• Abusing Animals
• Giving animals human characteristics
• The Animal Rights viewpoint

what is NOT a career associated with companion animal science.

• Pet Store Worker

• Kennel Technician or Manager

• Animal Behaviorist or trainer

• These are all careers in the companion animal field

What is a zoonotic disease?

• Diseases that spread between animals and humans
• Diseases that have a high rate of transfer
• Diseases that can only infect companion animals

What family of ticks transmit Lyme disease?

• Ixodid Ticks (hard ticks)
• Argasidae Ticks (Soft Ticks)

What is an example of a zoonotic infectious disease?

• Rabies
• The Cold
• Influenza
• Tuberculosis

What is the definition of animal rights?

• the position that animals should not be exploited
• the position that animals should be treated humanely

What is the definition of animal welfare?

• the position that animals should not be exploited
• the position that animals should be treated humanely

Which is NOT one of the five basic commands every dog should know according to the AKC?

• Speak

• Stay

• Come

• Heel

Which is NOT an AKC dog group?

• Hound

• Terrier

• Working

• Nonworking

A dog that has pica will eat nonfood objects chronically due to a _________ problem.

• Nutritional
• Psychological
• Training
• Reproductive