Canine Provider Certification

Canine Specialist Exam

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1 / 50

A dog who acutely develops a mild lameness can be treated conservatively with:

Confinement

Cold packs

Baby aspirin

Long slow walks

2 / 50

If a dog's medical condition worsens while being boarded, you should:

Discontinue his medication because it could be making him worse

Call the dog's veterinarian for a consult

Double the dose of medication being given

3 / 50

Hydrogen peroxide should not be used to clean a fresh wound because it delays healing and kills new skin cells.

True

False

4 / 50

How can you tell if a dog food is a premium diet?

Check the price

Read the list of ingredients

Pay attention to the number of television ads for that product

All of the above

5 / 50

A dog in pain may act aggressively.

True

False

6 / 50

A first aid kit for dogs should include:

Gauze bandages

Aspirin

Immodium

Gauze bandages and aspirin

All of the above

7 / 50

Deaf dogs tend to:

Startle easily

Show signs of separation anxiety if isolated

Bark excessively

All of the above

None of the above

8 / 50

All dogs are social and enjoy playing with other dogs.

True

False

9 / 50

A boarding contract should contain:

The client's emergency contact information

The client's signature

The facility's representative's signature

The client's emergency contact information and their signature

All of the above

10 / 50

Heavy rapid panting, a high fever and excessive drooling can all be symptoms of:

A blocked urinary tract

Heatstroke

Coma

Circulatory problems

11 / 50

What is a sign of a wound becoming infected?

Scab formation

Excessive bleeding

Foul odor

Pink skin edges

12 / 50

Which of the following is considered an indigestible protein?

Chicken breast meat

Pig ears

Fish meal

Soybeans

Pig ears, fish meal and soybeans

13 / 50

The priority of a facility offering group play should be to:

Maximize the amount of play during the day so dogs go home tired

Provide a safe and positive environment for dogs

Reach full capacity in the daily playgroups

All of the above

14 / 50

Massage can benefit a dog with arthritis.

True

False

15 / 50

A muzzle is used to:

Stop a dog from licking a wound

Control excessive bleeding

Prevent a dog from biting

Prevent a dog from rubbing his face

16 / 50

Minor eye problems should be examined by a veterinarian.

True

False

17 / 50

Urinary blockage occurs:

When sludge and debris from the bladder become impacted in the urethra

In both male and female dogs

Only when a bladder infection is present

All of the above

18 / 50

High stress levels in a dog can be caused by:

Excessive environmental noise

Lack of human interaction

Being in an unfamiliar place

Excessive environmental noise and being in an unfamiliar place

All of the above

19 / 50

Heavy bleeding of a wound can be controlled by:

Using a towel and applying direct pressure

Bandaging the wound

Cleaning the wound with soap and water

Using a towel and applying direct pressure and bandaging the wound

Cleaning the wound with soap and water and then bandaging the wound

20 / 50

Conflict between dogs can occur when:

A dog ignores another dog's signals

The excitement level gets high

Play becomes rough

A dog ignores another dog's signals and the excitement level gets high

All of the above

21 / 50

No matter how many dogs need to be medicated, only one staff member should administer medications during a shift.

True

False

22 / 50

It is OK to leave a dog alone in a car as long as:

The windows are open a little bit

He had no previous history of heatstroke

The outside temperature is only 80 degrees

The windows are open a little bit and the outside temperature is only 80 degrees

None of the above

23 / 50

Disabled dogs must be housed in enclosures that have been altered to suit their special needs.

True

False

24 / 50

The most successful boarding facilities have what quality in common?

Excellent customer service

Clear and honest communicaton with clients

Professionalism

A passion for pets

All of the above

25 / 50

When an elderly dog is incontinent or has urine "accidents", you should restrict his water intake to help alleviate the problem.

True

False

26 / 50

Circulatory problems can be caused by:

Severe anemia

Seizures

Internal bleeding

Sever anemia and Internal bleeding

All of the above

27 / 50

High stress levels can lead to physical illness.

True

False

28 / 50

You should not mix a dog's medication with his meal because:

The medicine loses potency

All medicines should be given on an empty stomach

The dog may not eat his food

29 / 50

Bacteria, yeast, ear mites and viruses can all cause ear problems in dogs.

True

False

30 / 50

Rabies vaccines are required by law for:

New dogs

Adult dogs

All dogs

Puppies

31 / 50

You should consult a veterinarian if a post-surgical dog:

Is in excessive pain

Chews off his bandages

Has a purulent discharge from his incision

In in excessive pain and has a purulent discharge from his incision

All of the above

32 / 50

Frequent hand washing with soap and water is the primary defense against contracting a zoonotic disease.

True

False

33 / 50

It is normal for a dog to vomit every once in a while.

True

False

34 / 50

The biggest danger for a seizing dog is that he may swallow his tongue and choke to death.

True

False

35 / 50

Artificial flavors and colors are added to dog food to:

Increase the palatability of inferior ingredients

Make the food look more appealing

Give the appearance of chunks of meat

All of the above

None of the above

36 / 50

A blind dog should be moved around to all areas of a facility to help him adapt to his new environment more quickly.

True

False

37 / 50

High stress levels are unavoidable for dogs in a boarding situation.

True

False

38 / 50

Medications that are controlled substances should be:

Reported to the DEA

Labeled with the dog's name and run number

Kept in a locked storage container

Labeled with the dog's name and run number and kept in a locked storage container

39 / 50

It is good to allow dogs to lick their wounds. Their saliva helps speed healing.

True

False

40 / 50

Canine cough is a problem in boarding facilities because:

Most dogs become severely ill and require medication

It is a zoonotic disease, transferrable to humans

It is highly contagious to other dogs

There are not vaccines available to prevent it

41 / 50

It is all right to monitor a suspected case of GDV in the facility as long as the dog has not yet bloated.

True

False

42 / 50

Diarrhea can be caused by:

Diet change

External parasites

Stress

Diet change and Stress

All of the above

43 / 50

Which of the following is considered a core vaccine?

Coronavirus

Parvovirus

Leptospirosis

Canine Influenza

44 / 50

A geriatric dog should be:

Provided with thick, soft bedding

Checked daily for urine and fecal soiling

Monitored closely for decreased food consumption

All of the above

None of the above

45 / 50

Staff members act as pack leaders in a dog play group by controlling the pace and arousal level of play.

True

False

46 / 50

A happy client will tell more people about their experience at your facility than an unhappy one.

True

False

47 / 50

The best way to clean a dog's ear is to flush the canal using a syringe and rubbing alcohol.

True

False

48 / 50

Medical emergencies of boarding dogs should always be seen by a veterinarian.

True

False

49 / 50

Bite wounds run a high risk of becoming infected because what is present in a dog's mouth?

Plaque

Yeast

Bacteria

Virus

50 / 50

Which of the following is a zoonotic disease?

Canine Cough

Hookworm Infestation

Bordatella

Hepatitis

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