CPDT-KA Husbandry/Health with Complete Solutions!

When are puppies weaned? - ANSWER-4 to 8 weeks. Puppies should not be removed from mother earlier than 8 weeks. Ideal time with mother is 12 weeks. When is the socialization window? - ANSWER-3 to 14 or 16 weeks. Pups brains can make long-term changes in response to social input. When to start puppy class - ANSWER-8 weeks. 1 to 2 weeks after receiving first Distemper, Parvo, Adenovirus vaccination When to start vaccination program - ANSWER-6 to 8 weeks Symptoms of Distemper - ANSWER-Diarrhea, Pneumonia, Tremors Distemper Vaccines - ANSWER-Start at 6 to 8 weeks of age. Give boosters every 3 to 4 weeks until 12 to 14 weeks. That's 2 boosters. Vaccines boosted at 1 year and then boosted every 3 years What happens when Distemper enters the body? - ANSWER-Spreads in blood to all lymph nodes & kills lymphocytes there (lymphocytes are for antivirus defense) Dog is then at risk for virus that collects in lungs = pneumonia, in gastrointestinal tract = diarrhea, dehydration, in brain = encephalitis, seizures, paralysis What percentage of adult dogs who get Distemper die? - ANSWER-50% What percentage of puppies who get Distemper die? - ANSWER-80% Permanent disabilities if dog with Distemper survives. - ANSWER-Seizures, blindness, lameness Symptoms of Parvovirus - ANSWER-Lethargic, Vomiting, Bloody Diarrhea. What kind of Parvovirus vaccine schedule should a pup have? - ANSWER-1st vaccine at 5-7 wks 2 additional booster shots spaced 3-4 wks apart What happens if a dogs body is attacked by Parvo? - ANSWER-Cells that line small intestine are killed- as a result, dog can't absorb fluids in intestine & develops diarrhea with blood