PACCC-CPACP practice
"Happy Tail" - ANS-Wound/split at tip of dog's tail due to wagging a tail too hard against a hard
surface. Dogs with long, thin, "whippy" tails are more prone. Takes weeks to heal and prone to
re-injury. Take precautions with enclosures.
Almost all aggression is due to - ANS-fear
Are pet boarding facilities/doggie daycares required to require canine influenza vaccinations? -
ANS-Not necessarily, it is currently up for debate. The Dog Den does.
Average Heart Rate for Adult Dog - ANS-60-160 beats per minute
Average Heart Rate for Cat - ANS-Nothing exceeding 240 bpm
Avg heart rate for PUPPIES - ANS-60-220 bpm
Avg heart rate for TOY breeds - ANS-60-180 bpm
Avoiding Stress in Pet Care Facilities - ANS-Give enough of human interaction, mental
stimulation, and chances to relieve themselves. Keep noise levels low, lighting sufficient,
temperatures adequate. Be sure there is enough space.
Bathing Areas - ANS--products used must comply with local, state, federal guidelines
-tubs should have non-slip bottom surface.
-water temperature set to appropriate level
-non-slip surface on the floor by each tub
-all equipment pet-friendly & secure, safe and sturdy
-cleaned between each pet
Bite Level 1 - ANS-An "air bite" that makes no contact, sometimes referred to as a "snap" or
"nip"
Bite Level 2 - ANS-A bite that makes contact but there is no puncture. Possibly some scraping
but nothing serious.
Bite Level 3 - ANS-A single puncture or a single bite with 1-4 punctures but are not very deep.
(Puncture deepness will have to do with the size of the dogs teeth, larger dogs will give deeper
puncture wounds)
Bite Level 4 - ANS-A single bit with 1-4 punctures including bruises or lacerations. Happens if
the dog bites down harder or shakes while biting. Punctures are deeper.
Bite Level 5 - ANS-Characterized by multiple bites where the dog bit, let go, then bit again.
Bite Level 6 - ANS-Death/Mutilation.
Blind Dogs - ANS-Be sure their enclosure has no hazards, spraying the perimeter of enclosure
with lavender may help them navigate. Blind dogs startle more easily, may snap. Always make
noises before touching. Make sure they know where food/water is.
Bloat- symptoms? - ANS--dog may appear uncomfortable, pace, or salivate
-distention/swelling of abdominal cavity as stomach expands
-weakness, depression, difficulty breathing, hypersalivation, retching without vomiting
-vet determines bloat w/ x-ray
-bloat can cause a total collapse where the dog goes into shock and dies from cardiac
irregularities
, Bloat- treatment? - ANS--Get them to a vet!
-40% of bloat cases will die, even with vet care
-stablilize w/ IVs, stomach decompressed w/ tube or surgery
-surgery not always successful
-if stomach is not tacked in place, dog will most likely bloat again
-dog that bloats once is at higher risk for bloating again
Bloat- what is it? - ANS-gastric dilatation volvulus (gdv)
-twisted stomach/gastric torsion
-stomach becomes overstretched and rotated by excessive gas content
-life-threatening emergency
-occurs commonly in large, deep-chested breeds (great danes, collies, german sheperds,
boxers) or smaller breeds (beagles and bichons)
Bloat-causes? - ANS-Older dogs (7-12 years)
Stress, eating kibble that expands the stomach, overfeeding, too much water consumption in
short period of time, before or after exercise, gastrointestinal disease/distress.
Bloating and pet care providers - ANS--No predicting when bloat happens
-We can, as providers, notice and report the signs
-Take precautions not to overfeed or allow excessive water intake
-Raised food bowls actually doubles risk of bloat
Body Language of Aggressive Cat - ANS-Make itself appear as large as possible by puffing out
hair, arch back, stiff with eyes squinted, pupils constricted.
Body Language of Friendly Cat - ANS-Outgoing and actively seeking attention from people.
Relaxed and free of tension. May rub against people, not freezing or startling. Ears are forward.
Tail is horizontal or half-lowered or up with no puffed hair (curious). ROlling side to side on floor,
eyes relaxed.
Body Language of Timid/Fearful Cat - ANS-Body-wide tenseness and stiffening. Appear smaller,
tail tucked, pupils large, looking to escape. Panting, sweaty paws, excessive shedding,
urination.
Brachycephalic Head Type - ANS-Shorter nosed, flat-faced, broad skulls. (Pugs, bulldogs,
pekingese) (British shorthairs, himalayans, persians). More susceptible to eye injuries/disease
because they bulge out. Higher risk of respiratory difficulties
Broken toenails - ANS-Overly long nails makes this more common. Very painful and bleed. If
toenail is completely missing, clean the foot and bandage it. Keep clean/dry and change
bandage every 2-3 days until a new nail begins to grow and toe is not painful to the touch.
Toenails that are broken but still attached must be trimmed back to normal tissue. Very painful
and must be done by a veterinarian, usually under sedation.
If a dewclaw is torn, surgery is also usually required.
Canine Cough - ANS-Highly contagious URI characterized by dry honking/hacking cough.
1)Caused by several viruses
2) Can be mistaken for canine influenza
3) airborne virus, dog should be isolated
"Happy Tail" - ANS-Wound/split at tip of dog's tail due to wagging a tail too hard against a hard
surface. Dogs with long, thin, "whippy" tails are more prone. Takes weeks to heal and prone to
re-injury. Take precautions with enclosures.
Almost all aggression is due to - ANS-fear
Are pet boarding facilities/doggie daycares required to require canine influenza vaccinations? -
ANS-Not necessarily, it is currently up for debate. The Dog Den does.
Average Heart Rate for Adult Dog - ANS-60-160 beats per minute
Average Heart Rate for Cat - ANS-Nothing exceeding 240 bpm
Avg heart rate for PUPPIES - ANS-60-220 bpm
Avg heart rate for TOY breeds - ANS-60-180 bpm
Avoiding Stress in Pet Care Facilities - ANS-Give enough of human interaction, mental
stimulation, and chances to relieve themselves. Keep noise levels low, lighting sufficient,
temperatures adequate. Be sure there is enough space.
Bathing Areas - ANS--products used must comply with local, state, federal guidelines
-tubs should have non-slip bottom surface.
-water temperature set to appropriate level
-non-slip surface on the floor by each tub
-all equipment pet-friendly & secure, safe and sturdy
-cleaned between each pet
Bite Level 1 - ANS-An "air bite" that makes no contact, sometimes referred to as a "snap" or
"nip"
Bite Level 2 - ANS-A bite that makes contact but there is no puncture. Possibly some scraping
but nothing serious.
Bite Level 3 - ANS-A single puncture or a single bite with 1-4 punctures but are not very deep.
(Puncture deepness will have to do with the size of the dogs teeth, larger dogs will give deeper
puncture wounds)
Bite Level 4 - ANS-A single bit with 1-4 punctures including bruises or lacerations. Happens if
the dog bites down harder or shakes while biting. Punctures are deeper.
Bite Level 5 - ANS-Characterized by multiple bites where the dog bit, let go, then bit again.
Bite Level 6 - ANS-Death/Mutilation.
Blind Dogs - ANS-Be sure their enclosure has no hazards, spraying the perimeter of enclosure
with lavender may help them navigate. Blind dogs startle more easily, may snap. Always make
noises before touching. Make sure they know where food/water is.
Bloat- symptoms? - ANS--dog may appear uncomfortable, pace, or salivate
-distention/swelling of abdominal cavity as stomach expands
-weakness, depression, difficulty breathing, hypersalivation, retching without vomiting
-vet determines bloat w/ x-ray
-bloat can cause a total collapse where the dog goes into shock and dies from cardiac
irregularities
, Bloat- treatment? - ANS--Get them to a vet!
-40% of bloat cases will die, even with vet care
-stablilize w/ IVs, stomach decompressed w/ tube or surgery
-surgery not always successful
-if stomach is not tacked in place, dog will most likely bloat again
-dog that bloats once is at higher risk for bloating again
Bloat- what is it? - ANS-gastric dilatation volvulus (gdv)
-twisted stomach/gastric torsion
-stomach becomes overstretched and rotated by excessive gas content
-life-threatening emergency
-occurs commonly in large, deep-chested breeds (great danes, collies, german sheperds,
boxers) or smaller breeds (beagles and bichons)
Bloat-causes? - ANS-Older dogs (7-12 years)
Stress, eating kibble that expands the stomach, overfeeding, too much water consumption in
short period of time, before or after exercise, gastrointestinal disease/distress.
Bloating and pet care providers - ANS--No predicting when bloat happens
-We can, as providers, notice and report the signs
-Take precautions not to overfeed or allow excessive water intake
-Raised food bowls actually doubles risk of bloat
Body Language of Aggressive Cat - ANS-Make itself appear as large as possible by puffing out
hair, arch back, stiff with eyes squinted, pupils constricted.
Body Language of Friendly Cat - ANS-Outgoing and actively seeking attention from people.
Relaxed and free of tension. May rub against people, not freezing or startling. Ears are forward.
Tail is horizontal or half-lowered or up with no puffed hair (curious). ROlling side to side on floor,
eyes relaxed.
Body Language of Timid/Fearful Cat - ANS-Body-wide tenseness and stiffening. Appear smaller,
tail tucked, pupils large, looking to escape. Panting, sweaty paws, excessive shedding,
urination.
Brachycephalic Head Type - ANS-Shorter nosed, flat-faced, broad skulls. (Pugs, bulldogs,
pekingese) (British shorthairs, himalayans, persians). More susceptible to eye injuries/disease
because they bulge out. Higher risk of respiratory difficulties
Broken toenails - ANS-Overly long nails makes this more common. Very painful and bleed. If
toenail is completely missing, clean the foot and bandage it. Keep clean/dry and change
bandage every 2-3 days until a new nail begins to grow and toe is not painful to the touch.
Toenails that are broken but still attached must be trimmed back to normal tissue. Very painful
and must be done by a veterinarian, usually under sedation.
If a dewclaw is torn, surgery is also usually required.
Canine Cough - ANS-Highly contagious URI characterized by dry honking/hacking cough.
1)Caused by several viruses
2) Can be mistaken for canine influenza
3) airborne virus, dog should be isolated
