ANSC 2303 EXAM 3 (VERSION 1) QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Endoparasites - Answers - Parasites living inside the body, such as roundworm and
hookworm.
Ectoparasites - Answers - Parasites living outside the body, such as fleas and ticks.
Fleas - Answers - Wingless insects that feed on blood, typically Ctenocephalides felis,
affecting both cats and dogs.
What are risk factors for fleas? - Answers - Warm, humid climates
Symptoms of Fleas - Answers - Flea dirt, flea eggs, scratching, chewing and licking
skin, hair loss, tapeworms, pale gums, Bartonella henselae (cat scratch fever)
Lice - Answers - Wingless insects that either chew skin or suck on blood, species
specific to animals.
What are risk factors for lice? - Answers - Young or old animals, cooler months,
unsanitary conditions
Symptoms of Lice - Answers - Itching, dry skin, young animals- anemia, visuallyeggs
(nits) on hair
Ticks - Answers - Arachnids that feed on the blood of hosts and can transmit diseases.
What are risk factors for ticks? - Answers - late Spring and Summer, tall brush or grass,
warm climates, wooded Northeast
Symptoms of Ticks - Answers - Skin irritation, anemia, tickborne diseases: Lyme
disease, tick paralysis, Cytauxzoonosis (cats)
Proper Tick Removal - Answers - Use a tick remover tool, pull straight upwards with
even pressure, and clean the area.
Treatments for Parasites - Answers - Products can be repellents, pesticides, or growth
inhibitors, with effectiveness timelines of 30-90 days.
Core Vaccines for Horses - Answers - Tetanus, Eastern/Western Equine
Encephalomyelitis, West Nile Virus, Rabies
,Deworming - Answers - Helps prevent internal parasites, can paralyze or inhibit nutrient
absorption by parasites.
Deworming can begin at _______ of age (treated as needed before). - Answers - 4-6
months
Deworming product choice/frequency can depend on... - Answers - Fecal egg testing
(EPG as low, moderate, high)
Symptoms of Internal Parasites - Answers - Diarrhea, colic, gastric ulcers, weight loss,
pot belly appearance, lethargy, and poor performance.
Deworming Frequency - Answers - Can depend on geographic location, season,
rotation of medication, and fecal egg testing.
Praziquantel - Answers - Commonly used for treating tapeworms in the fall.
Ivermectin - Answers - Broad-spectrum treatment for internal parasites, botflies, mites,
and lice.
Risk Factors for Parasites - Answers - Geography, seasonal changes, lifestyle, and
animal factors.
Flea Symptoms in Dogs - Answers - Commonly found on the abdomen, base of the tail,
and head.
Flea Symptoms in Cats - Answers - Commonly found on the neck and base of the tail.
Transmission of Lice - Answers - Transmitted by direct contact, more common in young
or old animals.
Tick-Borne Diseases - Answers - Diseases such as Lyme disease, tick paralysis, and
Cytauxzoonosis in cats.
Environmental Control for Fleas - Answers - Need to clear the environment to prevent
reinfection with flea-killing products.
Veterinary Consultation for Ticks - Answers - Seek veterinary consultation for tick
removal and testing.
What is the shape of the uterus in female cats? - Answers - Bicornuate uterus, Y/T
shape, which helps carry multiple fetuses.
What changes occur in the vulva of female cats during the estrous cycle? - Answers -
The vulva undergoes little physical changes during the cycle.
, How many pairs of mammary glands do female cats have? - Answers - Four pairs of
mammary glands, with possible non-functioning additional teats.
At what age do male cats typically reach puberty? - Answers - Usually between 8-10
months, but some breeds like Maine ***** and Persians may take up to 2 years.
What is cryptorchidism in male cats? - Answers - A condition where testicles are
undescended and not externally visible, though it is rare.
What initiates the production of 'spines' on the penis of intact male cats? - Answers -
Testosterone, which begins production around 9-13 weeks of age.
What is the estrous cycle in female cats commonly referred to as? - Answers - The heat
cycle.
At what age does puberty begin for female cats? - Answers - Between 4-12 months,
depending on breed differences.
How often do female dogs go into heat? - Answers - Typically once a year
(monoestrous) with spontaneous ovulation.
Describe a cat estrous cycle. - Answers - polyestrous (multiple), induced ovulation (with
mating)
Describe a dog estrous cycle. - Answers - monoestrous (single), spontaneous ovulation
(without mating)
Describe a horse estrous cycle. - Answers - polyestrous (multiple), spontaneous
ovulation (without mating)
What type of estrous cycle do cats have? - Answers - Seasonal polyestrous with
induced ovulation.
What environmental factor influences the estrous cycle in cats? - Answers - Daylight
hours; increased daylight initiates the cycle, while reduced daylight leads to anestrus.
What are the five stages of the estrous cycle in cats? - Answers - 1. Proestrus, 2.
Estrus, 3. Interestrus, 4. Diestrus, 5. Anestrus.
What occurs during the proestrus stage of the estrous cycle? - Answers - A 1-2 day
increase in estrogen with subtle behavioral changes, but no mating allowed.
What behaviors are exhibited during the estrus stage? - Answers - Vocalizations,
crouching, rolling, head rubbing, treading hind legs, and lordosis.
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Endoparasites - Answers - Parasites living inside the body, such as roundworm and
hookworm.
Ectoparasites - Answers - Parasites living outside the body, such as fleas and ticks.
Fleas - Answers - Wingless insects that feed on blood, typically Ctenocephalides felis,
affecting both cats and dogs.
What are risk factors for fleas? - Answers - Warm, humid climates
Symptoms of Fleas - Answers - Flea dirt, flea eggs, scratching, chewing and licking
skin, hair loss, tapeworms, pale gums, Bartonella henselae (cat scratch fever)
Lice - Answers - Wingless insects that either chew skin or suck on blood, species
specific to animals.
What are risk factors for lice? - Answers - Young or old animals, cooler months,
unsanitary conditions
Symptoms of Lice - Answers - Itching, dry skin, young animals- anemia, visuallyeggs
(nits) on hair
Ticks - Answers - Arachnids that feed on the blood of hosts and can transmit diseases.
What are risk factors for ticks? - Answers - late Spring and Summer, tall brush or grass,
warm climates, wooded Northeast
Symptoms of Ticks - Answers - Skin irritation, anemia, tickborne diseases: Lyme
disease, tick paralysis, Cytauxzoonosis (cats)
Proper Tick Removal - Answers - Use a tick remover tool, pull straight upwards with
even pressure, and clean the area.
Treatments for Parasites - Answers - Products can be repellents, pesticides, or growth
inhibitors, with effectiveness timelines of 30-90 days.
Core Vaccines for Horses - Answers - Tetanus, Eastern/Western Equine
Encephalomyelitis, West Nile Virus, Rabies
,Deworming - Answers - Helps prevent internal parasites, can paralyze or inhibit nutrient
absorption by parasites.
Deworming can begin at _______ of age (treated as needed before). - Answers - 4-6
months
Deworming product choice/frequency can depend on... - Answers - Fecal egg testing
(EPG as low, moderate, high)
Symptoms of Internal Parasites - Answers - Diarrhea, colic, gastric ulcers, weight loss,
pot belly appearance, lethargy, and poor performance.
Deworming Frequency - Answers - Can depend on geographic location, season,
rotation of medication, and fecal egg testing.
Praziquantel - Answers - Commonly used for treating tapeworms in the fall.
Ivermectin - Answers - Broad-spectrum treatment for internal parasites, botflies, mites,
and lice.
Risk Factors for Parasites - Answers - Geography, seasonal changes, lifestyle, and
animal factors.
Flea Symptoms in Dogs - Answers - Commonly found on the abdomen, base of the tail,
and head.
Flea Symptoms in Cats - Answers - Commonly found on the neck and base of the tail.
Transmission of Lice - Answers - Transmitted by direct contact, more common in young
or old animals.
Tick-Borne Diseases - Answers - Diseases such as Lyme disease, tick paralysis, and
Cytauxzoonosis in cats.
Environmental Control for Fleas - Answers - Need to clear the environment to prevent
reinfection with flea-killing products.
Veterinary Consultation for Ticks - Answers - Seek veterinary consultation for tick
removal and testing.
What is the shape of the uterus in female cats? - Answers - Bicornuate uterus, Y/T
shape, which helps carry multiple fetuses.
What changes occur in the vulva of female cats during the estrous cycle? - Answers -
The vulva undergoes little physical changes during the cycle.
, How many pairs of mammary glands do female cats have? - Answers - Four pairs of
mammary glands, with possible non-functioning additional teats.
At what age do male cats typically reach puberty? - Answers - Usually between 8-10
months, but some breeds like Maine ***** and Persians may take up to 2 years.
What is cryptorchidism in male cats? - Answers - A condition where testicles are
undescended and not externally visible, though it is rare.
What initiates the production of 'spines' on the penis of intact male cats? - Answers -
Testosterone, which begins production around 9-13 weeks of age.
What is the estrous cycle in female cats commonly referred to as? - Answers - The heat
cycle.
At what age does puberty begin for female cats? - Answers - Between 4-12 months,
depending on breed differences.
How often do female dogs go into heat? - Answers - Typically once a year
(monoestrous) with spontaneous ovulation.
Describe a cat estrous cycle. - Answers - polyestrous (multiple), induced ovulation (with
mating)
Describe a dog estrous cycle. - Answers - monoestrous (single), spontaneous ovulation
(without mating)
Describe a horse estrous cycle. - Answers - polyestrous (multiple), spontaneous
ovulation (without mating)
What type of estrous cycle do cats have? - Answers - Seasonal polyestrous with
induced ovulation.
What environmental factor influences the estrous cycle in cats? - Answers - Daylight
hours; increased daylight initiates the cycle, while reduced daylight leads to anestrus.
What are the five stages of the estrous cycle in cats? - Answers - 1. Proestrus, 2.
Estrus, 3. Interestrus, 4. Diestrus, 5. Anestrus.
What occurs during the proestrus stage of the estrous cycle? - Answers - A 1-2 day
increase in estrogen with subtle behavioral changes, but no mating allowed.
What behaviors are exhibited during the estrus stage? - Answers - Vocalizations,
crouching, rolling, head rubbing, treading hind legs, and lordosis.
