CPDT-KA Husbandry| 103 Questions and Answers 100% Accurate.

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& what is the socialization window - ANSWER-3 to 14 or 16 weeks. Pups brains can make long-term changes in response to social input. When start puppy class - ANSWER-8 weeks. 1 to 2 weeks after receiving first Distemper, Parvo, Adenovirus vaccination When start vaccination program - ANSWER-6 to 8 weeks Distemper (vacc. shed., core?) - ANSWER-*core vaccine * At least 3 doses, given between 6 and 16 weeks of age. Vaccines boosted at 1 year and then boosted every 3 years *adult dog- 2 doses, given 3-4 weeks apart, boosted every 3 years Parvovirus (symptoms) - ANSWER-Symptoms: Lethargic. Vomiting. Diarrhea (often extreme /bloody). Adenovirus (symptoms, aka, how long cont., how spread, how kill) - ANSWER-aka Infectious Canine Hepatitis first sign is fever >104 degrees that lasts 1-6 days apathy, anorexia, thirst, conjunctivitis, serous discharge from the eyes and nose, and occasionally abdominal pain and vomiting. *Recovered dogs shed virus in their urine for ≥6 mo. *Ingestion of urine, feces, or saliva of infected dogs is the main route of infection. *survives outside the host for weeks or months, but a 1%-3% solution of sodium hypochlorite (household bleach) is an effective disinfectant. Attenuated vaccines - ANSWER-Altered so as not to cause illness. On subsequent exposure, body remembers to fight the disease. When do maternal antibodies disappear from puppies? - ANSWER-*We don't know. That's why puppies need a series of an initial vaccination and boosters. *usually by 18 weeks *" window of susceptibility". What is the range of normal body temperature in a dog? - ANSWER-99.5 to 102.5 F Resting Pulse? - ANSWER-Varies greatly by breed: Large-breed dogs over 50 pounds have a normal rate of 70 to 120 beats per minute.