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1 | |
Approximately what proportion of American households include companion animals as pets? |
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| | A) | one-fourth |
| | B) | one-third |
| | C) | one-half |
| | D) | two-thirds |
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2 | |
The first domesticated species was most likely which animal? |
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| | A) | cat |
| | B) | dog |
| | C) | horse |
| | D) | rabbit |
| | E) | gerbil |
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3 | |
Cats most likely arose from which genus and species? |
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| | A) | Felis felidae |
| | B) | Felis lupus |
| | C) | Felis indicus |
| | D) | Felis europus |
| | E) | Felis lybica |
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4 | |
Dogs most likely arose from which genus and species? |
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| | A) | Canis felidae |
| | B) | Canis indicus |
| | C) | Canis domesticus |
| | D) | Canis lupus |
| | E) | Canis europus |
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5 | |
Dogs were most likely domesticated about how many years ago? |
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| | A) | 2,500 |
| | B) | 5,000 |
| | C) | 7,500 |
| | D) | 9,000 |
| | E) | 12,000 |
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6 | |
Cats are classified as having three basic body types: cobby, moderate, and which third type? |
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| | A) | foreign |
| | B) | shorthair |
| | C) | miniature |
| | D) | svelte |
| | E) | feral |
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7 | |
In dogs, the behavior of flattening the ears, lying with exposed belly, and tucking the tail are which of the following? |
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| | A) | indication of the beginning of estrus |
| | B) | indication of the end of height of estrous |
| | C) | ritual submissive behavior |
| | D) | dominant behavior |
| | E) | separation anxiety expression |
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8 | |
A cat "flicking" its tail is generally indicating what status? |
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| | A) | dominant behavior |
| | B) | submissive behavior |
| | C) | pleasure with its surroundings or treatment |
| | D) | displeasure with its surroundings or treatment |
| | E) | fear |
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9 | |
Owners of housecats may reduce excessive nocturnal activity by which of the following methods? |
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| | A) | Play with the cat for about 15-30 minutes during the evening. |
| | B) | Lock the cat in a closet. |
| | C) | Feed the cat a small meal just before the owner goes to bed. |
| | D) | Leave lights on in one room of the house. |
| | E) | Feed the cat only in the early morning hours. |
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10 | |
A newborn puppy typically doubles its birth-weight in about what period of time? |
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| | A) | one day |
| | B) | one week |
| | C) | one month |
| | D) | one year |
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11 | |
Cats have a unique dietary requirement for what amino acid? |
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| | A) | lysine |
| | B) | glycine |
| | C) | glucose |
| | D) | arachidonic acid |
| | E) | taurine |
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12 | |
In 2002, nearly three-fourths of veterinarians are involved in practices primarily aimed at health care for companion animals. |
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| | A) | TRUE |
| | B) | FALSE |
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13 | |
In rural settings, when male cats are allowed to roam, they will generally establish a hunting and dominance territory of about one acre in area. |
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| | A) | TRUE |
| | B) | FALSE |
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14 | |
A typical outdoor cat will spend about 40 percent of its time sleeping. |
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| | A) | TRUE |
| | B) | FALSE |
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15 | |
Abyssinian is the name of a major breed of terriers in the United States. |
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| | A) | TRUE |
| | B) | FALSE |
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16 | |
Among the seven major categories of dogs are hounds and herding dogs. |
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| | A) | TRUE |
| | B) | FALSE |
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17 | |
There are estimated to be more than 400 breeds of dogs in the world. |
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| | A) | TRUE |
| | B) | FALSE |
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18 | |
The German Shepherd is a breed of sporting dog in the US. |
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| | A) | TRUE |
| | B) | FALSE |
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19 | |
The Golden Retriever is among the three most common breeds of dogs utilized as guide dogs to the visually impaired. |
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| | A) | TRUE |
| | B) | FALSE |
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20 | |
A cat delivering a killed mouse to its owner is most likely expressing affection for the owner. |
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| | A) | TRUE |
| | B) | FALSE |
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