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1. Codes of Practice are developed by the government True False
2. Which of the following is true regarding the duty of the owner to protect their animals? Shall ensure that the animal has an adequate source of food and water Shall provide the animal with adequate medical attention when the animal is wounded or ill Shall provide the animal with reasonable protection from harmful heat or cold All of the above
3. There are several Schedules in the Animal Care Regulation 126/38. Which Schedules are important? A A and B A and C C and B All Schedules
4. What does PIJAC stand for? Pet Industry Jurisdiction Advisory Coucil Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada Pet Industry Joint Advisory Committee of Canada Pet Store Institution Joint Advisory Committee of Canada
5. If you own a commercial facility that breeds and raises non-companion animals, where would you find the legal requirements for their care within the Animal Care Regulation 126/38? Schedule A Schedule B Schedule C Schedule D
6. Which of the following are potential penalties if a person is guilty of an offence under the Animal Care Act? Fines up to $20,000 Prohibition of ownership Imprisonment All of the above
7. When doing a self-assessment how will you measure animal welfare? Body Condition Space Access to water Cleanliness All of the Above
8. Which of the following best describes the appropriate water supply for animals? The animal must have water at least once a day. Snow is an adequate source of water. Give animals eight ounces of water daily. The animal received water that is clean and potable in volumes and intervals sufficient to meet the requirements of their species.
9. You need to provide special consideration to puppies when developing their diet. True False
10. What do you consider when developing an appropriate diet for an animal? Age Gender Weather Breed All of the Above
11. Does the lack of water affect an animal’s mental wellbeing? True False
12. What behavioural changes might you see in an animal deprived of water? Lethargy Excessive vocalization Depression All of the Above
13. What do animals contained in an indoor or outdoor enclosure need? Ability to move freely Separate sleeping area System in place to prevent urine and feces from contaminating the adjoining enclosures All of the above
14. Where do you find the required space measurements for the primary enclosure for dogs? Standard of Care for Pet Stores Kennel Code of Practice Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters All of the above
15. Tethering a dog is an allowable way to confine a dog to a primary enclosure. True False
16. Bedding from isolation can be used in general population areas. True False
17. What important features must the isolation room have? Space to perform all duties Reduced air flow to other areas of the building Separateness from the existing healthy population All of the above
18. Humidity levels less than 20 per cent will cause discomfort to the animals. True False
19. What could happen if only recirculated air is used inside a facility? Increased risk of animal disease Difficulty in controlling odor Increased bacteria and mold High humidity All of the above
20. What type of floors are not acceptable in animal enclosures? Sand Wire Plywood All of the above
21. The ideal maximum noise level in a facility is 95 decibels (dB). True False
22. When do you start discussing end of life options for animals? After the animal has suffered for a few days Before a crisis occurs When no Veterinarian is available All of the above
23. Who is allowed to perform a required euthanasia under normal circumstances? A random stranger A veterinarian Anyone available
24. The method used for euthanasia must: Render animals irreversibly unconscious quickly Produce minimal pain and fear Minimize psychological effects on nearby animals All of the above
25. A veterinarian client patient relationship (VCPR) is a working relationship with a veterinarian that an operator of a facility must establish. True False
26. Rabies vaccination for dogs over the age of four months is required in the code of practice. True False
27. A zoonotic disease is a disease that is only transferred between animals. True False
28. What steps can a facility owner take to help prevent the spread of parasites? Fecal tests Treat all animals testing positive Treat dams for intestinal parasites prior to animal mating All of the above
29. How long must animal records be kept?
30. What are methods of identification? Bands Collars Tattoo Microchip All of the above
31. Animals kept in group housing require a tag of their own. True False
32. Should a record of each animal be started at intake? True False
33. Which other documents are linked with the animal intake card? Cage card Treatment plan Enrichment plan Behaviour assessment All of the above
34. When should an individual start to monitor the behaviours of an animal? Just before the animal is leaving the shelter When problems arise When the animal arrives into care
35. What are the signs of boredom? Vocalizing Digging Excessive grooming Pacing All of the above
36. An animal that is excessively vocalizing can be silenced by yelling at it. True False
37. How does providing appropriate environmental enrichment affect a bored or depressed animal? The animal may become agitated. The animal may start digging. The animal may vocalize excessively. The animal will become bright, alert and active.
38. Females in heat should not be housed with intact males. True False
39. Puppies do not need to be seen by a veterinarian, until they are over a year of age, as long as they appear to be healthy. True False
40. Aggressive dogs should always be houses with another animal. True False
41. Who do you contact about animals not being provided with adequate food, water and/or appropriate shelter? The Animal Care Line Your local town council Social media Ignore it