ARC - Animal Rescue Certification Online Animal Health and Nutrition Questions and Answers

Question 1

A severely emaciated dog is brought into the rescue. What is the most critical principle to follow when starting its nutritional plan to avoid refeeding syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Start with small, frequent meals that are low in carbohydrates and higher in fat and protein.

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Provide high-calorie, high-carbohydrate meals immediately to restore weight.

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Withhold all food for the first 24 hours to allow the digestive system to rest.

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Offer free-choice dry food so the dog can eat whenever it feels hungry.

Question 2

Which of the following is an essential amino acid for cats that must be supplied by their diet, the deficiency of which can lead to serious heart conditions and blindness?

Accepted Answer

Taurine

Answer

Arginine

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Glucosamine

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Omega-3

Question 3

Which of the following parasites is a significant zoonotic risk, often transmitted to humans through contact with contaminated soil, and can cause a condition known as visceral or ocular larva migrans?

Accepted Answer

Roundworms (Toxocara spp.)

Answer

Ear mites (Otodectes cynotis)

Answer

Fleas (Ctenocephalides felis)

Answer

Giardia

Question 4

You are evaluating the body condition of a short-haired cat. You can easily see and feel its ribs, spine, and hip bones, and it has a severe abdominal tuck with a visible loss of muscle mass. On the 9-point Body Condition Score (BCS) scale, where would this cat most likely be rated?

Accepted Answer

1, 2, or 3

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8 or 9

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4 or 5

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6 or 7

Question 5

In a shelter environment, which of the following is considered a 'core' vaccine that should be administered to all newly admitted dogs, assuming no reliable vaccination history is available?

Accepted Answer

DA2PP (Distemper, Adenovirus-2, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)

Answer

Bordetella (Kennel Cough)

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Leptospirosis

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Canine Influenza

Question 6

A rescue takes in a litter of 4-week-old kittens who are unvaccinated. They suddenly become lethargic, stop eating, and exhibit vomiting and severe diarrhea. Which highly contagious and often fatal viral disease should be the primary suspect?

Accepted Answer

Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV)

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Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)

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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

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Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

A severely emaciated dog is brought into the rescue.What is the most critical principle to follow when starting its nutritional plan to avoid refeeding syndrome?

A severely emaciated dog is brought into the rescue.
What is the most critical principle to follow when starting its nutritional plan to avoid refeeding syndrome?