FREE Dog Training Canine Health and Husbandry Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is the normal resting heart rate range for an adult dog?
Answer: 60-140 beats per minute
A healthy adult dog typically has a resting heart rate between 60 and 140 beats per minute, with smaller breeds tending toward the higher end.
Which vitamin is primarily synthesized when a dog is exposed to sunlight?
Answer: Vitamin D
Dogs can synthesize vitamin D through their skin when exposed to ultraviolet sunlight, though they also require dietary sources.
What is the term for the period during which a female dog is receptive to mating?
Answer: Estrus
Estrus is the stage of the reproductive cycle when the female dog is fertile and willing to accept a male for breeding.
Which of the following is a common sign of hypothyroidism in dogs?
Answer: Weight gain and lethargy
Hypothyroidism causes a slowed metabolism, leading to weight gain, lethargy, and often skin and coat changes in affected dogs.
At what age do puppies typically begin losing their deciduous (baby) teeth?
Answer: Around 3-4 months
Puppies generally start losing their baby teeth around 3 to 4 months of age as their permanent adult teeth begin to erupt.
What does a Body Condition Score (BCS) of 5 on a 9-point scale indicate about a dog?
Answer: The dog is at an ideal weight
A BCS of 5 out of 9 indicates the dog is at an ideal body condition with ribs easily felt under a slight fat covering and a visible waist.