Saving Lives Through Integrated Medical And Behavioral Programs, Part 2

1. Which of the following is not a best practices for puppies?

Keep them out of the high-risk shelter environment or at least minimize time in shelter.

Eliminate stray hold times to allow immediate release.

Transfer to foster home or safe environment that meets socialization needs.

Enforce an in-shelter stray hold and isolation period of 14 days after intake.

None of the above.

2. Which of the following is not a best practice for risk management in play groups?

Vaccination and parasite treatment of all dogs.

Weekly medical rounds and behavioral rounds.

Prompt fecal removal from play yards.

Record-keeping and direct communication of medical and behavioral concerns during play groups.

None of the above.

3. According to the ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters, stress induced by even short-term confinement in a shelter can compromise health; additionally, long-term confinement of any animal who cannot be provided with basic care, daily enrichment and exercise is unacceptable.

True

False

4. The ASV Guidelines share that "animals experience a variety of stressors starting at intake…this stress may delay or prevent acclimation to the shelter environment and prolong or intensify anxiety and mental suffering. Action should be to respond promptly to behavioral needs." Recognizing this, dogs may perform better on their behavior evaluation if given time in play groups to help reduce stress/distress.

True

False

6. Which of the following would not disqualify dogs with kennel cough to attend a "kennel cough play group"?

Quiet attitude or depressed

Reduced appetite

Fever

Infrequent cough

All of the above

7. Results of a JAAHA publication in 2013, Frequency of CPV infection in vaccinated puppies that attended puppy socialization classes, found that puppies that attended puppy socialization classes were at an increased risk for CPV compared to puppies that did not attend classes.

True

False

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