Housing For Health And Wellness
With phenomenal progress being made in so many respects in animal shelters, it is time to really focus on how animals are being cared for and housed. Dr. Sandra Newbury, Extension Veterinarian for the Koret Shelter Medicine Program at the University of California at Davis and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Shelter Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, gave a wonderful talk at the 2012 ASPCA/Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference on housing and environmental specifications that consider the physical and psychological well-being of animals in shelters.
- 1.
The model used by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians to define the care of companion animals is:
- A.
The First Amendment of Animal Care.
- B.
The "Five Freedoms" as defined by the Farm Animal Welfare Council.
- C.
The Project of Animal Freedom.
- D.
The "Five Beliefs" as defined by the Companion Animal Welfare Council.
- E.
The "Five Assessments" as defined by the World Animal Welfare Council.
Correct Answer
B. The "Five Freedoms" as defined by the Farm Animal Welfare Council. -
- 2.
The ability to express normal species-specific behavior is an important consideration in companion animal shelter housing.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 3.
Animal shelter housing factors that matter include:
- A.
Space confinement, enrichment, light cycles, air quality, noise and safety.
- B.
Space quantity and quality, limiting interaction, light cycles, air quality, noise and safety.
- C.
Space quantity and quality, enrichment, light cycles, air quality, noise and safety.
- D.
Space quantity and quality, enrichment, heat cycles, air quality, noise and safety.
- E.
Space quantity and quality, enrichment, light cycles, air quality, noise and limiting exercise.
Correct Answer
C. Space quantity and quality, enrichment, light cycles, air quality, noise and safety. -
- 4.
Housing systems which require animals be handled by cleaning staff in order for cages or runs to be adequately cleaned are recommended.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 5.
The types of cages recommended to facilitate cleaning and reduce animal stress are:
- A.
Double-sided runs with guillotine doors for dogs; double-sided cages for cats.
- B.
Single-sided runs with guillotine doors for dogs; double-sided cages for cats.
- C.
Double-sided runs with guillotine doors for dogs; single-sided cages for cats.
- D.
Double-sided runs without doors for dogs; double-sided cages for cats.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
A. Double-sided runs with guillotine doors for dogs; double-sided cages for cats. -
- 6.
Primary enclosure size should allow for normal postural adjustments allowing the animal to:
- A.
Turn freely, sit, stand easily and hold tail erect.
- B.
Stretch and extend their limbs.
- C.
Move their head, sit, and stand without ears touching the top of the enclosure.
- D.
Posture comfortably for eating drinking, urination and defecation.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
- 7.
The primary reason group housing should be considered is because it:
- A.
Provides the animals with more space to move around.
- B.
Allows the animals to sniff one another in a more natural setting.
- C.
Makes adoption of the animals into multi-pet homes easier.
- D.
Allows animals the freedom to express normal behavior by being in the company of the animal's own kind.
- E.
Should not be considered because there are too many risks of disease transmission.
Correct Answer
D. Allows animals the freedom to express normal behavior by being in the company of the animal's own kind. -
- 8.
Animals must be monitored individually to ensure they can adequately maintain their body temperature and comfort because of differences in:
- A.
Breed and facial conformation.
- B.
Body condition and hair coat.
- C.
Medical condition.
- D.
Age.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
- 9.
Examples of enrichment programs include:
- A.
Windows and automatic feeders, playgroups, reading programs, walking programs, work for a meal, scent tracking and play.
- B.
Windows and bird feeders, playgroups, reading programs, walking programs, work for a meal, scent tracking and play.
- C.
Windows with visible bird feeders, integrated roundtables, reading programs, walking programs, work for a meal, scent tracking and play.
- D.
Windows with visible bird feeders, playgroups, color recognition programs, walking programs, work for a meal, scent tracking and play.
- E.
Windows with visible bird feeders, playgroups, reading programs, walking programs, work for a meal, money tracking and play.
Correct Answer
B. Windows and bird feeders, playgroups, reading programs, walking programs, work for a meal, scent tracking and play. -
- 10.
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- A.
I certify that I have listened to the entire presentation.
- B.
I have not listened to the entire presentation.
Correct Answer
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- 11.
Simple cat "de-stressers" include:
- A.
Minimize changes in housing.
- B.
Avoid exposure to dogs.
- C.
Provide hiding places.
- D.
B and C
- E.
A, B and C
Correct Answer
E. A, B and C -
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