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What is the process of giving birth in dogs called?
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whelping
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How often should the hair coat of a dog be treated?
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frequently
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What is the darker area close to the toe nail in a dog called?
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nail bed
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When should puppies be vaccinated for rabies?
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12 weeks
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What ingredient is more important in puppies then in older dogs?
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protein
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How old are puppies when they begin to walk?
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2 weeks
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What are the external parasites of dogs?
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fleas, mites, ticks, mange, ringworm
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Most mature dogs must be fed how many times a day?
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once
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What are the sanitation practices that must be performed for kenneled dogs?
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remove bodily waste, provide clean beddding, clean living area regularly with soap and disinfectant
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What are the qualities you should look for when selecting a dog?
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mixed or purebred, space requirements, hair length, gender
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What is an indication of mites in a dogs ear?
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grainy, gray deposits
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What environment temperature does a puppy need in its first days of life?
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85 degrees F
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When do female dogs of large breed come into heat?
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8 - 18 months
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About how many bones do dogs have in their bodies?
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320
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If a dog eats flesh or meat, it is categorized as what?
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carnivorous
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If a dog has one stomach, then it is what?
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monogastric
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What type of food keeps a dog's teeth healthy?
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crunchy dry food
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How long after breeding do female dogs have their puppies?
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63 - 67 days
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How many puppies can one dog have in its litter?
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10 puppies
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Why do cats have claws?
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climbing, protection, catching prey
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What is the scientific name for the cat?
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felis catus
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What is the gestation period for cats?
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60 - 65 days
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With in how many hours should a newborn kitten be nursed?
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1 hour
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What are the diseases that kitten should be vaccinated against?
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Feline Infectios Enteritis, Feline Respitory Disease, Rabies, Feline Leukemia, Feline Infectious Peritonitis
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What are the 5 sensory systems in a cat?
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nose, paws, smell, taste organs, ears, eyes
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What should be done while grooming a cat?
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combing, brushing, trimming nails, cleaning the eyes/ears/teeth/gums
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What are signs of heat in cats?
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growling, chewing, mauling, calling for males
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What are the items a new cat owner should buy for an indoor cat?
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pet carrier, bed, litter pan, scratching post, toys
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When are kittens able to start eating solid food?
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3 weeks
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During weaning, what should happen to a queen's food?
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it should be limited
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What are the considerations when choosing a cat?
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gender, age, purebreed or mix
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Why shouldn't cats be fed dog food?
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not enough protein
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How many bones do cats have in their body?
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250 bones
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How many muscles are in a cats body?
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500 muscles
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What are cats classified as because of their instinct to eat meat?
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carnivores
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What is the ancient animal that cats and dogs descended from?
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miasis
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How do male non-neutered cats mark their territory?
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by urinating
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What can be added to cat little to control odor?
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baking soda
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A box-like enclosure that keeps birds captive
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birdcage
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An animal that spends part of its life in water and part on land
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amphibian
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A young bird that has left its nest, but has not learned how to fly
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fledgling
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A mammal with two large teeth designed for gnawing
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rodent
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A modified hollow hair that is stiff and has a point
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quill
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An animal with feathers
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bird
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Animals that are asleep during the night and awake during the day
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diurnal
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Animals that are asleep during the day and awake during the night
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nocturnal
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The practice of raising birds in captivity
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birdkeeping
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Non-dried vegetables with juice still present used as birdfood
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green food
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Animals that live alone
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solitary
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A cage designed for rabbits
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hutch
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A house-like enclosure used for birdkeeping
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aviary
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Finely ground abrasive material needed in the gizzard of birds
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grit
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An ectothermic animal with dry, scaly skin and lungs
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reptile
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A goal that takes a long time to complete, more than 5 years
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Long term
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Something you want to reach
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Goal
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A goal that represents self-improvement
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Personal Goal
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A goal that can be achieved in no more than 4 years
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short term
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A goal that represents self-improvement success in your job or group activity
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professional goal
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A goal that represents improvement in relations to other people
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interpersonal
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Ranking goals by importance
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prioritizing
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Goal that falls between short and long term
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intermediate goal
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What are tiny aquatic animals that provide food source for larger aquatic creatures?
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plankton
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What is water with little or no salt content?
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freshwater
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Mixture of fresh and salt water
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brackish water
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What is a group of aquatic vertebrates?
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fish
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What is an aquatic species with an exoskeleton, segmented body, and jointed legs?
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crustacean
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An aquatic species with a thick, hard shell
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mollusk
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An aquatic species with a hinged shell
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bivalve mollusk
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What is oxygen that is available for living organisms in water?
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dissolved oxygen
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Where are eggs artificially incubated and hatched?
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hatchery
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How does health affect behavior?
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loss of appetite, dull coat, etc.
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How many bacteria can be around at one time?
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billions
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How many species of bacteria exhist?
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2000
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A harmful substance that is secreted by disease feeding on cells
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toxins
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<i>Clostridium Tetani</i> is also known as _________
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tetanus
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