Foster – Dog Medical Training Name * Email * I have viewed the materials on understanding dog medical needs in their entirety. * No Yes Please answer the following questions: 1. Before giving birth, the caloric intake will double from the normal amount, then after giving birth it will triple. * True False 2. Within the first 24-48 hours after the puppies are born, if the mom cleaned the puppies and cut the umbilical cord, what should I do? Check all that apply * a. Inspect each puppy and take a photo b. Weigh each puppy to start monitoring gains and losses c. Provide food & water for the mom outside of the whelping box d. Let the puppies nurse 3. Which of the following statements is true about lice? * a. Lice won’t affect other dogs or cats and I can foster a dog with lice alongside my own pets. b. Lice in the dog I am fostering will only affect humans so I need to wear personal protection equipment when interacting with them. c. Lice can affect other dogs and I need to keep any dogs I have separate. d. My Foster dog being treated for lice can affect cats, dogs, and humans, so I need to wear personal protection equipment and keep them separate from all of my pets. 4. How long can ringworm spores last in an environment if not properly disinfected? * a. 1 year b. 6 months c. 2 years d. 18 months 5. Which of the following are true about Parvovirus? Check all that apply. * a. Parvo can spread to other dogs b. Most dogs are vaccinated against it c. Some of the signs for Parvo are lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, bloody diarrhea d. Can be fatal if left untreated If you are human, leave this field blank. Submit Δ
