Past Paper Questions

• What is an example of a topical treatment?

  Spot-on medication
• Which animal is most likely to suffer from flystrike?

  Rabbit
• What is the cause of Myxomatosis?

  A virus
• When cleaning out an aquarium, which check is most likely to be carried out?

  pH
• A dog walker notices that one of the young labradors he is looking after is limping whilst running around off the lead. What is the first action the dog walker should take?

  Put the dog back on a lead.
• What is the most effective way to minimise bacteria in a cat's drinking water?

  Regularly clean the bowl and replace with fresh tap water.
• What is the most effective way to prevent obesity in dogs?

  Physical exercise
• A mare has run through a wooden fence resulting in minor injuries. What should be the first priority once first aid has been given?

  Telephone the owner of the mare
• What veterinary contact details are most useful to keep in a first aid box?

  Name of veterinary practice, telephone number and postal address.
• Hyperthermia is an increase in?

  Body temperature
• Which piece of legislation allows anyone to provide first aid to animals?

  The veterinary surgeons act 1966
• Why is the frequency for feeding a puppy higher than that of an adult dog?

  Size of stomach
• Which equipment must be checked more frequently during cold winters?

  Water troughs
• What are the most suitable substrate properties for an elderly dog in a boarding kennel?

  Insulating and non-slip.
• Which food provides the highest quantity of carbohydrates?

  Hay
• What is the most likely result of daily feeding of teats within an animal's diet?

  Unbalances the diet.
• A racehorse has recently retired from competition. What should be increased in the horse's diet?

  Fibre
• Which accommodation is most suitable for a rat?

  Metal cage with plastic tray
• What does the term 'lactating' mean?

  Producing milk
• Who should a pet shop assistant report damaged accommodation to?

  Supervisor.
• Why is it important to monitor the feeding behaviour of a guinea pig after a dental procedure?

  To observe the animal's recovery.
• What is an example of intraspecific behaviour?

  Primate mating calls.
• Which life stage is most likely to show the highest levels of activity?

  Juvenile
• In relation to animal observations, what does the term 'unobtrusive' mean?

  Out of sight
• When moving chickens with suspected ectoparasites, which pieces if personal protective equipment (PPE) are most appropriate to use?

  Gloves and overalls