Wekelijkse huisdierquiz: ziekte van Cushing, brandwonden en wandelen

1 In which dog breed is Cushing’s disease most often found?

• Poodles

  Cushing’s disease is most often seen in dogs — especially Terriers, Poodles, Dachshunds and the American Eskimo/Spitz. It rarely occurs in cats. Learn more.

• German shepherd
• Pit bull
• Dalmatian

2 Psychogenic alopecia (over-grooming in cats) often begins as a displacement behavior or coping mechanism for cats who are experiencing chronic stress.

• True

  Psychogenic alopecia often begins as a displacement behavior or coping mechanism for cats who are experiencing chronic stress. Learn more.

• False

3 In California, veterinarians are using _____________ to heal burn wounds in animal victims of recent wildfires.

• Coconut oil
• CBD oil
• Sterilized fish skin from tilapia

  In California, veterinarians are using the sterilized skin of tilapia fish to heal burn wounds in animal victims of recent wildfires. Learn more.

• Aloe

4 In one of the latest studies on canine cancer detection, beagles were able to identify lung cancer by sniffing blood samples with about ____ accuracy.

• 10%
• 35%
• 75%
• 97%

  In one of the latest studies on canine cancer detection, beagles were able to identify lung cancer by sniffing blood samples with about 97% accuracy. Learn more.

5 If your dog does not have good leash manners, it is safe to go on a hike with them.

• True
• False

  Before you hit the trail, it’s important to make sure your dog is physically fit, has good leash manners, and responds reliably to your verbal commands. Learn more.