Dog Health Trivia Quiz

Answer: Chocolate

The chemical theobromine in chocolate is very toxic to dogs, and there is no antidote. Baker's chocolate is the most toxic; milk chocolate the least. An 8-ounce bar of baker's chocolate can kill a small dog. Keep chocolate out of reach!

Answer: Both OFA and CERF

OFA -Orthopedic Foundation for Animals- assures that a dog does not have the crippling disorder hip dysplasia. CERF -Canine Eye Registry Foundation- checks for genetic eye disorders. Both certifications are important - especially for a healthy pet! Responsible breeders always health-test their breeding stock.

Answer: A pet store

Most pet store pups come from horrible places called puppymills, where the parent dogs are literally bred to death. Such puppies are unhealthy and rarely look or act like the breed they are supposed to be. NO responsible breeder sells puppies to a pet store. Responsible breeders want to know what happens to their puppies, not send them off to an unknown fate to be sold to anyone with the cash to buy them.

Answer: All of these reasons

All of these are good reasons. Dogs have much less capacity to cool themselves than humans do, so they overheat easily. Many dogs die in hot cars every year. In addition, dogs can be stolen from cars or ruin them!

Answer: Behavior problems

Over 20 million dogs are killed in shelters and pounds every year in the USA, and untold numbers of dogs are abandoned. The most common reason that people dispose of a dog is behavior problems- most of which are easily cured with knowledgeable training.

Answer: No

In a society where millions of dogs are killed yearly, untested dogs of unknown lineage should never be bred. All breeding should be to benefit the breed involved. No scientific study has ever shown that such poor breeding practices- or deliberate breeding of mixed breeds- produces healthier dogs. The healthiest dogs come from health-tested parents of known ancestry.

Answer: male and female dogs

Spaying protects a female from mammary and ovarian cancer. Neutering protects males from testicular and prostate cancer and makes them less inclined to roam, fight, and mark.

Answer: bloat

Bloat is a medical emergency! Untreated, it leads to stomach twisting and death in most dogs. It is especially common in large, deep-chested dogs like Irish Setters and Great Danes. If your dog shows such symptoms, get him to the vet immediately!

Answer: False

Most dogs will not self-exercise. They need interaction in order to do so.

Answer: True

Up to 60 percent of dogs are overweight. If you place your hands over your dog's ribcage, you should be able to feel his ribs easily. If not, your dog is probably overweight.