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RVT Journal: Volume 45, Issue 2, Article 4 - Lunging, Biting and Snapping, Oh My! Dissecting Aggression in the Canine Patient, and How RVTs Can Offer Support in General Practice

RVT Journal: Volume 45, Issue 2, Article 4 - Lunging, Biting and Snapping, Oh My! Dissecting Aggression in the Canine Patient, and How RVTs Can Offer Support in General Practice

Continuing to learn after achieving RVT status is essential for the individual and the advancement of the profession. RVTs can earn one (1) Continuing Education (CE) credit by reading the CE articles in the RVT Journal, or watching recorded sessions of OAVT presentations, and submitting the successfully completed corresponding quizzes.

If you obtain a score of 8 out of 10 (80%) or higher, you will receive a confirmation email which OAVT members can use as acceptable proof for their online CE record.

1. Abnormal aggression would be defined as when an animal perceives a threat where it exists, and modulates its aggressive response as the perceived threat changes. *
2. When a dog guards a possession from a person, it is known as ___________ aggression. *
3. Which type of aggression would be described as over-exuberant play towards human family members? *
4. Which types of prevention could be used with a patient displaying redirected aggression to a housemate canine? *
5. Prevention includes setting each animal up for success, and manipulating the environment to promote and reinforce behaviours that the veterinary team wants the patient to perform. *
6. What role can enrichment play in the management of canine aggression? *
7. Studies support the use of which kind of music to reduce both respiration rates and blood pressure in dogs? *
8. What is an important consideration when deciding where to take a dog with fear-based aggression for an enrichment walk? *
9. What is the thinking behind the use of anxiety clothing for dogs (eg. Thundershirts)? *
10. This chemical is released by one animal to send messages to other animals of the same species using scent. *

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