RVT Journal Quiz Volume 46 Issue 1 Article 2 — Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians

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1. Following the pandemic, the 2020 Animal Shelter Statistics report demonstrated:

a) a decrease in canine and feline intakes, and high rates of canine adoptions

b) a decrease in canine and feline intakes, and high rates of feline adoptions

c) an increase in canine and feline intakes, and decrease in rates of feline adoptions

d) an increase in canine and feline intakes, and decrease in rates of canine adoptions

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Freedoms:

a) freedom from hunger and thirst

b) freedom from pain, injury, or disease

c) freedom from fear and distress

d) freedom from environmental distress

e) freedom to express normal behaviours

3. When compared to dogs, which three additional factors are required for species-appropriate housing in cats?

a) scratching, climbing, and perching

b) scratching, climbing, and hiding

c) scratching, perching, and hiding

d) scratching, perching, and companionship

4. Cats in housing with toys were more likely to be adopted than cats in kennels without toys.

a) true

b) false

5. The results of the “Dogs Playing for Life” report suggest that dog playgroups do not reduce the length of stay in shelter.

a) true

b) false

6. Which of the following statements on behavioural assessments is TRUE?

a) Pets with histories of extreme fear and aggression should receive behavioural assessments immediately at intake and not through daily assessments.

b) Universal behavioural assessments, particularly in predicting aggressive behaviours and food guarding, are found to be inconclusive.

c) Standardized behavioural assessments do not increase the rate of successful adoptions.

7. Which of the following is NOT a factor for considering pharmaceutical management in shelter pets?

a) physical or emotional risk to the animals and people

b) compromised quality of life

c) risk of continued behavioural deterioration

d) all of the above are factors for the consideration of behavioural pharmaceuticals

8. Which of the following are signs of compromised behavioural wellness requiring intervention:

a) trembling, cowering, failure to eat one meal a day

b) trembling, head pressing, failure to eat for more than 24 hours

c) trembling, pacing, failure to eat one meal a day

d) trembling, sleeping, failure to eat for more than 24 hours

9. What are the main benefits of applying a behaviour-centered approach to adoptions?

a) reduced length of stay, improved human-animal bond, increased physiological and emotional wellness

b) reduced length of stay, improved human-animal bond, reduction in repeat relinquishments

c) reduced length of stay, increased physiological and emotional wellness, reduction in repeat relinquishments

d) reduced length of stay, increased physiological and emotional wellness, financial gain

10. Which is the following is NOT considered recognized accreditation for behavioural specialitization?

a) Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorists (DACVB)

b) Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviorists (CCABs)

c) Certified Shelter Behavior Technician (ASBT)

d) Certified Shelter Behavior Consultants– Dog/Cat (CSB-D/C) e) Animal Behavior Technician (ABT)

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