RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 46, Issue 3, Article 3 – Reducing Stress to Lower Feline Upper Respiratory Infection Prevalence in the Shelter

RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 46, Issue 3, Article 3 – Reducing Stress to Lower Feline Upper Respiratory Infection Prevalence in the Shelter

Continuing to learn after achieving RVT status is essential for the individual and the advancement of the profession. Ontario 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.

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1. The most common primary URIs in shelter cats are:
2. Which listed below is NOT one of the five freedoms?
3. Capacity for Care (C4C) is a management model that allows shelters to provide each animal with the five freedoms.
4. After implementing C4C, what was the average decrease in percentage of euthanasia rates in six Canadian shelters?
5. A higher score on the Kessler and Turner seven level cat stress score (CSS) system has been associated with a decrease in URIs.
6. What is the minimum amount of square footage for cage floor space associated with lower rates of URI?
7. Minimized handling of less than twice in the first seven days after admission can significantly reduce stress and the risk of developing Feline herpesvirus.
8. For group housing with two to four cats, the following square footage should be allocated to each cat:
9. The production of which immunoglobulin is the first line of defense against pathogens that cause URIs in cats?
10. Which therapy product is appropriate to incorporate in a stress protocol for cats in shelters?