Which of the following breeds are all classified as sight hounds?
Greyhound, Saluki, Afghan
Beagle, Basset, Dachshund
English setter, German Pointer, Labrador retriever
Boxer, Doberman, Great Dane
Which one of the following describes the clinical signs and management of a Pug suffering from heat stress?
The dog is panting with deep red gums and should be placed in a bath of cold water
The dog is panting with pale gums, the coat should be wet with cold water and the dog placed in a cool environment and monitored
The dog is panting with a drooping tongue, the coat should be wet with lukewarm water and the animal taken to a veterinary surgeon
The dog is panting with deep red gums, the coat should be wet with cool water and the animal placed in a cool environment
Which one of the following exercise regimes is best advised for a geriatric Labrador with elbow dysplasia?
Frequent long distance lead exercise
Fenced exercise and ball throwing to prevent boredom
Free exercise off the lead on uneven terrain
Routine aquatic exercise in the care of a professional
Which one of the following describes the normal pulse range and the most suitable method for taking the pulse rate in a conscious dog?
70-160 beats per minute taken at the base of the tail
70- 160 beats per minute taken at the upper inner thigh
10-30 beats per minute taken at the base of the tongue
10-30 beats per minute taken at the upper inner thigh
Which one of the following conditions does the term prognathism describe?
Under shot jaw
Long nosed face shape
Over shot jaw
Regular face shape
Which one of the following would be the most likely cause of segments shaped like grains of rice around the anus of a dog?
Dipylidium Canium
Paraphimosis
Toxocara Cati
Toxocaris Leonina
Two adolescent Chihuahuas from the same family are in a holding area which comprises a two level bank of cages. Which of the following is the best holding procedure to follow?
Separate them into individual cages, each on the lower level.
Keep them together in a cage on the upper level.
Separate them into individual cages, each on the upper level
Keep them together in a cage on the lower level
Which one of the following describes a typical sign of dehydration?
Tented skin between the shoulder blades.
Brick red mucous membranes
Slow capillary refill time
Excessive salivation.
Under which one of the following pieces of legislation must a salon be licensed when providing a daytime crèche for dogs in addition to grooming activities?
Clean Neighbourhood & Environment Act 1963
Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
Animal Boarding Establishment Act 1963
The most appropriate method for a grooming salon which operates a collection and delivery service, to reduce its carbon footprint and subsequent environmental damage is to
only offer the service at off peak travel times
increase the cost to dissuade clients from using the service
plan the route carefully to reduce fuel usage
increase the vehicle size to carry more clients at once
Which one of the following is the best example of general recyclable waste generated by a grooming business?
Plastics and dog faeces
Plastics and clean cardboard
Hair and dog faeces
Clean cardboard and nail clippings
Which one of the following sets of documents would best protect a salon owner in the event of a Health and Safety investigation following an employee accident?
Induction and appraisal records
Induction and CPD records.
Appraisal and COSHH sheets
CPD and appraisal records
