Ditch the chill pill! Pet parents are seeking non-prescription ways…

Presented by Colleen Wilson, BSc, DVM, Dipl. ACVB

Continuing education questionnaire

CE credit: 1

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Questions

1. Which of the following are subtle signs of fear and anxiety in dogs? *

Slight cowering, major cowering, licking lips, panting

Brows furrowed, ears to the side, moving in slow motion, hypervigilant

Feigning sleep, yawning, suddenly won’t eat, moving away, pacing

All of the above

2. What is the last step in the ladder of aggression? *

Biting

Walking away

Growling

Turning head away

3. Which of the following are subtle signs of fear and anxiety in cats? *

Slight cowering, major cowering, dilated eyes, ears turned forward, furrowed brow

Appears half asleep, laying on its stomach, tail flicking, staring, hiding

Fur raised, walking with flat back, head down, tail down, ready to jump off perch, suddenly grooming

All of the above

4. Natural supplements can… *

Cause sedation

Change animals’ personality

Can be used safely with other medications

Cannot be used daily for chronic conditions

5. When should you use a nutraceutical? *

To support situations that are new

Never, they don’t work

Only if the owner asks

Only in situations of extreme anxiety

6. Nutraceuticals should be considered as an important component of the Fear Free practice approach because they… *

Can be used early when early signs of stress and anxiety are identified

Can be used with other Fear Free techniques to help reduce stress during clinic visits

Can work quickly and do not cause sedation

All of the above

7. True or False. The earlier you can introduce a natural supplement, the better the potential outcome. *

True

False

8. True or False. Natural supplements cannot be used daily to support behaviour. *

True

False

9. True or False. Natural supplements can support senior pets with cognitive dysfunction. *

True

False

10. True or False. Natural supplements with multiple active ingredients can offer broad-spectrum support for pets experiencing behaviour problems. *

True

False