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CE You can earn two hours of Continuing Education credit from Kansas State University by answering the following questions on excessive object licking. Circle only the best answer for each question, and transfer your answers to the form on page 223 or take the test online at http:// outreach.ksu.edu/ce/. This test expires May 1, 2009. Article #1 1. Excessive licking of objects in the environment by a dog may be secondary to: a. Nausea b. Dental disease c. Cognitive dysfunction d. All of the above e. None of the above certain compulsive behaviors. Which behavior appears to occur more often in German shepherds? a. Acral lick granulomas b. Compulsive licking c. Compulsive barking d. Tail chasing e. None of the above 2. A dog that only licks objects excessively when people are around is most likely suffering from what? a. A true compulsive disorder b. Attention-seeking behavior c. Hydrocephalus d. Nausea e. Anemia 7. All of the following are common signs of cognitive decline in the dog except: a. Increased levels of aggression b. Disorientation c. Changes in relationships with people in the household d. Decreased ability to remember commands e. Changes in sleep-wake cycles 3. Which of the following is true of stereotypies? a. They are the same thing as compulsive disorders. b. They are repetitive behaviors without apparent function. c. They have been associated with poor environments in captive animals. d. B and C are true e. All of the above are true 8. Which of the following plays an important role in the successful treatment of most anxiety-related behavior problems? a. Environmental management b. Pharmacologic treatment c. Punishment for repetitive behaviors d. A and B e. All of the above 4. Which of the following is true of frustration in a dog? a. It may lead to anxiety. b. It will always lead to compulsive disorders. c. It is the same thing as conﬂict. d. It will never lead to displacement behaviors. e. All of the above 9. Which of the following classes of psychotropic drugs is useful in treating of anxiety-related disorders such as compulsive behaviors? a. Antipsychotics (e.g. acepromazine) b. Tricyclic antidepressants c. Opioids d. Barbiturates e. All of the above 5. All of the following are signs that a dog is feeling anxious except: a. Yawning b. Lip licking c. Shaking d. Panting e. Constricted pupils 10. Which of the following situations may lead to anxiety in a dog? a. Inconsistent owner interactions b. Recurring fear-provoking events c. Insufﬁcient stimulation d. B and C only e. A, B, and C only 6. Some dog breeds appear to have a breed predisposition to VETERINARY MEDICINE April 2008 211 http://outreach.ksu.edu/ce/ http://outreach.ksu.edu/ce/ http://www.meridiananimalhealth.com http://www.meridiananimalhealth.com

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Veterinary Medicine - April 2008 Contents Letters Leading Off The Veterinary Medicine Interview: Dr. Barrak Pressler Idea Exchange Help! My Dog Licks Everything An Update on Anaplasmosis in Dogs CE Form Advertiser Index Marketplace/Classifieds Mind Over Miller

Veterinary Medicine - April 2008

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