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Unit Two. Medicine Cat. Extension Activities. Diseases from Dogs. What Kind of Pet Should I Choose?. Pets are cute, but there are some diseases may spread from pets to their owners. So, let’s know some diseases from dogs. Diseases from Dogs. What Kind of Pet Should I Choose?.
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Unit Two Medicine Cat Extension Activities
Diseases from Dogs What Kind of Pet Should I Choose?
Pets are cute, but there are some diseases may spread from pets to their owners.So, let’s know some diseases from dogs.
What Kind of Pet Should I Choose? Adapted from http://www.drstansbury.com/pet.htm
If you have a chance to keep a pet, what animal will you choose? Share your opinion with your classmates.
What you should do…Get a pen and a sheet of paper to write down your answers.
1. Pets should have names like... • Fluffy, Princess, Fido, Lady, Mittens… • Max, Igor, Brutus, Killer… • Penelope, George, Abigail, Herbert… • Ch. Percival Pembroke on Themes… • Yo dog, Hey cat…
2. The kind of dog I would like to have is... • a free one that a friend gives me • one with a certain pure breed • a homeless one from the animal shelter • cute little ones • stuffed and mounted in a lifelike position
3. The care of the pet is the responsibility of... • the person who brought it home • the one the pet likes best • the one who likes it best • the one who named it • the kids
4. Having a cat’s claws removed is... • cruel • selfish • practical • recommended by 3 out of 4 furniture manufacturers • an idea thought up by wild-eyed radicals
5. Dogs are happiest when living... • outdoors • in the country • in the house • in their own houses • like kings
6. The best place to keep your pet while you’re traveling is... • in the backseat on the trip with you • a friend’s house • its own place, like the kennel • at home with a pet sitter • at your mother’s, because she has had experiences with children
7. Pets should be taught to do tricks if... • they want to • they can get on a famous talk show • your friends will enjoy watching them perform • they can get a role in films or TV • you have absolutely nothing else to do to entertain yourself
8. Pets should be fed on... • whatever is on sale at the supermarket • special food bought at a pet store • only food they really enjoy • special food got from the veterinarian • whatever is left over from dinner
9. All responsible pet owners... • neuter their pets at the earliest opportunity • don't neuter their pets • neuter their pets after they have had one litter • breed their pets for profit • neuter their spouse
10. Pets should be punished by... • waving a rolled-up newspaper in front of them • throwing something near them • spraying them with water • a gentle but firm “NO” • grounding them for a week
11. If your pet keeps running away from home, you should... • make it an outdoor pet • Make it stay in the bathroom until it figures it out • be patient and careful • sit down with it to discuss the source of its inner conflict • move
12. A desirable pet is one that... • enjoys having its head scratched • sleeps with you in cold weather • is low maintenance • brings pride to the family • enjoys killing its own dinner
13. When the weather is cold, a pet should... • be brought indoors • be allowed to sleep in the garage • be allowed to sleep on your bed • be dressed in cute little sweaters • be left outside, after all they are wearing fur
14. When friends come to visit, your pet should... • be kept in another room • be kept outdoors • greet them at the door • be allowed to join in the conversation • lift their wallets
15. When choosing the breed of your pet, you should... • consider your living space • buy the one that is “this week’s special” • check to make sure none of the neighbors has the same kind • consult the latest polls to find out what’s fashionable • pick one you can pronounce
16. If you have children, you should choose a pet that... • is good with kids • is smart enough to withstand roughhousing • is small enough to hide from them • won’t run outside when they leave the door open • can locate them in that pigsty they call their room
17. If your spouse is allergic to pets, you can... • suggest allergy shots • choose the one to which they are least allergic • buy an aquarium • ask him or her to endure it • get rid of the spouse
18. When choosing a veterinarian, it is important to select one who... • is located nearby • takes credit cards • has 24-hour emergency service • specializes in the breed of your pet • is good-looking and single
Scoring!Give yourself points for each answer based on the following: • 1 point • 2 points • 3 points • 4 points • 5 points
18-27: You’ll be happy with a standard off-the-shelf cat or dog, and they’ll be happy with you.
28-45: You want a rough and tumble critter. Make sure it will fit in your 4WD sports utility vehicle.
46-63: You’re easy to please. Walk around the neighborhood and see what follows you home.
64-80: You need a designer pet. Consult with Martha Stewart and make sure to take your gold card when you go shopping.
81-100: No run-of-the mill pooch or kitty for you. Check with your local government agencies regarding special licensing needed for exotic animals.