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?
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.
Below is a test to help you
understand yourself.
What you should do…
Get a pen and a sheet of paper to write down your
answers.
1. Pets should have names like... A. Fluffy, Princess, Fido, Lady, Mit
tens… B. Max, Igor, Brutus, Killer… C. Penelope, George, Abigail, Her
bert… D. Ch. Percival Pembroke on The
mes… E. Yo dog, Hey cat…
2. The kind of dog I would like to have
is... A. a free one that a friend gives me
B. one with a certain pure breed C. a homeless one from the
animal shelter D. cute little onesE. stuffed and mounted in a
lifelike position
3. The care of the pet is the responsibility
of... A. the person who brought it home
B. the one the pet likes best
C. the one who likes it best D. the one who named it E. the kids
4. Having a cat’s claws removed is...
A. cruel B. selfish C. practical D. recommended by 3 out of
4 furniture manufacturers E. an idea thought up by
wild-eyed radicals
5. Dogs are happiest when living...
A. outdoors B. in the country C. in the house D. in their own houses E. like kings
6. The best place to keep your pet while you’re traveling is...
A. in the backseat on the trip with you
B. a friend’s house C. its own place, like the kennel D. at home with a pet sitter E. at your mother’s, because
she has had experiences with children
7. Pets should be taught to do tricks
if... A. they want to B. they can get on a famous talk
show C. your friends will enjoy
watching them perform D. they can get a role in films or
TV E. you have absolutely nothing
else to do to entertain yourself
8. Pets should be fed on... A. whatever is on sale at the
supermarket B. special food bought at a pet
store C. only food they really enjoy D. special food got from the
veterinarian E. whatever is left over from
dinner
9. All responsible pet
owners... A. neuter their pets at the earliest opportunity
B. don't neuter their pets C. neuter their pets after they
have had one litter D. breed their pets for profit E. neuter their spouse
10. Pets should be punished by...
A. waving a rolled-up newspaper in front of them
B. throwing something near them
C. spraying them with water D. a gentle but firm “NO” E. grounding them for a week
11. If your pet keeps running away from
home, you should... A. make it an outdoor pet B. Make it stay in the bathroom
until it figures it out C. be patient and careful D. sit down with it to discuss
the source of its inner conflict
E. move
12. A desirable pet is one that... A. enjoys having its head
scratched B. sleeps with you in cold
weather C. is low maintenance D. brings pride to the family E. enjoys killing its own dinner
13. When the weather is cold, a
pet should... A. be brought indoors B. be allowed to sleep in the
garage C. be allowed to sleep on your
bed D. be dressed in cute little
sweaters E. be left outside, after all they
are wearing fur
14. When friends come to visit, your
pet should... A. be kept in another room B. be kept outdoors C. greet them at the door D. be allowed to join in the
conversation E. lift their wallets
15. When choosing the breed of your pet, you should...
A. consider your living space B. buy the one that is “this
week’s special” C. check to make sure none of
the neighbors has the same kind
D. consult the latest polls to find out what’s fashionable
E. pick one you can pronounce
16. If you have children, you should choose a pet that...
A. is good with kids B. is smart enough to
withstand roughhousing C. is small enough to hide from
them D. won’t run outside when they
leave the door open E. can locate them in that
pigsty they call their room
17. If your spouse is allergic to pets, you
can... A. suggest allergy shots B. choose the one to which they
are least allergic C. buy an aquarium D. ask him or her to endure it E. get rid of the spouse
18. When choosing a veterinarian, it is
important to select one who... A. is located nearby
B. takes credit cards C. has 24-hour emergency
service D. specializes in the breed
of your pet E. is good-looking and
single
Scoring! Give yourself points for each answer based on
the following: A. 1 point B. 2 points C. 3 points D. 4 points E. 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.
End of Activity Two