HSLC Puppy Foster Class
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  This quiz asks you a few questions about some educational programs listed below. Please take your time learning from the programs, and then answer the quiz questions . Once you have passed this quiz, you can get started as a foster for puppies from The Humane Society of Lincoln County! 
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Subjects Covered
Total class length - about 1.5hrs
  1. Puppy Socializing - 5min
  2. Puppy Manners- 7min
  3. House-training -3min 
  4. Preventing the Spread of Disease in Foster Homes - 20min
  5. Cleaning and Disinfection in Foster Homes - 16min
  6. Diarrhea in Kittens and Puppies - 5min
  7. Emergencies in Cats and Dogs (5 weeks and older) -25min
Puppy Socializing - 5min

Did you know that puppies have a critical socialization period that only lasts until they are around four months old? Watch this video to learn what socialization is, why it is so important, and how to use it to give your puppy the best start in life.

When does the socialization window tend to close for puppies?  *
4 points
Select what you should socialize your puppy to  *
4 points
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Puppy Manners- 7min

Teaching your puppy good manners doesn't have to be hard! Here are 4 things you can start implementing down to raise a polite pup

True or False: Inconsistent family rules for a puppy can cause confusion and bad behavior. *
4 points
True or False: You should avoid repetition in your training.  *
4 points
Which is best?  *
4 points
House-training -3min 
Crates are some of the best tools to help your foster dog be happy and safe. Learn how to help your dog learn they are a fun and safe place to stay. 
What should you avoid while potty training?  *
4 points
Required
True or False: Your crate should be big enough for your foster to stand up, but not turn around in.  *
4 points
When house training which is better?  *
4 points
Preventing the Spread of Disease in Foster Homes - 20min

Many foster caregivers, at one time or another, foster a pet who is sick. Questions such as how you keep the foster pet from getting your own pets sick or vice versa may arise. In this short instructional class you will learn:

  • The importance of preventing the spread of disease in foster homes. 
  • How to prevent the spread of disease in foster homes. 
  • What fomites are and how to avoid disease transmission through fomites.
  • The proper way to put on and take off protective clothing and gloves
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What is PPE

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4 points
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True or False: Stress can cause a cat to start shedding herpesvirus.

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4 points

True or False: a fomite is a nonliving object that can carry infectious organisms on it`s surface. 

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4 points

Ture or False: Items containing disinfectant, such as a mop bucket, can not be a fomite. 

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4 points

True or False: “Kennel Cough” bacteria and viruses are difficult to get rid of in the environment

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4 points
Cleaning and Disinfection in Foster Homes - 16min

Housing pets in foster homes lowers their risk of getting sick, because it reduces stress and exposure to infectious disease. Regardless of where animals are living, or whether they are currently sick, cleaning and disinfection help prevent the spread of disease. Cleaning and disinfection is especially important when a foster pet has an infectious disease that is difficult to eradicate from the environment. Foster caregivers should  consider housing options and supplies that allow for easy cleaning and disinfection, and should know what to clean and disinfect, when to clean and disinfect, and how to do so.   

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True or False : Cleaning is the application of any agent that kills germs

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4 points

True or False : A home office is a good place to isolate a foster.

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4 points

Tue of False: Hardwood floors are difficult to clean and disinfect properly. 

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4 points
What dilution of bleach is needed to kill ringworm: 
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4 points

Diluted bleach needs how much contact time to kill canine parvovirus

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4 points
Diarrhea in Kittens and Puppies - 5min

Thank you for joining us to learn about diarrhea in kittens and puppies aged 0-8 weeks!  Persistent young kitten diarrhea is one of most challenging problems that foster programs face. While most cases of kitten diarrhea resolve within a week’s time, others don’t. It is not uncommon for a veterinarian to run multiple diagnostic tests without finding a cause, or to try different treatments without resolution of the diarrhea.

Sometimes the solution ends up being to let a kitten’s diarrhea run its course, while continuing to provide any needed treatment and supportive care. This persistent diarrhea scenario does not seem to happen very often with puppies. Normally, the cause of a puppy’s diarrhea is more easily identified, and it clears up quickly with the appropriate treatment.

The learning goals for this class are for foster caregivers to:

  • Understand the difference between soft poop and diarrhea in young kittens and puppies
  • Learn about the common causes of kitten and puppy diarrhea
  •  Recognize when veterinary attention is needed for a kitten or puppy who has diarrhea
  • Be able to help prevent and address kitten or puppy diarrhea
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True or False: Coccidia can be seen without a microscope

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4 points

True or False: Weaning is a common cause of stress-related diarrhea

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4 points

True or False: Antibiotics can cause diarrhea

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4 points

True or False: Soft poop is normal for very young kittens and puppies

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4 points
Emergencies in Cats and Dogs (5 weeks and older) -25min

It can be scary trying to decide whether a health problem in your foster cat or dog is an emergency or not. When in doubt, always contact your foster coordinator. Fortunately, emergencies in foster pets don’t happen very often. But it is helpful to know how to recognize symptoms that your foster pets need emergency veterinary care and what you can do to help them in the meantime 

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True or False: Many animals coming into a shelter may not have been vaccinated. 

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4 points

True or False:  If a dog or cat has a high body temp, ice works well for cooling them down     

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4 points

True or False:  Feline panleukopenia virus (aka distemper virus) can cause vomiting and diarrhea

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4 points
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!Important! If you haven`t already please fill out our Foster Application here first! 
This will be  required to finish the foster application process 
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