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