BEHAVIOUR
2. Which one of the following statements regarding the
risk factors for noise phobia is most correct ?
iv. Form-fitting anti-static capes (Storm Defender) or
anxiety wraps.
v. Provision of low key emotional support by the owner.
i. Some animals are genetically predisposed to
developing noise phobia.
ii. Less common in working dogs: herding breeds.
iii. Risk factors include age > 4 years.
iv. Exposure to loud noises in the first four months of
age.
v. Dogs that stayed with the breeder had a lower risk of
developing the condition. 7. Which one of the medications listed below does not
have an immediate effect for noise phobia?
i. Calm-Eeze
ii. Anxitane
iii. Nutricalm
iv. Selegiline
v. Benzodiazepines
3. Which one of the statements regarding differentials
for noise phobia is incorrect? 8. Which one of the following statements regarding
benzodiazepines is INCORRECT?
i. Noise phobia can be confused with separation
anxiety.
ii. Noise phobia less severe in the presence of the
owner.
iii. Noise phobia can be confused with attention-seeking
behaviour.
iv. Noise phobia often co-exists with other anxiety
disorders.
v. Noise phobia can be confused with focal seizure
activity. i. Dose ranges with benzodiazepines are very wide
and effective doses differ between individuals.
ii. Several test doses may be required to establish the
ideal dose before the drug is used for its purpose.
iii. If the initial effect is inadequate, additional doses can
be given repeatedly every 30-60 minutes to effect.
iv. The anxiolytic effect usually precedes any effect on
the motor system.
v. Increasing the dose beyond motor effects will cause
cumulative anxiolytic effects.
4. Which one of the following statements regarding
noise phobia in dogs is incorrect? 9. Which one of the following statements regarding
antidepressant therapy in dogs is incorrect?
i. The most important aspect of treatment is to start
treatment early.
ii. Dogs with noise phobias are usually constantly
anxious as they are anticipating the next fear-eliciting
event.
iii. Noise phobias usually progress to severe levels if left
untreated.
iv. Prognosis is dependent on duration or severity of the
condition.
v. Concurrent use of medication and other measures
can lead to significant improvement and even
complete resolution of the condition. i. Antidepressants are particularly effective when there
is a panic component to the phobia.
ii. The drugs of choice are fluoxetine and sertraline and
clomipramine.
iii. No washout period or weaning is required is
changing out between SSRIs’, TCAs’ or MAOIs’.
iv. SSRIs and TCAs can be used in conjunction with
benzodiazepines.
v. SSRIS or TCAs should never be given concurrently
with MAOIs.
5. Which one of the following methods does is not a
management method for noise phobic dogs.
i. Keep dogs indoors in a dark room with many
furnishings to absorb the sound.
ii. Provide a safe, soundproof den or crate.
iii. Place soft furnishings like pillows or blankets inside
the den to absorb sound.
iv. Play Jazz music to block out the sound.
v. Utilise the Adaptil range of products (Ceva) - contains
dog appeasing pheromone.
6. Which one of the following interventions is contra-
indicated in dogs with noise phobic behaviour?
10. Which one of the following statements regarding
antidepressant therapy in dogs is incorrect?
i. Dogs with noise phobias are usually constantly
anxious as they are anticipating the next fear-eliciting
event.
ii. Selegiline, a mono-amine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
can be used in severe cases, especially where
behavioural inhibition and social withdrawal are
evident.
iii. GIT side-effects to antidepressants are seen
intermittently throughout therapy.
iv. The full effect of antidepressants is only evident after
6-8 weeks.
v. Noise phobic animals will become more fearful of
noises while under the influence of ACP.
i. Counter-conditioning by associating the noise with
pleasant stimuli.
ii. Systematic desensitization.
iii. Punish the inappropriate behaviour.
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