Risk Management & Mitigation Flashcards
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What is the most important element of a facility's fire emergency plan for boarded animals?
Answer: A practiced evacuation plan with leashes, routes, and a designated safe holding area
Drilled evacuation procedures with ready equipment and a safe holding location save animals in a fire.
A boarding dog develops diarrhea with blood and vomiting and is not fully vaccinated. Which disease is a top concern?
Answer: Canine parvovirus
Bloody diarrhea and vomiting in an under-vaccinated dog strongly suggest parvovirus, which requires isolation and veterinary care.
Why should dogs be removed from collars with tags or choke chains before entering group play?
Answer: Collars can catch on teeth or objects and cause strangulation or jaw injuries
Dogs can get jaws or legs caught in collars during wrestling, so many facilities require collar-free or breakaway collars in play.
Which practice best prevents a pet from being released to the wrong person at checkout?
Answer: Verifying the identity of the pickup person against authorized names on file
Checking identification against an authorized pickup list prevents theft and custody disputes.
Which leptospirosis risk factor is most relevant to a boarding facility's outdoor areas?
Answer: Standing water contaminated by wildlife or rodent urine
Leptospira bacteria spread through urine-contaminated water and soil, so drainage and rodent control reduce risk.
What is the best way to reduce the risk of a dog choking or swallowing a foreign object in its kennel?
Answer: Inspect bedding and toys and remove items small enough or damaged enough to be swallowed
Removing small, damaged, or easily shredded items prevents obstructions that may need emergency surgery.
Why is it important to update a facility's emergency contact sheet for each boarded pet at every visit?
Answer: Owner phone numbers, travel contacts, and vet information can change between stays
Current owner, alternate, and veterinarian contacts allow fast decisions during an emergency.
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