Dealing with Noise Phobia in Dogs and Cats

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1. Which one of the following statements regarding noise phobia is correct? *

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It is the precursor to noise reactivity in animals.

Is a function of the parasympathetiuc nervous system.

It is a profound response to loud sounds such as thunder, fireworks and gunshots.

It is characterized by intense excitement behaviours.

A phobic animal shows increased behavioural variation.

2. Which one of the following statements regarding the risk factors for noise phobia is most correct? *

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Some animals are genetically predisposed to developing noise phobia.

Less common in working dogs: herding breeds.

Risk factors include age > 4 years.

Exposure to loud noises in the first four months of age.

Dogs that stayed with the breeder had a lower risk of developing the condition.

3. Which one of the statements regarding differentials for noise phobia is incorrect? *

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Noise phobia can be confused with separation anxiety.

Noise phobia less severe in the presence of the owner.

Noise phobia can be confused with attention-seeking behaviour.

Noise phobia often co-exists with other anxiety disorders.

Noise phobia can be confused with focal seizure activity.

4. Which one of the following statements regarding noise phobia in dogs is incorrect? *

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The most important aspect of treatment is to start treatment early.

Dogs with noise phobias are usually constantly anxious as they are anticipating the next fear-eliciting event.

Noise phobias usually progress to severe levels if left untreated.

Prognosis is dependent on duration or severity of the condition.

Concurrent use of medication and other measures can lead to significant improvement and even complete resolution of the condition.

5. Which one of the following methods does is not a management method for noise phobic dogs. *

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Keep dogs indoors in a dark room with many furnishings to absorb the sound.

Provide a safe, soundproof den or crate.

Place soft furnishings like pillows or blankets inside the den to absorb sound.

Play Jazz music to block out the sound.

Utilse 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? *

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Counter-conditioning by associating the noise with pleasant stimuli.

Systematic desensitization.

Punish the inappropriate behaviour.

Form-fitting anti-static capes (Storm Defender) or anxiety wraps.

Provision of low key emotional support by the owner.

7. Which one of the medications listed below does not have an immediate effect for noise phobia? *

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Calm-Eeze

Anxitane

Nutricalm

Selegiline

Benzodiazepines

8. Which one of the following statements regarding benzodiazepines is INCORRECT? *

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Dose ranges with benzodiazepines are very wide and effective doses differ between individuals.

Several test doses may be required to establish the ideal dose before the drug is used for its purpose.

If the initial effect is inadequate, additional doses can be given repeatedly every 30-60 minutes to effect.

The anxiolytic effect usually precedes any effect on the motor system.

Increasing the dose beyond motor effects will cause cumulative anxiolytic effects.

9. Which one of the following statements regarding antidepressant therapy in dogs is incorrect? *

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Antidepressants are particularly effective when there is a panic component to the phobia.

The drugs of choice are fluoxetine and sertraline and clomipramine.

No washout period or weaning is required is changing out between SSRIs’, TCAs’ or MAOIs’.

SSRIs and TCAs can be used in conjunction with benzodiazepines.

SSRIS or TCAs should never be given concurrently with MAOIs.

10. Which one of the following statements regarding antidepressant therapy in dogs is incorrect? *

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Dogs with noise phobias are usually constantly anxious as they are anticipating the next fear-eliciting event.

Selegiline, a mono-amine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) can be used in severe cases, especially where behavioural inhibition and social withdrawal are evident.

GIT side-effects to antidepressants are seen intermittently throughout therapy.

The full effect of antidepressants is only evident after 6-8 weeks.

Noise phobic animals will become more fearful of noises while under the influence of ACP.

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