taken from Dog IQ Test
Test 1 - Problem Solving
Place treat under soup can.
Scoring:
5 Dog gets treat in 0-5 seconds
4 Dog gets treat in 5-15 seconds
3 Dog gets treat in 16-30 seconds
2 Dog gets treat in 31-60 seconds
1 Dog tries to get treat and fails
0 Dog shows no interest
Test 2 - Problem Solving
Quickly throw a large towel over the dog's head and shoulders.
Scoring:
5 Dog gets free in 0-15 seconds
4 Dog gets free in 16-30 seconds
3 Dog gets free in 31-60 seconds
2 Dog gets free in 1-2 minutes
1 Dog doesn't get free within 2 minutes
Test 3 - Problem Solving
Place treat under a small towel.
Scoring:
5 Dog gets treat in 0-15 seconds
4 Dog gets treat in 16-30 seconds
3 Dog gets treat in 31-60 seconds
2 Dog gets treat in 1-2 minutes
1 Dog tries to get treat and fails
0 Dog shows no interest
Test 4 - Short Term Memory
Let the dog see you place a biscuit in the corner of the ring, then turn him loose.
Scoring:
5 Dog goes straight to the treat
4 Dog searches systematically and finds the treat
3 Dog searches randomly but finds treat in under 45 seconds
2 Dog searches but fails to find treat
1 Dog shows no interest
Test 5 - Long Term Memory
Let the dog see you place a biscuit in the corner of the ring (a different corner than the one in the test 4), remove him for 5 minutes, play with him, return, and then turn him loose.
Scoring:
5 Dog goes straight to treat
4 Dog goes to the corner from test 4, then the correct corner
3 Dog searches systematically and finds treat
2 Dog searches randomly but finds treat in under 45 seconds
1 Dog searches but fails to find treat
0 Dog shows no interest
Test 6 - Problem Solving and Manipulation
Place treat under a low platform (too low and far enough back to reach with mouth).
Scoring:
5 Dog gets treat in under 1 minute
4 Dog gets treat in 1-3 minutes
3 Dog uses paws and muzzle but fails to get treat
2 Dog uses muzzle only a few times and gives up
1 Dog doesn't try to get treat
Test 7 - Language Comprehension
Leave dog as if for a recall and in your usual voice, call "Refrigerator".
Scoring:
3 Dog comes
Call "Movies"
2 Dog comes
Call " (dogs name), Come"
5 Dog comes
Call " (dogs name), Come" again
4 Dog comes
1 Dog fails to come
Test 8 - Problem Solving
Dog is shown a treat through a slit in a large cardboard barricade. Dog should not be able to get treat through the slit. Handler encourages dog to get treat.
Scoring:
5 Dog goes around barrier in 0-15 seconds
4 Dog goes around barrier in 16-30 seconds
3 Dog goes around barrier in 31-60 seconds
Handler stops encouraging dog after 1 minute
2 Dog goes around barrier in 1-2 minutes
1 Dog tries to reach through slit and gives up
0 Dog shows no interest
Interpretation:
36 - 40 = Genius!!!!!
32 - 35 = Highly Intelligent!!!!
28 - 31 = High Average!!!!!!!
20 - 27 = Average!!!!!!!
16 - 19 = Low Average!!!!!
12 - 15 = Borderline!!!!!!!
0 - 11 = Deficient!!! (a Really dumb dog!)
Don't take this I.Q. scale too seriously. A dog's performance on these tests will no doubt be affected by many traits other than "intelligence", such as confidence, greed, activity level, and previous experiences. It should be interesting, however, to see how different dogs react to these challenges. Maybe it will help you to understand your dog a little better!
Friday, May 11, 2007
Test Your Emergency IQ
taken from here
It's a cat owner's nightmare: Something's wrong with your cat and your regular veterinarian is unavailable. You're left to make a judgment call on seeking emergency care for your cat. Recognizing critical situations can mean the difference between life and death. Here are some common scenarios. Circle all those you think require emergency attention, then check your answers.
1. Should you worry? Your cat:
a. just vomited undigested food
b. vomited for the fourth time today and seems lethargic
c. threw up a hairball
d. threw up, and you see signs of blood
Correct answers: b and d.
"Owners should try to distinguish vomiting from regurgitation," says Ken Macquisten, DVM, of Abbotsford, British Columbia. "Regurgitation is a natural response to eating too fast." Vomiting, especially when accompanied by other signs, may be more serious. "If vomiting occurs more than once per day," Dr. Macquisten adds, "or has signs of blood in it, it should be investigated." (If your cat is throwing up hairballs, click here to reat you can do to prevent it.)
2. Your cat appears to be choking. You should seek emergency help when:
a. it sounds like a hairball is on the way up
b. his mouth is wide open and he's making no sound
c. he's pawing at his mouth and taking big swallows
d. he collapses
Correct answers: b and d.
If your cat can't make noise, he probably can't breathe, and will die without immediate veterinary intervention. Fortunately, life-threatening choking is uncommon, according to Petra Drake, DVM, of San Francisco, California. "Most of the time," she says, "cats are able to expel a foreign body or mucus on their own."
3. Which ones are toxic?
a. acetominophen (Tylenol)
b. ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
c. acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)
d. birth control pills
Correct answer: All.
"If an owner sees a cat ingest Tylenol, it is an emergency," Dr. Drake says. Ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatories are also toxic. Birth-control pills are the least dangerous, but seek veterinary advice if your cat ingests many. (Did your cat eat something she shouldn’t have? Click here to learn what you should do if your cat has an upset tummy.)
4. You should take your cat to your veterinarian or emergency clinic if she is bleeding from:
a. a cut pad
b. a broken toenail
c. the rectum
d. the nose
Correct answers: a, c and d.
But even a bleeding toenail should be examined if it doesn't stop within five minutes. "A 12-pound cat can safely lose up to two ounces of blood," Dr. Macquisten says.
5. Your cat jumped off the refrigerator. Which of these scenarios requires a visit to the veterinarian?
a. she won't bear weight on one of her legs
b. she's walking with a slight limp
c. she shook one foot violently, glared at you and walked away with a normal stride
d. one leg is now at a funny angle
Correct answers: a and d.
A limb that doesn't bear weight needs to be examined. "There are myriad reasons for limping," Dr. Drake says, "from a compound fracture, or torn ligament to a broken nail or torn footpad." (Click here to read how you can keep your cat from jumping where she shouldn’t.)
6. Which of the following is the most serious
a. your cat has gone three days without a bowel movement
b. your cat keeps straining in the litter box with no results
c. your cat has three bowel movements a day
Correct answer: b.
"Cats straining to eliminate may be either trying to empty their bowels or their bladders," Dr. Macquisten says. Constipation is uncomfortable, but a cat unable to urinate can die within 24 hours. An immediate veterinary examination is critical to determine the cause of the straining.
Post the emergency telephone numbers for your regular veterinarian and your local after-hours emergency veterinary hospital. You never know when an emergency may occur.
Veterinarians and their answering services are skilled in identifying emergency situations. By asking a few questions, they will be able to help you take the appropriate course of action. "A simple phone call," Dr. Macquisten says, "can often determine whether something is a true emergency or not."
It's a cat owner's nightmare: Something's wrong with your cat and your regular veterinarian is unavailable. You're left to make a judgment call on seeking emergency care for your cat. Recognizing critical situations can mean the difference between life and death. Here are some common scenarios. Circle all those you think require emergency attention, then check your answers.
1. Should you worry? Your cat:
a. just vomited undigested food
b. vomited for the fourth time today and seems lethargic
c. threw up a hairball
d. threw up, and you see signs of blood
Correct answers: b and d.
"Owners should try to distinguish vomiting from regurgitation," says Ken Macquisten, DVM, of Abbotsford, British Columbia. "Regurgitation is a natural response to eating too fast." Vomiting, especially when accompanied by other signs, may be more serious. "If vomiting occurs more than once per day," Dr. Macquisten adds, "or has signs of blood in it, it should be investigated." (If your cat is throwing up hairballs, click here to reat you can do to prevent it.)
2. Your cat appears to be choking. You should seek emergency help when:
a. it sounds like a hairball is on the way up
b. his mouth is wide open and he's making no sound
c. he's pawing at his mouth and taking big swallows
d. he collapses
Correct answers: b and d.
If your cat can't make noise, he probably can't breathe, and will die without immediate veterinary intervention. Fortunately, life-threatening choking is uncommon, according to Petra Drake, DVM, of San Francisco, California. "Most of the time," she says, "cats are able to expel a foreign body or mucus on their own."
3. Which ones are toxic?
a. acetominophen (Tylenol)
b. ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
c. acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)
d. birth control pills
Correct answer: All.
"If an owner sees a cat ingest Tylenol, it is an emergency," Dr. Drake says. Ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatories are also toxic. Birth-control pills are the least dangerous, but seek veterinary advice if your cat ingests many. (Did your cat eat something she shouldn’t have? Click here to learn what you should do if your cat has an upset tummy.)
4. You should take your cat to your veterinarian or emergency clinic if she is bleeding from:
a. a cut pad
b. a broken toenail
c. the rectum
d. the nose
Correct answers: a, c and d.
But even a bleeding toenail should be examined if it doesn't stop within five minutes. "A 12-pound cat can safely lose up to two ounces of blood," Dr. Macquisten says.
5. Your cat jumped off the refrigerator. Which of these scenarios requires a visit to the veterinarian?
a. she won't bear weight on one of her legs
b. she's walking with a slight limp
c. she shook one foot violently, glared at you and walked away with a normal stride
d. one leg is now at a funny angle
Correct answers: a and d.
A limb that doesn't bear weight needs to be examined. "There are myriad reasons for limping," Dr. Drake says, "from a compound fracture, or torn ligament to a broken nail or torn footpad." (Click here to read how you can keep your cat from jumping where she shouldn’t.)
6. Which of the following is the most serious
a. your cat has gone three days without a bowel movement
b. your cat keeps straining in the litter box with no results
c. your cat has three bowel movements a day
Correct answer: b.
"Cats straining to eliminate may be either trying to empty their bowels or their bladders," Dr. Macquisten says. Constipation is uncomfortable, but a cat unable to urinate can die within 24 hours. An immediate veterinary examination is critical to determine the cause of the straining.
Post the emergency telephone numbers for your regular veterinarian and your local after-hours emergency veterinary hospital. You never know when an emergency may occur.
Veterinarians and their answering services are skilled in identifying emergency situations. By asking a few questions, they will be able to help you take the appropriate course of action. "A simple phone call," Dr. Macquisten says, "can often determine whether something is a true emergency or not."
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