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1. 1. Snow clumps are stuck between the dog's pads. What is preferable?

   Snow clumps are stuck between the dog's pads. What is preferable?

   Leave painful clumps until the next walk Pull them off sharply Gently melt them with comfortably warm water

2. 2. What reduces accidental exposure to antifreeze at home?

   What reduces accidental exposure to antifreeze at home?

   An open container near the water bowl Sealed labelled storage out of reach and prompt spill cleanup Relying only on a bitter taste additive

3. 3. A dog freezes when its new coat is put on. What should you reconsider?

   A dog freezes when its new coat is put on. What should you reconsider?

   Whether discomfort proves the coat is working Fit, comfort and gradual positive introduction How to force it to wear it longer

4. 4. For a walk after dark, what improves visibility without replacing caution?

   For a walk after dark, what improves visibility without replacing caution?

   Suitable reflective or light-up equipment for dog and handler Letting the dog run near traffic to be noticed A dark lead alone

5. 5. Why might a small elderly dog need a different winter plan from a healthy adult?

   Why might a small elderly dog need a different winter plan from a healthy adult?

   Every dog has identical protection from fur Age, size and health affect vulnerability to cold Only the owner's comfort matters

6. 6. Your dog heads towards a frozen pond. What is the safe plan?

   Your dog heads towards a frozen pond. What is the safe plan?

   Assume small dogs cannot fall through Keep it off the ice and under control Test the ice with the dog first

7. 7. You suspect the dog licked an antifreeze spill but it seems normal. What now?

   You suspect the dog licked an antifreeze spill but it seems normal. What now?

   Wait until tomorrow to see what happens Assume normal behaviour rules out poisoning Contact the vet immediately without waiting for symptoms

8. 8. Bad weather shortens safe walks. How can you still support the dog?

   Bad weather shortens safe walks. How can you still support the dog?

   Remove all activity until spring Add suitable indoor searching and enrichment activities Force the same long outing in dangerous conditions

9. 9. What should guide whether a dog needs a winter coat?

   What should guide whether a dog needs a winter coat?

   Matching every dog to the same fashion Its coat type, age, health and comfort in the conditions Assuming all dogs need identical layers

10. 10. A severely cold dog stops shivering but remains weak. Does this prove recovery?

    A severely cold dog stops shivering but remains weak. Does this prove recovery?

    Yes, no shivering always means comfort Yes, weakness is irrelevant No, severe hypothermia can stop shivering

11. 11. Fresh snow covers an unfamiliar path. What should you remember?

    Fresh snow covers an unfamiliar path. What should you remember?

    It proves the surface is smooth underneath It removes the need to control the dog It can hide holes and unsafe ground

12. 12. After cold exposure, the dog becomes drowsy and uncoordinated. What should you do?

    After cold exposure, the dog becomes drowsy and uncoordinated. What should you do?

    Wait for it to stop shivering before seeking help Move it to shelter, dry and warm it gently, and call the vet immediately Make it run until it wakes up

13. 13. The car was warm while driving. Is it a suitable winter waiting room after the engine stops?

    The car was warm while driving. Is it a suitable winter waiting room after the engine stops?

    No, it can cool quickly; arrange a warm safe alternative Yes, the warmth lasts indefinitely Yes, if the dog is still wet

14. 14. While arranging veterinary care for a chilled dog, what warming method should be avoided?

    While arranging veterinary care for a chilled dog, what warming method should be avoided?

    Direct contact with very hot objects A sheltered environment Dry blankets

15. 15. Which winter resting place better supports a vulnerable dog?

    Which winter resting place better supports a vulnerable dog?

    A place outside with no way back in Dry comfortable bedding away from draughts, with access indoors A wet bed beside an open outside door

16. 16. Before another wet winter walk, what deserves inspection?

    Before another wet winter walk, what deserves inspection?

    Lead clips, harness and collar for wear or damage Only the colour of the equipment Only whether it worked last year

17. 17. Your dog returns wet and cold. What helps reduce further heat loss?

    Your dog returns wet and cold. What helps reduce further heat loss?

    Keep it outside until it dries naturally Dry it and provide a warm, sheltered resting place Leave it wet in an unheated car

18. 18. Your dog has mobility difficulties and the path is icy. What is sensible?

    Your dog has mobility difficulties and the path is icy. What is sensible?

    Keep the same route regardless of slipping Run to cross the ice faster Choose a safer surface and adapt the outing

19. 19. After walking on gritted winter roads, what should you check and clean?

    After walking on gritted winter roads, what should you check and clean?

    Only the outside of the lead Paws, legs and belly, including irritating residue Nothing unless the dog cries

20. 20. A dog falls through pond ice. What should a person avoid?

    A dog falls through pond ice. What should a person avoid?

    Going onto the ice or into the water after it Calling emergency services Encouraging it towards the bank from safety