Cats

True or False: Sharp-pointed scissors, a knife, or a razor blade can be used to remove badly tangled and matted fur

False

True or False: The cat breeds that do not have tails may be subject to defects such as weakness to their hind quarters

False

True or False: The cats tongue is flat and enables the cat to lap up liquids

False

True or False: The heat period for a cat will last for one or two days

False

What breed of cat has no hair?

Sphynx

The siamese cat can be described as a prima donna; it is totally unpredictable

True

True or False: 4 essential items you need to have before you bring a cat home is a litter box, a cat bed, food and water bowls, and a cat carrier

True

True or False: A sleek, glossy coat of hair is an indication of a cat's general health and care

True

True or False: Canned food contains about 75% water

True

True or False: Cat litter can be made out of sand, paper, and cake...

True

True or False: Cat litter is a multi-million dollar industry each year

True

True or False: Cats have the ability to see in light six times dimmer than the human eye can see

True

True or False: Cats that do undesirable things can be sprayed with a spray bottle

True

True or False: Clay type cat litter is the most popular today?

True

True or False: Estrus in cats is induced by lengthening daylight and rising temperature of spring

True

True or False: Feeding a cat to much liver can cause vitamin A poisoning

True

True or False: If not breed, the female cat will come back into heat in fifteen to twenty-one days...

True

True or False: Milk is a good source of calcium, but may cause gas and diarrhea in adult cats

True

True or False: Some white cats, especially the blue-eyed whites, may be deaf

True

True or False: The "T" touch can be used on the slasher cat, on an injured cat, and on an calm cat...

True

True or False: The 4 non-essential items that you might want to have is a cat post, brushes, toys, and collars

True

True or False: The image projected on the retina of a cats eye is five times bigger than that projected on the human eye

True

True or False: The more attention a kitten receives, the closer it will become attached to the family

True

True or False: When a cat goes into heat, she will eat less, urinate more, and rub on your leg

True

True or False: Clumping cat litter tends to have a lesser amount of tracking...

False

True or False: Kittens are best purchased ar eight to twelve months of age

False

True or False: Most cats with blue eyes are blind

False

What are cats descendants of?

Miacis

The eyes of a kitten open about ________ days after birth

10 to 12 days

A cat needs what percent of it's diet to be protein based?

30 to 40 percent

A female kitten will become sexually mature as early as _____ months of age

5

The gestation period for cats will average about _____ day

65 days

Color pattern where one color is streaked or intermingled with another color

Agouti

What is the most common type of cat litter?

Clay

The organ within the ear that enables an animal to detect sounds

Cochlea

The color of the nose, ears, feet, and tail of an animal

Colorpoint

Inflammation of the membrane lining the inner surface of the eyelids

Conjunctivitis

A disease that causes severe vomiting and diarrhea in dogs and cats

Coronavirus

A condition in which the eyeball sinks into its socket or in which there is a spasm of the eyelid due to discomfort

Entropion

How often will a female cat come into heat?

Every three weeks

True or False: All cats can retract their claws

False

True or False: Cats are herbivorous

False

True or False: Cats can survive well on dog food

False

Wild animal

Feral

One problem with biodegradable cat litter is_____?

It is very expensive

Smell and taste receptors located in the roof of the mouth of cats and reptiles

Jacobson's Organ

Abnormal yellowing of the skin, tissues, eyes, and urine

Jaundice

An inflammation of the cornea

Keratis

The third eyelids of certain animals, it moves diagonally under the eyelid to lubricate the eye

Nictitating Membrane

A kitten should receive it's first shot for feline panleukopenia at ________ weeks of age

Nine

The teeth on both jaws coming together correctly

Occlusion

An area of the nasal lining that picks up smells from he air as the animal breathes

Olfactory Mucosa

Knobs on the tongue that hold food for prey; some carry the taste buds

Papille

The most popular long haired breed of cat is?

Persian

Nose, ears, tai, and feet of an animal

Points

What are five safety precautions that you will need to take into considerations when bringing a new cat into your home?

Put away chords, Screen your fireplace, Keep sharp objects away, keep you counters clean, keep heavy objects in the back of your counter/cupboard.

A female cat is called a ____?

Queen

I am a fungus, I affect cats of all ages, and i am contagious through contact. What am I?

Ringworm

What are two breeds of cats that have physical mutations?

Scottish fold and japanese bobtail

How often do cat mate in one heat period?

Several times a day

The amount of food a cat eats is dependant on________

The age, its weight, and its activity

What does the female do after mating?

The female attacks the male

A male cat is called a____?

Tom

Pregnant women should avoid cleaning litter boxes because there is a chance of infection from_____, which can harm the unborn fetus

Toxoplasma Gondii

A lactating cat ____

needs more protein in it's diet

A male kitten will reach sexual maturity at about ______ months of age

six to eight