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