Breeds & Husbandry Test 2

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The kitten's eyes and ears open around day ___

14

Deciduous teeth begin to erupt in cats around ___ days of age

14 days

How many hours a day does the average cat sleep?

16-20 hours

The cat's permanent teeth begin to replace the deciduous teeth around ___ months of age

4 months

At what age should weaning begin in kittens?

6 weeks

How long is the gestation of a cat?

60-65 days

At what age is a cat considered "senior"?

8 years

When the ears of a cat are flattened against its head, its expressing:

Anger and Fear

What color of cats is almost always 98.9% of the time female?

Calico

Which feline teeth are usually long with very deep roots and are primarily used for stabbing and holding objects?

Canines

What are some examples of restraint for a cat?

Chemical, cat bag, muzzle, kitty burrito, scruffing

What breed of cat has short wavy hair and crinkled whiskers?

Cornish Rex

What are some of the advantages to having a cat neutered?

Decrease roaming, decrease being exposed to illness, decrease spaying, fewer cats reproducing

Where can vibrissae be found on a cat?

Eyebrows, face, ventral aspect of the lower limbs

What are some signs of feline estrus?

Growling, Lordosis, Vocal, Rubbing on objects

Which of the following is a good recommendation to an owner with a cat with an elimination issue?

Have more litter boxes and to clean them on a daily basis have pet evaluated for medical needs

What endoparasite is less common in cats, but it only takes one to kill a cat?

Heartworms

What are the most rostral teeth in a cat?

Incisors

What does it mean when the cat is switching its tail?

It is angry and irritated

Cats also have a 3rd eyelid which provides additional protection for the eye and may be elevated when the cat is sick. What is this called?

Nicitating Membrane

Are cats always born with the color eyes they will always have?

No

How often do healthy cats need us to give them baths?

On occassion

What color of cats is almost always a male cat 80% of the time?

Orange Tabby

Which of the following is a sign of FLUTD (feline lower urinary tract disease)?

Painful urination, frequent urination, hematuria

What is an example of a breed of cat that is brachycephalic?

Persian

Some cats have multiple toes. What is this called?

Polydactyl

The nails of domestic cats are produced from specialized extensions of epidermis and are ___

Retractable

What are some common sites of venipuncture in a cat?

Saphenous, Jugular, cephalic

A client comes into practice and is very frustrated with the destructive behavior their cat is displaying by scratching furniture. What are some recommendations you could make to help them?

Scratching posts, declawing, covers for nails

All cats are born with what senses?

Smell, Touch

When does feline ovulation occur?

Spontaneously happens when mating occurs

The reflective layer in the back of the eye that causes the cats eyes to shine at night when they reflect light, is called?

Tapetum Lucidum

Which amino acid is essential to a feline diet and if there is a deficiency of this amino acid it can lead to dilated cardiomyopathy?

Taurine

The cat is seasonally polyestrous. This means that:

They have multiple heat cycles during breeding season

When a potential client is looking into getting a long haired cat, what are some things that you need to inform them about?

They will shed a lot and matte if they are not groomed or brushed normally, nail trims, vaccines, wellness visits, dental care, flea and tick prevention

Why were cats domesticated?

To eliminate rodents and humans provide a source of food

What is an accumulation of hair in the stomach and intestines due to excessive grooming?

Trichobezars

What are some key features to a cat's diet?

Twice as much protein as dogs, carbohydrates, protein, lipids, taurine, water

What is the purpose of the vibrissae on a cat?

Very sensitive tactile and balance benefits for the cat

What are clinical signs of hyperthyroidism?

Weight loss, increased appetite, increased vocalization, tachycardia

Are most cats born with the instinct to use a litter box?

Yes


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