Feline Test Review
Which food provides the most complete and balanced diet for a cat?
Dry foods, soft-moist, canned
A zoonotic disease is one that can spread from an animal to a human. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
Cats can be restrained by holding the loose skin on their neck and hips. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
Cats can be trained to sit, jump, beg and perform other tricks. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
Cats have a different number of toes on their front feet than they have on their hind feet. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
Cats lose the ability to digest milk as they grow older. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
No vaccination is available for toxoplasmosis. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
Wet eyes is where tear production is increased because tears cannot be drained into the nasal cavity. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
How long is a cat's estrous cycle?
15-21 days
How many breeds of cats are there?
42 (cat fancier association)
How long is a cat's gestation period?
63 - 67 days
What is the best temperature for a mother expecting kittens?
75-80 F
When were cats domesticated?
7500 BC in Egypt
Name three things to check in a preventive care check.
A. Check skin for parasites, rashes or bald spots B.Check lymph nodes along underside. C. Check eyes for discharge or third eyelid showing.
Where did cats originate from?
African cat, African wild cat, European wild cat
Which breeds benefit from brushing?
All
Which one or more of the following did the lesson recommend for a cat's bed? A. Open on all four sides B. Disposable or replaceable bedding material C. Must be kept clean
B. Disposable or replaceable bedding material C. Must be kept clean
Who purrs during nursing?
Both the mother and kittens
Name one material recommended for a scratching post for a cat.
Carpet
Which does the lesson recommend for cat housing?
Cleanliness, draft free / warm, comfort, and safety
Kittens should receive at least two days of the queen's first milk. What is the name of that first milk?
Colostrum
Identify 10 common breeds of cats. (use cat fanciers assotion)
Devon Rex cats, Abyissian cats, Sphynx cats, Scottish Fold cats, American Shorthair cats, Maine Coon cats, Persian cats, British shorthair, Ragdoll cats, Exotic Shorthair cats
Cat's claws can be trimmed with human clippers. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
Cats can learn to be vegetarians. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
Kittens should be bathed twice a day. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
What is the scientific term for cats?
Felice catus
How are cats categorized?
Hybrid, Normal, Mutation
What is the name of an effective feline tranquilizer?
Ketamine
How often should the litter pan be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected?
Once a week
What is the name of a female cat?
Queen
Pick 3 of those breeds and describe their appearance.
Ragdoll cats: Kind of a rounded face, longish hair, pretty big Maine Coon cats: Ponted ears, long tail, "gentle giant", have a bit of a disstinctive snout (ponted face) Scottish Fold cats: Known for their pointed ears, have a rounded face
What material can be used in place of commercial litter as absorbent material in a litter box?
Sand
What are the two main groups of cat breeds?
Short Haired and Longhaired
What is the most common behavior problem of cats?
Soiling
What is the name of a male cat?
Tom
The only cat beverage is __________ .
Water
