Feline Cat Review
How many cat breeds are there?
42 breeds
What is the best temperature for a mother expecting kittens?
75 to 80°F
When where cats domesticated?
7500BC Egypt
How often should a litter pan be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected?
At least once a week
Kittens should receive at least two days of the queens first milk. What is the name of that first milk?
Colostrum
I'm one material recommended for a scratching post for a cat
Corrugated cardboard
What did the lesson recommend for a cats bed
Disposable or replaceable bedding material/must be kept clean
How are cats categorized?
Hybrid breeds, normal, and mutation
What is the name of an effective feline tranquilizer?
Ketamine
Identify 10 common breeds of cats
Persian, Ragdoll, Siamese, American, Bombay, Russian blue, Colorpoint, Birman, Sphynx, British
What is the name for a female cat
Queen
What is the most common behavior problem of cats?
Soiling
Describe three breeds and their appearance
Sphynx- hairless, wrinkled skin, large ears, sleek muscular body, medium sized. Russian blue - short haired with a bluish gray coat, green eyes, pink paws, thick coat. British - short thick coat, broad chest, muscular, develop muscle, ears folded up top, all colors.
What is the name for a male cat
Tom
True or false? A zoonotic disease is one that can spread from an animal to a human.
True
Which food provides the most complete and balanced diet for a cat?
Dry, soft-moist or canned commercial food
True or false? Cats can learn to be vegetarians.
False
True or false? Cats claws can be trimmed with human clippers.
False
True or false? Kittens should be bathed twice a day.
False
Who purrs during nursing?
Mom and kitten
True or false? Cats can be restrained by holding the loose skin on their neck and hips.
True
True or false? Cats can be trained to sit, jump, beg and perform other tricks.
True
True or false? Cats have a different number of toes on their front feet than they have on their hind feet.
True
True or false? Cats lose the ability to digest milk as they grow older.
True
True or false? No vaccination is available for toxoplasmosis.
True
True or false? What eyes is when tear production is increased because tears cannot be drained into the nasal cavity.
True
How long is a cats estrus cycle
15-21 daya
How long is a cats gestation period
63 to 67 days
Name three things to check in a preventative care check
A. Check for skin parasites, rashes or bald spots in fur. B. Check eyes for discharge or third eyelid showing. C. Check for discoloration on teeth or gums.
Which breeds benefit from brushing?
Both long-haired and short haired breeds
What does the lesson recommend for cat housing?
Cleanliness, draft free and warm, comfort, and safety.
where did cats originate from ?
Evolved from three different cats; African cat, African wildcat, European wildcat
What is the scientific term for cats?
Felis Catus
The only cat beverage is
Fresh water
What are the two main groups of cat breeds?
Long haired and short haired
What material can be used in place commercial litter as an absorbent material in a litter box?
Sand
