Breeds & Husbandry Test 2
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
