cat husbandry

Question 1

what is a pedigree cat?

Answer 1

have a specific breed recognised by cat fanciers association

Question 2

what is a non-pedigree cat?

what is another name for a non pedigree cat?

Answer 2

a cross breed, also known as moggy

Question 3

what is the cat fanciers association?

Answer 3

UK’s main registration body

Question 4

what are the common cat colours?

Answer 4

• black
• white
• blue
• cream
• red
• fawn
• chocolate
• cinnamon
• lilac
• seal

Question 5

what are the 5 common coat patters?

Answer 5

• solid
• tortoiseshell
• calico
• tabby
• pointed

Question 6

what feeding group do cats belong too?

Answer 6

obligate carnivore

Question 7

why must cats eat meat?

Answer 7

• unable to synthesise taurine, omega 6 and vitamin A
• need to be sourced from animal tissue

Question 8

why do cats have high protein requirements?

Answer 8

limited ability to regulate amino catabolism

Question 9

what is amino acid catabolism?

Answer 9

set of metabolic pathways that breaks down molecules

Question 10

what is a disadvantage of a complete diet?

Answer 10

hard to replicate what they eat in the wild

Question 11

what is a disadvantage if a raw diet?

Answer 11

contains dangerous pathogens that may spread so is a health risk to humans and animals

Question 12

how many times do domestic cats usually snack through the day?

Answer 12

10-16

Question 13

how should cats be provided water?

Answer 13

ad-lib

Question 14

what problems can a wet diet cause for cats?

Answer 14

dental problems

Question 15

Why should cats be provided with multiple shallow drinking bowls?

Answer 15

They are opportunist drinkers

Question 16

what percentage of cats are considered overweight or obese?

Answer 16

around 50%

Question 17

what is the most frequently observed nutritional disorder among domesticated cats?

Answer 17

obesity

Question 18

what health problems can obesity cause?

Answer 18

diabetes
cardiovascular disease
osteoarthritis

Question 19

what number should a cats BCS score be for it to be ideal?

Answer 19

4-5

Question 20

when is the pregnancy cycle?

Answer 20

seasonally polyoestrus
cycle January to Autumn (‘calling’)

Question 20

when is the pregnancy cycle?

Answer 20

seasonally polyoestrus
cycle January to Autumn (‘calling’)

Question 21

how long is the gestation period?

Answer 21

63 days

Question 22

what kind of ovulators are cats?

Answer 22

induced ovulators
3-4 matings per pregnancy

Question 23

what food should give a pregnant cat after 4 weeks?

Answer 23

kitten food ad-lib

Question 24

When do a kitten's eyes and ears open?

Answer 24

14 days

Question 25

How often will a kitten nurse from the queen initially?

Answer 25

Every 1-2 hours

Question 26

When should kittens start exploring their surroundings?

Answer 26

3 weeks old

Question 27

When can kittens be handled by humans?

Answer 27

2 weeks old

Question 28

What is the newborn temperature requirement for week 1?

Answer 28

29.5-32ºC

Question 29

What is the newborn temperature requirement for week 2?

Answer 29

26.5 - 29.5ºC

Question 30

What is the newborn temperature requirement for week 3?

Answer 30

24 - 26.5ºC

Question 31

What is the newborn temperature requirement for week 4?

Answer 31

21 - 24ºC

Question 32

Which phase of pregnancy/nursing is the most nutritionally demanding?

Answer 32

Lactation

Question 33

When is colostrum produced?

Answer 33

First 24-36hrs

Question 34

When is peak lactation?

Answer 34

3-4 weeks postpartum

Question 35

How much food should the cat be fed during lactation?

Answer 35

4-6 times maintenance and kitten food ad-lib

Question 36

When does weaning begin?

Answer 36

3-4 weeks old

Question 37

When does weaning begin?

Answer 37

3-4 weeks old

Question 38

When is the kitten fully weaned?

Answer 38

8 weeks

Question 38

When is the kitten fully weaned?

Answer 38

8 weeks

Question 39

What percentage mature body weight are most cats at 6 months old?

Answer 39

75%

Question 40

When are Norwegian Forest and Maine Coon cats fully grown?

Answer 40

3 years old

Question 41

What is the typical lifespan of a cat?

Answer 41

15 years

Question 42

When are senior foods usually recommended?

Answer 42

8-10 years old

Question 43

What are the characteristics of senior cat foods?

Answer 43

Usually lower calorie Lean/fat ratios don't change BMR maintained Energy requirements remain more constant

Question 44

how much of the day do cats spend hunting?

Answer 44

25%

Question 45

List 4 behaviours of a territorial cat

Answer 45

Spraying Middening Scratching Rubbing

Question 46

What temperature do cats prefer to sleep in?

Answer 46

10-26ºC At least one area ≥15ºC

Question 47

How long do the effects of catnip usually last?

Answer 47

15mins

Question 48

When should a cat start being groomed?

Answer 48

As early as possible

Question 49

What are the annual vaccinations required for cats?

Answer 49

Feline infectious enteritis Feline herpes virus (cat flu) Feline calicivirus (cat flu) Feline leukaemia virus (outdoor)

Question 50

What is the usual vaccination program for kittens?

Answer 50

From 8 weeks, 2 vaccinations 2 weeks apart

Question 51

What routine veterinary care do cats require other than vaccinations?

Answer 51

Worming and ectoparasite treament (fleas/ticks)