Ch24 - Cats Flashcards
What is a common health problem occurring in cats that should be checked when cleaning litter pan?
Hematuria (blood in urine)
What is the scientific name of the cat?
Felis catus
What is the best way to restrain a cat to transport it into another room?
Scruff the cat, hold cat against your body, controlling its hind legs with your elbow.
In an adult female cat, how long can estrus last if no mating occurs?
5-10 days
In an adult female cat, how long can estrus last if mating DOES occur?
1-4 days
True or False: Cat bites are painful but not serious
False (cats have sharp canines that can pierce through skin and convey bacteria deep into underlying tissue, which can cause infection)
What methods of identification are appropriate for cats, according to the USDA?
Microchips, collar and tag, ear tattoo
What are 3 common commercial diets provided for cats?
Dry feed, semi-moist feed, and canned (wet) feed
Since cats are carnivores, what requirements do they need in their diet?
high animal-based protein and variety
What is a nictitating membrane?
A movable membrane that may cover the eye (“third eyelid”)
If a cat is acting extremely fearful, what is the course of action that would make the procedure safer to perform?
Postpone the procedure until the cat is more calm
In order to comply with federal law, where MUST the disposition of a cat’s carcass be recorded?
In the institution’s records, including the retention of the cat’s unique identification tag
How long is a cat’s sexual cycle duration?
2-3 weeks
How much does the average male cat weigh?
3 - 7 kgs (6.6-15.4 lbs)
Female cats are induced ovulators, meaning that….
the female will only ovulate in response to copulation
A breeding female cat is called a:
queen
A male cat is called a ______, and a very young cat is called a ______.
tom; kitten
Why should male cats not used for breeding be neutered?
to prevent development of undesirable behaviors, such as spraying urine and aggressiveness
to prevent accidental pregnancies
One method of cat restraint is to put the cat inside a _________.
nylon or canvas restraint bag (cat bag)
How often should cat litter pans be changed?
Daily
What should you check for when changing liter pans? Why?
since cats are prone to urinary diseases, you should check for the presence of urine, and for the presence of blood in urine, especially in male cats
List 3 signs that a cat is in pain, distress or is ill.
being quiet, stiff posture, anorexia, crying, growling, hissing, isolating from other cats, hunched posture, limping, excessive licking
How often should cat water bowls be hand cleaned? How often should they be sanitized?
Hand cleaned: daily
Sanitized: every 2 weeks
True or False: Cats should be singly housed whenever possible
False (they are social animals and unless a cat prefers to be solitary, they should be pair or group housed)
True or False: cats should be provided resting boards at varying heights
True
True or False: semi-moist cat food had about 10-12% moisture content.
False: 20-25% moisture
True or False: canned cat food had about 70-78% moisture content.
True
How much moisture content does dry feed contain?
10% - 12% moisture content
True or False: the most common euthanasia method with cats is exposure to CO2
False; overdose of barbiturates or inhalant anesthetics
Name 3 common enrichment devices for cats
scratch poles, balls, resting boards/shelves, ropes, climbing poles, or food enrichment
Cat lifespan: ____ to ____ years
9 - 14 yrs
Cat gestation period: ____ to ____ weeks
58-67 days
Average cat litter size: ____ to _____ kittens
3-6 kittens
Kitten age at weaning: ____ to ____ weeks
7-8 weeks
When the queen elevates her hindquarter and flattens her back, this is called:
lordosis
Breeding cats are generally pair housed, but what other type of mating scheme also works?
Harem breeding (one male in a group of females for 7-10 days
What is the name of the parasite that can be transmitted through cat feces? (pregnant women should not work with cats)
Toxoplasma gondii
