Chapter 18 Flashcards
Anal glands
Secretory tissues composed of apocrine and sebaceous glands
Anal sacs
Pairs of pouches that store on oily, fouls smelling fluid secreted by the anal glands
Hepatic lipidosis
Excess fat in the liver - typically occurs after a period of anorexia
Induced ovulator
Species that ovulate only as a result of sexual activity
Polydactyly
More than the normal # of digits
Mongrel
Mixed breed of any animal
Ad libitum feeding
Food available at all times
Docile
Tame and easygoing
Gait
How an animal moves
Kneading
Repetitive massaging motion of the paws
Obligate carnivore
Animal that must have a meat based diet
Retractile
Ability to draw back
Spraying
Urination on objects to mark territory
Vigor
Healthy growth
Hepatic Lipidosis
Excessive fat accumulated in liver
Docile
Tame and easy going
Retractile
Ability to draw back
Wild
Feral
Tempermant
Emotional and mental qualities of an individual
Carnassial tooth
Large, sheering cheek tooth. Upper P4 or lower M1
Mackerel tabby
Two toned cat with fur stripes
Mongrel
Mixed breed
Ruddy
Orange-brown colour with ticking of dark brown or black