Chapter 24: Cats Flashcards
What does induced ovulation mean?
The female will ovulate in response to copulation
A breeding female cat is called a:
Queen
A male cat is called a:
Tom
What is the term for a very young cat?
Kitten
One method of ca restraint is to put the cat inside a ____________
Nylon or canvas restraint bag
How often should litter pans be changed?
Every day
What should you check for when changing litter pans? Why?
Presence of urine because cats are prone to urinary disease
How often should cat cages be completely cleaned?
Every 2 weeks
How often should cat water bowls be hand cleaned? How often should they be machine washed?
Hand cleaned: every day
Machine washed: twice a week
True or False
Cats prefer am variety of foods in their diet
True
True or False
Cats should be singly housed whenever possible
False
They are social animals
True or False
Cats should be provided resting boards, at varying heights
True
True or False
Sami-moist food has about 10% to 12% moisture content
False
20% to 25% moisture content
True or False
Canned food has about 70% to 78% moisture content
True
True or False
The most common euthanasia method with cats is exposure to CO2
False
Overdose of barbiturates or inhaling anesthesia
