Domestic Pet Cats Flashcards
1
Q
Cats don’t respond to which taste?
A
Sweet
2
Q
Adult female
A
Queen
Molly
Dam
3
Q
Adult male
A
Tom
4
Q
Castrated male
A
Gib
5
Q
Young cats
A
Kittens
6
Q
Parturition
A
Kittens
Queening
7
Q
Cats self or intentionally domesticated?
A
Self domesticated
8
Q
When were cats domesticated?
A
European/Asian/African wild cat ->Felis domestic
7,500 BC
9
Q
Cat problems
A
Most difficult to control among domestic animals
Destruction of wildlife
Disease
10
Q
Reproduction
A
Polyestrous
Estrous cycle 14-21 days. Range 4-30 days. Queens together may sync.
Seasonal: spring/fall.
11
Q
Induced ovulation
A
Process of meeting stimulates neuro-reflex response causing ovulation
12
Q
Cycle patterns
A
>50% Shorthairs cycle year round
60% shorthairs cycle during breeding season
10% Longhairs cycle during breeding season
