Feline Flashcards
Cat normal critical values
Temp: 38-38.5celcius
Heart: 110-180bpm
Resp: 20-30bpm
Cat key characteristics
Territorial
Like to maintain boundaries
Like to be in control of environment
Don’t always need company
Predator & prey
Hunters
Fearful of unknown – run away, get up high, hide
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Tortoiseshell:
Almost always female
Need 2 X chromosomes
X carries red & black colors
Male torties are sterile
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tabby
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Grey
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Siamese cat:
Delicate physique
Common shorthaired pedigree
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Burmese:
Solid color
Muscular but light frame
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British shorthair:
Round wide face & thick neck
Thick coat
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Devon & Cornish Rex:
Big ears
Curly coat
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Abyssinian:
Ticked coat
Distinctive colors
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Persian:
Short nose & squashed face
Brachycephalic
Stocky body
Short limbed
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Birman:
White feet
Usually blue eyes
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Maine Coon:
Big
Smooth but shaggy coat
Tufted ears
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Ragdoll:
Similar to Birmans but no white feet
Big
What are the nutritional requirements of cats
Must eat cat food
Obligatory carnivores
Balanced diet
Highly protein dependent