Feline Flashcards
What are some of the dangers associated with cats? (4)
- Claws
- Teeth
- Oral bacterial
- Zoonotic diseases
How can you safely approach a cat? (4)
- Avoid grabbing
- Quietly
- Let them face away from you
- No sudden noises
What equipment can be used to retrain a cat? (4)
- Towel
- Cage
- Muzzle
- Cat bag
Where would you usually inject subcutaneously in a cat?
Neck
Where would you inject intramuscularly in a cat?
Bicep femoris
From which vein is blood usually collected from?
Jugular
Name 2 zoonotic diseases that can be contracted from cats?
- Toxoplasmosis
- cat scratch disease
Whats the main ancestor to the common domesticated cat?
African wild cat
Are cats solitary or social?
Solitary
Why don’t cats show dominance?
They are used to living alone so there is no social hierarchy
Why must cats always be provided with adequate amount of resources at all times?
They have not developed any social skills and so don’t know how to queue or show dominance
How did cats evolve to be close to humans?
The corn stored by Egyptians attracted rats which attracted cats. The cats living with the humans were fed better and so they developed a people tolerance.
How have cats learned to be civil with one another?
They swap scents by mutual rubbing to create a group scent.
What is the name for the behaviour shown by cats that creates a group scent?
Alloscenting
What is the estimated UK cat population?
9-12M
