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
What animals are the most popular pets?
Cats
State some common shorthair cat breeds? (5)
- Siamese
- Bermese
- Bengal
- British shorthair
- Rex
Name some common longhair cat breeds? (4)
- Persian
- Main coon
- Berman
- Ragdoll
What factors should an owner consider when choosing a cat? (4)
- Peigree or not
- Short hair or not
- Male or female
- Financial status
What important aspect of cat nutrition should be taken into account in a vets practice?
They need lots of protein as they are carnivores, they can go anorexic easily and can starve within 48 hours!
Why might some cats prefer shallow food bowls?
So there wiscars don’t touch the sides of the bowl
Name some common feline diseases (8)
- Cat flu
- Dental diseases
- Cat bite abscesses
- TRA
- Feline lower urinary tract disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Chronic kidney disease
- Toxins
How often is a cats reproductive cycle?
Every 2-3 weeks
How long is a cats gestational period?
About 63 days
How long is a cats oestrus cycle?
7-10 days
List some key industry bodies and legislations involved in the feline industry
-Animal welfare act
