Feline warning signs Flashcards

1
Q

flattened or

A

pinned ears

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2
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hissing and

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spitting

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3
Q

another warning sign is

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growling and swatting

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4
Q

___ back

A

arched

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5
Q

____ are up

A

hackles

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6
Q

in a cage - defensive aggression

A

hiding in the back of the cage

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7
Q

offensive aggression in the cage

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at the front of the cage

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8
Q

tail wags

A

are not happy cats (at the vet)

can mean they are getting upset

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9
Q

restraint is a

A

large part of the job

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10
Q

if you get bit by a cat

A

go to the ER ASAP

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11
Q

proper restraint and communication are

A

the keys to safety

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12
Q

most common way is to hold a cat by the

A

scruff

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13
Q

good technique is

A

important

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14
Q

thumb is closest to the

A

head

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15
Q

towels are your

A

friend

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16
Q

towels can be

A

thrown over an animal to get them out of a cage
wrapped around an animal to restrict movement
“kitty burrito” is an effective way to restrain for venipuncture