Reproduction & Parenting

Question 1

True or False:

Intact female cats are able to mate any time of the year.

Answer 1

True.

Question 2

Which of the following behaviors is characteristic of females in estrus?

1. Increased vocalization.
2. Increased affection.
3. Urine marking and spraying.
4. 1 & 2.
5. All of the above.

Answer 2

4. 1 & 2.

Increased vocalization and increased affection.

Question 3

True or False:

It is common after mating has ended for the female to become aggressive towards the male and even swat him in the face.

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

What behaviors could indicate a kitten was weaned too early?

Answer 4

1. They become mice killers at a young age.
2. They are more apt to bite during playing.
3. They are poor learners.

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding humans and kittens?

1. Kittens held and petted during the first 7 wks were not good learners.
2. Kittens held and petted during their first 7 wks were more aggressive.
3. Kittens held and petted during their first 7 wks developed bigger brains.
4. Kittens held and petted during their first 7 wks were not playful.

Answer 5

3. Kittens held and petted during their first 7wks developed bigger brains.

Question 6

What behaviors are displayed by males during breeding season?

Answer 6

Increased urine marking or spraying and cheek rubbing on surfaces.

Question 7

True or False:

Queens do not usually play with their kittens?

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

Which of the following is a behavior observed in kittens that are raised without litter mates?

1. They are less stressed when left alone.
2. They will leave their nest earlier and start exploring.
3. They are more prone to separation anxiety.
4. Both 1 & 2.
5. All of the above.

Answer 8

4. Both 1 & 2.

They are less stressed when left alone and they will leave the next earlier and start exploring.