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Stage 4 - Cats Flashcards

1
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When a cat is called “polydactyl” what genetic mutation does it have?

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Six or seven toes on each paw

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2
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Most cats have ___ whiskers on their cheeks, including __ whiskers on each side of their face

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24; twelve

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3
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When a cat is “self” what are they?

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Solid-colored

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4
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Prior to placing a cat in the tub for bathing, it’s important to

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Ensure that the tub is clean but rinsing it out, place a rubber mat along the bottom of the tub, and place a cat control screen on top of the rubber mat

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5
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What is the difference between folded and curled ears

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Folded ears fold forward, curled ears fold backward

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6
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The Bombay always has

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black hair

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7
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Slip leads should only be used on cats when

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removing them from enclosures

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8
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What is a mog or moggy in cat-fancy terms

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A British term for cats

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9
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If a cat lifts her paws and shakes them individually, she most likely

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Stepped in water and is showing disgust or dislike

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10
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The glycoprotein Fel D1 can be found in cat’s

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Saliva, skin and urine

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11
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When bathing a cat, the bathtub should be filled to the cat’s shoulders with water. T or F

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False

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12
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The American Curl was named as such due to

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Curled back ears

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13
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When a cat is odd-eyed, they have

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two different colored eyes

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14
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If, while cleaning a cat’s ears, you notice black dots that resemble coffee grinds, this is indicative of

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Ear mites

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15
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What is a colony in regards to feral cats?

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A shared living space formed from territorialism

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16
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Vibrisse is another term for

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whiskers

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17
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The main difference between Balinese and the Javanese is

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The Balinese is color pointed; the Javanese has more color options

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18
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The finest blade you can use on a cat’s skin is

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10

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19
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The Tiffany and the Tiffanie are the same. T or F

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False

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20
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Prior to bathing, a longhaired cat should:

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Be completely combed and brushed out

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21
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The Havana Brown is a designer breed created to be

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Brown / mahogany / chestnut

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How can you tell when a cat is showing trust and affection

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Her eyes will be half-closed and she will slowly close and open them repeatedly.

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23
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Stud tail occurs:

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When oil is secreted from the base of the tail

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24
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The non-pointed Himalayan is only recognized by the CCA and not the CFA. Why?

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They carry the recessive Siamese/Himalayan gene so the CCA feels they should be their own breed.
The CFA recognizes the Himalayan as a Colorpoint Persion.

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25
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In order to groom a cat’s whiskers, you should:

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The whiskers should be totally left alone.

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26
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What do that Savannah and the Bengal have in common?

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They both spawned from wildcats crossed with domestics

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27
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Unlike a dog’s hair the cat’s hair grows in very evenly. T or F

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False

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28
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Out of all attacks by domesticated animals per year, the majority of bites come from dogs. T or F

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True

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29
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Cats have a very low pain tolerance. T or F

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True

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30
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The Tonkinese was created by crossing which two breeds?

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Siamese and Burmese

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31
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A cat should never be lifted by her scruff is they are

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Overweight

32
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What is caterwauling?

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A loud shrieking noise made by cats when they are fighting or in acute pain.

33
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How can you extract a cat’s claw from her toe in order to trim it?

A

Press on the top and the bottom of the toe

34
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Why doesn’t the CFA recognizes the Bengal as a registered breed?

A

They do not promote the breeding of wildcats to domestic cats.

35
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When a cat is grey, he is usually described as being

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Blue

36
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A nervous cat will crouch low to the ground on all fours but will not lie down because

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She must be ready to fight back or run away

37
Q

What is the very first thing you should do when removing a cat from a cage or kennel?

A

Check all windows and doors to make sure they are closed.

38
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When a cat is color pointed, which regions of their body are colored?

A

Ears, muzzle, tail, lower legs.

39
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The bacterium that causes cat scratch disease, Bartonella henselae is present in:

A

40% of all cats

40
Q

Which of the following breeds has / have longer hind legs than front legs?

A

Sokoke, Manx, Norwegian Forest Cat.

41
Q

Indoor domesticated cats psychologically live their adult lives in perpetual kitten-hood because their owners provide them with all means necessary to survive. T or F

A

True

42
Q

Like the Bengal and the Savannah, Ocicat was created by crossing a wildcat with a domestic breed. T or F

A

False

43
Q

What are signs of an infection caused by a bite?

A

Swelling, redness, and fever

44
Q

Up until 1876, the Persian was known as the

A

Turkish Angora

45
Q

The cat’s skin is very

A

thin and sensitive

46
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Which feline breed is believed to be the oldest domestic breed

A

Egyptian Mau

47
Q

When choosing a flea shampoo for your feline clients, it’s important to select one that is

A

Feline specific

48
Q

The cymric is a longhaired Manx. T or F

A

True

49
Q

What type of brush can be used in the bath

A

Rubber curry

50
Q

Which breeds is often described as a “potato on toothpicks”

A

Chartreux

51
Q

Back-brushing is an effective method of deshedding a cat. T or F

A

True

52
Q

The California Spangled Cat was created

A

To bring attention to wildcat conservation

53
Q

As a general rule, a cat with __ mats can be dematted instead of clipped

A

One or Two

54
Q

A longhaired Abyssinian is known as a

A

Somali

55
Q

A cat’s nails grow:

A

Only to a certain point

56
Q

A domestic shorthair is

A

A non-pedigree housecat

57
Q

All shampoo residue must be rinsed out of the cat’s coat because

A

Cats constantly lick themselves and could ingest it.

58
Q

Why are some breeds, such as the Manx, Scottish Fold, and Sphynx banned in some parts of Europe

A

They present health problems due to their respective genetic mutations.

59
Q

The most common colorpoint for the Siamese is

A

Seal point

60
Q

Which is the oldest cat registry

A

CFA

61
Q

What is the most reliable method of determining a cat’s mood

A

observing their body language

62
Q

White cats with blue eyes tend to be

A

deaf

63
Q

Which feline registry recognizes the most breeds?

A

TICA

64
Q

The best way to dry a cat is:

A

With a hand dryer on a stand

65
Q

Hairballs gather in a cat’s esophagus and intestinal tract when the ___ on their tongue picks up loose hair

A

papillae

66
Q

To trim a cat’s nails, hold one toe between your thumb and index finger and gently press on the toe to get the nail to protrude so it can be trimmed. T or F

A

True

67
Q

Cats only purr when they are happy and content. T or F

A

False

68
Q

Name some common way to handle bathing a cat.

A

Some cats find a towel placed over their head calming.
Taking steps to manage anxiety should be expected
Use a wet washcloth with shampoo to wash the cats face
Do not use human or dog shampoo on a cat

69
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Deafness in blue-eyed white cats occurs due to the gene for deafness being associated with the gene for dominant white coloring. T or F

A

True

70
Q

What does it mean when a cat is “mitted”

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It refers to white booties on all four of the cat’s feet.

71
Q

Describe features of an alert cat’s body posture.

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The cat’s body is crouched low to the ground but not laying down.
The cat’s ears are priced and following sound.
The cat vocalizes at potential prey

72
Q

Scruffing a cat is a reassuring feeling for a cat because it is how their mothers carry and transport them when they are kittens. T or F

A

True

73
Q

What are “fuzzies” or “fuzzy uglies”?

A

White fuzzy hairs that mask the color and pattern of a kitten.

74
Q

When completing a lion clip on a cat, it’s recommended to use a #40 blade. T or F

A

False

75
Q

Define “cobby”.

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Short body, broad, heavy boned and low on the legs; stocky

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