Stage 4 - Cats

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Six or seven toes on each paw

Question 2

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

Answer 2

24; twelve

Question 3

When a cat is “self” what are they?

Answer 3

Solid-colored

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What is the difference between folded and curled ears

Answer 5

Folded ears fold forward, curled ears fold backward

Question 6

The Bombay always has

Answer 6

black hair

Question 7

Slip leads should only be used on cats when

Answer 7

removing them from enclosures

Question 8

What is a mog or moggy in cat-fancy terms

Answer 8

A British term for cats

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Stepped in water and is showing disgust or dislike

Question 10

The glycoprotein Fel D1 can be found in cat’s

Answer 10

Saliva, skin and urine

Question 11

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

Answer 11

False

Question 12

The American Curl was named as such due to

Answer 12

Curled back ears

Question 13

When a cat is odd-eyed, they have

Answer 13

two different colored eyes

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Ear mites

Question 15

What is a colony in regards to feral cats?

Answer 15

A shared living space formed from territorialism

Question 16

Vibrisse is another term for

Answer 16

whiskers

Question 17

The main difference between Balinese and the Javanese is

Answer 17

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

Question 18

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

Answer 18

10

Question 19

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

Answer 19

False

Question 20

Prior to bathing, a longhaired cat should:

Answer 20

Be completely combed and brushed out

Question 21

The Havana Brown is a designer breed created to be

Answer 21

Brown / mahogany / chestnut

Question 22

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

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Stud tail occurs:

Answer 23

When oil is secreted from the base of the tail

Question 24

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

Answer 24

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.

Question 25

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

Answer 25

The whiskers should be totally left alone.

Question 26

What do that Savannah and the Bengal have in common?

Answer 26

They both spawned from wildcats crossed with domestics

Question 27

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

Answer 27

False

Question 28

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

Answer 28

True

Question 29

Cats have a very low pain tolerance. T or F

Answer 29

True

Question 30

The Tonkinese was created by crossing which two breeds?

Answer 30

Siamese and Burmese

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Overweight

Question 32

What is caterwauling?

Answer 32

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

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Press on the top and the bottom of the toe

Question 34

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

Answer 34

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

Question 35

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

Answer 35

Blue

Question 36

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

Answer 36

She must be ready to fight back or run away

Question 37

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

Answer 37

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

Question 38

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

Answer 38

Ears, muzzle, tail, lower legs.

Question 39

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

Answer 39

40% of all cats

Question 40

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

Answer 40

Sokoke, Manx, Norwegian Forest Cat.

Question 41

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

Answer 41

True

Question 42

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

Answer 42

False

Question 43

What are signs of an infection caused by a bite?

Answer 43

Swelling, redness, and fever

Question 44

Up until 1876, the Persian was known as the

Answer 44

Turkish Angora

Question 45

The cat's skin is very

Answer 45

thin and sensitive

Question 46

Which feline breed is believed to be the oldest domestic breed

Answer 46

Egyptian Mau

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Feline specific

Question 48

The cymric is a longhaired Manx. T or F

Answer 48

True

Question 49

What type of brush can be used in the bath

Answer 49

Rubber curry

Question 50

Which breeds is often described as a "potato on toothpicks"

Answer 50

Chartreux

Question 51

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

Answer 51

True

Question 52

The California Spangled Cat was created

Answer 52

To bring attention to wildcat conservation

Question 53

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

Answer 53

One or Two

Question 54

A longhaired Abyssinian is known as a

Answer 54

Somali

Question 55

A cat's nails grow:

Answer 55

Only to a certain point

Question 56

A domestic shorthair is

Answer 56

A non-pedigree housecat

Question 57

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

Answer 57

Cats constantly lick themselves and could ingest it.

Question 58

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

Answer 58

They present health problems due to their respective genetic mutations.

Question 59

The most common colorpoint for the Siamese is

Answer 59

Seal point

Question 60

Which is the oldest cat registry

Answer 60

CFA

Question 61

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

Answer 61

observing their body language

Question 62

White cats with blue eyes tend to be

Answer 62

deaf

Question 63

Which feline registry recognizes the most breeds?

Answer 63

TICA

Question 64

The best way to dry a cat is:

Answer 64

With a hand dryer on a stand

Question 65

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

Answer 65

papillae

Question 66

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

Answer 66

True

Question 67

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

Answer 67

False

Question 68

Name some common way to handle bathing a cat.

Answer 68

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

Question 69

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

Answer 69

True

Question 70

What does it mean when a cat is "mitted"

Answer 70

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

Question 71

Describe features of an alert cat's body posture.

Answer 71

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

Question 72

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

Answer 72

True

Question 73

What are "fuzzies" or "fuzzy uglies"?

Answer 73

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

Question 74

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

Answer 74

False

Question 75

Define "cobby".

Answer 75

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