CAT UNIT TWO
Chapter One: Cat’s Origins
What was the earliest ancestor of the cat called? ---Myacis (My-a-kiss)
How long ago did the myacis inhabit the earth? ---forty to fifty million years
Describe ___ characteristics of the myacis. ---size of lynx ---long slender body ---long tail ---short legs ---retractable claws
How did the Dinictis differ from the Myacis? ---higher intelligence ---greater agility
How long did it take for the Dinictis to evolve from the Myacis? ---ten million years
What do we call the creature that evolved from the myacis? ---Dinictis
In what part of the world did cats originate? ---Africa
How long ago were cats domesticated? ---four thousand years ago
Where were cats first domesticated? ---Ancient Egypt
Why were cats worshipped in Ancient Egypt? ---They controlled the rodents.
Give ___ facts about Bast. ---goddess ---cats were worshipped as Bast ---represented love ---represented fertility ---represented life-giving rays of the sun ---body of woman, head of cat
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Chapter One Continued: Cat’s Origins
What did Egyptian owners of cats do when their cat died? ---shaved their eyebrows ---embalmed the cat ---had a ceremonial funeral ---buried the cat in a special ceremony
List ___ ways that today's cats are the same as ancient cats. ---same size ---same shape ---keen hunting instincts ---self-reliance ---same purring sounds ---same aloofness ---same affection
Chapter Two: Cat Breeds
How many breeds of cats are there? ---over forty
Where and when was the first cat show held? ---England, 1871
Where and when was the first cat show held in the U.S.? ---Madison Square Garden, New York, 1895
When was the first cat registry established in the U.S.? ---1909
What is a purebred (or pedigreed) cat? ---intentionally bred for certain desired qualities and usually eligible for exhibition in a show ring
Name criteria used to judge a household pet. ---physical condition ---cleanliness ---presentation ---temperament ---attractive or unusual appearance
What are the three body types of cats? ---cobby
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---moderate ---foreign (or oriental)
Chapter Three: Cat Characteristics
Give ___ type(s) of cat hair. ---guard hairs (coarse hair also called primary hairs or topcoat) ---awn hairs (a type of secondary hair with bristly tips also called secondary hairs or undercoat or underfur) ---down hairs (fine crinkly, also called secondary hairs or undercoat or underfur0 ---whiskers (also called vibrissae) ---eye lashes ---carpal hairs (located on the backs of front legs)
What are guard hairs? ---coarse hairs also called primary hairs or topcoat
The topcoat is which kind of hair? ---guard hairs (or primary hairs)
What are awn hairs? ---a type of secondary hairs with bristly tips (also called secondary hairs or undercoat or underfur)
What are down hairs? ---fine, crinkly hairs (also called secondary hairs or undercoat or underfur)
What are the two types of secondary hairs? ---awn hairs and down hairs
What is another name for whiskers? ---vibrissae
What are vibrissae? ---whiskers
Where are the carpal hairs located? ---on the backs of the front legs
What are carpal hairs? ---whisker-like hairs on the backs of the front legs
What is the best distance range for a cat’s vision? ---seven to twenty feet
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---The backs of the eyes are lined with a mirror-like structure called the tapetum lucidum.
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What is the tapetum lucidum? ---the mirror-like structure lining the back of cats' eyes, which causes the eyes to shine in the dark when caught in a ray of light
How long do kittens' eyes remain closed after birth? ---seven to ten days
How long does it take for a kitten's eyes to become as keen as an adult cat? ---three months
In what two ways is a cat’s hearing more acute than a humans? ---they can hear fainter sounds than we can ---they can hear ultrasonic sounds, much higher than we can
Give ___ ways a cat can compensate if it becomes deaf. ---increased acuity in eyesight ---increased acuity in smell ---becomes sensitive to vibrations; "hearing with their paws"
Why does a cat move its earflaps? ---It directs the earflaps toward a sound so it can hear a faint sound better.
What is a cat’s method of recognition (of a person, food or other cat)? ---its sense of smell
Name ___ areas in which a cat’s sense of smell play an important role. ---appetite ---behavior ---protection ---reproduction
What does a cat do when presented with a new object? ---thoroughly sniffs it before accepting it.
List ___ ways a cat may respond to catnip. ---sniffing ---chewing ---rubbing ---rolling ---meowing
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Where are a cat’s taste buds located? ---on the front and side edges of the tongue and at the back of the tongue
Chapter Three continued: Cat Characteristics
What is/are ___ functions of cats’ teeth? ---stabbing (killing prey) ---anchoring (holding prey) ---cutting or tearing flesh
Why is it that cats cannot crush or grind food? ---no flat-crowned molars
How many bones does a cat's body have? ---230 – 244
How can you tell what a cat's mood might be? ---Its' tail indicates its mood.
If a cat carries its tail high, what does it indicate? ---the cat’s pride and contentment
If a cat's tail is extended straight out, what does it indicate? ---The cat is stalking.
If a cat's tail is curled against its body, what does it indicate? ---The cat is scared or worried.
If a cat’s tail is thrusting from side to side, what does it indicate? ---The cat is angry.
How can you tell if a cat is contented? ---It carries its tail high.
How can you tell if a cat is stalking? ---Its tail is extended straight out.
How can you tell if a cat is scared or worried? ---It wraps its tail around its body.
How can you tell if a cat is angry? ---!t thrusts (swishes) its tail from side to side.
Give ___ characteristic(s) of cats' hind legs. ---longer than front legs ---stronger than front legs ---enables a cat to leap with great skill 15 CAT UNIT TWO
In what pattern does a cat move its legs when walking? ---front and hind leg on one side then on the other.
Chapter Three Continued: Cat Characteristics
What enables a cat to move silently? ---thickly cushioned paws
What does digitigrade mean? ---walks or runs on its toes
What do we call it when an animal walks or runs on its toes? ---digitigrade
How many toes does a cat have? ---five on the front feet and four on the back
What does polydactyl mean? ---have more than the usual number of toes
What is the word describing an animal with more than the usual number of toes? ---polydactyl
What is the cats' main method of defense? ---hook-shaped claws on each toe
What is the primary purpose of claws? ---defense
What is "kneading"? ---extending and retracting its claws in a pumping motion
What is the word for extending and retracting its claws in a pumping motion? ---kneading
How does a cat express pleasure or contentment? ---by extending and retracting its claws in a pumping motion called "kneading"
What are follicles? ---tiny pits in the skin from which hairs grow
What do you call the pits in the skin from which cats' hairs grow? ---follicles
How young can a kitten have developed a sense of taste? ---one day
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How do cats react to the taste of sweet things? ---They do not taste sweet things. ---Their digestive system is sensitive to sugar, and eating sugar may make them ill.
Chapter Three Continued: Cat Characteristics
What happens when a cat is given cows' milk? ---They develop diarrhea because they cannot tolerate the lactose (milk sugar) in the milk.
What is lactose? ---milk sugar in milk
Which is the least important sense in a cat? ---sense of touch
Give ___ sensations that are a part of the sense of touch ---gentle touch ---heavy pressure ---warmth ---cold ---pain
Which parts of the cat are especially sensitive to touch, warmth and cold? ---nose and paw pads
Give ___ things the paw pads are important for. ---investigate texture, size, and shape ---sensitive to touch , warmth and cold ---maintain posture ---detect vibrations
Why are whiskers important? ---to investigate nearby objects ---sensitive to air currents
How much time does a cat spend sleeping? ---two-thirds of the time
Give ___ things that a cat’s self-grooming accomplishes. ---keeps it clean ---stimulates skin glands to produce waterproofing ---temperature regulation
Why do cats groom themselves more in warm weather? ---They are unable to sweat, so the saliva becomes a substitute for the cooling effect of sweat.
What does a cat do when falling? ---turns its head to an upright horizontal position so the rest of the body will follow, and it will land on its feet 17 CAT UNIT TWO
Name two things that purring may indicate ---usually contentment ---can indicate pain
Chapter Four: Selecting a Cat or Kitten
List ___ things to look for when choosing a kitten. ---outgoing personality ---clear eyes (no excessive watering) ---cool, damp nose (no discharge) ---lustrous shine to fur (no mats) ---clean ears (no signs of mites) ---clean white teeth ---pink gums ---no skin irritations ---no sign of fleas ---no sign of diarrhea ---not too thin or too fat
What is a Pedigree? ---a paper showing names and registration numbers of the parents of a purebred kitten, and whether there are any champions in the kitten's background
Describe the best way to pick up a kitten. ---Place one hand under the kitten's chest and use the other hand to support the hindquarters. Hold kitten close to your body.
List ___ things you can do to make a kitten's first night in a new home more comfortable. ---Leave a night light on. ---Put a small stuffed animal in bed with the kitten. ---Make sure the room is warm enough. ---Make sure the room is draft-free.
What are the best methods of punishment for a cat? ---a loud "NO!" ---a squirt from a water pistol
Give ___ basic needs of a cat. ---warm place to live ---proper food ---fresh water ---dry bed ---companionship
Give ___ reasons why it is better keep a cat indoors. ---may wander away ---may produce unwanted kittens if not spayed 18 CAT UNIT TWO
---exposure to disease ---exposure to parasites
Chapter Five: Feeding and Nutrition
Give ___ things that could happen if a cat is not fed properly. ---more susceptible to disease ---more susceptible to infection ---problems with growth ---problems with reproduction
Which nutrient is particularly important for a cat? ---protein
What is the best source of protein? ---meat, fish or eggs
Which amino acid is important for a cat's eyes? ---taurine
What happens if a cat does not receive taurine in its diet? ---It can become blind.
What kind of diet does a cat need? ---high protein, with vitamins and minerals
Name ___ major types of cat food. ---dry ---semi-moist ---canned specialty ---canned maintenance
Name ___ advantages of dry food. ---can be left all day for cat to nibble as it pleases ---economical ---complete nutrition ---helps keep teeth clean by reducing tartar build-up ---helps keep gums healthy by reducing tartar build-up
Why is commercial cat food better for your cat than table scraps? ---commercial cat food is nutritionally balanced
Which type of commercial cat food has the highest percentage of protein? ---dry ---(dry 31%, semi-moist 23%, canned maintenance 10%) ---(specialty canned food has a high percentage of meat but it may not be completely balanced.) 19 CAT UNIT TWO
Chapter Five Continued: Feeding and Nutrition
List ___ words to look for when checking a label for nutritional value. ---scientific ---complete ---balanced
What does the law require if a label states the food is "scientific", "complete", or "balanced"? ---It must provide a completely balanced diet for cats of all ages from kittens to senior cats including pregnant or lactating females.
Why is it important to force a cat to drink water even if it refuses? ---to prevent dehydration
Why does a kitten need even more protein than an adult cat? ---insures growth, and strong teeth and bones
How often should a kitten be fed during its first year? ---two to three times per day
What may happen if a kitten is given too much milk? ---It has a laxative effect. (Diarrhea)
At what age is a kitten considered to be an adult? ---twelve months (one year)
What should a cat be fed when it reaches one year of age? ---maintenance diet
What is the average life span of a cat? ---fourteen years
Why should older cats be encouraged to drink water? ---increases kidney function
How can you tell if a cat is overweight? ---cannot feel its ribs easily
What should you do to reduce a cat's weight? ---reduce calories ---increase exercise ---have veterinarian choose the best program
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Chapter Five Continued: Feeding and Nutrition
Look at the list on page 22 of Unit 2 (or on this page). These could be used as questions. When I finish the last chapter, I'll try to get back to these words; but in the meantime, you'd better look up the definitions on your own.
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Locate the following words(in the word search.) These words all pertain to a cat's nutrition. Extra credit is given for writing their definitions and how they relate to the cat on another sheet of paper. (Use the next sheet to locate the words.) activity level corn maintenance stomach additives deficiency malnourished stress age diet meat supplements amino acids digestible . metabolism table scraps appetite disease milk tartar ash dog food minerals taste balanced dry mouse taurine biotin elderly nutrients teeth bird environmental obesity temperament blindness exercise old thiamine bone meal eggs phosphorus toxic bones fat plaque toxoplasmosis bugs fiber pregnant tuna calcium fish. preservatives vegetable calories grain protein virus canned internal parasites reproduction vitamins carbohydrates iodine salt waste carnivorous illness scientific water catnip iron sedentary weaning chlorine kitten milk replacer sodium weight coat lactating soft-moist zinc colostrum laxative soybean meal commercial liver specialty complete magnesium starch
Chapter Six: Health Care
22 CAT UNIT TWO When checking your cat’s health, list ___ things you should look for in the cat's mouth. ---color of gums ---broken teeth ---tartar on teeth
When checking your cat’s health, list ___ things you should look for in the eyes. ---discharge ---discoloration (red or yellow) ---third eyelid (nictitating membrane) showing
What do you call the cat's third eyelid? ---nictitating membrane
Where do you find a cat's nictitating membrane? ---in the eye
List ___ things you should look for when checking a cat's ears. ---clean ---redness ---dark waxy accumulation
List ___ things you should look for while brushing or combing your cat's fur. ---unusual lumps ---swelling ---hair loss ---fleas ---ticks ---cat's weight ---condition of fur
What are a cat's vital signs? ---respiration ---pulse ---temperature
How many breaths per minute does a healthy cat take when resting? ---twenty to thirty
23 CAT UNIT TWO What happens to a cat's breathing when it is ill? ---the breaths become shallower and more rapid
How do you check a cat's respiration rate? ---Observe the cat when it is resting quietly. One rise and fall of the chest equals one breath. Count the breaths for thirty seconds; then double that amount for the respiration rate.
Chapter Six Continued: Health Care
What is the normal resting pulse rate of a cat? ---160 to 240 beats per minute
How do you check a cat's pulse rate? ---Lightly press against the inside of an upper hind leg on the femoral artery. Count the beats for thirty seconds and double the figure for the pulse rate.
What is a cat's normal temperature? ---100.4 to 102.5 degrees
What should you do if a cat's temperature reaches 108 degrees? ---Immediately cool it off in a cold-water bath.
How do you check a cat's temperature? ---Have someone restrain and comfort the cat. Shake down a rectal thermometer and lubricate it with petroleum jelly, mineral oil or cooking oil. Insert the thermometer into the anus, twisting slightly to relax the muscles. Insert so bulb is aimed straight at the head and goes in about one inch. Leave in about two minutes. Remove, wipe off and read.
Name ___ diseases, in addition to Rabies, that 4-H cats are required to be immunized for. ---Panleukopenia ---Rhinotrachettis ---Calicivirus ---Chlamydiosis
What is another name for Panleukopenia?
24 CAT UNIT TWO ---Feline Infectious Enteritis ---Feline Distemper
At what age should a kitten be immunized against Panleukopenia? ---seven to eight weeks; then boostered two to three weeks later
How often should an adult cat be immunized for Panleukopenia? ---once per year
What are the three most common upper respiratory diseases in cats? ---Rhinotracheitis ---Calicivirus ---Chlamydiosis
What is another name for Feline Chlamydiosis? ---Pneumonitis
Chapter Six Continued: Health Care
What causes Rhinotrachettis? ---a herpes virus
What is another name for Feline Viral Rhinotrachettis? ---feline herpes
What causes Chlamydiosis? ---a rickettsia
What is a rickettsia? ---a cross between a virus and a bacterium
What causes Calicivirus? ---a virus similar to the human cold virus
25 CAT UNIT TWO How are the Upper Respiratory Illnesses transmitted? ---direct contact ---airborne droplets ---contaminated cages, dishes or litter boxes
How long can viruses live outside a cat's body? ---twenty-four hours to three days
Name ___ symptoms of Upper Respiratory Disease. ---sneezing ---coughing ---watery discharge from eyes and/or nose ---loss of appetite ---weight loss ---listless and weak ---depression ---fever ---mouth and tongue ulcers
At what age should kittens be immunized against the Upper Respiratory Diseases? ---seven to eight weeks and boostered two to three weeks later.
How often should an adult cat be immunized against the Upper Respiratory Diseases? ---once per year
Which animals are susceptible to Rabies? ---all warm-blooded animals including humans
What causes Rabies? ---a virus
Chapter Six Continued: Health care
How is Rabies transmitted? ---Through a bite wound or through a break in the skin through which saliva may enter the body.
26 CAT UNIT TWO What are the three stages of Rabies symptoms? ---prodromal stage ---excitatory stage ---paralytic stage
Give ___ symptoms of the prodromal stage of Rabies. ---uneasiness ---anxiety ---irritability ---sensitive to light ---sensitive to noise
Give ___ symptoms of the excitatory stage of rabies. ---becomes excited ---becomes aggressive ---may have difficulty swallowing ---loud noise or sudden movement may send into a biting, scratching frenzy
What happens during the paralytic stage of rabies? ---Body becomes progressively paralyzed, starting at the head and neck, then death.
What is "furious" rabies? ---The excitatory stage is prolonged and the paralytic stage is very short.
What is "dumb" rabies? ---very few symptoms of the excitatory stage, but the paralytic stage is very long
When should a kitten be vaccinated against rabies? ---no younger than three months
How often should an adult cat receive a rabies immunization? ---once a year or once every three years, depending upon which vaccine is given.
What causes Feline Leukemia? ---a type of virus called a retrovirus
27 CAT UNIT TWO What is the major fatal infectious disease found in cats today? ---Feline Leukemia
How is the Feline Leukemia virus transmitted? ---saliva --- feces ---urine
Chapter Six Continued: Health Care
If a cat is exposed to Feline Leukemia, one of three things will happen. List ___ of them. ---It will not become infected. ---It will become infected, but will develop immunity. ---It will develop symptoms.
Give ___ symptoms of Feline Leukemia. ---anemia ---fever ---vomiting ---diarrhea ---tumors ---breathing problems
What are the tumors associated with Feline Leukemia called? ---lymphosarcomas
What should you do if your cat tests positive for Feline Leukemia? ---Isolate it from all other cats.
If your cat tests negative for Feline Leukemia, what can you do? ---immunize yearly
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus is similar to what disease in humans? ---AIDS
What is the best way to prevent Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Disease? ---Keep the cat indoors.
If a cat tests negative to Feline Leukemia but has symptoms of that illness, what other disease might be suspected? ---Feline Immunodeficiency Disease
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What is Peritonitis? ---inflammation of the membrane lining the abdominal cavity or chest cavity
What causes Feline Infectious Peritonitis? ---a corona virus
What causes Feline Infectious Anemia? ---bacteria called rickettsiae
What causes the spread of Feline Infectious Anemia? ---blood sucking insects, usually fleas
How do you treat Feline Infectious Anemia? ---antibiotics for three weeks
Chapter Six Continued: Health care
Feline Urologic Syndrome can be either of two illnesses. What are they? ---Cystitis ---Urolithiasis
What is Cystitis? ---inflammation of the bladder
What is Urolithiasis? ---formation of stones in the lower urinary tract
Which type of cat is most likely to develop Feline Urologic Syndrome? ---eutered males
What may happen if a cat is not treated for Feline Urologic Syndrome right away? ---uremic poisoning, kidney failure and death
What are causes of Feline Urologic Syndrome? ---bladder inflammation
29 CAT UNIT TWO ---high concentration of minerals in the urine
What can cause a high concentration of minerals in a cat's urine? ---feeding a diet high in minerals (ash) especially magnesium
Give ___ symptoms of feline urologic syndrome. ---blooby urine ---frequent urination ---inability to urinate
List ___ ways to help prevent feline urologic syndrome. ---encourage more exercise. ---prevent obesity. ---keep the litter pan clean. ---feed low magnesium diet. ---always have fresh water available.
What is a parasite? ---an organism that lives in or on another animal
Which internal parasite is the most common? ---roundworms
What is another name for a roundworm? ---ascarid
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Give ___ symptoms of roundworms in a kitten. ---failure to thrive ---dull coat ---round potbellied appearance
How are roundworms transmitted?
30 CAT UNIT TWO ---Eggs are passed in feces contaminating the ground or litter box.
How can you tell if an adult cat has roundworms? ---check feces for eggs ---cat may pass a few spaghetti-like worms in feces ---cat may vomit a few worms
How can you prevent tapeworms? ---eliminate fleas from the cat ---eliminate fleas in the house ---do not allow cat to hunt and eat rodents
What is the most common carrier of tapeworms? ---fleas
Roundworms and tapeworms are the most common worms found in cats in our state. Give ___ other worms which are much rarer. ---hookworms ---lungworms ---heartworms ---whipworms ---threadworms
What are the two most common diseases caused by protozoa? ---Coccidiosis ---Toxoplasmosis
Why is it that a pregnant woman should not clean a cat's litter box? ---They can become infected with toxoplasmosis, which can cause birth defects or miscarriage.
What are the four most common external parasites? ---fleas ---ticks ---mites ---lice
List ___ things that may happen if an infestation of ear mites is left untreated? ---loss of balance ---bacterial infection
31 CAT UNIT TWO ---loss of hearing ---blocked ear canal
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What is the cat's most common parasite? ---fleas
What is the lifetime of a flea? ---one year
What are the four life stages of a flea? ---egg ---larva ---cocoon ---adult
What is Miliary Dermatitis? ---skin disorder caused by allergy to flea saliva
Describe the process by which a cat becomes infected with tapeworm. ---Flea larva eats tapeworm eggs; tapeworm larva develops inside flea larva and continues to live inside adult flea. Cat swallows flea during self-grooming process and becomes infected tapeworm.with
What do we call the skin disorder caused by allergy to flea saliva? ---Miliary Dermatitis
How are lice transmitted? ---direct contact with infected cat ---contact with bedding or grooming equipment recently used by infected cat
Where are ticks usually found on a cat? ---around the ears ---on neck ---between the toes
What is the best way to remove a tick? ---Use large tweezers to grasp the head of the tick as close to the cat's skin as you can get and gently pull straight out.
How can you treat a cat you suspect has a hairball? ---Give it lubricants such as mineral oil to help the cat get rid of it by vomiting or passing with feces.
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How can you prevent hairballs? ---frequent brushing and an occasional dose of lubricant such as the oil from a can of tuna
What causes abscesses? ---Bacteria from other cat's teeth and claws are injected into the skin through puncture wounds.
How do you treat an abscess? ---Have a veterinarian open it up so it can drain, then give antibiotics and keep it clean.
Chapter Six Continued: Health care
What causes ringworm? ---a fungus
What are the symptoms of ringworm? ---circular patches of hair loss with scaling and crusting on the skin
How do you prevent the spread of ringworm? ---Treat all other animals as well as the infected cat. ---Sanitize, disinfect, or destroy anything that the cat has come in contact with.
What are some good disinfectants to use when trying to prevent spread of disease or parasites? ---alcohol or diluted household bleach
What could happen if a cat has diarrhea longer than twenty-four hours? —It could become dehydrated.
What is spaying? ---surgical removal of ovaries, oviducts and uterus of a female cat
At what age should a female cat be spayed? ---six months
What are the two advantages of spaying a female cat?
33 CAT UNIT TWO ---prevents unwanted kittens ---lessens the chance of mammary tumors, which adds to the longevity of the cat
What is neutering? ---surgical removal of the testes, epididymis and vas deferens of the male cat
At what age can a male cat be neutered? ---any time after six months of age
How do unaltered male cats "mark their territory"? ---They spray urine that has a strong odor
At what age will an unaltered male cat begin to spray? ---about ten months
List ___ advantages to neutering a male cat. ---cannot impregnate a female cat ---lessens desire to roam and get in fights with other cats ---if done before it begins to spray, the cat usually will not develop the habit of spraying
What is the procedure that is done to declaw a cat? ---The end bone of the toe, which holds the claw and nail bed, is
Chapter Seven: Emergencies and First Aid
What are the first things you should do if your cat is injured? ---restrain gently with a blanket or towel ---comfort with soothing tones and call it by its name ---take to a veterinarian
How do you move an injured cat? ---Place a blanket or towel just behind the cat. Place one hand under the shoulder and one hand under the flanks and lift just enough to move onto the blanket. Place in a box on car seat beside you so you can control it and prevent further injury.
34 CAT UNIT TWO What is shock? ---a state of circulatory collapse
Give ___ things that can cause shock. ---severe accident ---loss of blood ---heart failure ---poisoning ---injury to nervous system
How do you do artificial respiration on a cat? ---Remove cat's collar. Open mouth and pull the tongue forward. Pull the head and neck forward. Place hands on cat's ribs. Push down suddenly and release. Repeat once every five seconds.
How do you control bleeding? ---Apply pressure to the bleeding area with a folded pad of clean cloth. Take to a veterinarian.
How do you treat burns? ---Run cool water over the burned area, then take to a veterinarian.
What do you do if a cat has a broken bone? ---Keep cat quiet and restrict motion. If bleeding, apply pressure at a point between the injury and the heart. Take to a veterinarian.
What are the symptoms of heat stroke? ---panting ---rapid breathing ---salivating ---vomiting ---loss of alertness ---warm, dry skin ---rapid heartbeat ---high fever ---collapse
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How do you treat heat stroke? ---Immediately, reduce temperature by immersing in cool water, keeping just the head above water; you may apply ice packs to head and neck. Apply artificial respiration if cat stops breathing. Have cat checked by veterinarian.
What do you do in case of drowning? ---Immediately, hold cat upside down to drain water out of lungs; then apply artificial respiration until cat starts breathing on its own. Wrap in a warm blanket, and take to a veterinarian.
What should you do if a cat has suffered frostbite? ---Take to a warm place. ---Apply warm (not hot) moist compresses to area. ---Take to a veterinarian.
What should you do if a poisonous snake has bitten a cat? ---Put ice or an ice pack around the wound. ---Keep cat quiet. ---Take to a veterinarian.
Give ___ symptoms of poisoning. ---drooling ---vomiting ---diarrhea ---listlessness ---labored breathing —trembling ---convulsions ---collapse
Give ___ of the most common things poisonous to cats. ---household disinfectants ---nicotine products ---detergents ---insects ---antifreeze ---human medications; ---household plants ---especially: aspirin and acetaminophen ---rat or insect poison ---drinking water from chemically treated toilets
36 CAT UNIT TWO ---lye ---alcoholic beverages ---paint ---spoiled food ---turpentine
Give ___ symptoms that may indicate a cat has swallowed something dangerous. ---vomiting ---dehydration ---restlessness ---cramped walking ---salivation ---signs of discomfort
Chapter Seven Continued: Emergencies and First Aid
What is the circulatory system? ---organs and tissues involved in circulating blood through an animal
What is conformation? ---the body form of a cat, including size and shape, characteristic of its breed; type
What is conjunctivitis? ---inflammation of the membrane lining the inner eyelid and eyeball
What does contagious mean? ---able to be passed from one animal to another
What is a convulsion? ---twisting of the body caused by a violent muscle contraction
What is dehydration? ---loss of water or moisture
What is a diagnosis? ---to determine by examination the cause and character of an illness
What does digestible mean? ---a substance that can be converted by the body to be used for nourishment
37 CAT UNIT TWO What does digitigrade mean? ---walking on tiptoe
What does discriminate mean? ---to note or observe a difference
What is a disease? ---a condition of the body in which there is incorrect function due to heredity, infection, diet or environment; illness; sickness
What does domesticate mean? ---to tame; to change from wild to household or family use
What is frostbite? ---inflammation of the flesh caused by exposure to extreme cold
What is gingivitis? ---inflammation of the gums
Chapter Eight: Traveling With Your Cat
If you must travel away from home, what is the best thing to do with your cat? ---Leave it at home under the care of a neighbor or place it in a boarding kennel.
If you must travel with your cat, how can you prepare the cat ahead of time? ---Place it in a carrier and take on short local trips. If the cat suffers motion sickness, discuss prevention methods with your veterinarian.
How often should you let your cat use the litter pan while on a long trip? ---every three to four hours.
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When traveling with your cat, what should you do with it when you first arrive at your lodging? ---Place litter pan and cat in the bathroom and close the door while you are unloading the car.
While traveling with a cat, give ___ instances when you should confine it to the carrier. ---while traveling in the car ---overnight while in a room ---whenever you leave the room
Chapter Nine: Vocabulary
What is an abnormality? ---something unusual; not typical or average
What does abort mean? ---expelling kittens from the uterus before they are able to live
What is an amino acid? ---the primary material of protein
What is anatomy? ---the structure of the body or any of its parts
What is an ancestor? ---the stock from which an animal has descended; forefather
What is an anesthetic? ---a drug that stops pain
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What is an antibody? ---a substance produced by white blood cells that helps fight illness-causing agents such as bacteria
What is artificial respiration? ---forcing air into and out of the lungs of an animal that is not breathing
What are bacteria? ---microscopic organisms that can produce disease
What is a breed? ---a group of cats with similar, defined characteristics and related ancestry
What is cardiovascular? ---pertaining to the heart and blood vessels
What does carnivorous mean? ---meat eating
What is a characteristic? ---a distinguishing feature or quality
What is circulatory? ---organs and tissues involved in circulating blood through an animal
Chapter Nine Continued: Vocabulary
What is conformation? ---the body form of a cat including size and shape, characteristic of its breed; type
What is conjunctivitis? ---inflamation of the membrane lining the inner eyelid and eyeball
40 CAT UNIT TWO What does contagious mean? ---able to be passed from one animal to another
What is a convulsion? ---twisting of the body caused by violent muscular contractions
What is dehydration? ---loss of water or moisture
What does diagnoisis mean? ---to determine by examination the cause and character of an illness
What does digestible mean? ---a substance that can be converted by the body to be used for nourishment
What is digitigrade? ---walking on tip-toe
What does discriminate mean? ---to note or observe a difference
What is a disease? ---a condition of the body in which there is incorrect function due to heredity, infection,diet, or invironment; illness; sickness
What does domesticate mean? ---to tame; to change from wild to household or family use
What is frostbite? ---inflamation of the flesh caused by extreme cold
What is gingivitis? ---inflammation of the gums
What is a hybrid? ---the result of a mating between two different breeds.
41 CAT UNIT TWO What is immunity? ---protected from a particular disease
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What is incubation? ---the period of time between infection and showing signs of disease
What does indigenous mean? ---originating in a particular region or country
What is infection? ---affected with disease-producing germs
What is an infestation? ---overrun by a large number of something troublesome (like fleas)
What is an inflammation? ---redness, swelling, heat ,and / or tenderness of a part of the body
What does ingesting mean? ---taking into the body, such as food or liquid
What does isolate mean? ---keep separate from other animals
What does lactating mean? ---producing milk
What is lithe? ---flexible or limber
What does longevity mean? ---the length or duration of life
What does lubricate mean?
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What is malnutrition? ---food materials not properly balanced or not enough to be taken in and utilized effectively; malnourishment
What is Miliary Dermatitis? ---small, red crusty skin wounds
What is a mucous membrane? ---the lining of an inner part of the body that produces mucous
What is the musculature? ---the system of muscles of the body
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What is a mutation? ---the change of a characteristic caused by a change in a gene or a chromosome
What does obese mean? ---extremely overweight
What is a parasite? ---an animal or plant that lives and feeds in or on another animal or plant
What is a pedigree? ---the line of ancestors of a purebred animal or the document recording this
What is physiology? ---the processes or functions of a body or a part of the body
What is pigmentation? ---coloration of the skin
What does polydactyl mean? ---having more than the normal number of toes
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What is a progenitor? ---an ancestor; forefather
What is a protein? ---a substance made up of amino acids required for all life processes in animals
What is a purebred? ---an animal whose ansceters are all from the same recognized bred
What is regurgitation? ---return of partially digested food from the stomach to the mouth
What is reproduction? ---the natural process by which new individuals are created
What is respiratory? ---pertaining to breathing
What is retractable? ---able to be drawn back
What is salivating? ---producing watery fluid in the mouth
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What is sedentary? ---sitting or resting a great deal with little exercise
What is a seizure? ---a sudden attack characterized by fits of convulsions.
What is self-mutilation? ---to injure or disfigure oneself
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What does spontaneous mean? ---an unplanned result coming from a natural process
What does susceptible mean? ---capable of becoming ill or injured
What does symptom mean? ---a sign or indication of a disease or disorder
What is a tranquillizer? ---a drug that has a calming effect
What is a vaccination? ---the implanting of a disease in an animal by the introduction of germs or a virus, as through a puncture, in order to produce a mild form of the disease, thereby securing immunity
What is a virus? ---a disease-producing microorganism that causes many of the most serious cat diseases and cannot be treated with antibiotics
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What do we call something that is unusual or not typical or average? ---abnormal
What is expelling kittens from the uterus before they are able to live? ---abort
What is the primary material of protein? ---amino acids
What do we call the structure of the body or any of its parts?
45 CAT UNIT TWO ---anatomy
What is the stock from which an animal has descended; forefathers? ---ancestor
What do we call a drug that stops pain? ---anesthetic
What do we call the substance produced by white blood cells that helps fight illness-causing agents such as bacteria? ---antibody
What do we call the forcing of air into and out of the lungs of an animal that is not breathing? ---artificial respiration
What is the microscopic organism that can cause disease? ---bacteria
What do we call a group of cats with similar, defined characteristics and related ancestry? ---breed
What is the word meaning pertaining to the heart and blood vessels? ---cardiovascular
What is the word meaning meat eating? ---carnivorous
What is the word meaning a distinguishing feature or quality? ---characteristic
What is the word for the organs and tissues involved in circulating blood through an animal? ---circulatory
What do we call the body form of a cat, including size and shape, characteristic of its breed; type? --- conformation
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What do we call the inflammation of the membrane lining the inner eye and eyeball? ---conjunctivitis
What do we call being able to be passed from one animal to another? ---contagious
What do we call the twisting of the body caused by violent muscular contractions? ---convulsion
What do we call the loss of water or moisture? ---dehydration
What do we call to determine by examination the cause and character of an illness ? ---diagnosis .
A substance that can be converted by the body to be used for nourishment is said to be what? ---digestible
What is the word for walk ing on tip-toe? ---digitigrade
What do we call to note or observe a difference ? ---discriminate
What is another word for an illness or sickness? ---disease
What is the word meaning to tame; to change from wild to household or family use? ---domesticate
What do we call the inflammation of the flesh caused by exposure to extreme cold? ---frostbite
What do we call the inflammation of gums? ---gingivitis
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What do we call the result of a mating between two different breeds? ---hybrid
What do we call the protection from a particular disease? ---immunity
What do we call the period of time between infection and showing signs of disease? ---incubation
Chapter Nine Continued: Vocabulary
What is the word for originating in a particular region or country? ---indigenous
What is the word meaning affected with disease producing germs? ---infection
What is the word meaning overrun by a large number of something troublesome (like fleas)? ---infestation
What do we call redness or swelling of a part of the body? ---inflammation
What is the word meaning taking into the body, such as food or liquid? ---ingesting
What is the word meaning keep separate from other animals? ---isolate
What do we call the producing of milk? ---lactating
What is another word for flexible or limber? ---lithe
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What do we call the length or duration of life? ---longevity
What is the word meaning to make slippery or smooth? ---lubricate
If food materials are not properly balanced or there is not enough to be taken in and utilized effectively; malnourishment, what occurs? ---malnutrition
What are small, red crusty skin wounds? ---Miliary Dirmititis
What is the lining of an inner part of the body that discharges mucus? ---mucus membrane
What is the word for the system of muscles of the body? ---musculature
Chapter Nine Continued: Vocabulary
What do we call the change of a characteristic caused by a change in a gene or chromosome? ---mutation
What is the word for extremely overweight? ---obese
What is an animal or plant that lives and feeds in or on another animal or plant? ---parasite
What is the line of ancestors of a purebred animal or the document recording this? ---pedigree
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If we are studying the processes or functions of a body or a part of the body, what are we studying? ---physiology
What is the coloration of skin called? ---pigmentation
What is having more than the normal number of toes? ---polydactyl
What is another word for ancestor or forefather? ---progenitor
What do we call a substance made up of amino acids? ---protein
If an animal's ancestors are all from the same recognized breed, what do we call that animal? ---a purebred
What is the return of partially digested food from the stomach to the mouth? ---regurgitation
What is the natural process by which new individuals are created? ---reproduction
What is the system pertaining to breathing? ---respiratory
What is the word meaning able to be drawn back? ---retractable
If an animal is producing watery fluid in its mouth, we say it is doing what? ---salivating Chapter Nine Continued: Vocabulary
If an animal is sitting or resting a great deal with little exercise, we say it is what?
50 CAT UNIT TWO ---sedentary
What is a sudden attack characterized by fits of convulsions? ---seizure
What do we call to injure or disfigure oneself? ---self-mutilation
What do we call the unplanned result coming from a natural process? ---spontaneous
What do we call being capable of becoming ill or injured? ---susceptible
What do we call a sign or indication of a disease or disorder? ---symptom
What is a drug that has a calming effect? ---tranquillizer
What is the implanting of a disease in an animal by the introduction of germs or a virus, as through a puncture, in order to produce a mild form of the disease, thereby securing immunity? ---vaccination
What is a disease-producing micro-organism that causes many of the most serious cat diseases and cannot be treated by antibiotics? ---virus
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