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| What was the earliest ancestor of the cat called? |
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| How long ago were cats domesticated? |
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| Where were cats first domesticated? |
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| Name three things that happened when cats died in Ancient Egypt. |
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1. Cats were embalmed
2.Cats were given ceremonial rights
3.Cats were put in special cemeteries
4.Families shaved their eyebrows |
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| When and where was the first cat show? |
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July 13, 1871
London, England |
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| When and Where was the first cat show in America? |
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1895
Madison Square Garden, New York City |
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| How many breeds does the CFA recognize? |
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| Cat Fancier's Association |
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| What two categories are all cats put into? |
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| Purebred and House cat of unknown ancestry |
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| What are house cats judged on? |
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Physical condition
Cleanliness
Temperament
Presentation
Appearence |
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| A breed created over time by nature but refined and stabilized through selective breeding |
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| What is a man-made breed? Also known as hybrid. |
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| The crossing of two breed to make a third |
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| A change in the gene structure creating an unusual feature |
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| What are three features of a cobby body? |
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1.Short legged
2.Compact
3.Broad-chested |
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| The majority of breeds have what body type? |
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| Long and tubular describes what body type? |
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| What are the basic coat colors? |
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| Black, chocolate, red and white |
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| Name three variations of black/ebony. |
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1.Blue, ash, gray, slate
2. Lavender, lilac, platinum
3. Fawn |
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| What is another name for chocolate? |
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| Brown, sable, seal, mahogany, chesnut, tawny |
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| Natural, caramel and champagne are all dilutes of what color? |
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| Orange or tangerine are other names for what? |
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| Red, yellow,cream, beige, tan |
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| What are the four basic tabby patterns |
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| Mackerel, spotted, ticked classic |
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| Lines and narrow vertical stripes on the sides is a description of what tabby pattern? |
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| Describe the classic tabby pattern. |
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| Irregular spirals and whirls, bulls-eye effect on the sides |
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| Describe the pattern on the spotted tabby. |
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| Broken stripes appear as spots |
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| The lightest tipping with color only on the very tip is what style of tipping? |
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| Shaded tipping has collor on how much of the hair? |
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| The heaviest tipping with color on 1/2 of the hair is callef what? |
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| A black female with patches of red is called what? |
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| A black female cat with patches of red AND white is called a what? |
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| What three hairs make up a cats coat? |
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1.Gaurd hairs
2.Awn hairs
3.Down hairs |
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| What breeds have no guard hairs? |
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| What breed has awn hairs that are the same length as their guard hairs? |
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| Cats naturally have short coats a long coat on a cat is a what? |
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| A long haired cat can have up to how many bands of color? |
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| How many bones does a cat have? |
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| Where are a cats "extra" bones? |
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| What does Polydactyl mean? |
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| Having more than the usual number of toes |
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| What is the cats main defense? |
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| Claws allow cats to do what three thing? |
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| What is another name for whiskers? |
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| Where are carpal hairs located? |
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| On the back of the lower foreleg |
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| Cats can see best at distances of how many feet? |
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| Cats can see in light ___ times dimmer than humans. |
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| What makes a cats eyes glow in the dark? |
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| How old is a kitten before it opens its eyes? |
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| How old are kittens before they can see as well as adult cats? |
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| What cats are most likely to become deaf at a young age? |
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| How do most cats respond to catnip? |
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| Sniffing, chewing, rubbing, rolling and meowing |
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| At what age can cats determine the diffrence between salted and unsalted liquids? |
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| Can cats taste sweet things? |
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| The 4-H cat book says they cannot, However more recent studies show that they can |
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| Which sense is least important to teh cat? |
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| What parts of the body are especially sensitive to touch? |
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| The cats sense of touch can determine what sensations? |
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| Pressure, temperature and pain |
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| What does a cat use its paw pads to determine about an object? |
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| Texture, size, shape and temperature |
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| How much of a cats life is spent sleeping? |
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| Why does a cat lick itself? |
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1.To clean itslef
2.To waterproof its coat
3.To stay cool |
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| What body part helps a cat balance? |
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| Cats are the only animals that make what noise? |
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| What does purring indicate? |
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| It usually indicates contentment but it can also indicate a cat that is nervous or in pain |
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| Why is it important for a cat to play? |
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| What cats are more expensive? Purebred or HHP? |
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| What characteristics should a kitten have? |
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| Playful, active, curious and alert. They should not be afraid of stragers or have hostile behavior when handled |
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| What things on the body should you check before buying a cat? |
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1.Claer eyes with no excessive watering
2.Nose should be cool and damp with no discharge
3.A shiny coat with no mats
4.Clean ears
5.Clean teeth and gums
6.No signs of skin irritation
7.No sign of inflamation around the rectum
8.Healthy wieght |
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| What can the cats mother tell you about the kittens personality? |
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| If the mother is friendly her kittens will probably be the same |
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| Within two weeks of buying a kitten where should you take it? |
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Definition
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| After getting a kitten what information should you give your vet? |
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| let them know what vaccinations your kitten has had |
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| After buying a kitten what should you have it tested for? |
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| What time of the day is best to bring home a new cat? |
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| What time of the week would be best for bringing home a cat? |
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| What is one of the first things you should do after bringing a new kitten home? |
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| Teach children how to properly pick up the kitten |
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| Where should you put your cats bed? |
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| In a dry, draft-free area that is away from the mainstream traffic of the house |
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| When is a good time to approach your cat? |
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| Do cats respond to punishment like other animals? |
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| Should you let your cat outdoors right when you get them? |
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| Can cats live happily indoors? |
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| What are some risks of allowing your cat out doors? |
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| Disease, Unwanted kittens (if your cat is not spayed), antifreeze, slug bait, dogs, cars |
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| What are some dangers a malnourished cat faces? |
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Definition
| Disease, infection, problems with growth and reproduction. |
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| Cats need lots of protien that can only be provided by animal products such as... |
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Definition
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| Taurine is important for what? |
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Definition
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| What are the four major types of cat food? |
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| Dty, canned specialty, canned maintenance and raw diets |
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| Dry cat food contains how much protein? |
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Definition
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| What are some advantages of dry food? |
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| Won't spoil and helps clean the cat's teeth and gums |
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| Canned specialty food is an excellant source of what? |
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Definition
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| Are canned specialty intened to be a cats only source of nutrition? |
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Definition
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| What words should be on the label of well balanced cat food? |
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| Scientific, complete and balanced |
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| In addition to a complete and balanced diet what else should your cat always have? |
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Definition
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| How much more protien does a kitten need that an adult cat? |
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| One and a half times as much |
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| How many more calories does a kitten need than an adult cat? |
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Definition
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| How many times a day should a kitten be fed? |
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Definition
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| What will happen if a cat has to much milk? |
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Definition
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| How long is the average cats life span? |
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Definition
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| Whta are the two most common cause of obesity? |
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Definition
| Over-feeding and inadequate exercise |
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| What are obese cats at risk for? |
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Definition
Heart disease
Diabetes
Arthritis
Hip Dysplasia |
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| What are some reasons you should groom your cat daily? |
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Get it used to being handled
Keep its fur clean and shiny |
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| What are you looking for when checking a cat's mouth? |
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Definition
Color of the gums
Tartar build up
Broken teeth |
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| When checking a cat's nose what are you looking for? |
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Definition
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| What should you check for when looking at a cat's eyes? |
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Discharge
Discoloration
If the third eyelid is showing |
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| What is another name for the nititating membrane? |
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Definition
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| What are you looking for when you check the ears? |
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Definition
Free of earmites
No redness
No dark, waxy accumulation |
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| How many breaths per minute does a cat normally take? |
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Definition
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| How do you determine the respiration rate? |
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| Count the breaths for 30 seconds (one rise plus one fall of the chest is one breath) then double that number |
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| How do you take a cat's pulse? |
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| Press lightly against the inside of the upper hind leg. Count the beats for tirty seconds then double that figure |
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| What is a cat's normal pulse rate? |
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Definition
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| What is a cats regular temperature? |
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| 100.5-102.5 degrees Fahrenheit |
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| What temperature is a danger sign? |
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Definition
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| What temperaturecan be life threatening |
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| Cats can suffer what if there temperature gets to high? |
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Definition
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| What emergency information should you keep near the phone? |
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Definition
1.Veterinarian's name
2.Address
3.Phone number |
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| What are two other names for Feline Panleukopenia? |
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Definition
1.Feline Distemper
2.Feline Infectious Enterits |
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| How is Feline Panleukopenia spread? |
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Definition
| Direct contact with infected animals or their body discharges |
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| When should kittens get their first imminization against Feline Panleukopenia? |
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| Six weeks old and a booster 3-4 weeks later |
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| What are the symptoms of Panleukopenia? |
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Definition
Fever
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Depression
Dehydration |
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| What are the three most common upper respiratory diseases? |
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1.Feline Viral Rhinotacheitis (Feline Herpes)
2.Feline Calicivirus (FCV)
3.Feline Chlamydiosis (Pneumonitis) |
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| What causes Rhinotracheitis? |
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Definition
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| Calicivirus is caused by what? |
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Definition
| A virus simular to the human cold virus |
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| Chlamydiosis is caused by what? |
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| A rickettsia called Chlamydia psittaci |
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| What are the symptoms of an upper respiratory disease? |
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Definition
First sneezing an dcoughing followed by watery discharge from eyes and nose, later the discharge becomes thicker.
Other symptoms are loss of appetite, weight loss, lostlessness, weakness, depression, and fever |
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| What is the main treatment for an upper respiratory disease? |
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Definition
| Providing warmth, fluids (forced if necessary) and nutrtious food |
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| What type of animals are susceptible to rabies? |
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Definition
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| Rabies is always fatal after what? |
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Definition
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| How is rabiees transmitted? |
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Definition
| Through a bite or break in the skin through which saliva enters |
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| How long is the incubation period for rabies? |
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Definition
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| Death usually happens how long after the symptoms show? |
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Definition
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| Death usually happens how long after the symptoms show? |
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Definition
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| What is the first stage of rabies? |
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Definition
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| What symptoms occure during the prodromal stage? |
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Definition
| Uneasiness, anxiousness, irritability, and sesitivity to noise and light |
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| What is the second stage of rabies? |
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Definition
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| What symptoms show during the second stage of rabies? |
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| The animal becomes excited and aggressive and may have difficulty swallowing |
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| What is the last stage of rabies? |
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Definition
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| What happens during the paralytic stage? |
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| The entire body becomes paralyzed, rresulting in death |
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| If the excitatory stage is long while the paralytic stage is short what type of rabies does the animal have? |
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Definition
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| When the second stage of rabies is very short but the paralytic is long the animal has what form of rabies? |
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Definition
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| At what age should your cat get its first rabies vaccination? |
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Definition
| No earlier than threee months |
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| When should your cat get boosters for rabies? |
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| FeLV is short for what disease? |
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Definition
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| Is a FeLV vaccination required for 4-H cat shows? |
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Definition
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| Is Feline Leukemia Virus fatal? |
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| A retrovires transmitted by saliva, feces and urine |
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| How long can the Feline Leukemia Virus live outside the body? |
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Definition
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| What are the three possiblities after a cat has been exposed to the FeLV? |
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1.The cat will not become infected
2.The cat will become infected but develope immunity
3.The cat will develop symptoms |
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| How long is th eincubation period for FeLV? |
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Definition
| Anywhere from several weeks to a few years |
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| What are some symptoms of FeLV? |
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Definition
| Anemia, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and breathing problems |
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| How can you be sure if your cat has Feline Leukemia or not? |
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Definition
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| What should you do if your cat tests positive for FeLV but has not symptoms? |
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| It should be retested and be isolated from other cats |
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| If your cat has been exposed to FeLV but tests negative what should you do? |
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| retest it in the next 8-12 months |
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| What should you do if your cat does have Feline Leukemisa? |
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| Isolate it or have it humanely destroyed |
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| FIV is short for what disease? |
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Definition
| Feline Immunodeficiemcy Virus |
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| If a cat has FeLV like symptoms but tests negative for Feline Leukemia Virus what should be suspected? |
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Definition
| Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) |
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| True or False: There is no cure for FIV. |
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Definition
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| When should you cat get a vaccine to prevent FIV? |
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Definition
| There is no known vaccine to prevent FIV |
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Definition
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| FIP is short for what disease? |
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| Feline Infectious Peritonitis |
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| In most cases yes but not always |
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| Does FIP spread slowly or quickly? |
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| It spreads quickly but is easily killed |
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| What are the symptoms of Feline Infectious Peritonitis? |
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| Loss of aooetite, weight loss and fever |
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| What can be done to treat a cat that has FIP? |
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Definition
| There is no effective treatment |
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| How is Feline Infectious Anemia shortened? |
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Definition
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| FIA was caused by what bacteria? |
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Definition
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| What spreads the FIA disease? |
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| Blood sucking insects such as fleas |
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| Name some symptoms of Feline Infectious Anemia. |
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Definition
| Depresion vomiting dehydration, weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss and pale mucous membranes |
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| FUS is short for _______? |
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| FUS is most common in what type of cat? |
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| The bladder becomes inflammed |
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| What can happen if you delay veteranary treatmant for a cat showing signs of FUS? |
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| Delaying treatment by even a few hours can lead to uremic poisoning, kidney failure and death |
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| What are some symptoms of Feline Urologic Syndrome? |
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| Bloody Urine, frequent urination or the inability to urinate |
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| If your cat has FUS what is the first thing your vet will do? |
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| Relieve the cat by emptying the bladder |
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| An organism that lives on or in another animal |
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| What is the animal carrying a parasite called? |
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| Yes they can even cause death |
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| It is very likely that a cat will have ______ sometime it its life. |
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Definition
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| How can you get rid of internal parasites? |
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| Through veteranarian-perscribed medication |
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| Why should kittens be checked for worms? |
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Definition
| Internal parasites can pass form queen to kitten during lactation |
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| What are two worms that are rare in the Pacific Northwest? |
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| What is another name for a roundworm? |
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| What is the most common internal parasite? |
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| What symptoms of roundworms can be seen in kittens? |
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| Failure to thrive, a dull coat and a potbellied appearance |
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| Do adult cats usually show symptoms of roundworms? |
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Definition
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| How are roundworm eggs passed? |
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| They range in size from a fraction of an inch to 30 feet |
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| How big do the most common species of tapeworms get? |
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Definition
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| do you normally symptoms in a cat with tapeworms? |
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Definition
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| what might you see around the cat's anus or bed that might lead you to suspect tapeworms? |
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| What worm has a hook-shaped head? |
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| How do hookworms infect the cat? |
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| By being swallowed or by penetrating the skin |
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| Where are hookworms most commonly found? |
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| What type of worm causes chronic reperatory distress? |
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| Where does the adult lungworm live? |
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| Describe the life cycle of the lungworm. |
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| The adult worm lays eggs which become larvae and are coughed up by the cat and then swallowed. They then get passed out through feces. They remain there until a slug or snail eats eats them. That slug or snail mus them be eaten by a bird which is then eaten by the cat. The larvea is then passed by the blood to the lungs |
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| What animal do heartworms primarily infect? |
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| How are heart worms transmitted? |
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| By mosquitoes who suck the microscopic larvae fromn the blood of one animal and inject it into another. |
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| How big are adult heartworms? |
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Definition
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| One or two heartworms can cause serious damage because why? |
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| The cat's heart is so small |
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| Where are heartworms most common? |
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| Southeastern United States |
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| How long are whipworms and threadworms? |
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Definition
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| What color are whipworms and threadworms? |
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| Where can you normally find whipworms and/or threadworms? |
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| They are usually found in the lining of the large intestine |
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| the coccidian protozoa, Isospora filiswhat |
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| What is Isospora filis and where is it located? |
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| It is a parasite in the small intestine |
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| What can happen if a pregnant women gets Toxoplasmosis? |
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Definition
| She may miscarry or the unborn child may develop deformities |
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| How is Toxoplasmosis transmitted? |
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| Through contact with a cat's feces |
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| Should you use dog products to controll internal parasites in your cat? |
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Definition
| Not unless directed by your veteranarian |
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| What is the only dewormer approved by the Federal Food and drug Administration the is effective against tapeworms? |
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Definition
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| What can you use on roundworms, hookworms, lungworms, whipworms and threadworms? |
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Definition
| Pyranel pamoate or fenbendazole |
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| How is Coccidiosis treated? |
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Definition
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| What is the treatment used for Toxoplasmosis? |
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Definition
| There is no effective treatment |
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| What medication has been approved for heartworms? |
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Definition
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| What are some examples of external parasites? |
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Definition
| Mites, fleas, ticks and lice |
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Term
| What can happen if your cat has a severe infestations of external parasites? |
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Definition
| It can become ill or even die |
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| Where are ear mites found? |
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| What is the scientific name for earmites? |
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| What can happen if ear mites are left untreated? |
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| The ear canal wil become blocked. if the mites move to the inner ear the cat may lose its hearing or sense of balance |
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| What is the most common parasite? |
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| What is the scientific name for a flea? |
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| What will kill a flea in it's cocoon stage? |
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| How long is the life cycle of a flea? |
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| It can last from a few weeks to over two years |
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| how long does it take for the egg of a flea to hatch? |
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| How long does a flea stay in its cocoon? |
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| Anywhere from a week to a year |
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| What are some signs your cat may have hairballs? |
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Loss of appetite
Vomiting
Constipation |
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| what is one easy way to prevent hairballs? |
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| What is caused by puncture wounds from claws and teeth? |
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| Where are Absesses mostly found? |
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| Face, head, legs and back |
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| How are abscesses formed? |
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| Bacteria is injected into the skin, but the skin healsover quickly, sealing in the infection |
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| Ringworm is not actually a worm but a ______. |
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| How can you tell if your cat has ringworms? |
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| Your cat has circular patches of hair loss that are scaly and crusty. Mainy on head, ears, forepaws and back |
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| If left untreated what can ringworms do? |
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| The disease can spread to other animals and humans |
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| What serious complication can be caused by vomiting? |
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| The frequent passing of excessively watery feces |
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| What can diarrhea be a a sign of? |
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| Worms, viral infection, eating spoiled food, drinking contaminated water as well as other things |
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| What causes Tail Gland Hyperplasia/Stud Tail |
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| overactive sebaceous glands along the top of the tail |
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| What are the symptoms of Stud Tail? |
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| Blackheads and and a yellow waxy substance on the skin |
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| How can you control Stud Tail? |
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| With a de-greasing shampoo |
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| A cat's failure to properly clean it's chin |
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| How can you help prevent feline acne? |
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| What happens if plaque is not removed? |
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| It becomes calcified and causes gingivitis |
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| If left untreated, what can gingivitis lead to? |
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| Kidney and heaart disease |
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| If the tooth roots become infected what will happen? |
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| The cat will no longer eat dry food and some of its teeth will fall out |
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| What is the most common form of heart disease? |
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| Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) |
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| A generic disporder where the heart muscle grows to big and cannot pump blood effectively |
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| What is the leading cause of death in older cats? |
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| What is one of the first signs of kidney disease? |
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| Your cat drinking and urinating alot |
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| Even with your veteranarian helping to manage kidney disease what can you expect will eventually happen? |
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| Most likely your cat will die of kidney disease |
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| What cats have the highest risk of diabetes? |
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| Overweight cats but all older cats are susceptible |
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| What is the normal treatment for diabetes? |
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| Medication (usually injections), diet and close monitoring |
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| A disease caused by a tumor of the thyroid gland |
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| When should you suspect Hyperthyroidism? |
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| When your old cat begins to lose weight |
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| Is Hyperthyroidism treatable? |
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| A common wild grass found in dry areas like eastern Washington |
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| When does cheat grass grow? |
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| Dry places in western Washington |
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| The awns of both foxtails and cheat grass have what? |
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| A barb at the point and bristles sticking out the back |
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| An awn that has worked its way into the skin of a cat must be what? |
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| What will spaying or neutering you pet do? |
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| Prevent unwanted, homeless pets. Also, spayed or neutered pets are often more gentle and affectionate. |
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| At what age should a kitten be spayed? |
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| The surgical removal of the female sex organs. (ovaries, oviducts and uterus) |
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| What kind of behavior will be eliminated if your cat is spayed? |
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| Restlessness, nervousness, rolling and loud crying |
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| Will spaying your cat make her live longer? |
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| After being spayed some cats will become overweight. Why? |
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| decreased activity and contenment |
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| What is removed when your cat is neutered? |
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| The testes, epididymis and vas deferens |
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| What is prevented by neutering your cat? |
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| The impregnation of females |
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| neutering can be done at anytime after what age? |
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| At what age does a cat start sprayinng? |
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| An operation in which the claws are surgically removed |
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| Veteranarians usually on remove which claws when declawing? |
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| Declawing can be done at what age? |
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| When declawing the hind claws are usually left on so the cat can continue to what? |
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| Climb, hold onto surfaces and defend itself |
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| What should you try before declawing your cat? |
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| Methods of behavior modification |
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