Feline

Question 1

Feline critical values

Answer 1

Temp - 37 - 39
HR - 110 - 180
RR - 20-30

Question 2

Socialisation/sensitive period

Answer 2

2-8 weeks of age
defines normal - +ve and -ve experiences impact behaviour
e.g. gentle handling, different people, other pets, sounds and smells, litter, food, toys, outdoors etc.

Question 3

Feline behaviour

Answer 3

Territorial
Prey + predator
Fight and flight
Socialisation - choose own social groups -> mutual grooming, rubbing and sleeping together
Depends on genetics, socialisation as a kitten and previous experience

Question 4

Sites and routes of medicine feline

Answer 4

oral
Subcutaneous - back of neck - well tolerated
Intramuscular - any large muscle belly

Question 5

Sites of blood sampling collection feline

Answer 5

Cephalic + jugular

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Question 9

Common feline diseases + clinical signs

Answer 9

Cat flu:
nasal + ocular discharge
sneezing
fever
Dental disease:
hypersalivation
inability to eat
fractured or missing teeth
Cat bite abscess:
bite wounds
swelling
Feline lower urinary tract disease:
frequent, low volume urination
blood in urine
pain on urination
licking perinuem
Hyperthyroidism:
too much thyroid hormone
vomiting and diarrhoea
altered behaviour
Chronic kidney disease:
kidneys can’t excrete nitrogenous waste
vomiting
lack of appetite

Question 10

Feline preventative healthcare

Answer 10

Vaccinations:
Feline herpesvirus
Feline calicivirus
Feline panleukopenia virus
Feline leukemia virus

Flea treatment
Worming
Neutering
Microchipping

Question 11

Feline reproductive cycle

Answer 11

Polyoestrus
cycle every 2-3 weeks
oestrus last 7-10 days
Gestation - 63 days

Question 12

Key feline organisations and legislations

Answer 12

Cats protection - welfare charity
International cat care - welfare charity
Animal welfare act 2006
Vet surgeons act 1966