Cat Breeds, History, Phiosology, And Health

Question 1

What is a familiar

Answer 1

A cat that embodies a supernatural spirit and aids a witch in performing magic

Question 2

What are the largest and smallest cats

Answer 2

Largest: siberian tiger

Smallest: african black-foot cat

Question 3

What are the five familars that assisted with witchcraft

Answer 3

1. Holt: white kitten
2. Jarmara: fat spaniel
3. Vinegar Tom: Greyhound
4. Sack and Sugar: black rabbit
5. News: weasel

Question 4

How many cat breeds are there

Answer 4

41

Question 5

What are the top 10 cat breeds

Answer 5

1. Persian
2. Maine Coon
3. Exotic
4. Siamese
5. Ragdoll
6. Abyissian
7. Birman
8. American Shorthair
9. Oriental
10. Sphynx

Question 6

What qualities do persian cats have

Answer 6

Long hair, sturdy, good disposition.

Considered the cat of nobility and affluence in europe

Question 7

What qualites do main coon cats have

Answer 7

Large size, good tempermant, agile, strong, brave.

Excels in rodent control

Question 8

What qualities so exotic cats have

Answer 8

Good temperment

Question 9

What qualities do siamese cats have

Answer 9

boisterous (rough) temperament

Question 10

what qualities do ragdoll cats have

Answer 10

become limp & relaxed when being picked up off the ground

Question 11

what qualities do abyssinian cats have

Answer 11

like people but not good lap cats

Question 12

what qualities do birman cats have

Answer 12

good household pets

stocky & intelligent

Question 13

what qualities do American shorthair have

Answer 13

good for rodent control, strong, agile, good climbers

Question 14

what qualities do oriental cats have

Answer 14

similar temperament to Siamese cats but have more colorful coats & patterns

Question 15

what qualities do sphynx cats have

Answer 15

hairless

Question 16

cat canine vs carnassial teeth

Answer 16

canine: puncture tissues
carnassial: tear flesh

Question 17

what is the tapetum lucidum

Answer 17

located behind the retina. reflects images back onto the retina enhancing low light images which allows cats to see at night

Question 18

what is the vestibular labyrinth

Answer 18

in the cats ear; allows for proprial deception

Question 19

what are vibrissae

Answer 19

cat whiskers

Question 20

how do retractable claws work

Answer 20

an elastic fibre ligament system between the distal phalanx (P3) and second-most distal phalanx (P2). When needed a digital flexor tendon contracts & pulls the claw from its sheath

Question 21

What gives cats a strong bite

Answer 21

strong temporalis and masseter muscles

Question 22

what do canine and carnassial teeth do

Answer 22

canine: puncture
carnassial: tear tissue

Question 23

what is taurine deficiency & its pathology

Answer 23

cats lack enzymes to synthesize taurine from sulfur rich amino acids

• taurine is now supplemented in cat food
  pathology: heart, eye, mouth, hair, and immune function
• leads to dilated cardiomyopathy (dialated heart)

Question 24

how does taurine deficiency lead to blindness

Answer 24

it causes progressive retinal degeneration

Question 25

what is hyperthyroidism in cats

Answer 25

- common endocrine disease of cats - excess T4 hormone produced - most cases associated with the thyroid gland

Question 26

what does thyroid hormone (t4) do

Answer 26

increases the metabolic rate of the body. Uses more oxygen consumption by cells increases protein synthesis, fat and carbohydrate metabolism

Question 27

what environmental and diet factors lead to hyperthyroidism

Answer 27

Enviroment: indoor cats more likely to get it Diet: canned food with plastic lining will increase chance of disease & diets with high iodine

Question 28

what are the cardiovascular effects of hyperthyroidism

Answer 28

increased heart rate (tachycardia) and heart contractility increased blood pressure increased erythropoietin secretion (more red blood cells)

Question 29

what are the consequences of hyperthyroidism

Answer 29

``` long term increased heart rate heart mummers increased respiration heart arrhythmias hypertrophic congestive heart failure ```

Question 30

what is the treatment of hyperthyroidism

Answer 30

drug treatment - 90% effective radiotherapy - more than 90% effective surgery - 90% effective radiotherapy is most effective

Question 31

what is Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

Answer 31

- caused by coronavirus - induces chronic immune stimulation - occurs is frequently crowded areas - fatal - most in cats less than 1 year old - contracted through fecal-oral contact - stress increases chance of getting it

Question 32

what are the two form of FIP

Answer 32

dry: characterized by pyogranulomatous lesions of organs wet: inflammation of lining of body cavities will exude fluid

Question 33

what is the pathogenesis of FiP

Answer 33

weak or absent cell mediated immune response partial response: dry form absent response: wet form

Question 34

what are the treatments for FIP

Answer 34

short term: NSAIDS euthanasia control: hygiene cannot be treated