Chapter 24 - Quiz Flashcards
(14 cards)
What is the scientific name for the cat?
a. Mustelo putorius furo
b. Canis familiaris
c. Felis catus
d. Macaca mulatta
c. Felis catus
What type of restraint for cats would used as a last resort?
a. Minimal restraint
b. A catch pole
c. A nylon restraint bag
d. The football hold
b. A catch pole
What is the average weight range of an adult male cat?
a. 1-2.5 kg
b. 3-7 kg
c. 8-10 kg
d. 11-14 kg
b. 3-7 kg
What terms are used for the breeding male and female cat?
a. Buck and doe
b. Hob and jill
c. Tom and queen
d. Barrow and gilt
c. Tom and queen
When does ovulation occur in the female cat?
a. At mating
b. At estrus
c. Seasonally
d. Continuously
a. At mating
Which behaviors do female cats often display when they are in heat?
a. Ears back, crouched posture
b. Back flattened, hind quarters raised
c. Crouched posture, tail twitching
d. Hindquarters low, head high
b. Back flattened, hind quarters raised
What is a health problem occurring in cats that should be checked when cleaning the litter pan?
a. Kidney stones
b. Hair balls
c. Impaction
d. Hematuria
d. Hematuria
What should technicians do to check for hematuria in cats?
a. Look for vomit in the cage.
b. Look for uneaten food in the dish.
c. Look for blood in the urine in the litter pans.
d. Look for hairballs that have been expelled.
c. Look for blood in the urine in the litter pans.
Cats prefer the same type of diet every day.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Which of the following is NOT a common enrichment device used for cats?
a. Scratch pole
b. Elevated platform or shelf
c. Small ball or toy
d. Rawhide bone
d. Rawhide bone
In addition to a litter pan and adequate space, what else must caging for cats include?
a. An elevated resting board
b. A scratching post
c. A hammock
d. A nest box
a. An elevated resting board
Which of the following statements regarding cat husbandry is true?
a. Cats must be individually housed.
b. Cats will eat anything and don’t need variety in their diet.
c. Litter pans should be cleaned daily.
d. Cats seldom urinate outside the litter box.
b. Cats will eat anything and don’t need variety in their diet.
Which of the following behaviors would NOT likely indicate a sick cat?
a. Quiet, with a stiff posture
b. Flattening of back, raising of hindquarters
c. Isolation from the rest of the group
d. Excessive licking in one area
b. Flattening of back, raising of hindquarters
In order to comply with federal law, where must the disposition of a cat’s carcass be recorded?
a. On a USDA form
b. In the cat’s medical record
c. In the institution’s euthanasia log
d. On an FDA form
a. On a USDA form
