Quiz 2 (NO BREEDS just Lecture 5)

Question 1

what 3 things make an animal domesticated

Answer 1

• need of care
• breeding controlled by humans
• reproduction

Question 2

cates are independant what does this mean

Answer 2

not a part of a pack

Question 3

what kind of reproducing do cats have

Answer 3

Obligate ovulators

Question 4

what makes cats different from dogs

Answer 4

cats could easily revert to being to being feral where as dogs could not

Question 5

what are obligate carnivores

Answer 5

have to eat meat to survive

Question 6

what is an intact mother cat called

Answer 6

queen

Question 7

what is an intact father cat called

Answer 7

sire

Question 8

are most domesticated animals predators or prey

Answer 8

prey

Question 9

One of the leading causes of re-homing/giving away to shelter?

Answer 9

male cats being territorial and peeing all over the house

Question 10

if you have 2 cats how many litter boxes should you have

Answer 10

3

Question 11

what do most behavioural issues come from

Answer 11

change

Question 12

what are the 5 formidable weapons on a cat

Answer 12

4 paws and 1 mouth

Question 13

what is different about the window of opportunity for cats

Answer 13

decreases very quickly and is very small

Question 14

why are distractions very important for cats

Answer 14

very important as they are less tolerate than canines

Question 15

name 4 important considerations for feline restraint

Answer 15

• Less is more
• Secure room
• Be prepared
• Read body language- don’t treat all cats the same

Question 16

why is a cat bit likely to get infected (3)

Answer 16

• When a cat bites the shape of their tooth makes a hole and then closes the wound.
• When they bite into you they deposit bacteria
• often looks better than it is

Question 17

what must you do when a cat bite breaks skin

Answer 17

• looked at by a doctor - antibiotics

Question 18

how can you test for rabies

Answer 18

Only way to check for rabies is through a brain sample done post mortem.

Question 19

what are cat teeth meant for

Answer 19

meant for tearing and ripping flesh

Question 20

what is the pinna

Answer 20

tip of the ear

Question 21

what is cats general acuity like

Answer 21

its similar to man’s

Question 22

what is unique about fully white cats with blue eyes

Answer 22

they are frequently deaf

Question 23

what does the pinna do

Answer 23

Pinna rotates 180 degrees reflects sounds to within 5 degrees of accuracy at 1 metre

Question 24

what do large pupils indicate

Answer 24

indicates docility

Question 25

what can smaller pupils. indicate

Answer 25

indicates a alert or aggressive

Question 26

how do cats locate their prey

Answer 26

locate prey by sound smell and movement

Question 27

what is the cats visual field (#)

Answer 27

200 degrees visual field

Question 28

when is a cats vision good

Answer 28

good vision in dim light

Question 29

when is a cats vision bad

Answer 29

poor at close range most accurate at 30” or greater

Question 30

what should you avoid touching on a cat

Answer 30

vibrissa, pads, nose

Question 31

what could be considered scent marking

Answer 31

- tail , cheek and head rubbing

Question 32

what does check rubbing often indicate

Answer 32

submission

Question 33

what are vibrissa

Answer 33

whiskers

Question 34

how many times do cats like to eat a day

Answer 34

16 times

Question 35

what should you advise clients with kittens to do in regards to food

Answer 35

Tell clients to give kittens both a mix of wet and dry food

Question 36

what does it mean if a cat pants

Answer 36

resp distress

Question 37

order of palatability

Answer 37

odour mouth feel taste

Question 38

when does smell develop and what is it important for

Answer 38

at birth and important for imprinting

Question 39

how accurate is a cats sense of smell

Answer 39

many times more accurate than man

Question 40

cats are ________ and have _________

Answer 40

cats are superb climbers and have amazing balance

Question 41

where are cats heat receptors found

Answer 41

pads

Question 42

what do sweaty pads indicate

Answer 42

stress

Question 43

what is a cats endurance like

Answer 43

Cats can run really quickly for short amounts of time, curved spine makes them very agile and flexible.

Question 44

what is the righting reflex

Answer 44

The ability to flip them selves around and land on their feet

Question 45

purring can be good but what else could; it mean

Answer 45

Purring can a be a self soothing behaviour when they are really stressed out

Question 46

what typically happens right before an animal bites

Answer 46

Whiskers push forward right before an animals bites

Question 47

what does a friendly cat look like

Answer 47

- Ears erect - Relaxed whiskers - Tail upright , slightly curled or out behind - in front of cage and rubbing against it - purring

Question 48

how should you always be when you move

Answer 48

Be very predictable

Question 49

how to introduce yourself to a cat

Answer 49

allow to smell your hand then start by massaging the base of the ear, then go to the head , stroke along the back to the base of the tail

Question 50

where shouldn't you touch a cat

Answer 50

rear and tummy

Question 51

friendly cat approach

Answer 51

- calm and gentle - introduce yourself - pick up cat

Question 52

what are 2 things to remember about nervous cats

Answer 52

- typically don't bite | - must keeps hands on the cat at all times

Question 53

what may nervous cats do

Answer 53

freeze which is good for us

Question 54

what are nervous cats looking for?

Answer 54

an escape

Question 55

nervous cat may not bite but what might they do instead

Answer 55

- tend not to want to bite but will try to escape using claws

Question 56

what don't nervous cats do

Answer 56

no hissing or growling

Question 57

name 4 thing a nervous cat may show or act like

Answer 57

- cowering - quiet or meowing - facing the back of the cage - head down/eyes closed - all tucked up - urinate/defecate/release anal glands

Question 58

what should be done before you pock the cat

Answer 58

introduce your self

Question 59

what do cat muzzles do

Answer 59

reduce stimuli and hopefully that reduces the stress

Question 60

what shouldn't you do if a cat tries to escape

Answer 60

grab it as it may bite

Question 61

what tools can you use with a nervous cat (4)

Answer 61

- gloves - cat muzzle - treats - towel

Question 62

nervous cat approach

Answer 62

- very slowly and calm | - speak softly and allow cat to smell your hand

Question 63

name 5 aggressive cat behaviours

Answer 63

- hissing and growling - meowing - ears pinned back - swatting - eyes constricted - crouching down - tail twitching - may be in the front or back of the cage - may be standing or on the side

Question 64

how many people in the room with an aggressive cat

Answer 64

2

Question 65

approach with aggressive cats

Answer 65

very careful

Question 66

tools to help handle aggressive cats

Answer 66

may need to use the - bagger bag - towel - squeeze cage

Question 67

what shouldn't be used with aggressive cats

Answer 67

- leashes | - gassing the cat down in the cage

Question 68

defensive animals are where in the cage

Answer 68

back of cage

Question 69

offensive animals are where in the cage

Answer 69

front of cage

Question 70

typically offensive and defensive animals are ________

Answer 70

aggressive

Question 71

what does piloerection mean?

Answer 71

hairs standing up on the back of the neck

Question 72

offensive cat body position

Answer 72

1/4 of hind elevated

Question 73

offensive cat tail

Answer 73

straight out/bent

Question 74

offensive cat eyes

Answer 74

mitosis (constricted)

Question 75

offensive cat ears

Answer 75

pulled back and moving

Question 76

offensive cat other signs

Answer 76

piloerection

Question 77

defensive cat body position

Answer 77

Arched | Laterally

Question 78

defensive cat tail

Answer 78

Close to body and flaccid

Question 79

defensive cat eyes

Answer 79

Oblique | No staring

Question 80

defensive cat ears

Answer 80

Back but up

Question 81

defensive cat other signs

Answer 81

Fear can become | aggression.

Question 82

name 3 mixed signals

Answer 82

- Back arched , piloerection - Neck tucked , pinnae down and sideways - Underside exposed - Teeth exposed , whiskers flat - Tail elevated

Question 83

what is a fear period

Answer 83

Things can become very scary for cats at this time and this is often the time when kittens leave to their new families.

Question 84

Critical Periods of Socialization: 3-5 weeks

Answer 84

Predatory Behaviour

Question 85

Critical Periods of Socialization: 4-6 weeks

Answer 85

Socialization to Peers

Question 86

Critical Periods of Socialization: 6-12 weeks

Answer 86

Socialization to People & the | Environment

Question 87

Critical Periods of Socialization: 8-10 weeks

Answer 87

Fear Period

Question 88

what can scrubbing be (positive)

Answer 88

can be a calming mechanism for young animals