Chapter 9: Cat Breed Identification and Production Managment
TRUE/FALSE
1. The best cat restraint technique is the scruff method.
2. Cat bites can cause severe infections.
3. A piece of gauze can be used to make a cat muzzle.
4. Extreme caution must be used when handling cats, as they are quick and agile and may be difficult to
restrain.
5. A wild or aggressive cat can be captured in a cage by throwing a towel over it.
6. The cephalic vein is a good site for a subcutaneous injection.
7. The cat muzzle should be applied loosely to allow breathing.
8. The stretch technique can be used to administer an injection.
9. Placing a finger between a cat’s legs during restraint will give you more control over its movements.
10. The cat bag can be used to restrain a cat to clean its ears.
11. Cats feel threatened when placed under a towel.
12. The “kitty taco” technique is useful for administering medications.
13. Cat muzzles can cause problems with breathing if not applied correctly.
14. The stretch technique is the most common cat restraint technique.
15. Tucking a cat’s head under your arm is a safe restraint.
16. The jugular vein is located in the neck.
17. A wild cat can be captured using a rabies pole.
18. Saphenous venipuncture is done using a combination scruff and stetch technique.
19. Welding gloves can cause injury to a cat if they are not safely used.
20. A feral cat is a happy cat.
21. A squeeze cage may be used to vaccinate a difficult cat.
22. A cat muzzle should be applied loosely to avoid breathing problems.
23. There are over 75 breeds of cats.
24. Cats have an average of 350 bones in their bodies.
25. Cat feet are similar in appearance to dog feet.
26. Only male cats spray and mark territory.
27. Rhinotracheitis and calicivirus both affect the upper respiratory tract.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Cats have an average of __________ muscles in the body.
a.
100
c.
300
b.
200
d.
400
2. Kitten eyes and ears open in _____ days.
a.
8-10
c.
10-14
b.
10-12
d.
14-18
3. __________ can build up in the cat’s stomach due to excessive grooming.
a.
bacteria
c.
antibodies
b.
hairballs
d.
weight
4. Cats go through an estrus cycle every _____ days.
a.
5-7
c.
15-21
b.
10-14
d.
15-16
5. Estrus in cats occurs for _____ days.
a.
1-2
c.
5-7
b.
3-5
d.
15-21
6. Kittens should be weaned around _____ weeks.
a.
2-4
c.
4-5
b.
3-4
d.
5-6
7. A nutrient that must be in the cat’s diet is__________.
a.
taurine
c.
thiamine
b.
protein
d.
all of the above
COMPLETION
1. The average lifespan of the cat is _____ to _____ years old.
2. Cats descend from wild cats of the species called __________ __________.
3. The veterinary term for cats is called _________.
4. Cats have an average of _____ bones.
5. Cats range in size from _____ to _____ pounds.
6. The adult male cat of breeding age is called the _________.
7. When a cat is angry or scared and the pupils are wide, they are said to be __________.
8. The estrus cycle in cats normally lasts _____ to _____ days.
9. A female cat’s estrus cycle occurs every _____ to _____ days.
10. Cats gestation length is an average of _____ days.
11. Cats require a high protein and high fat diet with the added ingredients of _________ and _________.
12. The FVRCP should begin at _____ to _____ weeks of age.
13. The rabies vaccine should be given at _____ weeks of age.
14. Toxoplasmosis is shed in an infected cat in a _____ to _____ hour time frame.
15. __________ should not clean litter boxes or handle cat feces.
16. A cat that is positive for a disease and passes the disease but doesn’t show signs of the disease is called
a _________.
17. The _________ surgical procedure is much less complex than in the male dog.
18. Cat declaw procedures are usually completely healed in _________.
19. A client calls the veterinary hospital to ask what is the normal position of a kitten when it is born.
What will you tell the client?
20. When should a kitten begin the FVRCP series?
21. At what age should a kitten receive a rabies vaccine?
22. What is the average gestation length for female cats?
23. A client that is notably pregnant brings her cat into the veterinary clinic for its yearly exam and
vaccines. The veterinary assistant makes certain she educates the client on the importance of a disease
that can be transmitted to people and may cause a miscarriage in pregnant women. What disease does
she need to discuss with the client?
24. What disease is fatal in cats and has a wet and dry form?
25. What disease in cats may cause permanent head tilt?
MATCHING
Match the following terms with the correct definition.
a.
polydactyl
m.
retractable
b.
polyestrus
n.
queening
c.
FVRCP
o.
induced ovulators
d.
lordosis
p.
ad lib
e.
onychectomy
q.
declaw
f.
FIV
r.
toxoplasmosis
g.
tissue adhesive
s.
Feline Leukemia
h.
FIP
t.
carrier
i.
SNAP test
u.
feline distemper
j.
rhinotracheitis
v.
panleukopenia
k.
waterless shampoo
w.
calcivirus
l.
bevy
x.
gib
1. as much as necessary or available at all times
2. surgical terms for declaw
3. highly contagious virus that causes an upper respiratory infection and head tilt
4. common term for removal of the digits or claws of the cat
5. medical term for feline distemper virus
6. a group of cats
7. highly contagious fatal virus of cats that has a wet and dry form
8. feline vaccine combination series also called the feline distemper series
9. the term for when female cats become pregnant after breeding due to an egg released at mating
10. male cat that is no longer able to reproduce
11. fatal virus in cats that causes decreased white blood cells and affect the immune system
12. the labor process in female cats
13. common term for the disease that affects the white blood cells of cats
14. virus that affects the upper respiratory system of cats
15. the ability of the claw to be controlled by placing it inside or outside of the nail bed
16. multiple heat cycles of a cat in one season
17. fatal virus in cats commonly called feline AIDS
18. having many multiple toes
19. prayer position of females in estrus when the front of the body is lowered and the back end is raised
20. simple blood test used to detect certain antigens in the blood
21. product applied to the hair coat that cleans and disinfects the hair without the need for water
22. glue like substance used in surgery to close incisions
SHORT ANSWER
1. List the 5 senses that are well developed in the cat.
2. List 3 signs that a cat is ready to begin queening.
3. List 5 signs of a female cat in estrus.
4. List 3 feline diseases that can be diagnosed in a facility using a SNAP test.
5. List 4 signs of panleukopenia in cats.
6. Name two fatal diseases that may occur in cats.
7. What ways can cats be distracted from certain procedures?
8. What is the best restraint procedure when handling cats?
9. What techniques can be used for aggressive cats?
10. Explain the “stretch” technique.
11. Explain the “scruff technique.
