Cat Friendly Clinic
If your pet is fearful, _____ can help them feel more comfortable at the hospital. Stop by for a quick visit that involves positive interaction. Staff can briefly interact, say comforting things, and give your pet treats to improve their perception of the clinic.
happy visits or "fear free" visits
Body Language
Cat probiotics can come in different forms: ____, _____, & ______.
Powders, Pills (chews) and Pastes.
As of 2023, estimated % of U.S cats are overweight or obese
60%
A cats tongue has how many taste buds
473
Cats should never be ____ or ____ out of their carrier. Open the door and allow your pet to explore the room on their own. If your pet will not come out within a few minutes, take the carrier apart so they can stay in the bottom. Placing a towel over their body can help them feel more secure.
Dumped or Pulled
Which of the following drugs should be used cautiously in cats with behavioral problems because of risk for acute liver damage?
A. Buspirone
B. Clomipramine
C. Diazepam
D. Fluoxetine
C. Diazepam. Rare reports have shown that cats that receive diazepam, especially long term, can develop acute and potentially fatal liver damage
Use items that provide the patient with comfort, a sense of _____, choice and positive distractions.
safety
This zoonotic disease is caused by ______ and is transmitted by fleas, also known as "cat scratch fever". This can also be reduced by the use of regularly treating your cat with flea prevention.
Most cats have 18 toes, 5 on their front paws and 4 on their back paws. However, some cats can be born with extra toes, a condition called _______.
Polydactylism.
Use of negative terminology such as evil or aggressive, erroneously labels patients and can negatively impact the veterinary teams response/actions and prevents us from understanding our patients perspective. It is important that we use terminology such as "engaging" and "_____" to help reinforce our understanding of underlying emotions.
protective
Cognitive and _____ health (together, termed mental wellbeing) are equally important to physical health.
emotional
Physical health, early _____ history, ongoing experiences, genetics, and the cats individual temperament all play a role in how a cat is impacted by exposure to stressors.
learning
This contagious and often fatal disease affects both dogs and cats; in cats, it's also known as panleukopenia.
distemper
What feline organ aids in chemical detection of pheromones, communication between cats and transmits information?
vomeronasal organ
Trust is not ______. Every veterinary team member needs to build rapport with the cat before handling.
transferable
For behavior towards people, a sensitive period of two and ____ weeks has been identified as the time when cats are most receptive to learning.
nine
The cat is an ______ carnivore, unable to survive or thrive without nutritional nutrients found in meat, such as taurine.
obligate
_________, which literally means “disease of the heart muscle,” is brought about by a structural abnormality in the tissue enclosing one or more of the hearts chambers.
Cardiomyopathy
What is the scientific word for a cat's whiskers?
Vibrissae
The thermoneutral zone for cats is __ - 38 degrees C
30
Carrier training and cooperative ____ training should be introduced to clients.
care
There are five pillars of a healthy feline environment that need to be met; one of which is providing a ___ ___.
safe place
Signs of arthritis in cats are often less likely to be noticed, because more obvious clinical signs owners associate with arthritis, such as limping do not typically occur.
60% of cats do not show clinical signs of arthritis.
70% of cats 7 years and older have some kind of arthritis.
__% of cats 12 years and older have radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis.
90%
Fear, anxiety, pain and _____ can all trigger protective behaviors in cats.
frustration