History
Cats are descendants of this tree-climbing mammal _______________ from which dogs are also descendants.
Miacis
Where are the "extra" bones found in a cats body?
Spine and Tail
What percentage of a cat's diet should be animal-type products?
30-40%
What is the difference between Feline Herpes Virus (FHV) and Feline Calicivirus (FCV)?
FHV is a DNA virus, FCV is an RNA virus
What age do female cats come in to heat?
Age varies by breed.
What is the scientific name for the Saber Toothed Tiger?
Smilodon
Which of the five senses is least important to cats?
Touch
What are 5 crieteria to look at when deciding how much to feed your cat?
age, activity level, breed, weight, condition
Which infectious disease is caused by an infection with Chlamydia psittaci?
Feline Pneumonitis
What is a cats average gestation?
65 days
Why did cats start to hang around humans?
How long does it take for Cats eyes to completely develop?
3 months
What percentage of a cats diet should consist of fat?
10%
What does FUS stand for?
Feline Urologic Symptom
How many different stages are there in labor?
2
Why were cats used as rodent control in Asian Temples?
What is the name of the membrane within the cat's eye that reflects light?
Tapetum
What is one benefit of feeding your cat dry food?
Which animal is most commonly infected with Toxoplasmosis?
Cats
Why does the mother cat eat her placenta and afterbirth?
It contains nutrients and proteins she needs to help produce milk, and prevents predators from finding her kittens.
What time period was the darkest for cats?
What is the name of the small knobs that line a cat's tongue?
Papillae
Why should we avoid giving cats a diet of dog food?
It contains a lot of cereals and will not provide them with adequate protein.
List 5 general symptoms of disease in cats.
Loss of appetite
Sudden loss of weight
Changes in behavior
Lethargy
Neglect of grooming
Dull fur
Loss of hair
Itching and scratching
Swelling of the body
Frequent vomiting
Increased thirst
Diarrhea
List 4 signs of heat in a female cat.
Restless
Unusually friendly
Constantly rubbing up against things...furniture, peoples legs, etc.
Decreased appetite
Frequent urination
Monotone howling or calling