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Chapter One: Cat’s Origins What was the earliest ancestor of the cat called? ---Myacis (My-a-kiss) How long ago did the myacis inhabit the earth? ---forty to fifty million years Describe ___ characteristics of the myacis. ---size of lynx ---long slender body ---long tail ---short legs ---retractable claws How did the Dinictis differ from the Myacis? ---higher intelligence ---greater agility How long did it take for the Dinictis to evolve from the Myacis? ---ten million years What do we call the creature that evolved from the myacis? ---Dinictis In what part of the world did cats originate? ---Africa How long ago were cats domesticated? ---four thousand years ago Where were cats first domesticated? ---Ancient Egypt Why were cats worshipped in Ancient Egypt? ---They controlled the rodents. Give ___ facts about Bast. ---goddess ---cats were worshipped as Bast ---represented love ---represented fertility ---represented life-giving rays of the sun ---body of woman, head of cat

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Chapter One Continued: Cat’s Origins What did Egyptian owners of cats do when their cat died? ---shaved their eyebrows ---embalmed the cat ---had a ceremonial funeral ---buried the cat in a special ceremony List ___ ways that today's cats are the same as ancient cats. ---same size ---same shape ---keen hunting instincts ---self-reliance ---same purring sounds ---same aloofness ---same affection Chapter Two: Cat Breeds How many breeds of cats are there? ---over forty Where and when was the first cat show held? ---England, 1871 Where and when was the first cat show held in the U.S.? ---Madison Square Garden, New York, 1895 When was the first cat registry established in the U.S.? ---1909 What is a purebred (or pedigreed) cat? ---intentionally bred for certain desired qualities and usually eligible for exhibition in

a show ring Name criteria used to judge a household pet. ---physical condition ---cleanliness ---presentation ---temperament ---attractive or unusual appearance What are the three body types of cats? ---cobby

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---moderate ---foreign (or oriental) Chapter Three: Cat Characteristics Give ___ type(s) of cat hair. ---guard hairs (coarse hair also called primary hairs or topcoat) ---awn hairs (a type of secondary hair with bristly tips also called secondary hairs or

undercoat or underfur) ---down hairs (fine crinkly, also called secondary hairs or undercoat or underfur0 ---whiskers (also called vibrissae) ---eye lashes ---carpal hairs (located on the backs of front legs) What are guard hairs? ---coarse hairs also called primary hairs or topcoat The topcoat is which kind of hair? ---guard hairs (or primary hairs) What are awn hairs? ---a type of secondary hairs with bristly tips (also called secondary hairs or undercoat or underfur) What are down hairs? ---fine, crinkly hairs (also called secondary hairs or undercoat or underfur) What are the two types of secondary hairs? ---awn hairs and down hairs What is another name for whiskers? ---vibrissae What are vibrissae? ---whiskers Where are the carpal hairs located? ---on the backs of the front legs What are carpal hairs? ---whisker-like hairs on the backs of the front legs What is the best distance range for a cat’s vision? ---seven to twenty feet Why do cats’ eyes shine in the dark when caught in a ray of light?

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---The backs of the eyes are lined with a mirror-like structure called the tapetum lucidum. Chapter Three Continued: Cat Characteristics What is the tapetum lucidum? ---the mirror-like structure lining the back of cats' eyes, which causes the eyes to shine in the dark when caught in a ray of light How long do kittens' eyes remain closed after birth? ---seven to ten days How long does it take for a kitten's eyes to become as keen as an adult cat? ---three months In what two ways is a cat’s hearing more acute than a humans? ---they can hear fainter sounds than we can ---they can hear ultrasonic sounds, much higher than we can Give ___ ways a cat can compensate if it becomes deaf. ---increased acuity in eyesight ---increased acuity in smell ---becomes sensitive to vibrations; "hearing with their paws" Why does a cat move its earflaps? ---It directs the earflaps toward a sound so it can hear a faint sound better. What is a cat’s method of recognition (of a person, food or other cat)? ---its sense of smell Name ___ areas in which a cat’s sense of smell play an important role. ---appetite ---behavior ---protection ---reproduction What does a cat do when presented with a new object? ---thoroughly sniffs it before accepting it. List ___ ways a cat may respond to catnip. ---sniffing ---chewing ---rubbing ---rolling ---meowing

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Where are a cat’s taste buds located? ---on the front and side edges of the tongue and at the back of the tongue

Chapter Three continued: Cat Characteristics What is/are ___ functions of cats’ teeth? ---stabbing (killing prey) ---anchoring (holding prey) ---cutting or tearing flesh Why is it that cats cannot crush or grind food? ---no flat-crowned molars How many bones does a cat's body have? ---230 – 244 How can you tell what a cat's mood might be? ---Its' tail indicates its mood. If a cat carries its tail high, what does it indicate? ---the cat’s pride and contentment If a cat's tail is extended straight out, what does it indicate? ---The cat is stalking. If a cat's tail is curled against its body, what does it indicate? ---The cat is scared or worried. If a cat’s tail is thrusting from side to side, what does it indicate? ---The cat is angry. How can you tell if a cat is contented? ---It carries its tail high. How can you tell if a cat is stalking? ---Its tail is extended straight out. How can you tell if a cat is scared or worried? ---It wraps its tail around its body. How can you tell if a cat is angry? ---!t thrusts (swishes) its tail from side to side. Give ___ characteristic(s) of cats' hind legs. ---longer than front legs ---stronger than front legs ---enables a cat to leap with great skill

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In what pattern does a cat move its legs when walking? ---front and hind leg on one side then on the other.

Chapter Three Continued: Cat Characteristics What enables a cat to move silently? ---thickly cushioned paws

What does digitigrade mean? ---walks or runs on its toes What do we call it when an animal walks or runs on its toes? ---digitigrade How many toes does a cat have? ---five on the front feet and four on the back What does polydactyl mean? ---have more than the usual number of toes What is the word describing an animal with more than the usual number of toes? ---polydactyl What is the cats' main method of defense? ---hook-shaped claws on each toe What is the primary purpose of claws? ---defense What is "kneading"? ---extending and retracting its claws in a pumping motion What is the word for extending and retracting its claws in a pumping motion? ---kneading How does a cat express pleasure or contentment? ---by extending and retracting its claws in a pumping motion called "kneading" What are follicles? ---tiny pits in the skin from which hairs grow What do you call the pits in the skin from which cats' hairs grow? ---follicles How young can a kitten have developed a sense of taste? ---one day

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How do cats react to the taste of sweet things? ---They do not taste sweet things. ---Their digestive system is sensitive to sugar, and eating sugar may make them ill.

Chapter Three Continued: Cat Characteristics What happens when a cat is given cows' milk? ---They develop diarrhea because they cannot tolerate the lactose (milk sugar) in the milk.

What is lactose? ---milk sugar in milk Which is the least important sense in a cat? ---sense of touch Give ___ sensations that are a part of the sense of touch ---gentle touch ---heavy pressure ---warmth ---cold ---pain Which parts of the cat are especially sensitive to touch, warmth and cold? ---nose and paw pads Give ___ things the paw pads are important for. ---investigate texture, size, and shape ---sensitive to touch , warmth and cold ---maintain posture ---detect vibrations Why are whiskers important? ---to investigate nearby objects ---sensitive to air currents How much time does a cat spend sleeping? ---two-thirds of the time Give ___ things that a cat’s self-grooming accomplishes. ---keeps it clean ---stimulates skin glands to produce waterproofing ---temperature regulation Why do cats groom themselves more in warm weather? ---They are unable to sweat, so the saliva becomes a substitute for the cooling effect of sweat. What does a cat do when falling? ---turns its head to an upright horizontal position so the rest of the body will follow, and it will land on its feet

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Name two things that purring may indicate ---usually contentment ---can indicate pain Chapter Four: Selecting a Cat or Kitten List ___ things to look for when choosing a kitten. ---outgoing personality ---clear eyes (no excessive watering) ---cool, damp nose (no discharge) ---lustrous shine to fur (no mats) ---clean ears (no signs of mites) ---clean white teeth ---pink gums ---no skin irritations ---no sign of fleas ---no sign of diarrhea ---not too thin or too fat What is a Pedigree? ---a paper showing names and registration numbers of the parents of a purebred kitten, and whether there are any champions in the kitten's background Describe the best way to pick up a kitten. ---Place one hand under the kitten's chest and use the other hand to support the hindquarters. Hold kitten close to your body. List ___ things you can do to make a kitten's first night in a new home more comfortable. ---Leave a night light on. ---Put a small stuffed animal in bed with the kitten. ---Make sure the room is warm enough. ---Make sure the room is draft-free. What are the best methods of punishment for a cat? ---a loud "NO!" ---a squirt from a water pistol Give ___ basic needs of a cat. ---warm place to live ---proper food ---fresh water ---dry bed ---companionship Give ___ reasons why it is better keep a cat indoors. ---may wander away ---may produce unwanted kittens if not spayed

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---exposure to disease ---exposure to parasites Chapter Five: Feeding and Nutrition Give ___ things that could happen if a cat is not fed properly. ---more susceptible to disease ---more susceptible to infection ---problems with growth ---problems with reproduction Which nutrient is particularly important for a cat? ---protein What is the best source of protein? ---meat, fish or eggs Which amino acid is important for a cat's eyes? ---taurine What happens if a cat does not receive taurine in its diet? ---It can become blind. What kind of diet does a cat need? ---high protein, with vitamins and minerals Name ___ major types of cat food. ---dry ---semi-moist ---canned specialty ---canned maintenance Name ___ advantages of dry food. ---can be left all day for cat to nibble as it pleases ---economical ---complete nutrition ---helps keep teeth clean by reducing tartar build-up ---helps keep gums healthy by reducing tartar build-up Why is commercial cat food better for your cat than table scraps? ---commercial cat food is nutritionally balanced Which type of commercial cat food has the highest percentage of protein? ---dry ---(dry 31%, semi-moist 23%, canned maintenance 10%) ---(specialty canned food has a high percentage of meat but it may not be completely balanced.)

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Chapter Five Continued: Feeding and Nutrition List ___ words to look for when checking a label for nutritional value. ---scientific ---complete ---balanced What does the law require if a label states the food is "scientific", "complete", or "balanced"? ---It must provide a completely balanced diet for cats of all ages from kittens to senior cats including pregnant or lactating females. Why is it important to force a cat to drink water even if it refuses? ---to prevent dehydration Why does a kitten need even more protein than an adult cat? ---insures growth, and strong teeth and bones How often should a kitten be fed during its first year? ---two to three times per day What may happen if a kitten is given too much milk? ---It has a laxative effect. (Diarrhea) At what age is a kitten considered to be an adult? ---twelve months (one year) What should a cat be fed when it reaches one year of age? ---maintenance diet What is the average life span of a cat? ---fourteen years Why should older cats be encouraged to drink water? ---increases kidney function How can you tell if a cat is overweight? ---cannot feel its ribs easily What should you do to reduce a cat's weight? ---reduce calories ---increase exercise ---have veterinarian choose the best program

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Chapter Five Continued: Feeding and Nutrition Look at the list on page 22 of Unit 2 (or on this page). These could be used as questions. When I finish the last chapter, I'll try to get back to these words; but in the meantime, you'd better look up the definitions on your own.

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Locate the following words(in the word search.) These words all pertain to a cat's nutrition. Extra credit is given for writing their definitions and how they relate to the cat on another sheet of paper. (Use the next sheet to locate the words.)

activity level corn maintenance stomach additives deficiency malnourished stressage diet meat supplementsamino acids digestible . metabolism table scrapsappetite disease milk tartar ash dog food minerals taste balanced dry mouse taurinebiotin elderly nutrients teethbird environmental obesity temperament blindness exercise old thiaminebone meal eggs phosphorus toxicbones fat plaque toxoplasmosis bugs fiber pregnant tunacalcium fish. preservatives vegetablecalories grain protein viruscanned internal parasites reproduction vitaminscarbohydrates iodine salt waste carnivorous illness scientific watercatnip iron sedentary weaningchlorine kitten milk replacer sodium weightcoat lactating soft-moist zinc colostrum laxative soybean mealcommercial liver specialty complete magnesium starch Chapter Six: Health Care

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When checking your cat’s health, list ___ things you should look for in the cat's mouth. ---color of gums ---broken teeth ---tartar on teeth When checking your cat’s health, list ___ things you should look for in the eyes. ---discharge ---discoloration (red or yellow) ---third eyelid (nictitating membrane) showing What do you call the cat's third eyelid? ---nictitating membrane Where do you find a cat's nictitating membrane? ---in the eye List ___ things you should look for when checking a cat's ears. ---clean ---redness ---dark waxy accumulation List ___ things you should look for while brushing or combing your cat's fur. ---unusual lumps ---swelling ---hair loss ---fleas ---ticks ---cat's weight ---condition of fur What are a cat's vital signs? ---respiration ---pulse ---temperature How many breaths per minute does a healthy cat take when resting? ---twenty to thirty

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What happens to a cat's breathing when it is ill? ---the breaths become shallower and more rapid How do you check a cat's respiration rate? ---Observe the cat when it is resting quietly. One rise and fall of the chest equals one breath. Count the breaths for thirty seconds; then double that amount for the respiration rate.

Chapter Six Continued: Health Care What is the normal resting pulse rate of a cat? ---160 to 240 beats per minute How do you check a cat's pulse rate? ---Lightly press against the inside of an upper hind leg on the femoral artery. Count the beats for thirty seconds and double the figure for the pulse rate. What is a cat's normal temperature? ---100.4 to 102.5 degrees What should you do if a cat's temperature reaches 108 degrees?

---Immediately cool it off in a cold-water bath.

How do you check a cat's temperature? ---Have someone restrain and comfort the cat. Shake down a rectal thermometer and lubricate it with petroleum jelly, mineral oil or cooking oil. Insert the thermometer into the anus, twisting slightly to relax the muscles. Insert so bulb is aimed straight at the head and goes in about one inch. Leave in about two minutes. Remove, wipe off and read. Name ___ diseases, in addition to Rabies, that 4-H cats are required to be immunized for. ---Panleukopenia ---Rhinotrachettis ---Calicivirus ---Chlamydiosis What is another name for Panleukopenia?

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---Feline Infectious Enteritis ---Feline Distemper At what age should a kitten be immunized against Panleukopenia? ---seven to eight weeks; then boostered two to three weeks later How often should an adult cat be immunized for Panleukopenia? ---once per year What are the three most common upper respiratory diseases in cats? ---Rhinotracheitis ---Calicivirus ---Chlamydiosis What is another name for Feline Chlamydiosis? ---Pneumonitis Chapter Six Continued: Health Care What causes Rhinotrachettis? ---a herpes virus What is another name for Feline Viral Rhinotrachettis? ---feline herpes What causes Chlamydiosis? ---a rickettsia What is a rickettsia? ---a cross between a virus and a bacterium What causes Calicivirus? ---a virus similar to the human cold virus

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How are the Upper Respiratory Illnesses transmitted? ---direct contact ---airborne droplets ---contaminated cages, dishes or litter boxes How long can viruses live outside a cat's body? ---twenty-four hours to three days Name ___ symptoms of Upper Respiratory Disease. ---sneezing ---coughing ---watery discharge from eyes and/or nose ---loss of appetite ---weight loss ---listless and weak ---depression ---fever ---mouth and tongue ulcers At what age should kittens be immunized against the Upper Respiratory Diseases? ---seven to eight weeks and boostered two to three weeks later. How often should an adult cat be immunized against the Upper Respiratory Diseases? ---once per year Which animals are susceptible to Rabies? ---all warm-blooded animals including humans What causes Rabies? ---a virus

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What are the three stages of Rabies symptoms? ---prodromal stage ---excitatory stage ---paralytic stage Give ___ symptoms of the prodromal stage of Rabies. ---uneasiness ---anxiety ---irritability ---sensitive to light ---sensitive to noise Give ___ symptoms of the excitatory stage of rabies. ---becomes excited ---becomes aggressive ---may have difficulty swallowing ---loud noise or sudden movement may send into a biting, scratching frenzy What happens during the paralytic stage of rabies? ---Body becomes progressively paralyzed, starting at the head and neck, then death. What is "furious" rabies? ---The excitatory stage is prolonged and the paralytic stage is very short. What is "dumb" rabies? ---very few symptoms of the excitatory stage, but the paralytic stage is very long When should a kitten be vaccinated against rabies? ---no younger than three months How often should an adult cat receive a rabies immunization? ---once a year or once every three years, depending upon which vaccine is given. What causes Feline Leukemia? ---a type of virus called a retrovirus

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What is the major fatal infectious disease found in cats today? ---Feline Leukemia How is the Feline Leukemia virus transmitted? ---saliva --- feces ---urine

Chapter Six Continued: Health Care If a cat is exposed to Feline Leukemia, one of three things will happen. List ___ of them. ---It will not become infected. ---It will become infected, but will develop immunity. ---It will develop symptoms. Give ___ symptoms of Feline Leukemia. ---anemia ---fever ---vomiting ---diarrhea ---tumors ---breathing problems What are the tumors associated with Feline Leukemia called? ---lymphosarcomas What should you do if your cat tests positive for Feline Leukemia? ---Isolate it from all other cats. If your cat tests negative for Feline Leukemia, what can you do? ---immunize yearly Feline Immunodeficiency Virus is similar to what disease in humans? ---AIDS What is the best way to prevent Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Disease? ---Keep the cat indoors. If a cat tests negative to Feline Leukemia but has symptoms of that illness, what other disease might be suspected? ---Feline Immunodeficiency Disease

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What is Peritonitis? ---inflammation of the membrane lining the abdominal cavity or chest cavity What causes Feline Infectious Peritonitis? ---a corona virus What causes Feline Infectious Anemia? ---bacteria called rickettsiae What causes the spread of Feline Infectious Anemia? ---blood sucking insects, usually fleas How do you treat Feline Infectious Anemia? ---antibiotics for three weeks

Chapter Six Continued: Health care Feline Urologic Syndrome can be either of two illnesses. What are they? ---Cystitis ---Urolithiasis What is Cystitis? ---inflammation of the bladder What is Urolithiasis? ---formation of stones in the lower urinary tract Which type of cat is most likely to develop Feline Urologic Syndrome? ---eutered males What may happen if a cat is not treated for Feline Urologic Syndrome right away? ---uremic poisoning, kidney failure and death What are causes of Feline Urologic Syndrome? ---bladder inflammation

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---high concentration of minerals in the urine What can cause a high concentration of minerals in a cat's urine? ---feeding a diet high in minerals (ash) especially magnesium Give ___ symptoms of feline urologic syndrome. ---blooby urine ---frequent urination ---inability to urinate List ___ ways to help prevent feline urologic syndrome. ---encourage more exercise. ---prevent obesity. ---keep the litter pan clean. ---feed low magnesium diet. ---always have fresh water available. What is a parasite? ---an organism that lives in or on another animal Which internal parasite is the most common? ---roundworms What is another name for a roundworm? ---ascarid Chapter Six Continued: Health care Give ___ symptoms of roundworms in a kitten. ---failure to thrive ---dull coat ---round potbellied appearance How are roundworms transmitted?

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---Eggs are passed in feces contaminating the ground or litter box. How can you tell if an adult cat has roundworms? ---check feces for eggs ---cat may pass a few spaghetti-like worms in feces ---cat may vomit a few worms How can you prevent tapeworms? ---eliminate fleas from the cat ---eliminate fleas in the house ---do not allow cat to hunt and eat rodents What is the most common carrier of tapeworms? ---fleas Roundworms and tapeworms are the most common worms found in cats in our state. Give ___ other worms which are much rarer. ---hookworms ---lungworms ---heartworms ---whipworms ---threadworms What are the two most common diseases caused by protozoa? ---Coccidiosis ---Toxoplasmosis Why is it that a pregnant woman should not clean a cat's litter box? ---They can become infected with toxoplasmosis, which can cause birth defects or miscarriage. What are the four most common external parasites? ---fleas ---ticks ---mites ---lice List ___ things that may happen if an infestation of ear mites is left untreated? ---loss of balance ---bacterial infection

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---loss of hearing ---blocked ear canal Chapter Six Continued: Health care What is the cat's most common parasite? ---fleas What is the lifetime of a flea? ---one year What are the four life stages of a flea? ---egg ---larva ---cocoon ---adult What is Miliary Dermatitis? ---skin disorder caused by allergy to flea saliva Describe the process by which a cat becomes infected with tapeworm. ---Flea larva eats tapeworm eggs; tapeworm larva develops inside flea larva and continues to live inside adult flea. Cat swallows flea during self-grooming process and becomes infected with tapeworm. What do we call the skin disorder caused by allergy to flea saliva? ---Miliary Dermatitis How are lice transmitted? ---direct contact with infected cat ---contact with bedding or grooming equipment recently used by infected cat Where are ticks usually found on a cat? ---around the ears ---on neck ---between the toes What is the best way to remove a tick? ---Use large tweezers to grasp the head of the tick as close to the cat's skin as you can get and gently pull straight out. How can you treat a cat you suspect has a hairball? ---Give it lubricants such as mineral oil to help the cat get rid of it by vomiting or passing with feces.

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How can you prevent hairballs? ---frequent brushing and an occasional dose of lubricant such as the oil from a can of tuna What causes abscesses? ---Bacteria from other cat's teeth and claws are injected into the skin through puncture wounds. How do you treat an abscess? ---Have a veterinarian open it up so it can drain, then give antibiotics and keep it clean.

Chapter Six Continued: Health care What causes ringworm? ---a fungus What are the symptoms of ringworm? ---circular patches of hair loss with scaling and crusting on the skin How do you prevent the spread of ringworm? ---Treat all other animals as well as the infected cat. ---Sanitize, disinfect, or destroy anything that the cat has come in contact with. What are some good disinfectants to use when trying to prevent spread of disease or parasites? ---alcohol or diluted household bleach What could happen if a cat has diarrhea longer than twenty-four hours? —It could become dehydrated. What is spaying? ---surgical removal of ovaries, oviducts and uterus of a female cat At what age should a female cat be spayed? ---six months What are the two advantages of spaying a female cat?

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---prevents unwanted kittens ---lessens the chance of mammary tumors, which adds to the longevity of the cat What is neutering? ---surgical removal of the testes, epididymis and vas deferens of the male cat At what age can a male cat be neutered? ---any time after six months of age How do unaltered male cats "mark their territory"? ---They spray urine that has a strong odor At what age will an unaltered male cat begin to spray? ---about ten months List ___ advantages to neutering a male cat. ---cannot impregnate a female cat ---lessens desire to roam and get in fights with other cats ---if done before it begins to spray, the cat usually will not develop the habit of spraying What is the procedure that is done to declaw a cat? ---The end bone of the toe, which holds the claw and nail bed, is Chapter Seven: Emergencies and First Aid What are the first things you should do if your cat is injured? ---restrain gently with a blanket or towel ---comfort with soothing tones and call it by its name ---take to a veterinarian How do you move an injured cat? ---Place a blanket or towel just behind the cat. Place one hand under the shoulder and one hand under the flanks and lift just enough to move onto the blanket. Place in a box on car seat beside you so you can control it and prevent further injury.

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What is shock? ---a state of circulatory collapse Give ___ things that can cause shock. ---severe accident ---loss of blood ---heart failure ---poisoning

---injury to nervous system How do you do artificial respiration on a cat? ---Remove cat's collar. Open mouth and pull the tongue forward. Pull the head and neck forward. Place hands on cat's ribs. Push down suddenly and release. Repeat once every five seconds. How do you control bleeding? ---Apply pressure to the bleeding area with a folded pad of clean cloth. Take to a veterinarian. How do you treat burns? ---Run cool water over the burned area, then take to a veterinarian. What do you do if a cat has a broken bone? ---Keep cat quiet and restrict motion. If bleeding, apply pressure at a point between the injury and the heart. Take to a veterinarian. What are the symptoms of heat stroke? ---panting ---rapid breathing ---salivating ---vomiting ---loss of alertness ---warm, dry skin ---rapid heartbeat ---high fever ---collapse

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Chapter Seven Continued: Emergencies and First Aid How do you treat heat stroke? ---Immediately, reduce temperature by immersing in cool water, keeping just the head above water; you may apply ice packs to head and neck. Apply artificial respiration if cat stops breathing. Have cat checked by veterinarian. What do you do in case of drowning? ---Immediately, hold cat upside down to drain water out of lungs; then apply artificial respiration until cat starts breathing on its own. Wrap in a warm blanket, and take to a veterinarian. What should you do if a cat has suffered frostbite? ---Take to a warm place. ---Apply warm (not hot) moist compresses to area. ---Take to a veterinarian. What should you do if a poisonous snake has bitten a cat? ---Put ice or an ice pack around the wound. ---Keep cat quiet. ---Take to a veterinarian. Give ___ symptoms of poisoning. ---drooling ---vomiting ---diarrhea ---listlessness ---labored breathing —trembling ---convulsions ---collapse Give ___ of the most common things poisonous to cats. ---household disinfectants ---nicotine products ---detergents ---insects ---antifreeze ---human medications; ---household plants ---especially: aspirin and acetaminophen ---rat or insect poison ---drinking water from chemically treated toilets

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---lye ---alcoholic beverages ---paint ---spoiled food ---turpentine Give ___ symptoms that may indicate a cat has swallowed something dangerous. ---vomiting ---dehydration ---restlessness ---cramped walking ---salivation ---signs of discomfort

Chapter Seven Continued: Emergencies and First Aid What is the circulatory system? ---organs and tissues involved in circulating blood through an animal What is conformation? ---the body form of a cat, including size and shape, characteristic of its breed; type What is conjunctivitis? ---inflammation of the membrane lining the inner eyelid and eyeball What does contagious mean? ---able to be passed from one animal to another What is a convulsion? ---twisting of the body caused by a violent muscle contraction What is dehydration? ---loss of water or moisture What is a diagnosis? ---to determine by examination the cause and character of an illness What does digestible mean? ---a substance that can be converted by the body to be used for nourishment

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What does digitigrade mean? ---walking on tiptoe What does discriminate mean? ---to note or observe a difference What is a disease? ---a condition of the body in which there is incorrect function due to heredity, infection, diet or environment; illness; sickness What does domesticate mean? ---to tame; to change from wild to household or family use What is frostbite? ---inflammation of the flesh caused by exposure to extreme cold What is gingivitis? ---inflammation of the gums Chapter Eight: Traveling With Your Cat

If you must travel away from home, what is the best thing to do with your cat? ---Leave it at home under the care of a neighbor or place it in a boarding kennel. If you must travel with your cat, how can you prepare the cat ahead of time? ---Place it in a carrier and take on short local trips. If the cat suffers motion sickness, discuss prevention methods with your veterinarian. How often should you let your cat use the litter pan while on a long trip? ---every three to four hours.

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When traveling with your cat, what should you do with it when you first arrive at your lodging? ---Place litter pan and cat in the bathroom and close the door while you are unloading the car. While traveling with a cat, give ___ instances when you should confine it to the carrier. ---while traveling in the car ---overnight while in a room ---whenever you leave the room Chapter Nine: Vocabulary What is an abnormality? ---something unusual; not typical or average What does abort mean? ---expelling kittens from the uterus before they are able to live What is an amino acid? ---the primary material of protein What is anatomy? ---the structure of the body or any of its parts What is an ancestor? ---the stock from which an animal has descended; forefather What is an anesthetic? ---a drug that stops pain

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What is an antibody? ---a substance produced by white blood cells that helps fight illness-causing agents such as bacteria What is artificial respiration? ---forcing air into and out of the lungs of an animal that is not breathing What are bacteria? ---microscopic organisms that can produce disease What is a breed? ---a group of cats with similar, defined characteristics and related ancestry What is cardiovascular? ---pertaining to the heart and blood vessels What does carnivorous mean? ---meat eating What is a characteristic? ---a distinguishing feature or quality What is circulatory? ---organs and tissues involved in circulating blood through an animal Chapter Nine Continued: Vocabulary What is conformation? ---the body form of a cat including size and shape, characteristic of its breed; type What is conjunctivitis? ---inflamation of the membrane lining the inner eyelid and eyeball

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What does contagious mean? ---able to be passed from one animal to another What is a convulsion? ---twisting of the body caused by violent muscular contractions What is dehydration? ---loss of water or moisture What does diagnoisis mean? ---to determine by examination the cause and character of an illness What does digestible mean? ---a substance that can be converted by the body to be used for nourishment What is digitigrade? ---walking on tip-toe What does discriminate mean? ---to note or observe a difference What is a disease? ---a condition of the body in which there is incorrect function due to heredity, infection,diet, or invironment; illness; sickness What does domesticate mean? ---to tame; to change from wild to household or family use What is frostbite? ---inflamation of the flesh caused by extreme cold What is gingivitis? ---inflammation of the gums What is a hybrid? ---the result of a mating between two different breeds.

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What is immunity? ---protected from a particular disease Chapter Nine Continued: Vocabulary What is incubation? ---the period of time between infection and showing signs of disease What does indigenous mean? ---originating in a particular region or country What is infection? ---affected with disease-producing germs What is an infestation? ---overrun by a large number of something troublesome (like fleas) What is an inflammation? ---redness, swelling, heat ,and / or tenderness of a part of the body What does ingesting mean? ---taking into the body, such as food or liquid What does isolate mean? ---keep separate from other animals What does lactating mean? ---producing milk What is lithe? ---flexible or limber What does longevity mean? ---the length or duration of life What does lubricate mean?

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What is malnutrition? ---food materials not properly balanced or not enough to be taken in and utilized effectively; malnourishment What is Miliary Dermatitis? ---small, red crusty skin wounds What is a mucous membrane? ---the lining of an inner part of the body that produces mucous What is the musculature? ---the system of muscles of the body

Chapter Nine Continued: Vocabulary What is a mutation? ---the change of a characteristic caused by a change in a gene or a chromosome What does obese mean? ---extremely overweight What is a parasite? ---an animal or plant that lives and feeds in or on another animal or plant What is a pedigree? ---the line of ancestors of a purebred animal or the document recording this What is physiology? ---the processes or functions of a body or a part of the body What is pigmentation? ---coloration of the skin What does polydactyl mean? ---having more than the normal number of toes

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What is a progenitor? ---an ancestor; forefather What is a protein? ---a substance made up of amino acids required for all life processes in animals What is a purebred? ---an animal whose ansceters are all from the same recognized bred

What is regurgitation? ---return of partially digested food from the stomach to the mouth What is reproduction? ---the natural process by which new individuals are created What is respiratory? ---pertaining to breathing What is retractable? ---able to be drawn back What is salivating? ---producing watery fluid in the mouth

Chapter Nine Continued: Vocabulary What is sedentary? ---sitting or resting a great deal with little exercise What is a seizure? ---a sudden attack characterized by fits of convulsions. What is self-mutilation? ---to injure or disfigure oneself

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What does spontaneous mean? ---an unplanned result coming from a natural process What does susceptible mean? ---capable of becoming ill or injured What does symptom mean? ---a sign or indication of a disease or disorder What is a tranquillizer? ---a drug that has a calming effect What is a vaccination? ---the implanting of a disease in an animal by the introduction of germs or a virus, as through a puncture, in order to produce a mild form of the disease, thereby securing immunity What is a virus? ---a disease-producing microorganism that causes many of the most serious cat diseases and cannot be treated with antibiotics Chapter Nine Continued: Vocabulary What do we call something that is unusual or not typical or average? ---abnormal What is expelling kittens from the uterus before they are able to live? ---abort What is the primary material of protein? ---amino acids What do we call the structure of the body or any of its parts?

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---anatomy What is the stock from which an animal has descended; forefathers? ---ancestor What do we call a drug that stops pain? ---anesthetic What do we call the substance produced by white blood cells that helps fight illness-causing agents such as bacteria? ---antibody What do we call the forcing of air into and out of the lungs of an animal that is not breathing? ---artificial respiration What is the microscopic organism that can cause disease? ---bacteria What do we call a group of cats with similar, defined characteristics and related ancestry? ---breed What is the word meaning pertaining to the heart and blood vessels? ---cardiovascular What is the word meaning meat eating? ---carnivorous What is the word meaning a distinguishing feature or quality? ---characteristic What is the word for the organs and tissues involved in circulating blood through an animal? ---circulatory What do we call the body form of a cat, including size and shape, characteristic of its breed; type? --- conformation

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What do we call the inflammation of the membrane lining the inner eye and eyeball? ---conjunctivitis What do we call being able to be passed from one animal to another? ---contagious What do we call the twisting of the body caused by violent muscular contractions? ---convulsion What do we call the loss of water or moisture? ---dehydration What do we call to determine by examination the cause and character of an illness ? ---diagnosis . A substance that can be converted by the body to be used for nourishment is said to be what? ---digestible What is the word for walk ing on tip-toe? ---digitigrade What do we call to note or observe a difference ? ---discriminate What is another word for an illness or sickness? ---disease What is the word meaning to tame; to change from wild to household or family use? ---domesticate What do we call the inflammation of the flesh caused by exposure to extreme cold? ---frostbite What do we call the inflammation of gums? ---gingivitis

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What do we call the result of a mating between two different breeds? ---hybrid What do we call the protection from a particular disease? ---immunity

What do we call the period of time between infection and showing signs of disease? ---incubation Chapter Nine Continued: Vocabulary What is the word for originating in a particular region or country? ---indigenous What is the word meaning affected with disease producing germs? ---infection What is the word meaning overrun by a large number of something troublesome (like fleas)? ---infestation What do we call redness or swelling of a part of the body? ---inflammation What is the word meaning taking into the body, such as food or liquid? ---ingesting What is the word meaning keep separate from other animals? ---isolate What do we call the producing of milk? ---lactating What is another word for flexible or limber? ---lithe

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What do we call the length or duration of life? ---longevity What is the word meaning to make slippery or smooth? ---lubricate If food materials are not properly balanced or there is not enough to be taken in and utilized effectively; malnourishment, what occurs? ---malnutrition What are small, red crusty skin wounds? ---Miliary Dirmititis What is the lining of an inner part of the body that discharges mucus? ---mucus membrane What is the word for the system of muscles of the body? ---musculature

Chapter Nine Continued: Vocabulary What do we call the change of a characteristic caused by a change in a gene or chromosome? ---mutation What is the word for extremely overweight? ---obese What is an animal or plant that lives and feeds in or on another animal or plant? ---parasite What is the line of ancestors of a purebred animal or the document recording this? ---pedigree

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If we are studying the processes or functions of a body or a part of the body, what are we studying? ---physiology What is the coloration of skin called? ---pigmentation What is having more than the normal number of toes? ---polydactyl What is another word for ancestor or forefather? ---progenitor What do we call a substance made up of amino acids? ---protein If an animal's ancestors are all from the same recognized breed, what do we call that animal? ---a purebred What is the return of partially digested food from the stomach to the mouth? ---regurgitation What is the natural process by which new individuals are created? ---reproduction What is the system pertaining to breathing? ---respiratory What is the word meaning able to be drawn back? ---retractable If an animal is producing watery fluid in its mouth, we say it is doing what? ---salivating Chapter Nine Continued: Vocabulary If an animal is sitting or resting a great deal with little exercise, we say it is what?

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---sedentary What is a sudden attack characterized by fits of convulsions? ---seizure What do we call to injure or disfigure oneself? ---self-mutilation What do we call the unplanned result coming from a natural process? ---spontaneous What do we call being capable of becoming ill or injured? ---susceptible What do we call a sign or indication of a disease or disorder? ---symptom What is a drug that has a calming effect? ---tranquillizer What is the implanting of a disease in an animal by the introduction of germs or a virus, as through a puncture, in order to produce a mild form of the disease, thereby securing immunity? ---vaccination What is a disease-producing micro-organism that causes many of the most serious cat diseases and cannot be treated by antibiotics? ---virus