ANS 105 EXAM 2

Ragdoll

Maine Coon

Persian

Exotic

Devon Rex

Abbysinian

Scottish Fold

Bombay

Siamese

Sphynx

Ocicat

Russian Blue

Singapura

Somali

most problem behavior in cats

wild type behaviors

are cats non-social by nature

yes

what causes cats to socialize

adequate food, shelter, and water

how do cats react how humans how they would their mothers

nursing, kneading, purrs, raising tails

what problems exist in multi cat households

spraying, improper elimination, head rubbing, and scratching

what is improper elimination

peeing in the wrong spot

where did domesticated cats originate

ancient egypt/ethiopia

when were cats fully domesticated

1000 BC or 3000 years ago

what is our cats name

felis catus

who were cats associated with in ancient egypt

bastet

what were benefits of cat owners in ancient egypt

owners received a tax break, could be part of a marriage dowry

where did peddlers distribute cats

the middle east, then india and china, then europe

what places were ambivalent to the cat

greece and rome

what did the christian church not like about cats

the pagan aspects

what launched attack on the cat and when

medieval europe in the 13th century

what happened during attack on the cat

cats were burned, killed, made into medical tonics

what did cats decrease to during attack on the cat

10% of its original numbers

when did respect for the cat increase

during the plague

what type of cats usually rule and what does it depend on

intact males, strength and agility

how does intact females rank increase in cats

by the more litters they have

where is hierarchy shown in cats

home range or home base

how is fighting between cats when it occurs

usually very short and seldom to the death

do male or female cats fight more

male and tendency is less when neutered

what are the 3 types of communication in cats

scent, vocalization, body motion

what is scent in cats

spraying, touching, rubbing, scratching

what vocalization in cats

shrill cries to other cats and weaker ones towards us

what are body motions in cats

facial features, expressions, tail movement, whiskers, ears

how is sexual behavior in male cats

flehmen reaction, some degree of selection, need to watch out after it is over

how is sexual behavior in female cats

highest nervousness and odd behaviors, assumes receptive posture sometimes when she can only smell the male, turns aggressive afterwards

how many descendants can only wild female cat and her descendants have

420,000 in years

what does females receptiveness to mates depend on

daylength

how long is gestation in cats

63 days

what do early neutered female cats have less of

mammary tumors

what is the most common problem in cats

urine spraying

are cats more aggressive towards each other or humans

each other

when can kittens be trained to use a litterbox

30 days of age

where do cats usually kill

at the neck

how much did cats eat of one parks rodent population

88%

who teaches kittens how to hunt

mothers

how many meals a day do cats eat

multiple

how long can food aversions last in cats

over 40 days

what happens to female cats when fixed

they tend to gain weight and fat

what happens to male cats when fixed

weight must stay the same but they gain fat

what percent of people are allergic to cats

10

why are people allergic to cats

one protein in their saliva

what are vibrissae

specialized thickened hairs or whiskers

what are cat foot pads

sensory receptors

what is cats hearing range like

they can hear a wider range of noise than any other animal

how much better do cats see at night than humans

40-50%

what does cats color vision depend on

breed/species

what do cats not taste

sweet stuff

what are signs of illness in cats

anorexia and weight loss, haircoat change, fever, depression, hiding, spraying, trouble urinating, pain when touched, blood in urine

how many cats should be per litter box

2

what are kitten eating habits

little and often

are cats lactose intolerant

yes

what are possible causes for scratching for cats

boredom/curiosity, habit, natural behavior, insecurity/fear

what is cats spraying indoors possibly a sign of

the cat is unable to cope with a change in the environment or is under stress

how to clean cat spraying

wash with baking soda solution then scrub with pure alcohol

how deep should litter be in litter box

at least 1 inch deep

how to train kitten to use litter box

place in box regularly especially after eating or waking up, move paws through litter, never punish for making a mistake

how do you train cats to use the bathroom outside

gradually mix soil with litter and then mix litter with soil outside

what are possible causes for litter box problems for cats

health problems, other aggressive cats, insecurity, changes to the litter, box, or environment

how do you teach a cat to use a pet door

prop door open and encourage cat to pass through by using a reward, gradually begin closing the door until cat gets used to pushing it open on its own, make sure there’s nothing on the other side of the door that would scare the cat

how many cat breeds does the CFA recognize

45

how many cats are in class to show

42

what classes does the CFA show in

kitten, championship, premiership

when was the first cat show

1871

what is the CFA kitten class

4-8 months old

what is the CFA championship class

>8 months, intact

what is the CFA premiership class

>8 months, neutered

how is the appearance of the ragdoll cat

blue eyes and long coat with little shedding

when do ragdoll cats reach adulthood

4 years

where and when were ragdoll cats developed

CA in the 1960s

how many kinds of ragdoll cats are available for showing

6 colors, 4 patterns, and 3 point varieties

what do all ragdoll cats have

the colorpoint gene

what is the colorpoint gene

head, legs, and tail are darker than the body

what did ragdoll cats name come from

laid back demeanor when lifted, limp like a ragdoll

what is the behavior of ragdoll cats

very sociable and calm, loyal to their owners and people-centric, very adaptable breed

what is the only cat breed native to the US

maine coon

what are maine coon cats noted for

their large size and working ability, but a “gentle giant”

what did maine coon cats do as a working breed

hunted mice

what is the behavior of maine coon cats like

desire to be with owners, love the water, intelligent and independent

what are the physical attributes of maine coon cats

heavy coats and larger paws suited for the cold, tufted ears and long plumed tails, weights commonly exceed 20+ pounds

what were maine coon cats originally thought to have originated from

raccoon x DC mating, not possible

what is typically thought to be the most common cat breed as a pet

persian

what issue do persian cats have

brachycephalic face and long fur which causes overheating