ABH combined

what normally causes stereotypies (2) (feline Stereotypies)

usually in response to anxiety or social conflict

define stereotypies (feline Stereotypies)

displacement behavior can become a habit to any stressful situation

why do they do stereotypies (feline Stereotypies)

the Repetitive actions release endorphins

what cat breeds are commonly seen skin/fur sucking (2) (feline Stereotypies)

1. siamese

2. sphynx

what issue does skin/fur sucking cause (feline Stereotypies)

pica

define psychogenic alopecia (feline Stereotypies)

physical illnesses caused from emotional or mental stressors

how long do cats typically live for (Cat Characteristics)

20+yrs

cats prefer —- lights (Cat Characteristics)

bright or natural lights

cats wont eat if they cant — (Cat Characteristics)

smell

define pheremones (Cat Characteristics)

hormones like chemicals that are excreted from scent glands

why do cats eat grass (Cat Characteristics)

if they eat something they can’t digest

what kind of carnivores are cats (Cat Characteristics)

strictly obligate carnivore

what 4 things kill cats (Cat Characteristics)

1. citrus

2. tea tree

3. eucalyptus

4. peppermint oils

why are plastic bowls bad for pets (Cat Characteristics)

because they hold bacteria that can give them acne

whats the downside of soft food (Cat Characteristics)

bad for teeth

whats the downside of hard food (Cat Characteristics)

bad for hydration

how long can cats go without food or water before kidney failure (Cat Characteristics)

12hrs

do they have better or worse hearing than humans (Cat Characteristics)

better

cats can determine — — at all times (locomotion) (Cat Characteristics)

body position

benefits of scratching (4) (Cat Characteristics)

1. removes aged cuticle

2. visual and scent marker

3. defense from attack

4. stretches muscles

what is the alternative to de-clawing (Cat Characteristics)

soft paws, tho is temporary

what are the low stress areas (Cat Characteristics)

head and mouth

what are the high stress areas (3) (Cat Characteristics)

1. long strokes on back

2. top of tail

3. head patting

How to do head restraint (feline Handling)

One arm around the cat allowing your hand to cup under the mandible, then do same with other hand

how to do standing restraint (feline Handling)

One hand under abdomen/flank area and neck using C or U hold

how to do sitting restraint (feline Handling)

One hand over back and neck using C or U hold

how to do a sternal restraint (feline Handling)

Apply gentle pressure to back and slide limbs until they are sternal

how to do dorsal restraint (feline Handling)

1 person holding cranial end, and 1 person holding caudal end

how to carry (feline Handling)

• Dominant hand under sternum and gently grasp 2 front paws

• Lift up while keeping cat horizontal

how to do football hold (feline Handling)

• Gently tuck cat between ur side and ur forearm

• Right hand behind elbows of cats front limbs using 3 finger hold

• Left hand is gently petting or being stationary over the nape of neck

How to remove from carrier (6) (feline Handling)

1. Motivate out with a treat outside of door

2. Dont reach in

3. Open door, take history, hope cat comes out on its own

4. Take apart carrier top, let them stay in carrier

5. Dont shake it out

6. Do emergency blanket hold

how to put back in carrier (feline Handling)

1. Gently guide cat in using tail

2. Feel safe backing into spaces

3. Let them do it themselves

4. Give treat

how to remove from kennel (aggressive, no towel)(7) (feline Handling)

1. Close all escape routes

2. Use welding gloves to remove

3. Remova hazards in kennel

4. Turn head away from you before grabbing

5. Scoop cat backwards

6. Support all limbs

7. Football carry

how to do burrito wrap (feline Handling)

1. cover feet

2. fold 1 side

3. fold again

what are the 4 F’s (feline Handling)

1. fight

2. flight

3. freeze

4. fidget

How to put on a muzzle (4) (feline Handling)

1. ALWAYS have the muzzle opened up to fit the cats head and the correct side is up!

2. Never approach head on to place a muzzle

3. the muzzle should be placed from the side of the face and in one smooth motion!!

4. snap or secure in place behind the ears

how do they see humans (feline behaviour)

as equals

how do cats greet (2) (feline behaviour)

1. rub side of face against objects or other

2. applies facial pheramones

what does kneading mean (3) (feline behaviour)

1. content

2. expressinf affection

3. comfort seeking

what does chewing/sucking mean (feline behaviour)

1. calm/relaxed

2. comfort seeking

what does purring mean (4) (feline behaviour)

1. content

2. fear

3. queening - giving birth

4. lowers blood pressure and depression

what does short meow mean (feline behaviour)

hello

what does lots of meows mean (feline behaviour)

great to see you

what does mid pitch mrow mean (feline behaviour)

do x now

what does low pitch mrrow mean (feline behaviour)

complaint

what does high pitch rrow mean (feline behaviour)

anger/pain

how many hrs of sleep do cats get (feline behaviour)

16hrs

do they have REM sleep (feline behaviour)

no, just light sleeps

why are laser pointers bad (feline behaviour)

because they give no reward

early socialization is — - — weeks (feline behaviour)

3 - 12

adolescence is —weeks - —yrs (feline behaviour)

13 - 1

when is sexual maturation (feline behaviour)

adolescence

adult is — - — yrs (feline behaviour)

1 - 6

geriatric is —yrs + (feline behaviour)

7

define DSH (feline behaviour)

domesticated short hair

define DMH (feline behaviour)

domestic medium hair

2 features of an american bobtail (feline behaviour)

1. stump/no tail

2. large and heavy

1 feature of manx (feline behaviour)

stump/no tail

5 featues of persians (feline behaviour)

1. flat faces

2. thick, full coat

3. quiet

4. long hairy coats

5. large eyes

5 features of himalayan (feline behaviour)

1. flat faces

2. thick, full coats

3. friendly and playful

4. squished face

5. long and straight coat

4 features of siamese cats (feline behaviour)

1. wide head

2. large ears

3. hind is higher than front legs

4. short smooth coat

3 features of ragdoll (feline behaviour)

1. semi long and silky

2. no undercoat

3. white chin

5 features of scottish fold (feline behaviour)

1. ears folded (genetic defect)

2. large head

3. round eyes

4. thick fur

5. calm

4 features of rex (feline behaviour)

1. curly short hair

2. long nose

3. slender body

4. large ears

what are 3 features of sphynx (feline behaviour)

1. no fur

2. large narrow eyes

3. long slender body

why arent sphynxs not hypoallergenic (feline behaviour)

because most people are still allergic to their saliva

breed? (feline behaviour)

american bobtail

breed? (feline behaviour)

scottish fold

breed? (feline behaviour)

himalayan

breed? (feline behaviour)

persian

breed? (feline behaviour)

ragdoll

breed? (feline behaviour)

rex

breed? (feline behaviour)

manx

breed? (feline behaviour)

siamese

breed? (feline behaviour)

sphynx

what are the 4 shades of black (feline behaviour)

1. blue/grey

2. brown

3. lilac/lavender

4. orange

define piebald coloring (feline behaviour)

2 colors

how to identify tabby? (2) (feline behaviour)

1. M on forehead

2. pencil lines on face

what type of tabby (feline behaviour)

mackeral

what type of tabby (feline behaviour)

classic

what kind of tabby (feline behaviour)

spotted

what kind of tabby (feline behaviour)

abyssinian

what coloring is tuxedo (feline behaviour)

blank and white

what coloring is van (feline behaviour)

colored only on head and tail

what point? (feline behaviour)

seal point

what point (feline behaviour)

blue point

what point (feline behaviour)

flame point

what point (feline behaviour)

lynx point

what color is tortoise shell (feline behaviour)

blended autumn colorsw

what color is calico (feline behaviour)

white, black, orange

why do dogs see fewer colors (canine characteristics)

have fewer cones

when do puppies open their eyes (canine characteristics)

10-14 days

how do dogs hear us (canine characteristics)

through a tunnel cone

how do dogs taste smells (canine characteristics)

they have an organ on the roof of their mouths

define coprophagia (canine characteristics)

eat their own poop

how long can dogs go without food and water (canine characteristics)

24-48hrs

dogs need —oz of H2O/— of body weight/day (canine characteristics)

1oz, lbs

what are the low stress areas (3) (canine characteristics)

1. neck

2. chest

3. belly

what are the high stress areas (5) (canine characteristics)

1. head

2. eyes

3. mouth

4. paws

5. anal sac areas

how much do dogs sleep (range) (canine characteristics)

12-14hrs