Animal Science Exam 2

Abyssinian

Abyssinian

Bombay

Bombay

Ocicat

American Curl

Russian Blue

Russian Blue

Ragdoll

Ragdoll

Selkirk Rex

Selkirk Rex

Siamese

Siamese

Singapura

Singapura

Somali

Somali

Sphynx

Sphynx

Turkish Van

Turkish Van

Persian

Persian

Maine Coon

Main Coon

American Curl

Auctioning

Between auctioning and vending shows, which holds more value?

An business that breeds reptiles such as Crested Geckos, Leachie Geckos, Eurydactylodes, and more.

What is Morph Menagerie?

Anura

Caudata

Apoda

What are the classes of Amphibians?

Anura

A class of amphibians that have no tail as adults.

Ex: Toads, Frogs

Caudata

A class of amphibians that have tails as adults

Ex: Newts, Salamanders

Apoda

A class of amphibians that are tropical and legless

* Remove sick fish to a “hospital tank” for treatment & make sure they are completely healthy before moving them back
* Disinfect nets used to move sick fish
* Don't transfer water from the quarantine tank to the main aquarium.

What should you do if your fish is sick?

Lizards

In what animal is Metabolic Bone Disease most commonly found?

Salmonella

A disease humans can get from handling reptiles

3%

What percentage of U.S. Homes have reptiles as pets?

Yes

Can you do a MRI and ultrasound on a fish?

Fecal Sample

Skin Scrape

Gill Biopsy

Fin Biopsy

Biopsy techniques for fish

Skin darkening or reddening

Whitespots

Weakness

Gasping at surface

Abnormal swelling

Exophthalmos (pop- eye)

Flashing

Fin erosion/necrosis

General signs that a fish is sick

1. Ammonia is produced by fish as waste
2. Bacteria converts ammonia to nitrite
3. Another type of bacteria converts nitrite to nitrate
4. The nitrate can then be removed through plants or water changes

The Nitrogen Cycle

30 Days

What is the recommended quarantine period for a fish?

105

What is the fee for walking in the door for a visit with a fish?

Physical Fee

Biological

What is the most important type of filtration?

Koi Fish

What fish is known for advancing fish medicine and surgery?

Yes

Can fish receive a CT scan?

Dr Jenny Campbell

What was the name of Payne’s Guest Speaker?

American Veterinary Medical Association

What does AMVA stand for?

James Serpell

Who was the scientist who studied animal ethics and welfare mentioned in Dr Campbell’s lecture?

Bengal

Which cat hybrid has been bred for enough generations to be considered somewhat of a more domesticated species as compared to other cat hybrids?

45

How many cat breeds are recognized by the CFA?

Cat Fanciers Association

What does CFA stand for?

Abyssinian

Cat breed that retains the jungle look of an African Wildcat

Abyssinian

One of the oldest cat breeds

American Curl

Cat breed that makes trill-like cooing sounds

American Curl

Cat breed that is Born with their ears straight and in 3 to 5 days start to curl back

Bombay

Cat breed whose name was inspired by the black leopard of India

Bombay

Cat breed that shares a possible health issue of fetal skull development that is currently being researched

Bombay

It has been said that if you want a dog, cat or monkey, then you want this cat breed.

Bombay

Was given CFA Championship status in 1976, 18 years after it was created in the US

Ocicat

First cat breed selectively bred to resemble a wild cat (ocelot) but does NOT have any wild blood

Ocicat

Originated from interbreeding of the Abyssinian, Siamese and American Shorthair

Russian Blue

Originally known as the Archangel Cat or Foreign Blue

Russian Blue

Cat breed that has a short, double coat of an even, bright blue color with each hair dipped in silver

Russian Blue

Cat breed with large, rounded, wide-set eyes that are a vivid green.

Ragdoll

Cat breed developed in 1960 in California

Ragdoll

Cat breed that comes in 6 colors, 4 patterns, 3 point varieties all available for show

Selkirk Rex

In this cat breed curly fur is a dominant gene mutation

Selkirk Rex

Known as the Teddy Bear Cat

Selkirk Rex

This cat breed originated from a breeder in Montana, who bred a Rex housecat to a black Persian

Siamese

This cat breed has blue eyes and is born all white

Siamese

This cat breed was first exported from Thailand in 1350

Siamese

This cat is yypically demanding attention & considered the loudest of all domestic cats

Siamese

It is normal for this cat breed to have tail kinks, crossed eyes, and possibly green eyes

Singapura

This cat breed originated in Singapore, which is where the feline gets its name

Singapura

This cat breed is slow to develop and won’t reach full size until 15-24months

Singapura

Have a unique light beige coat

Singapura

This cat breed is smaller than the average shorthaired cat, but has large eyes and ears

Somali

This cat breed is said to look like a little red fox

Somali

This cat breed can use its feet similarly to hands, can open cabinets and some can turn on faucets

Somali

This cat breed has hair striped along the shaft to give it an interesting agouti coloration

Somali

This cat breed comes in 4 colors, red, ruddy, blue and fawn

Sphynx

Hairless and have a suede feeling

Sphynx

This cat breed has very few health or genetic problems but are very sensitive to sunlight and temperature

Turkish Van

Water loving cats and have been termed “The Swimming Cats”

Turkish Van

Rare and ancient breed that developed in central and southwest Asia

Turkish Van

This cat breed’s coat lacks and undercoat and has a very unique cashmere-like texture that makes it water resistance

Persian

This cat breed has been in hieroglyphs from around 1684 B.C.

Persian

This cat breed has brachycephalic/smooshed faces that cause breathing and health problems. They also have additional overheating issues associated with long fur

Persian

This cat breed has numerous colors that are divided into 7 categories for showing

Maine Coon

Native American long haired cat

Maine Coon

Cat breed famous for appearance and working, developed by “Survival of the Fittest” for the conditions

Maine Coon

This cat breed is a “gentle giant”

Maine Coon

Numerous folklores surround this cat breed

The Bengal

Asian Leopard Cat x Domestic Cat Hybrid

Savannah

Serval x Domestic Cat Hybrid

Chausie

Jungle Cat x Domestic Cat

Safari

Geoffrey Cat x Bengal Hybrid

Cheetoh

Bengal x Ocicat Hybrid

American Rabbit Breeders Association

What does the ARBA stand for?