chapter 18 - like cats and dogs

review + terms

term meaning ingestion of feces is

coprophagy

term for more than normal number of digits is

polydactyly

cats that have white paws are said to have

gloves

a cat with three colors of fur is called an

calico

a male animal used for breeding purposes is known as a

stud

urinating on objects to mark territory is called

spraying

inflammation of fat is

steatitis

devocalization in dogs is commonly called

debarking

the pouches that store an oily, foul smelling fluid in dogs and cats are

anal sacs

the large, shearing, cheek tooth in dogs is commonly called

carnassial tooth

inducing death of an animal quickly and painlessly is

euthanasia

feline claws can be drawn back because they are

retractile

fur coat that has guard hairs with darker tips is

ticked coat

device placed around the neck and head of dogs and cats to prevent them from traumatizing an area

Elizabethan collar

a mixed breed of any animal is called a

mongrel

wild animal is called

feral

cats ovulate as a result of sexual activity and are called

induced ovulators

vigor is to timid as

luster is to dull

isolation of animals to determine whether they have or carry a disease is

quarantine

the F in AAFCO stands for

feed (Association of American Feed Control Officials)

the K in AKC stands for

kennel

exposure of a young animal to a wide variety of stimuli, locations, people, and animals to familiarize them w such experience is

socialization

a series of straps that fit around the shoulder of a dog to provide control is a

harness

having good available at all times so that it can be consumed when the animal wants and how much they want is called

ad lib feeding (ad libitum)

the way an animal moves it its

gait

not thriving

unthrifty

points

color of nose (mask), ears, tail, and feet of an animal, aka color points

tame

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