Feline First Aid

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. According to the "Cornell Book of Cats", in the event that your cat is sick or injured, what is the first thing you should do to help your cat? Check for normal vital signs. Start CPR. Muzzle and restrain your cat. Create a first aid kit

2. There are four key objectives of feline first aid. Which of the following is one of them? To promote recovery. To put the cat out of its misery. To make sure the cat is alive. To create a huge vet bill.

3. What is the proper way to humanely disarm a cat's claws? Securing the two front legs together with adhesive tape. Securing the two front legs together with duct tape. Getting your cat declawed. Hog tying your cat.

4. There are three signs of respiratory distress in felines. Which one of the following is not one of them? Labored respiration. The cat may be unconscious, with dilated pupils. The gums and lining of the eyelids may be pale or blue in color (cyanotic). Swelling of the mucous membranes in the mouth.

5. If your cat has inhaled deadly fumes, what is the first thing you should do? Put your cat outside alone, regardless of the weather. Give your cat fresh water. Take your cat outside in the open air, regardless of the weather. Put your cat in a bedroom and close the door.

6. If your cat has suffered a superficial burn you should put butter on the affected area. True False

7. If your cat has fallen into a swimming pool and inhaled water, what is the first thing you should do? Hold your cat upside down by the hind legs to get rid of most of the water. Call the S.P.C.A. Provide CPR. Hit the cat on the back to get rid of most of the water.

8. Cats that fall victim to High Rise Syndrome shouldn't be taken to the veterinarian immediately. True False

9. If you discover that your cat has frostbite, what is the first step you should do? Use excessive heat to reverse the frostbite. Wrap the cat in a towel and immerse in hot water. Rub the frozen areas. Immerse the cat in warm water.

10. If your cat is suffering from a mild case of heat stroke, what is the first thing you should do? Give your cat plenty of ice cold water. Put your cat in the freezer for a few minutes. Immerse the cat in cool water. Pack your cat in ice.