Basic Vet Knowledge- Cats

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. FeLV stands for the disease also known as? feline AIDS feline leukemia hepatitis calcivirus

2. When a cat rubs you with its cheek, what does this represent? aggression a sign of affection scent marking pain, possibly from a headache

3. Rapid weight loss, thinning of hair, and a voracious appetite can be signs of what feline medical disorder? FIV hair balls irritable bowel syndrome hyperthyroidism

4. Cats have much higher protein demands than dogs. What is the essential amino acid that cat diets must include? lysine gelatin glutamine taurine

5. Cat gestation lasts approximately how long? 30-34 days 75 days 3 months 63 days

6. Which is NOT true about having your female cat spayed (sterilized)? it can almost completely eliminate the risk of mammary tumors if done before the first heat cycle it is not necessary if you keep your cat indoors at all times it eliminates the risk of the deadly uterus infection, pyometra Your cat may need less food afterwards

7. Which of the following is not a feline vaccine? FeLV Canine Parvo Rabies Calcivirus

8. A popular misbelief is that cats need milk as part of their diet. Why is this untrue? Many adult cats are lactose-intolerant Milk contributes to blindness Milk causes aggressive behavior Milk causes cancer in adult cats

9. Cats are susceptible to heartworm infestation, just like dogs. True False

10. Annual FeLV testing and vaccines are not necessary for my indoor/outdoor cat. True False