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The Older Cat Trivia Quiz

My oldest cat can't hear anymore, so she meows very loudly! I think she told me to craft this quizzie...

A multiple-choice quiz by catnippin. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
catnippin

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
56,473

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
13379

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (5/10), Guest 172 (7/10), Guest 75 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. As dogs get older, their metabolism changes and their need for calories decreases. This is also true for cats.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Dry skin can be a problem for older cats. Brushing your cat can help spread natural oils through the coat by stimulating which gland? Hint

mammary gland

pituitary gland

sebaceous gland

thyroid gland

3. The movement of food through a cat's digestive tract slows with age, therefore constipation is very common in older cats. Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to this condition? Hint

moist bulky foods

not drinking enough water

inactivity

anal gland disease

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Question 4 of 10

4. As a cat's heart ages, it can not pump as much blood in a given amount of time. Cats can develop a disease of the heart muscle called ______. Hint

cardiomewpathy

cardiomyopathy

cardiodynia

cardiomegaly

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Question 5 of 10

5. Owners of older cats may notice an increase in water consumption and urination. These are frequently signs of kidney disease. Generally, these signs don't occur until what percentage of the kidney function is lost? Hint

60 percent

50 percent

70 percent

40 percent

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Question 6 of 10

6. Older cats may experience hearing loss. This is often severe before the owner is aware of the problem. To prevent your cat from being startled, how can you let him, or her know you are approaching? Hint

all of these

clap your hands

turn a light on and off rapidly before entering a room

stomp your feet on the floor

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Question 7 of 10

7. Older cats may have difficulty going up and down stairs, or jumping onto their favorite perches. This decreased mobility due to stiffness of the joints is known as ______.

Answer: (One Word - starts with an 'a')

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following is NOT a behavioral change in older cats due to stress? Hint

aggression

decreased vocalization

noise phobias

inappropriate elimination

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Question 9 of 10

9. As cats age, their ability to regulate their body temperature stays the same.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Unspayed female cats may have some hardening of the mammary glands as they age, or they may develop cancer. Approximately what percentage of mammary tumors in cats are malignant? Hint

85 percent

65 percent

50 percent

70 percent

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. As dogs get older, their metabolism changes and their need for calories decreases. This is also true for cats.

Answer: True

As a cat ages, its metabolism slows down. If the older cat eats too much at once it will not be able to properly work off the calories and will gain weight.

2. Dry skin can be a problem for older cats. Brushing your cat can help spread natural oils through the coat by stimulating which gland?

Answer: sebaceous gland

Older cats need to be groomed more often. It's a wonderful way to spend time with your cat and helps to prevent hairballs!

3. The movement of food through a cat's digestive tract slows with age, therefore constipation is very common in older cats. Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to this condition?

Answer: moist bulky foods

4. As a cat's heart ages, it can not pump as much blood in a given amount of time. Cats can develop a disease of the heart muscle called ______.

Answer: cardiomyopathy

X-rays, an EKG, and an echocardiogram can be used to diagnose heart disease and various medications are available, depending upon the type and severity of the disease.

Answer: 70 percent

Kidney function can be measured through tests on the blood and a urinalysis.

Answer: all of these

Even with hearing loss, cats can still sense vibrations, so clapping your hands or stomping your feet may alert your cat to your presence!

7. Older cats may have difficulty going up and down stairs, or jumping onto their favorite perches. This decreased mobility due to stiffness of the joints is known as ______.

Answer: arthritis

As in people, arthritis in cats may cause slight stiffness, or become debilitating. But, do NOT give your cat an anti-inflammatory or pain relief medication unless your veterinarian prescribes one!

8. Which of the following is NOT a behavioral change in older cats due to stress?

Answer: decreased vocalization

Older cats do not handle stress well...and they let you know it!

9. As cats age, their ability to regulate their body temperature stays the same.

Answer: False

Older cats are less adaptable to changes in temperature.

10. Unspayed female cats may have some hardening of the mammary glands as they age, or they may develop cancer. Approximately what percentage of mammary tumors in cats are malignant?

Answer: 85 percent

Dedicated to all cats, with love - thanks for sharing your lives with us!

Source: Author catnippin

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