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The cat draws air into apertures behind the front teeth that connect to the nasal cavity, essentially "tasting" the smell. When it does this it looks like it is grimacing, which is known as the Flehmen response.
A cat's nose has 200 million cells that are sensitive to odor, giving it a sense of smell estimated to be 14 times stronger than a human's. Difficulty: Hard.

 

by flaring the nostrils wide, by putting the nose close to what they're smelling, by rubbing noses with other cats

The fear and panic is most intense among cat slaves who might be experienced but have not yet been properly trained. Novices may not feel the proper degree of terror, due to their ignorance of the nature of the imminent catastrophe; however, properly trained and experienced slaves may experience no more than marked apprehension. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Calm acceptance., Asking what kind of pills they were., A feeling of relief that no needles are involved.

The normal vital signs for a cat are: Temperature, 100.4 to 102.5 degrees. Pulse, 160 to 240 per minute. Respirations, 20 to 30 per minute. If your cat's vital signs are below or above the norm, take it to the veterinarian immediately. (Cornell Book of Cats) Difficulty: Average.

 

Muzzle and restrain your cat., Start CPR., Create a first aid kit.

They are also known as 'tactile hairs'. Difficulty: Hard.

 

oscillatae, quaverae, jactitatae

FeLV is feline leukemia. Much of the research on human HIV came out of research on FeLV- the first isolated retrovirus. Difficulty: Easy.

 

feline kidney disease, hepatitis, calcivirus

The eyes will change from blue to their permanent color by 12 weeks of age.
A cat can see in one-sixth of the light humans need to see, but not in total darkness. The pupils can dilate to twice the diameter of a human's. Difficulty: Average.

 

brown, black, gray

The cat is not stupid, and will be well aware that a pill may be in its near future after a visit to the vet (especially if it is not feeling well). Since the cat knows best, it will a) prefer to treat itself by eating grass, outside, and b) head for the great outdoors anyway, in order to distance itself from any prospective pill-giving. Nor will it come when called back. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Let the cat out into the garden to calm down after the visit to the vet., Wash their hands in methylated spirits (or anything which smells medicinal)., Turn off all the lights and draw the curtains.

Clinical signs of this disease are a temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit, not eating, vomiting, and severe diarrhea. Unfortunately, this disease is not curable, but with effort and care the effects of this disease can often be reduced. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Feline Leukemia Virus, Feline Infectious Peritonitis, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus

A cat has about twenty-four movable whiskers, twelve on each side of its nose (some cats may have more). Difficulty: Hard.

 

20, 12, 16

Rubbing on people or objects with the cheeks is a form of scent marking with the special glands in the cheek area. Difficulty: Hard.

 

a sign of domination, pain, possibly from a headache, aggression

Regulation is the process of finding the combination of food, insulin and exercise that keeps the cat's BGs in a safe range. Granted, there's only so much you can do to control a cat's exercise, but it's a good idea to remember that if a generally lazy diabetic cat encounters an unusually exciting fly and spends an hour bouncing off the walls in noble pursuit, he's probably going to need an extra snack or a little less insulin. Not all diabetic cats need insulin to control their diabetes. Some can be managed with oral glucose pills like Glipizide. Also, some can be maintained with food, water and exercise alone. Difficulty: Hard.

 

food, water and exercise, food, water and medication, water, exercise and medication

 

3-4 times, 1-2 times, 4-5 times

Cats almost never suffer from a slow thyroid, but can often suffer from an overactive thyroid. In extreme cases, the thyroid gland can be palpated and can appear prominent. Treatment is a drug called Tapazole and cats can live a normal life once the condition is properly medicated. Difficulty: Hard.

 

FIV, irritable bowel syndrome, hair balls

The ideal diet for a diabetic cat is the same as that for a non-diabetic. Generally, cats have no need for any carbohydrates in their diets, and it has been suggested that high levels of carbs in many brands of cat food actually contribute to diabetes. There are exceptions. Certain diseases have dietary restrictions that supersede the diabetes. Chronic renal failure (CRF) and pancreatitis are the ones most commonly seen in diabetics. Cats with CRF need very low protein diets. Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas that often leads to diabetes. Cats suffering from it need diets low in protein and with virtually no fat. Difficulty: Hard.

 

high in carbs, low in protein and fat, high in carbs and protein, low in fat, high in fat and carbs, low in protein

Rabies is contracted through a bite. Cats that have rabies often appear to be choking. There are two forms of rabies, the furious form and the dumb form. The furious form last for several days and the infected cat becomes wild and aggressive. The dumb form is also known as the paralytic form. During the paralytic form, cats can have seizures and without warning die in the final stage. Difficulty: Hard.

 

2 times, 4 times, 5 times

Cats cannot live without taurine, an amino acid, in their diets. This makes them one of the world's exclusively true carnivores. Difficulty: Hard.

 

lysine, glutamine, gelatin

The cat's large cerebellum is the reason it is so agile and graceful, which can help it land on its feet when it falls.
The average cat's brain is 2 inches long and weighs about 1 ounce.
Difficulty: Hard.

 

cerebral cortex, cerebrum, brain stem

 

30-34 days, 3 months, 75 days

A cat's ears are controlled by 32 separate muscles and can rotate 180 degrees. If the ears are rotated backwards they may be showing anger and if they are upright and slightly forward they are excited. Difficulty: Hard.

 

anger, excitement, boredom

When a cat is exposed to cold temperatures for an extended amount of time, frostbite may occur. The most likely areas of a cat to be affected are the ears and tail tip. Frostbitten areas of a cat are black or red. To treat these areas, place a wet towel on the frostbitten area. The towel should be dipped in warm, not hot water; 75 degrees Fahrenheit (approx. 24°C) is the preferred temperature. If the skin gets darker, seek veterinary help immediately.

Question contributed by looli
Difficulty: Hard.

 

dab the area with a sponge dipped in warm water, give the cat a hot bath, firmly massage the area

If an animal that hasn't been neutered gets diabetes it's essential to neuter or spay it immediately. Hormones of all types affect glucose levels, and an intact animal is difficult to regulate. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Spaying or neutering a cat increases the risk of diabetes., Spaying a cat decreases the risk of diabetes, but neutering has no affect., Spaying a cat increases the risk of diabetes, but neutering decreases the risk.

Unfortunately, the survival rate for this disease is low. Extreme caution should be exercised when handling cats with this disease because humans can contract it. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Lyme Disease, Pasteurellosis, Salmonellosis

Many cats will successfully pretend to have swallowed the pill, only to spit it out immediately on being released. Further attempts to get the pill back down exhaust the slave and increasingly annoy the cat. If the inexperienced slave has allowed the cat to leave the house, it may not be possible to approach the cat for several hours. Difficulty: Easy.

 

The cat is about to take revenge., The slave should have called for a (human) ambulance first., The room door should have been opened first.

Cats are strict carnivores and their dietary needs are very different from humans or dogs. Cats do not effectively metabolize plant protein and should be fed a meat-based diet as well as plenty of water. A diet high in carbohydrates leads to obesity in cats which can lead to diabetes mellitus, liver disease, arthritis and other health problems.

Question contributed by Heleena
Difficulty: Hard.

 

carbohydrates, protein from plant sources, protein and carbohydrates from both plant and animal sources

Most people don't have access to a veterinary endocrinologist, so diabetic pets are usually treated by small animal vets. Small animal vets have to treat thousands of conditions in any number of different species. Diabetes isn't one of the most common conditions they'll encounter, so it's not surprising that they learn very little about diabetes during their education. Concerned owners can often do their own research and learn more about the latest ideas than their vets know, but the vets' backgrounds will enable them to better evaluate that information. The best relationship with a vet is a partnership. Difficulty: Hard.

 

dermatologist, oncologist, immunologist

Humans can contract this disease and utmost care should be taken when disposing of the cat's litter. Recovery from this disease is very good. Treatment requires good nursing care, oral medication, and intravenous. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Salmonellosis, Pasteurellosis, Nocardiosis

One must understand that the feline master or mistress's dignity has been affronted. A little distance is necessary, to allow them to recover their poise and self-esteem; this will be accomplished quite quickly if one has just a little patience. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Fawning., Begging of forgiveness., Insistence on cuddling of the little mistress, or master.

Inhalers depose the medication, e.g. fluticasone, right where it is needed. Additionally, no other organs will be compromised by the corticoid. The risk for an inhaling asthmatic cat to get diabetes is not significantly higher than that of any other cat. Some cats who already had developed diabetes from injections or pills have normal sugar levels again once they inhaled for a while.

Question contributed by Lwaxy
Difficulty: Hard.

 

monthly injections, daily pills or syrups, not at all - asthmatic cats do not need corticoids

Treatment for this disorder may include: surgery to remove the thyroid glands, antithyroid drugs, and radioactive iodine therapy. When a cat is taken to the vet, the vet will order a full blood count. During the examination the veterinarian will feel the neck area to see if the thyroid glands are enlarged. Cats can live with this disease for many years with the proper treatment. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Hypothyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, Hypoparathyroidism

At night, a cat can slink its way through a room and not bump into anything. The air currents in the room change depending on where pieces of furniture are located. As the cat walks through the room and approaches the couch, he'll know which direction to turn based on the change in air current around the couch. Difficulty: Hard.

 

air temperature, air speed, air humidity

We humans are just about the only mammals that continue consuming milk beyond infancy. As cats mature, they lose the ability to assimilate and digest the sugar called lactose contained in milk and other dairy products. This can cause anything from indigestion to diarrhea and vomiting. Poor kitty! Difficulty: Easy.

 

Milk causes aggressive behavior, Milk contributes to blindness, Milk causes cancer in adult cats

Cats keep their front claws maintained and sharp by scratching them on surfaces to remove the worn sheath.
Some owners have their cats declawed. Declawing removes the last joint of the cat's toe and the claw. It is still legal in North America, but is prohibited in the United Kingdom and most other countries. Difficulty: Hard.

 

by scratching with them, by filing them, by rubbing them together

In addition to being a suitable method of currying favour, and after feline equilibrium has been restored, a favourite food has the added advantage of taking away any remaining unpleasant aftertaste of the pill. Of course, all cats are different, and while the majority will go for the peace offering, there are those who would prefer to see the self-mutilation or the cowering! Difficulty: Easy.

 

Self-mutilation by the slave/s to demonstrate remorse., Cowering at the sight of the master, or mistress., Openly counting the number of pills remaining in the course of treatment.

Because of their habit of hiding disabilities, cats will often not show any signs of pain until the condition has become severe. As arthritis progresses the cat will usually have an overall reduction in activity, sleep a lot more, fail to groom completely, and may develop a limp or hold up a paw or leg.

Question contributed by lacybear Difficulty: Easy.

 

enthusiastically playing with a fishing pole toy, restlessly racing up and down the stairs, obsessively licking the "poopy pants" region to clean

A hypo means an episode of hypoglycemia. They can happen because the cat got too much insulin, because it got the regular dose of insulin but vomited or didn't eat when expected, because it got more exercise than usual or because the sky is blue and the day ends in y. Hypos are emergencies and can kill very quickly. The cat may stagger or run into things (basically acting like it's drunk), shake, have seizures or lose consciousness. If it is conscious and will eat it should be given a simple carbohydrate (most cat treats will do) to raise its glucose levels quickly and some high protein food to keep them up. If it's unconscious, seizing or refusing to eat, you can rub corn (Karo) syrup, honey or any other kind of syrup on its gums. When it wakes up, give it treats and food as above. If the cat does not wake up or gets worse, take it to the vet. It will probably need intravenous glucose. Contact the vet in any case as you may need to adjust the next dose of insulin. Difficulty: Hard.

 

a large grey animal found in Africa, when blood glucose is too high, a very large syringe

Unfortunately, there is no cure for this disease. This illness ultimately develops into leukemia. Treatment involving a marrow-suppressive drug can help the cat live for many years. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Septicemia, Arteritis, Pericardial Disease

The end of the whiskers touching the side of the bowl transfer irritating sensations to his brain, making it hard for him to continue eating. Difficulty: Hard.

 

when he sleeps on his side, when he is hunting, when he is playing with string

A cat uses the tail much like a human uses the arms for balance when walking on a narrow surface.
When it is cold a cat might wrap the tail around the body and over the nose.
A cat will show what kind of mood it is in with the tail: raised if content, tip quivering if excited, twitching if irritated or low and puffed up if scared. Difficulty: Hard.

 

balance, warmth, communication

Cats - I don't know if it is all cats, but certainly the great majority - love brewer's yeast. This is the one thing into which a powder can be put, and given to the cat as a yeasty pill. Your feline owner will most likely eat it like a special treat, and then ask for more. Why don't all manufacturers of cat pills use this? Difficulty: Hard.

 

Raw beef steak, Fresh fish, Boiled chicken