1. Cat Jeopardy! Small Animal Care Fall 2007

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3. Home Page Answer Repro. (100) A male kitten will reach sexual maturity at about ________ months of age. a.three to five b. six to eight b.c. ten to twelve d. fourteen to fifteen

4. Answer 3-5 Months Home Page

5. Answer Reproduction (200) A female kitten will become sexually mature as early as ________ months of age. a.five b.eight c.twelve d. fourteen

6. Home PageAnswer 5 months

7. Home Page Answer Reproduction (300) When temperature is increased and daylight lengths what happens to a female cat?

8. Home PageAnswer Estrus is induced

9. Home Page Answer Reproduction (400) How long is the gestration peroid for cats?

10. Home PageAnswer 63 days

11. Home Page Answer Reproduction (500) How long will estrus last?

12. Home PageAnswer 9-10 days

13. Home Page Answer Reproduction (600) When a cat is in heat she will act differently. Name two things she will do while in heat.

14. Home PageAnswer A cat in heat will rub up against objects, make a monotone howl, eat less, urinate more and touching will cause the female to crouch and hold for the tom.

15. Reproduction (700) List some signs that your female cat is about to give birth. Home Page Answer

16. Answer  Nipples look pink and hair has receded. Weight gain of 2-4 lbs. is common.  Stopped eating, looking for a place to have the kittens  Cats contract once per hour until delivery time. Contract every thirty seconds until all kittens are born. Home Page

17. Misc. (100) List two ways to “kitty Proof” your home. Home Page Answer

18. Answer Keep ovens, washers, and dryers door closed Heavy and sharp objects on counters can be hazardous to your cat. Avoid falling objects where Kitty can’t reach them. Install Safety locks on cupboards Line dangerous areas with double sided tape Remove rat and mouse bait. Avoid giving meds to your cat without consent of your vet Home Page

19. Misc. (200) Name two items that are poisonous to cats Home Page Answer

20. Answer Batteries, fabric softener, aspirin, pennies, mothballs, potpourri, fabric softener sheets, dish detergents, batteries, handmade play dough, hand or foot warmers, coffee grounds, tobacco, and alcohol. Home Page

21. Misc. (300) List two items you need to purchase before welcoming a cat into your home. Home Page Answer

22. Answer  Litter pan  Cat Bed  Food and Water Dish  Grooming tools  Carrier  Collar with name tag  Play Area  Scratching Post  Cat Toys  Cat Flap Home Page

23. Misc. (400) List two signs that your cat has an ear disease. Home Page Answer

24. Answer  Odor  Scratching or rubbing of ears and head  Discharge in the ears  Redness or swelling of the ear canal  Shaking of the head or tilting it to one side  Pain around the ears  Changes in behavior such as depression or irritability Home Page

25. Misc. (500) List the two of the four places to find color points. Home Page Answer

26. Answer Tail, ears, feet, and nose. Home Page

27. Misc. (600)  T/F Sharp-pointed scissors, a knife, or a razor blade can be used to remove badly tangled and matted fur. Home Page Answer

28. Answer False…Use a comb and try to get the mat out If needed False…Use a comb and try to get the mat out If needed use blunt-ended scissors, never sharppointed scissors, knives, or razor blades Home Page

29. Misc. (700) Cats should be feed milk daily. Why or why not? Home Page Answer

30. Answer Milk can cause cats diarrhea and gas to adult cats. Home Page

31. Litter (100) What is the most common kitty litter used today? Home Page Answer

32. Answer Clay-like Home Page

33. Answer Litter (200)  Kitty litter contains what ingredients to control odor  a. Baking soda  b. Antifungal agents  c. Fragrances  d. All of the above

34. Home PageAnswer All of the above

35. Home Page Answer Litter (300) The kitty litter industry is worth how much annually?

36. Home PageAnswer 700 million

37. Nutrition (100) Tuna  a. is a good thing to give to your cat  b. can cause yellow fat disease  c. destroys Vitamin E  d. Both b and c Answer Home Page

38. Answer B and C Home Page

39. Nutrition (200) A sleek, glossy coat of hair is an indication of a cat’s general health and care. Answer Home Page

40. Answer  True Home Page

41. Nutrition (300) A cat needs how much protein in it’s diet? Answer Home Page

42. Answer  30-40% Home Page

43. Misc. (800) Name the type(s) of Manx cats?  a. rumpy  b. stumpy  c. longy  d. All of the above Answer Home Page

44. Answer  All of the Above Home Page

45. Misc. (900)  A kitten is best purchased at what age?  a. 16 weeks  b. 5 months  c. 1 month  d. 8-12 weeks Answer Home Page

46. Answer  8-12 weeks Home Page