Unit 8.00 Cat Breeds, Care and Diseases

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  1. 3. (FIP) A disease caused by coronavirus that leads to organ failure
  2. 5. teeth should be ____________
  3. 7. choose a _______________ cat regardless of the type
  4. 10. when grooming short hair cats you can use a _________________
  5. 11. Start ___________________ cats early at about four months of age
  6. 12. Caused by ingestion of contaminated feces in kittens between 4 and 12 weeks of age
  7. 14. (FHV)A respiratory virus infection caused by a DNA virus
  8. 15. what does DSH stand for?
  9. 16. Relatively new breed resulting from Burmese x American Shorthair
  10. 18. require a host other than the cat for development
  11. 20. Infection occurs when larvae is ingested from contaminated food or water, or when larvae penetrates the skin
  12. 23. Very sociable cat that needs the company of others White paws are characteristic of this breed.
  13. 25. nose should be cool and slightly ___________
  14. 28. Caused by a parvovirus or DNA virus - primarily affects young cats younger than 16 weeks of age and has a 75% death rate
  15. 29. Check ears for __________ and apply ear drops if they are present
  16. 31. Oldest natural breed in North America, native American origin Large‐sized cats that reaches 12 ‐18 pounds
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  1. 1. Also known as a Domestic shorthair Came to U.S. with English settlers
  2. 2. what does DLH stand for?
  3. 4. (FUS)Range from mild inflammation to blockage of urethra, uremic poisoning, and death
  4. 6. gums should be pale _____________
  5. 8. ingesting eggs passed in the feces of an infected animal or in the case of kittens from the milk of infected mother cat
  6. 9. Small to medium sized cat oval eyes and curves or rippling hair coat Must be kept indoors because it lacks guard hairs to protect it from the elements
  7. 13. docile, quiet, composed, and get their name because they show little signs of fear or pain & take a floppy posture when handled
  8. 17. eyes should be ______________________
  9. 19. Contracted from eating raw meat or contaminated feces
  10. 21. Excessive tear production or blockage of drainage canals that drain tears to the nasal cavity causing the tears to overflow at the inner corner of the eyes
  11. 22. Known for one‐on‐one devotion to one person even within the family. Eye color is always deep blue and head forms an equilateral triangle from the nose to the tips of the ears
  12. 24. avoid cats with signs of ___________
  13. 26. clean, _____________ coat that is free of mats
  14. 27. Require daily grooming to avoid tangles and knots in their fur & regular bathing to remove excess oil from the coat
  15. 30. long hair cats need ____________ grooming