X-Word : handling, medicating, microchip training & Behaviour Module 1

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Across
  1. 1. You could use this to apply Frontline spray to a kitten(6,4)
  2. 4. This breed of cat is nicknamed the "swimming cat"(7,3)
  3. 7. The "magic number" of different types of handler to expose kittens to within the socialisation period(4)
  4. 8. The first thing to say to someone when discussing a behaviour problem(3,5)
  5. 11. The name given to the learning theory whereby associations are made between the cat's own behaviour and the consequence of that behaviour(7,14)
  6. 13. The "boldness" trait in a kitten is inherited from this parent(6)
  7. 14. "Less is more,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "(4,2,3,5)
  8. 15. The age at which kittens' socialisation period begins(3,5)
  9. 16. We use these areas of the cat's body when restraining and medicating because it is more comfortable for the cat so makes the cat less stressed and gives us better control(4,11)
  10. 19. Equipment that can be useful when giving a tablet because it keeps your fingers further away from the cat's teeth(4,6)
  11. 20. The name of the restraint technique that we use when we hold behind the cat's elbows and hocks e.g. when placing cat into a cat carrier (5,6,4)
  12. 21. This award-winning design has been developed by CP to help reduce stress levels in all cats and is widely used within our centres and branches(6,4)
Down
  1. 1. The name given to the learning theory whereby an assoication between something that orginally meant nothing is then associated with meaning something new(8,12)
  2. 2. The minimum number of different litter substrates that we should ideally have in each pen where kittens are housed(3)
  3. 3. You must avoid touching these tactile hairs when handling and medicating a cat as they have very sensitive nerve endings so it will be painful for the cat(8)
  4. 5. This must only be used as a last resort when handling cats(9)
  5. 6. The most common behavioural reason for a cat to exhibit aggressive behaviour(4)
  6. 9. An innate behaviour in cats(7)
  7. 10. This helps cats to deal with the frustration of being in a pen as well as helping to prevent or treat obesity(7,10)
  8. 12. the microchip implanter must be _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to the cat's back when you implant the microchip(8)
  9. 17. A cloth with this healthy, friendly, vaccinated animal's scent on it will help with kitten socialisation(6)
  10. 18. Covering a cat basket with a towel or blanket when carrying it around the centre, to and from the the vetroom / vets and to the adopter's car helps reduce this in the cat(5)
  11. 19. The most common medical reason for a cat to exhibit aggressive behaviour(4)
  12. 22. When holding a cat for claw clipping, it is useful to extend the front leg from behind this joint to prevent the cat from pulling its leg away(5)