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A male kitten will reach sexual A male kitten will reach sexual maturity at about ________ maturity at about ________ months of age.months of age.

a.a. three to fivethree to fiveb. six to eightb. six to eight

b.b. c. ten to twelvec. ten to twelved. fourteen to d. fourteen to

fifteenfifteen

AnswerAnswer3-5 Months3-5 Months

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A female kitten will become A female kitten will become sexually mature as early as sexually mature as early as ________ months of age.________ months of age.

a.a. five five b.b. eight eight c.c. twelvetwelved. fourteend. fourteen

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5 months5 months

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Reproduction (300)Reproduction (300)

When When temperature is temperature is increased and increased and daylight lengths daylight lengths what happens to what happens to a female cat?a female cat?

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Estrus is inducedEstrus is induced

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How long is the How long is the gestration gestration peroid for cats?peroid for cats?

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63 days63 days

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How long will How long will estrus last?estrus last?

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9-10 days

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When a cat is in heat When a cat is in heat she will act differently. she will act differently. Name two things she will Name two things she will do while in heat. do while in heat.

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


List some signs that List some signs that your female cat is your female cat is

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AnswerAnswer Nipples look pink and hair has Nipples look pink and hair has

receded. Weight gain of 2-4 lbs. is receded. Weight gain of 2-4 lbs. is common.common.

Stopped eating, looking for a place to Stopped eating, looking for a place to have the kittenshave the kittens

Cats contract once per hour until Cats contract once per hour until delivery time. Contract every thirty delivery time. Contract every thirty seconds until all kittens are born. seconds until all kittens are born.

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List two ways to “kitty List two ways to “kitty Proof” your home. Proof” your home.

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Keep ovens, washers, and dryers door closedKeep ovens, washers, and dryers door closed

Heavy and sharp objects on counters can be Heavy and sharp objects on counters can be hazardous to your cat.hazardous to your cat.

Avoid falling objects where Kitty can’t reach Avoid falling objects where Kitty can’t reach them.them.

Install Safety locks on cupboardsInstall Safety locks on cupboards

Line dangerous areas with double sided tapeLine dangerous areas with double sided tape

Remove rat and mouse bait.Remove rat and mouse bait.

Avoid giving meds to your cat without consent of Avoid giving meds to your cat without consent of your vetyour vetHome Page

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Name two items that Name two items that are poisonous to catsare poisonous to cats

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Batteries, fabric softener, aspirin, Batteries, fabric softener, aspirin, pennies, mothballs, potpourri, pennies, mothballs, potpourri,

fabric softener sheets, dish fabric softener sheets, dish detergents, batteries, handmade detergents, batteries, handmade

play dough, hand or foot play dough, hand or foot warmers, coffee grounds, warmers, coffee grounds,

tobacco, and alcohol.tobacco, and alcohol.

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List two items you List two items you need to purchase need to purchase before welcoming before welcoming a cat into your a cat into your home.home.Home Page

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AnswerAnswer Litter panLitter pan Cat BedCat Bed Food and Water DishFood and Water Dish Grooming toolsGrooming tools Carrier Carrier Collar with name tagCollar with name tag Play AreaPlay Area Scratching PostScratching Post Cat Toys Cat Toys Cat FlapCat Flap

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List two signs that your cat List two signs that your cat has an ear disease.has an ear disease.

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Odor Odor Scratching or rubbing of ears and head Scratching or rubbing of ears and head

Discharge in the ears Discharge in the ears Redness or swelling of the ear canal Redness or swelling of the ear canal Shaking of the head or tilting it to one side Shaking of the head or tilting it to one side Pain around the ears Pain around the ears Changes in behavior such as depression or Changes in behavior such as depression or

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List the two of the four List the two of the four places to find color places to find color

points. points.

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Tail, ears, feet, and Tail, ears, feet, and nose.nose.

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T/F Sharp-pointed scissors, a T/F Sharp-pointed scissors, a knife, or a razor blade can be knife, or a razor blade can be used to remove badly tangled used to remove badly tangled and matted fur.and matted fur.

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False…Use a comb and try to False…Use a comb and try to get the mat out If needed get the mat out If needed use blunt-ended scissors, never

sharppointed scissors, knives, or razor blades

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Cats should be feed milk Cats should be feed milk daily. Why or why not?daily. Why or why not?

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Milk can cause cats Milk can cause cats diarrhea and gas to diarrhea and gas to adult cats.adult cats.

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What is the most What is the most common kitty litter common kitty litter

used today? used today?

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Clay-likeClay-like

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Kitty litter contains what Kitty litter contains what ingredients to control odoringredients to control odor

a. Baking sodaa. Baking soda b. Antifungal agentsb. Antifungal agents c. Fragrancesc. Fragrances d. All of the aboved. All of the above

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All of the aboveAll of the above

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The kitty litter industry is The kitty litter industry is worth how much worth how much annually?annually?

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700 million700 million

Nutrition (100)Nutrition (100)

Tuna Tuna a. is a good thing to give to your cata. is a good thing to give to your cat b. can cause yellow fat disease b. can cause yellow fat disease c. destroys Vitamin Ec. destroys Vitamin E d. Both b and cd. Both b and c

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B and CB and C

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A sleek, glossy coat of hair is A sleek, glossy coat of hair is an indication of a cat’s an indication of a cat’s

general health and caregeneral health and care. .

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TrueTrue

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A cat needs how much A cat needs how much protein in it’s diet?protein in it’s diet?

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30-40%30-40%

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Name the type(s) of Manx cats?Name the type(s) of Manx cats? a. rumpya. rumpy b. stumpyb. stumpy c. longyc. longy d. All of the aboved. All of the above

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All of the AboveAll of the Above

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A kitten is best purchased at what age?A kitten is best purchased at what age? a. 16 weeksa. 16 weeks b. 5 monthsb. 5 months c. 1 monthc. 1 month d. 8-12 weeksd. 8-12 weeks

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8-12 weeks8-12 weeks

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