Chapter 9 Cat Breed Identification and Production Management
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| ad lib | giving something, such as food or water as much as necessary, or so that it is available at all times
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| anesthesia chamber | glass or plastic aquarium like equipment with a lid and opening that attach to the anesthesia machine to sedate cats or small animals
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| calicivirus | highly contagious virus that affects the upper respiratory system of cats and may cause a head tilt
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| carrier | box like object that safetly holds a cat for transport, also a cat with a disease that spread the disease but shows no signs of infection
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| cat bag | restraint equipment that holds the body and limbs of a cat and controls for certain procedures
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| Cat Fancier's Association (CFA) | cat breed registry association that promotes the health and responsible breeding of purebred cats
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| cat muzzle | restraint equipment placed over the face and mouth of a cat to prevent biting
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| declaw | the surgical removal of the digits or claws on the feet of a cat
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| defensive aggression | natural behavior that occurs when a cat is attempting to protect itself from people or other animals
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| dilated | the occurence of widening or opening, such as the pupils
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| domestics | cats with unknown parentage that are of two or more breeds and not registered
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| feline distemper | virus called panleukopenia that causes a decreased white blood cell count in cats
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| feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) | commonly called feline aids, fatal virus that attacks the immune system of cats
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| feline infectiosu peritonitis (FIP) | fatal virus of cats that has a dry and wet form that affects the lungs and chest cavity
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| feline leukemia | fatal virus in cats that affects the white blood cells and immune system
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| Felis catus | genus and species of the domestic cat
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| FeLV | feline leukemia virus
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| feral | cat that is wild with a domesticated appearance
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| FVRCP | feline vaccine combination series, also known as feline distemper series, abbreviation for Feline Viral rhinotracheitis, calicvirus , and panleukopenia
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| hairballs | large amounts of hair that collect in the digestive system of cats due to excessive grooming
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| induced ovulators | female cats that become pregnant after breedin with a male as the release of the egg occurs at the time of mating
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| intermale aggression | behavior tendency that is common in adult male cats due to sexual dominance of social ranking
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| kitty taco | restraint procedure of wrapping a cat in a towel to restrain it
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| litter box | equipment filled with pebble like material and used by a cat to eliminate in
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| litter trained | process of teaching cats to eliminate in a specific area of the house
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| long hair | hair coat that is long and requires regular brushing and grooming
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| lordosis | prayer position of female cats that are in heat, lower the front of their body and raise the read of the body
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| onychetomy | veterinary term for the surgical procedure of declawing
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| orchiectomy | veterinary term for the removal of the testicles
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| panleukopenia | commonly called feline distemper, systemic viral disease that causes decreased white blood cell count in cats
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| pneumonia | lung infection
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| polydactly | having many or multiple toes or digits
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| redirected aggression | aggressive behavior toward another animal that did not provoke it but caused it become upset
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| retractable | capable of pulling inward and projecting outward, as in the nail of the cat
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| rhinotracheitis | viral disease that affects the upper respiratory system of cats
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| scruff | the loose skin over the base of the neck of a cat that is sometimes used to restraint the cat
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| shorthair | hair coat that is smooth in cats
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| SNAP test | simple blood test completed in a clinic that tests for certain disease antigens in the bloodstream
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| squeeze chute | wire cage that is used to control a cat by sliding the sides closed for such procedures as exams and injections
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| stretch technique | restraint procedure by holding the loose skin of the neck with one hand and pulling the rear limbs backwards with the other
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| taurine | nutrient required by cats for allowing proper development
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| thiamine | nutrient compound of vitamin B that promotes a healthy coat
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| tissue adhesive | glue like substance that is used to close incisions
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| toxoplasmosis | protozoan parasite passed in cat feces that may cause abortion in pregnant females
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| waterless shampoo | product applied to the hair coat that does not required rinsing with water and cleanses the coat
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| welding gloves | heavy layers of leather placed over the hands to restrain cats and small animals
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