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Cats 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why might a cat groom itself so often? | Instinctively clean away any food or odors to not be detected by predators To cool down (a trick that kangaroos use too!) To distribute oils through coat |
| Why is it often so easy to litterbox train a kitten? | Cats instinctually want to scratch & bury their waste in private. The litter and box provide a cat with an easy way to eliminate in a way they WANT to do it. |
| Where should the boxes be located? | away from a lot of foot traffic, so they are more private |
| Behaviorists recommend _________ box per cat + ________ | one + 1 |
| Litter needs to be scooped ___________. Cats like to be clean and have low ________ | EVERY DAY smell |
| Cats are ______________ carnivores | obligate |
| Require high _____________, moderate__________, minimal _______, and added ___________________ such as: | high-protein (break down slowly) fat carbs vitamins |
| Taurine: | is necessary for proper development & body system functions |
| Thiamine: | is a compound of VitB that promotes a healthy coat and metabolism |
| What other reasons might a cat groom itself so often | To keep wounds clean Promotes good blood flow/circulation To show affection Relaxation and Comfort |
| Cat food is available in ____________ | dry, moist, and semi-moist |
| Dry | 6-10% moisture Dried/processed into bite sized pieces with added grains and fibers. Lots of carbs Low cost & convenient Less digestible than wet Often covered with flavor enhancer to increase palatability |
| Moist | 75% moisture, so great source of water Most palatable to most cats Long shelf life Very meaty |
| Semi-moist | 35% moisture |
| How is it recommended that you feed your cat? | When your cat is in adult maintenance stage it is recommended to feed a consistent diet and use a feeding schedule to eliminate finicky behavior, food aversion, and obesity. Many agree small frequent meals are best. |
| Should adult cats be given milk? | Like many mammals milk is tolerated when young and not tolerated into adulthood (lactose intolerance). |
| Why do cats scratch items? | To stretch muscles & tendons Mark Territory Relieve Stress Condition claws |
| What can you provide a cat as an outlet to this behavior? | Scratching Post |
| Onychectomy AKA __________________ | Declawing |
| Is it banned in the United States? | Allowed in the US, with the exception New York State, Denver and other various cities across the US. |
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