Cat Breeds

Breeds

Cats & Dogs

Cat Breeds

• Cats are one of the most popular household pets in the United States.

• There are nearly 10 million cats living in US homes than there are dogs.

• Cats are ideal for many families, however you must think about the impact the cat will have on the household environment.

Cat Breeds

• Cats are affectionate and loving pets that tend to be independent.

• They still require time, care and attention and commitment can long term as they can live into their teens.

• A vet needs to be able to educate potential cat owners about eh numerous breeds and encourage them to research about the breeds.

• Assist in helping the family find that cat that is just right for them so there isn't an unfavorable outcome when adopting.

Coat Color Variations

• Each breed of cat has a specific coat color that are consistent with the breed

• However domestics shorthair cats of unknown breeds can have an array of different coat colors.

Coat Color Variations

• Tabby- variations or striping over the base color of silver, red or brown.

• These tabby variations can be:

• Classic or symmetrical

• Mackerel

• Patternticked

• Genetorbie

Color Variations

• Tortoiseshell- Black orange and brown hairs mixed in a variable pattern ( like a calico) are mainly females. Males happen on a rare occasion that the sex chromosomes numbers are abnormal.

• Bicolor- comprised of a coat with a white background with solid patches.

• Patri-color- Where more than one color is superimposed on a white background.

Color Variations

• Chocolate- A mutation of the tyrosine related protein 1 and is expressed as a brown pigment that is the precursor of black.

• Dilute- Pale in version to a full-intensity coat (blue is a diluted black).

• Harlequin- markings on the head and the the tail and three small patches of color on the body of a white coat.

• Marbled- Spots have a dark outer edge and the inner part is lighter colored.

Color Variations

• Rex- Wavy, curly, or crinkled hairs are coded by genes found in the Cornish Rex and Devon Rex.

• Shaded- Color on the hair shaft with pigment between light and darker.

• Van- White coat color with a colored tail and colored markings on the head.

Multiple Choice

This cat's coat color is...

• Bicolor

• Patri-Color

• Tortoiseshell

• Marbled

Multiple Choice

This cat's coat color is...

• Bicolor

• Patri-Color

• Harlequin

• Marbled

Multiple Choice

This cat's coat color is...

• Bicolor

• Patri-Color

• Harlequin

• Marbled

Multiple Choice

This breed of cat is know as one of the oldest breeds in history. They are people-oriented and are not a "lap cat", making them good for adult families.

• Abyssinian

• American Shorthair

• Bombay

• Balinese-Javanese

Multiple Choice

This breed is known for its unique appearance. It has an incredible fluffy tail and bizarre ears that literally curl back. This give it a designer breed appearance but are a faithful breed.

• American Bobtail

• American Shorthair

• American Wirehair

• American Curl

Multiple Choice

This breed came from Burma and has a bold royal appreance. With it's blue, almost round eyes and full chin and roman nose.

• Birman

• Burmese

• American Wirehair

• Burmilla

Multiple Choice

This breed has large ears and and egg-shaped head with high cheekbones. They originated in England from a litter of barn cats. They are extremely agile and are the perfect active breed.

• Devon Rex

• Egyptian Mau

• Cornish Rex

• Color-point Shorthair

Multiple Choice

This breed started out as a bizarre mutation on a farm in Oregon. Was born bald and a blue print skin that turned in to soft curly skin 8 weeks later.

• Korat

• La Perm

• Havana Brown

• Maine Coon

Most popular breeds (2012)

• Persian

• Exotic

• Maine Coon

• Ragdoll

• Abyssinian

• Sphynx

• American Shorthair

Cat Health

• Cats are prone to various health problems. Purebreds can have more problems than non-purebreds.

• It is important to know the different kinds of health issues so you can properly inform and educate an owner.

• Bladder Infection

• Chronic Kidney Disease

• Overactive Thyroid

• Upset Stomach

• Dental Disease

Cat Health

• It is important to know the different kinds of health issues so you can properly inform and educate an owner.

• Diabetes

• Intestinal upset (diarrhea)

• Ear infections

• Skin allergies

• Lymph node cancer (lymphosarcoma)

Multiple Choice

This is a urinary tract disease that has small amounts of urine being produced, frequent urination in small amounts, blood in the urine, straining to urinate. Stones can happen if a blockage prolongs.

• Chronic Kidney Disease

• Overactive Thyroid (Hyperthyroidism)

• Bladder Infection

• Upset Stomach (Vomiting)

Multiple Choice

This is mainly seen in older cats but can also be the cause of infection, urinary stones, toxins and thyroid disease. You will see a cat increase water consumption, decrease food intake, loose weight and vomit.

• Chronic Kidney Disease

• Overactive Thyroid (Hyperthyroidism)

• Bladder Infection

• Upset Stomach (Vomiting)

Multiple Choice

This can be caused by inflammation of the stomach related to hairballs, eating foreign material and non-feline foods. Bacteria, parasites and viral infections can cause this as well in cats.

• Chronic Kidney Disease

• Dental disease

• Intestinal upset (Diarrhea)

• Upset Stomach (Vomiting)

Multiple Choice

Overweight cats are particularly prone to this. This form in felines does not require the use of insulin therapy to manage it. You can start to see an increase in water consumption, increase in urination, weight loss and dehydration.

• Chronic Kidney Disease

• Diabetes

• Intestinal upset (Diarrhea)

• Upset Stomach (Vomiting)

Multiple Choice

The malignant cancers affecting cats in the white blood cells. This can be classified by the location at which it is present and the prognosis is usually poor.

• Chronic Kidney Disease

• Diabetes

• Lymph Node Cancer

• Hyperthyroidism