WorksheetsAnimal Science 2- Small Animals Study Guide- CATS
Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 34mins
Why is it best to isolate sick animals?
To give the animals antibiotics
To keep the room temperature constant
To prevent the disease from spreading
To provide the animals with more playtime
The spinal cord is also known as the:
atlas
backbone
humerus
metacarpal
Warm boric acid solutions can best be used for:
drinking water for small animals
laxatives for digestive problems
providing extra vitamins in the diet
treating eye inflammations
A disease caused by a coronavirus that leads to organ failure in cats is feline infectious:
herpes
panleukopenia
peritonitis
pneumonitis
The uterus is the main part of the female mammal’s reproductive system where the:
eggs are produced
embryo grows and develops
sperm is produced
urine is made and stored
Feline herpesvirus is caused by a DNA virus and infects the cat’s:
digestive tract
nervous system
respiratory system
urinary tract
The organ of the female reproductive system that is most important in producing eggs is the:
bladder
kidney
ovary
vagina
What system coordinates and regulates other body systems?
Circulatory
Nervous
Reproductive
Skeletal
Which are external parasites that infest cats?
Ascarids and hookworms
Fleas and mites
Larvae and protozoans
Larvae and tapeworms
The skull makes up the head and protects the:
abdomen
brain
kidneys
loin
Of all the digestive parts of a small animal, the small intestine provides the
least absorption of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
most absorption of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
place where impurities are removed from the urine
place where milk is produced for the mammary system
Feline panleukopenia results in a high death rate of young cats and is the same disease as:
cat distemper
feline herpes
rabies
Wet eye
What is the main function of the scrotum?
Cover the penis
Keep testicles cooler than the body temperature
Produce eggs
Store urine until it is removed by the kidneys
Fleas are an external parasite that causes cats to experience:
a swollen belly
diarrhea
extreme itching
stiff joints
What system’s major role is to put oxygen in the blood?
Digestive
Excretory
Nervous
Respiratory
Pelvic limbs include:
backbone and ribs
rear legs and feet
shoulders and front legs
upper and lower mandibles
The large intestine is the place where the most:
absorption of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins occurs
absorption of water from undigested food occurs
mechanical action from teeth occurs
saliva is applied to the food
What is wet eye?
A noninfectious disease that causes excessive tear production
A noninfectious disease that causes eyes to get stuck in the crossed position
An infectious disease that causes blindness
An infectious disease that causes the eyes to come out of the sockets
What system is most important in breaking down food so that nutrients are available to the rest of the body?
Circulatory
Digestive
Excretory
Respiratory
What is the major purpose of the heart?
To circulate blood
To control memory
To protect vital organs
To regulate other systems
What is the main function of a mammal’s testicles?
Cover the penis
Produce eggs
Produce sperm
Store urine
The viral disease that affects a cat’s central nervous system is:
botulism
leptospirosis
rabies
tuberculosis
Tapeworms are internal parasites that need a:
host animal to live in before cats can be infested
long-haired cat to live in
protected place in the cat’s fur to live in
short-haired cat to live in
What disease is associated with inflammation of mammary tissue and causes nursing problems?
Enteritis
Malocclusion
Mastitis
Otitis
The best environmental condition to prevent disease among small animals is one that provides:
drafty conditions
high humidity
low humidity
no ventilation
What is the main purpose of gametes?
Hold ovaries
Hold testicles
Produce sperm and mix it with semen
Unite with other sex cells
The flank on small animals is the:
back of the neck
fleshy part of the sides between the ribs and the rump
hind limb extending from the rump to the hock
upper joint of the front leg just below the shoulder
The axial skeleton includes the:
feet and toes
front legs and shoulders
rear feet and legs
skull and ribs
Jamie’s cat has been pregnant for almost sixty days. What is the best indication that the cat is about ready to give birth to kittens?
The abdomen decreases in size.
The cat becomes restless.
Hair grows around the nipples.
Mating takes place.
Feline enteric coronavirus is a disease in kittens that is caused by:
breathing contaminated air
drinking too much water
eating too much protein
ingesting contaminated feces
What is the main function of a mammal’s ovaries?
To produce eggs
To produce sperm
To protect testicles
To seal uterus
What is the main purpose of the male mammal's sheath?
To produce eggs
To protect the embryo
To protect the penis
To store sperm
Feline urological syndrome is a noninfectious disease that may result in:
corneal inflammation
uremic poisoning
watery diarrhea
wet eye
Pectoral limbs include:
backbone and ribs
rear legs and feet
shoulders and front legs
skull and teeth
What is an internal parasite that causes toxoplasmosis?
Fleas
Hookworms
Protozoan
Scabies
Ribs are axial skeleton bones that protect the:
brain
eyes
intestines
lungs
What organ(s) is/are most important for removing waste from the body?
Kidneys
Lungs
Spinal cord
Stomach
Roundworms are internal parasites that cause:
adult cats to cough
blindness in cats of any age
blindness in cats of any age
kittens to become potbellied
The elbow on small animals is the:
fleshy part of the sides between the ribs and the rump
hind limb extending from the rump to the hock
large joint halfway up the hind limb
upper joint of the front leg just below the shoulder
Carbohydrates are most important for:
controlling the animal’s body temperature and transporting nutrients
converting food to energy and producing heat
developing and repairing muscle, skin, hair, and nerves
regulating body glands and protecting against disease
When animals do not receive enough water, one of the first signs is:
bright eyes
glossy hair coat
increased weight gain
overheating
Which is needed the least to meet the nutritional needs of small animals?
Carbohydrates
Protein
Sugar
Water
Proteins are complex nutrients mainly used to:
control the animal’s body temperature and transport nutrients
develop and repair muscles, skin, hair, and nerves
regulate body glands and protect against disease
support breathing and produce heat for body warmth
Which is the most common symptom for all types of nutrient deficiencies in small animals?
Extra energy
Increased feed efficiency
Shiny hair coat
Slow growth
Which is most true of vitamins in the small animal's diet?
Needed in very large amounts
Needed in very small amounts
Provide most of the energy needed
Regulate body temperature of small animals
Fats aid in absorbing fat-soluble vitamins and have 2.25 times more energy than:
calcium
carbohydrates
minerals
vitamins
Which symptom is common to almost all nutrient deficiencies and therefore hard to isolate to one deficiency?
Anemia
Muscle tremors
Rickets
Slow growth
The nutrient most important for producing enzymes and providing material for the growth of bones and teeth is:
carbohydrates
fats
minerals
proteins
Kim found a bargain at the local pet store on cat food. However, when she got the food home and presented it to her cat, the cat refused to eat it. What is the most likely cause?
Not canned food
Not palatable
Too much animal ingredient
Too high protein content
Water is considered the most important nutrient because:
bone joints are lubricated with water
protein is its major component
water converts food to energy and produces heat
water makes up 55 to 65% of the animal’s body
The nutrient that is most important for dissolving other nutrients and carrying them to different parts of the animal’s body is:
carbohydrates
minerals
proteins
water
Sherry's British Shorthair has just had kittens. Sherry decides to switch the cat to lactation ration which will supply more:
calcium, phosphorus, and protein
carbohydrates, fats, and minerals
protein, minerals, and vitamins
protein, carbohydrates, and fats
Which is most true of vitamins?
Contain twice the energy of fats
Needed in very large amounts
Needed in very small amounts
Regulate body temperature
Martha has a dog and cat. Her feeding program is designed:
so that both animals do not receive any protein
so that both animals receive the same amount of protein
to give the cat double the protein that the dog receives
to give the dog double the protein that the cat receives
An animal showing signs of carbohydrate deficiency will most likely:
become extremely excited
have a loss of body heat and energy
have an increase of body heat and energy
show signs of increased energy
Ragdoll cats are known for their long hair and:
almond colored eyes
floppy posture when handled
one-on-one devotion to an owner
short bob tail
Jill has a Persian cat that she grooms every day. Jill determined it is better to practice daily grooming because:
brushing prevents hair growth
fleas cannot get in the hair of a freshly groomed cat
hair will not grow without daily grooming
tangles can be removed more easily
What cat is known for its one-on-one devotion to a family member?
Abyssinian
Korat
Manx
Siamese
The Cornish Rex is used only as a house cat because it:
gets frightened when left outside alone
is known for roaming and straying away when left outside
lacks claws to protect itself from other animals
lacks guard hairs to protect it from rain and cold
What is true of Persian cats?
Newest and least popular long-haired breed
Newest and least popular short-haired breed
Oldest and most popular long-haired breed
Oldest and most popular short-haired breed
Shelley teaches her children to regularly groom their Persian cat. The children have learned that a major advantage for regular grooming is that it gives them a chance to:
check for external parasites and skin disorders
examine animal for internal parasites and worms
hand-feed dry pet food and treats
teach animal tricks and obedience
Torie has a Turkish Angora cat. She selects blunt-ended scissors to help keep the cat well groomed. Blunt-ended scissors are the best tool for:
applying grooming powder to sensitive areas
cutting mats and tangles from the cat’s hair
making the hair cling tightly to the cat’s body
trimming the cat’s claws
The Maine Coon is the oldest native American cat and is known for its:
bobtail with pom-pom hair
brown, tabby-colored longhair
hairless skin
solid black shorthair
Tabby is the main color pattern for the:
American shorthair
Birman
Japanese bobtail
Siamese
When selecting a shampoo for her cats, Janet decides to use a medicated shampoo because she feels it will be better to use for:
flea protection
long-haired cats
rinse-free bathing
short-haired cats
The Bombay is a medium-sized, short-haired cat known for its:
black hair color and copper or gold eyes
champagne hair color and aqua eyes
off-white hair color and blue eyes
white hair color and green eyes
Ricardo purchased a Bombay cat because he liked the cat's black color and short hair coat. Ricardo wants to help the cat's hair cling tightly to its body. Which is better for helping accomplish that purpose?
Fine-toothed comb
Flea comb
Grooming brush
Soft chamois
Matt uses the wide-toothed comb to:
comb all areas of the cat and begin the grooming process
comb the hair and help it cling next to the body
finish the grooming process after brushing the cat’s hair
spread the hair before applying grooming powder
