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TABLE OF CONTENTSUNIT 2 STUDY QUESTIONS

Chapter 1 Cat Origins

Chapter 2 Cat Breeds with Breed Chart

Chapter 2A Breeds Body & Coat Types

Chapter 3 Cat Characteristics

Chapter 4 Selecting a Kitten or a Cat

Chapter 5 Feeding and Nutrition

Chapter 6 Health Care

Chapter 7 Emergencies and First Aid

Chapter 8 Traveling with your Cat

Chapter 9 Vocabulary

Chapter 10 4-H Information

UNIT TWO - IntermediateThere are several editions of this book so page numbers (& spellings) may be slightly different.

Chapter One – Cat’s Origins

1. What was the earliest ancestor of the cat called? Myacis Page 3 Column 1 Paragaraph 1 2. How long ago did the Myacis inhabit the earth? 40 – 50 million years ago Page 3 Column 1 Paragraph 1

3. Describe _____ characteristics of the Myacis. Size of lynx --Long slender body Long tail --Short legs Retractable claws

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4. How did the Dinictis differ from the Myacis? Higher intelligence Greater agility


5. How long did it take for the Dinictis to evolve from the Myacis? 10 million years

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6. What do we call the creature that evolved from the Myacis? Dinictis

Page 3 Column 1 Paragraph 1 7. In what part of the world did cats originate?

Africa Page 3 Column 1 Paragraph 2

8. How long ago were cats domesticated? 8000 years ago

Page 3 Column 1 Paragraph 2 9. Where were cats first domesticated?

Ancient Egypt Page 3 Column 1 Paragraph 2

10. Give _____ facts about Bast. Protects cats Assumed shape of cat Goddess of night and the moon Protected crops Ensured rich harvest


11. What did Egyptian owners of cats do when their cat died? Shaved their eyebrows Embalmed the cat Had a ceremonial funeral Buried the cat in a special ceremony


12. List _____ ways that today’s cats are the same as ancient cats. Same size Same shape Keen hunting instincts Self-reliance Same purring sounds Same aloofness Same affection


13. What were the first truly domesticated cats? African Wildcats (felis Sylvestris libyca)


14. How did cats first arrive in Europe? Phoenicians and Greeks brought them on ships Page 3 Column 2 Paragraph 1

15. What happened to many cats during the Middle Ages? They were blamed for anything evil

They were often burned Their fur was used for clothing

They were eaten They were connected to witchcraft


16. Cats are considered to be a symbol for what in China?

Good fortune Peace Beauty


17. What do Buddhists admire in a cat? Meditative powers Page 3 Column 2 Paragraph 2

18. What is a common good luck charm in Japan? Maneki Neko (beckoning cat) Page 3 Column 2 Paragraph 2

19. What is a Maneki Neko? Figure of a sitting cat with one paw raised


20..What does a Maneki Neko with left paw raised indicate? Inviting customers to enter a shop


21. What does a Maneki Neko with right paw raised indicate? Attracts money and good fortune


22. Why do Japanese people appreciate cats? They enjoy simple artistic beauty and a cat is seen as a being of rare beauty Page 3 Column 2 Paragraph 2

22. What happened to cats in the 1800’s? They began to be accepted as household pets Exhibiting and breeding cats became popular


Chapter Two Cat Breeds including Breed Chart

23. How many breeds of cats are there?

CFA currently lists 41 and other breed associations have accepted several more Page 4 Column 1 Paragraph 3 24. Where was the first cat show held?

Crystal Palace, London, England Page 3 Column 2 Paragraph 4

25. When was the first cat show held? July 13, 1871 Page 3 Column 2 Paragraph 4

26. Where was the first cat show held in the United States? Madison Square Garden, New York City


27. When was the first cat show held in the United States? 1904


28. What is the name of the first registry of purebred cats in the United States? Cat Fancier’s Association


29. What is a purebred (or pedigreed) cat? Intentionally bred for certain desired qualities and usually eligible for exhibition in a

show ring Page 4 Column 1 Paragraph 4

30. Name _____ criteria used to judge a household pet. Physical condition --Cleanliness Presentation --Temperament Attractive or unusual appearance

31. What are the three breed types? Natural, Man-made Mutation


32. What is a natural breed? Created by nature but refined and stabilized by selective breeding


33. What is another word for man-made breed? Hybrid


34. What is a man-made breed? Crossing two or more breeds to create a new breed Page 4 Column 2 Paragraph 4

35. Which breed has been used as a foundation breed for more new breeds than any other?

Siamese Page 4 Column 2 Paragraph 4

36. What is a mutation? A spontaneous change in the gene structure resulting in an unusual feature?

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37. Crossing two or more breeds to create a new breed results in what? A man-made breed (hybrid) Page 4 Column 2 Paragraph 4

38. A spontaneous change in the gene structure can result in what? A mutation Page 4 Column 2 Paragraph 5

Note: All of the following breed questions can be found in The Cornell Book of Cats, *** Second Edition, Pages 23-41 ***

39. Name _____ natural breeds.

Persian -- Abyssinian Siamese Maine Coon Russian blue British Shorthair Birman Chartreux Egyptian Mau Korat Norwegian Forest Cat Singapura American Shorthair -- Siberian Turkish Angora Turkish Van Ojos Azules Sokoke

40. Name _____ Man-Made breeds. Burmese Bombay Chantilly (Tiffany) Ocicat Exotic Chausie

Tonkinese Havana Brown Nebelung Himalayan Oriental Pixiebob Ragdoll European Burmese Savannah Ragamuffin Bengal Serengeti Burmilla California Spangle Snowshoe Toyger York Chocolate

41. Name _____common mutation breeds. Manx Scottish Fold Cornish Rex Sphynx Japanese Bobtail American Curl American Wirehair Balinese Devon Rex American Bobtail LaPerm Selkirk Rex Cymric Donskoy Don Sphynx Foldex Highland Fold Munchkin Peterbald Bambino

42. The Persian is considered what type of breed? Natural

43. Describe _____ characteristics of a Persian? Short, cobby body -- Short legs Deep chest -- Large, round feet Long, thick coat Snub nose Flat face Large, round eyes Small Ears Short tail Can be large or medium size Short, well-rounded middle Ruff immense and continues in deep frill between front legs Equally massive across shoulder/rump

44. Name the color divisions Persians are shown in.

Solid Tabby Silver and golden Shaded & smoke Parti-color Color point (Himalayan) Bi-Color

45. The Burmese is considered what type of breed? Man-made

46. Describe _____ characteristics of a Burmese. Medium size Compact, weighty body

Rounded chest and head Glossy coat

47. The Burmese was mated with which breed to become the breed now seen? Siamese

48. The Abyssinian is which type of breed? Natural 49. The Abyssinian was allegedly developed from what? Ticked cats from North Africa

50. Describe _____ characteristics of an Abyssinian. Body medium long Lithe, supple, effortlessly graceful Muscular Coat is soft, silky, fine in texture Short coat, but long enough to accommodate 2 or 3 dark bands of ticking

51. What are the four accepted colors for Abyssinians? Red Ruddy Fawn Blue

52. Siamese are what type of breed? Natural

53. What is the origin of Siamese? Asian, probably Siam or Burma

54. Legends indicate the Siamese were used for what? To guard the royal palaces and temples

55. The Siamese are considered to be the most popular cat breed second only to which breed? Household Pets

56. What is the only accepted color for Siamese eyes? Blue

57. Describe _____ characteristics of the Siamese. Brilliant blue eyes Wedge shaped faces Sleek, elegant Lithe, muscular, medium body Foreign or Oriental, tubular body Short hair Long legs Long tail

Pointed (darker) facial mask, ears, tail & legs

58. How did the original Siamese differ from today’s Siamese? They were stocky and round-headed.

59. Cross breeding of the Siamese has resulted in many current breeds. Name _____ of them.

Balinese Havana Brown Himalayan Tonkinese Color Point Oriental Shorthair Oriental Longhair Ocicat

60. What are the accepted colors for Siamese? Seal Point -- Chocolate Point Blue Point - Lilac point

61. Which breed has been the foundation breed for more breeds than any other cat? Siamese

62. The Cornish Rex is what type of breed? Spontaneous Mutation

63. Where was the original Cornish Rex discovered. On a farm in England

64. Name _____ characteristics of the Cornish Rex? Small to medium body -- Long, slender, but not tubular Egg shaped head - Large, oval-shaped eyes Roman nose -- Coat more wavy than curly

65. What happens if a Cornish Rex and a Devon Rex are mated? The kittens will not have a curly or wavy coat 66. The Manx is what type of breed? Mutation

67. The Manx originated where? Isle of Man in the Irish Sea

68. Generally known as a tailless cat, describe the variety of tails the Manx can be have Rumpy (no tail) -- Stumpy (tail stump of 1-5 inches) - -Longie (complete tail)

69. Which three breeds are the foundation of the Ocicat? Abyssinian -- Siamese -- American Shorthair

70. The Himalayan is a cross between which two breeds? Siamese -- Persian

71. Name ___ hairless breeds Sphynx - Donskoy -- Peterbald

72. Name ____ breeds that have curly coats. Selkirk Rex Cornish Rex Devon Rex LaPerm

73. Which breeds of cat only come in the color Blue? Russian Blue -- Korat -- Chartreaux

74. Which breed of cat is all black with big round copper eyes? Bombay

75. Which breed of cat is pointed, has blue eyes, an inverted “V” on its face, and has four white feet? Snowshoe 76. What is a household pet judged on?

Physical condition Cleanliness Presentation Temperament Attractiveness Unusual appearance

77. The Ocicat is what type of breed? Man-made

78. Describe a Maine Coon. Body is medium to large -- Muscular Broad chest -- Long, shaggy, uneven coat Long, flowing tail

79. What type of breed is a Sphynx? Mutation

80. Describe a Sphynx’s hair. It has thin, short hairs on its ears, muzzle and tail, but no whiskers

81. A Himalayan is what type of breed? Man-made

82. CFA classifies the Himalayan as a color point division of which breed? Persian

83. A British Shorthair is what type of breed? Natural

84. The Bombay can only be what color? Jet Black

85. The smallest breed of cat is what? Singapura

86. Name _____ breeds that have spotted coats. Egyptian Mau -- Ocicat Bengal California Spangle

87. Name _____ breeds that can only be color point. Birman

Snowshoe Javanese Balinese Siamese Himalayan

88. An Exotic is what type of breed? Man-made

89. The Exotic was originally created by crossing which two breeds? American Shorthair and Persian

90. An Ocicat is a spotted tabby, with all hairs banded except where? On the tip of its tail

91. Describe the coat of a Cornish Rex. Deep even waves on its body.

Chapter Two – Cat Breeds(only section on body types and coat types)

91. Give the three basic and two overlapping body types. Cobby, Semi-Cobby, Moderate, Semi-Foreign Foreign


92. Give two examples of a breed that has a cobby body. Persian Manx


93. Give two examples of a breed with a semi-cobby body. Chartreaux, British Shorthair


94. Which body type is the most common? Moderate


95. Describe a moderate body. Well balanced Medium length Well muscled No extremes


96. Describe a cobby body. Heavy Short-legged Compact Broad-chested


97. Describe a semi-cobby body.

A little longer than a cobby body Not as broad chested as a cobby body


98. Give _____ examples of breeds with semi-foreign. Abyssinian Japanese Bobtail Russian Blue


99. Describe a semi-foreign body. Body stretched out but not too extreme


100. Give two examples of cats that have a foreign body. Siamese Cornish Rex


101. Describe a foreign body. Long and tubular to the extreme Firm and muscular


102. Describe the original coat of a cat. Shorthaired brown classic tabby


103. What are the four basic colors of a cat’s coat? Black, chocolate, red and white


104. What are the dilute colors of black, chocolate and red? Blue Natural (caramel or champagne) Cream


105. What are the background colors of tabbies called? Golden

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106. All cats are genetically what pattern? Tabby


107. Name _____ of the coat patterns. -Solid Tabby Tipped Bi-Color Parti-Color Pointed


108. Describe the coat of a solid or self-colored cat. Entirely one color No tabby markings No white No changes of color on each hair

Page 5 Column 2 Paragraph 2 109. What are the four basic tabby patterns?

Classic, Mackerel, Spotted, Ticked


110. Describe a hair of a tabby cat. Each hair is banded with light and dark stripes called agouti bands or ticking. The arrangement of the bands creates the various patterns. Page 5 Column 2 Paragraph 2 111. Describe a mackerel tabby coat. A wild-type pattern with spine lines and narrow vertical stripes on the sides Page 6 Column 1 Paragraph 1

112. Describe a classic tabby coat. Irregular spirals and whirls create a bulls-eye effect on the sides, solid lines on the spine and a butterfly mark on the shoulders


113. Describe a spotted tabby coat. Broken stripes appear as spots Page 6 Column 1 Paragraph 1

114. Describe a ticked coat. Body hairs are ticked with various shades of the main marking color and the ground color with are no noticeable spots or stripes. Page 6 Column 1 Paragraph 1

115. Describe a patched tabby coat pattern. It has patches of red or cream mixed with the ground colors of the body and extremities, it can be any tabby pattern Page 6 Column 1 Paragraph 2 116. Describe a tipped coat pattern. Each guard hair has color only on the tip with white underneath Page 6 column 1 Paragraph 3

117. What are the three tipped coat patterns? Chinchilla (or shell), Shaded Smoked


118. What is another name for the parti-color pattern? Tortoiseshell


119. Describe a tortoiseshell or parti-color coat pattern. Black with random patches of red which may have tabby markings Page 6 Column 1 Paragraph 5

120. Describe a calico coat pattern. A tortoiseshell pattern with white


121. Describe the van coat pattern. A white coat with patches of color on the head and tail and possibly a few spots on the rest of the body


122. Name the three types of hairs that make up a cat’s coat. Guard hairs, awn hairs and down hairs Page 6 Column 2 Paragraph 3

123. Describe a pointed cat pattern. The facial mask, ears, legs, feet and tail are a darker color while the body is a pale cream, fawn or white


124. Describe the texture of an American Wirehair’s coat. The awn hairs are the same length as the guard hairs. Both types of hairs are curled and crinkled, giving the coat a wiry feel. Page 6 Column 2 Paragraph 3

125. Describe the coat of a Sphynx. It has thin, short hairs on the ears, muzzle and tail, but no whiskers. The rest of the body may be completely hairless or have thin, short hairs up to 1/8 inch over other parts of the body. Page 6 Column 2 Paragraph 5

CLASSIC - Irregular spirals and whirls, broad and clearly defined that create a bulls-eye effect on the sides, with solid lines on spine and butterfly mark on shoulders.

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TORTIOSESHELL (PARTI-COLOR) Black female cat with random patches of red is called tortioshell. Can often have tabby markings

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Female cat with Tortoiseshell pattern AND white is Calico.

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White cat with patches of color on the head and tail. May also have a few spots on the rest of his body

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The pattern of a pointed cat has facial mask, ears, legs, feet and tail of a contrasting darker color while body is pale cream, fawn or whilte.

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Bi-Colors are cats with white. White spotting or piebalding can occur with any solid color or pattern. There can be only 1 small spot of white or cat can be nearly all white.

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Mackerel: The 'wild type' pattern with spine lines and narrow vertical stripes on the sides.

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Spotted Tabby: Broken stripes appear as spots, sometimes seeming to run together into a Mackerel pattern.

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Ticked: Body hairs are "ticked" with various shades of the main marking color and the ground color. The body is free from noticeable spots or stripes.

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Chapter Three - Cat Characteristics

126. Give ___ types of cat hairs. Guard hairs (coarse hairs also called primary hairs or topcoat) Awn hairs (a type of secondary hair with bristly tips also called secondary hairs or

undercoat or Underfur) Down hairs (fine crinkly, also called secondary hairs or undercoat or underfur) Sinus hairs (whiskers or vibrissae, above the eyes and carpal hairs)


127. What are guard hairs? Coarse hairs also called primary hairs or topcoat


128. The topcoat is which kind of hair? Guard hairs (or primary hairs)


129. What are awn hairs? A type of secondary hairs with bristly tips (also called secondary hairs or undercoat or underfur)


130. What are down hairs? Fine, crinkly hairs (also called secondary hairs or undercoat or underfur)


131. What are the two types of secondary hairs? Awn hairs and down hairs


132. What is another name for whiskers? Vibrissae

Page 13 Column 2 Paragraph 2 133. What are vibrissae? Whiskers


134. Where are the carpal hairs located? On the backs of the front legs


135. What are carpal hairs? Whisker-like hairs on the backs of the front legs Page 13 Column 2 Paragraph 2

136. What is the best distance range for a cat’s vision? Seven to twenty feet


137. Why do a cat’s eyes shine in the dark when caught in a ray of light? The backs of the eyes are lined with a mirror-like structure called the tapetum lucidum


138. What is the tapetum lucidum The mirror-like structure lining the back of a cat’s eyes which causes the eyes to shine in the dark when caught in a ray of light


139. How long do a kitten’s eyes remain closed after birth? Seven to ten days


140. How long does it take for a kitten’s eyes to become as keen as an adult cat? Three months


141. In what two ways is a cat’s hearing more acute than a human’s. They can hear fainter sounds than we can and they can hear ultrasonic sounds, much higher than we can.


142. Give _____ ways a cat can compensate if it becomes deaf. Increased acuity in eyesight Increased acuity in smell Becomes sensitive to vibrations, “hearing with their paws”


143. Why does a cat move its earflaps? It directs the earflaps toward a sound so it can hear a faint sound better Page 14 Column 1 Paragraph 2

144. What is a cat’s method of recognition (of a person, food or other cat)? Its sense of smell


145. Name _____ areas in which a cat’s sense of smell play an important role. Appetite Behavior Protection Reproduction


146. What does a cat do when presented with a new object? Thoroughly sniffs it before accepting it


147. List _____ ways a cat may respond to catnip Sniffing Chewing Rubbing Rolling Meowing


148. Where are a cat’s taste buds located? On the front and side edges of the tongue and at the back of the tongue


149. What are _____ functions of cat’s teeth? Stabbing (killing prey) Anchoring (holding prey) Cutting or tearing flesh


150. Why is it that cats cannot crush or grind food? No flat-crowned molars


151. How many bones does a cat’s body have? 230


152. How can you tell what a cat’s mood might be? Its tail indicates its mood


153. If a cat carries its tail high, what does it indicate? The cat’s pride and contentment


154. If a cat’s tail is extended straight out, what does it indicate? The cat is stalking


155. If a cat’s tail is curled against its body, what does it indicate? The cat is scared or worried


156. If a cat’s tail is thrusting (swishing) from side to side, what does it indicate? The cat is angry


157. How can you tell if a cat is scared or worried? It wraps its tail around its body


158. How can you tell if a cat is contented? It carries its tail high


159. How can you tell if a cat is angry? It thrusts (swishes) its tail from side to side Page 13 Column 1 Paragraph 3

160. Give _____ characteristics of a cat’s hind legs. Longer than front legs Stronger than front legs Enables a cat to leap with great skill


161. In what pattern does a cat move its legs when walking? Front and hind leg on one side then on the other


162. What enables a cat to move silently? Thickly cushioned paws


163. What does digitigrade mean? Walks or runs on its toes


164. What do we call it when an animal walks or runs on its toes? Digitigrade


165. How many toes does a cat have? Five on the front feet and four on the back


166. What does polydactyl mean? More than the usual number of toes


167. What is the word describing an animal with more than the usual number of toes? Polydactyl


168. What is the cat’s main method of defense? Hook shaped claws on each toe


169. What are the primary purposes of claws? Climbing Fighting Gripping


130. How does a cat express pleasure or contentment? By extending and retracting its claws in a pumping motion called “kneading”


131. What is “Kneading”? Extending and retracting its claws in a pumping motion


132. What do you call the pits in the skin from which cat’s hairs grow? Follicles


133. What are follicles? Tiny pits in the skin from which hairs grow


134. How young can a kitten have developed a sense of taste? One day


135. How do cats react to the taste of sweet things? They do not taste sweet things Their digestive system is sensitive to sugar and eating sugar may make them ill


136. What happens when a cat is given cow’s milk? They develop diarrhea because they cannot tolerate the lactose (milk sugar) in the milk


137. What is lactose? Milk sugar


138. Which is the least important sense in a cat? The sense of touch


139. Give _____ sensations that are a part of the sense of touch. Gentle touch Heavy pressure +++ Warmth Cold Pain


140. Which parts of the cat are especially sensitive to touch, warmth and cold? Nose and paw pads


141. Give _____ things the paw pads are important for. Sensitive to touch * Sensitive to warmth Sensitive to cold * Investigate texture, size and shape Maintain posture * Detect vibrations


142. Why are whiskers important? Investigate nearby objects Sensitive to air currents


143. How much time does a cat spend sleeping? Two-thirds of the time


144. Give _____ things that a cat’s self-grooming accomplishes. Keeps itself clean Stimulates skin glands to produce waterproofing Temperature regulation


145. Why do cats groom themselves more in warm weather? They are unable to sweat, so saliva becomes a substitute for the cooling effect of sweat.


146. What does a cat do when falling? Turns its head to an upright horizontal position so the rest of the body will follow, and it will land on its feet


147. Name two things that purring may indicate. Contentment Pain


148. Where are the sinus hairs located? Muzzle, above the eyes and back of the lower foreleg


149. What do we call the sensitive hairs located on the muzzle, above the eyes and back of lower foreleg?

Sinus hairs Page 13 Column 2 Paragraph 2

150. Where are carpal hairs especially important? When grasping wriggling prey


151. Why are cats unable to focus very well on nearby objects?

Because of the size and shape of the lens in their eye Page 13 Column 2 Paragraph 3

151. What is a cat’s most important sense? Eyesight


152. How does purring occur? A vibration arises in a major blood vessel in the chest and is transmitted to the cat’s upper air passages, resulting in the purring sound.


153. At what age do cats play? From three weeks of age through old age


Chapter 4 – Choosing a Cat or Kitten

154. List _____ things to look for when choosing a kitten Outgoing personality Not fearful or hostile Clear eyes, no excessive watering Cool, damp nose, no discharge Lustrous shine to fur, no mats Clean ears, no signs of mites Clean white teeth Pink gums No skin irritations No sign of fleas No sign of diarrhea Not too thin or too fat

Page 16, Column 1 Paragraph 4 155. What is a pedigree? A paper showing names and registration numbers of the parents of a purebred kitten and whether there are any champions in the kitten’s background. Page 16 Column 2 Paragraph 3

156. Describe the best way to pick up a kitten. Place one hand under the kitten’s chest and use the other hand to support the hindquarters. Hold kitten close to your body. Page 17 Column 1 Paragraph 4

157. List _____ things you can do to make a kitten’s first night in a new home more comfortable.

Leave a night light on Put a small stuffed animal in bed with the kitten Make sure the room is warm enough Make sure the room is draft-free Make sure it can find its food and water dishes and the litter box


158. What are the best methods of punishment for a cat? A loud NO! A squirt from a water pistol


159. Give _____ basic needs of a cat.

Warm place to live Fresh water Proper food Dry bed Companionship


160. Give _____ reasons why it is better to keep a cat indoors. May wander away May produce unwanted kittens if not spayed Exposure to disease Exposure to parasites


Chapter Five, Feeding and Nutrition

161. Give _____things that could happen if a cat is not fed properly. More susceptible to disease More susceptible to infection Problems with growth Problems with reproduction


162. Which nutrient is particularly important for cats? Protein


163. What is the best source of protein? Meat, fish or eggs


164. Which amino acid is important for cats? Taurine


165. What could happen if a cat does not receive taurine in its diet? It could become blind


166. What kind of diet does a cat need? High protein with vitamins and minerals


167. Name the four major types of cat food. Dry Canned maintenance Raw Canned specialty


168. Name _____ advantages of dry food.

Can be left all day for cat to nibble as it pleases Economical Complete Nutrition Helps keep teeth clean by reducing tartar build-up Helps keep gums healthy by reducing tartar build-up


169. Why is commercial cat food better for your cat than table scraps? Table scraps are generally inadequate while commercial food has been developed after careful research and is nutritionally balanced


170. List _____ word(s) to look for when checking a label for nutritional value. Scientific Complete Balanced


171. What does the law require if a label states the food is “scientific”, “complete” or “balanced”? It must provide a completely balanced diet for cats of all ages from kitten to senior cat including pregnant or lactating females


172. Why is it important to force a cat to drink water even if it refuses? To prevent dehydration


173. Why does a kitten need even more protein than an adult cat? Because it insures proper growth and strong teeth and bones


174. How often should a kitten be fed during its first year Two or three times per day Page 19 Column 1 Paragraph 5

175. What may happen if a kitten is given too much milk? It has a laxative effect (diarrhea) Page 19 Column 2 Paragraph 1

176. At what age is a kitten considered to be an adult?

12 months (one year) Page 19 Column 2 Paragraph 2

177. What should a kitten be fed when it reaches 12 months of age? Maintenance diet


178. What is the average life span of a cat? 14 years


179. Why should older cats be encouraged to drink water? Increases kidney function Page 19 Column 2 Paragraph 3

180. How can you tell if a cat is overweight? Cannot feel its ribs easily


181. What should you do to reduce a cat’s weight? Reduce calories Increase exercise Have veterinarian choose the best program


182. Why are vitamins and minerals added to canned specialty cat foods? Meat, by itself, is not completely nutritious.


183 Why are raw diets difficult to manage? It may be difficult to maintain a well-balanced diet and provide appropriate nutrients needed


184. What does the Body Condition Score determine? Helps owners determine the appropriate weight for their cat


185. Describe the body condition of a cat that has a score of 1. Ribs are prominent and easily felt, no fat cover, pelvis and shoulder blades easily felt, very thin


186. Describe the body condition of a cat that has a score of 2.

Bones are raised with minimal tissue between skin and bones, underweight Page 20 Column 1 Paragraph 3

187. Describe the body condition of a cat that has a score of 3. Ribs are visible and easily felt, shoulder and pelvis can be felt, but with enough tissue to not make them protrude, ideal weight


188. Describe the body condition of a cat that has a score of 4. Ribs are difficult to see or feel through moderate fat cover, slightly sagging abdominal fat pad, over weight


189. Describe the body condition of a cat that has a score of 5. Ribs are not visible and difficult to feel through fat cover, cat has a prominent sagging abdominal fat pad, obese


Chapter Six, Health Care

190. When health checking your cat, list _____ things you should look for in the cat’s mouth.

Color of gums Broken teeth Tartar on teeth


191. When health checking your cat, list _____ things you should look for in the eyes. Discharge Discoloration (red or yellow) Third eyelid (nictitating membrane) showing


192. What do you call the cat’s third eyelid? Nictitating membrane


193. Where do you find a cat’s nictitating membrane? In the eye


194. List _____ things you should look for when checking a cat’s ears. Clean redness Dark waxy accumulation


195. List _____ things you should look for while brushing or combing your cat’s fur. Unusual lumps Swelling Hair loss Fleas Ticks Cat’s weight Condition of fur


196. What are a cat’s vital signs? Respiration, pulse, temperature


197. How many breaths per minute does a healthy cat take when resting? 20 – 30


198. What happens to a cat’s breathing when it is ill? The breaths become shallower and more rapid


199. How do you check a cat’s respiration rate? Observe the cat when it is resting quietly. One rise and fall of the chest equals one breath. Count the breaths for 30 seconds, then double that amount for the respiration rate.


200. What is the normal resting pulse rate of a cat? 112 to 160 beats per minute


201. How do you check a cat’s pulse rate? Lightly press against the inside of an upper hind leg on the femoral artery. Count the beats for 30 seconds and double the figure for the pulse rate.


202. What is a cat’s normal temperature? 100.5 to 102.5 degrees


203. What should you do if a cat’s temperature reaches 108 degrees? Immediately cool it off in a cold-water bath


204. How do you check a cat’s temperature? Have someone restrain and comfort the cat. Shake down a rectal thermometer and lubricate it with petroleum jell, mineral oil or cooking oil. Insert the thermometer into the anus, twisting slightly to relax the muscles. Insert so the bulb is aimed straight at the head and goes in about one inch. Leave in about two minutes. Remove, wipe off and read.


205. Name _____ diseases, in addition to rabies, that 4-H cats are generally required to be immunized for.

Panleukopenia Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis Feline Calicivirus Feline Chlamydiosis

Page 24 Column 1 Paragraph2 – Column 2 Paragraph 1 206. What is another name for panleukopenia?

Feline infectious enteritis Feline Distemper


207. At what age should a kitten be immunized for panleukopenia? Six weeks, then boostered 3-4 weeks later


208. How often should an adult cat be immunized for panleukopenia? Once per year


209. What are the three most common upper respiratory diseases in cats? Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis Feline Calicivirus Feline Chlamydiosis


210. What is another name for Feline Chlamydiosis? Pneumonitis


211. What causes Rhinotracheitis? A herpes virus


212. What is another name for Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis? Feline herpes


213. What causes Chlamydiosis? A rickettsia


214. What is a rickettsia? A cross between a virus and a bacterium


215. What causes Calicivirus? A virus similar to the human cold virus


216. How are the upper respiratory illnesses transmitted?

Direct contact Airborne drop0lets Contaminated cages, dishes or litter boxes


217. How long can viruses live outside a cat’s body? 24 hours to 3 days


218. Name _____ symptoms of upper respiratory disease. Sneezing Coughing Watery discharge from eyes and/or nose Loss of appetite Weight loss Listless and weak Depression Fever Mouth and tongue ulcers


219. At what age should kittens be immunized against the upper respiratory diseases? Six weeks and boostered 3-4 weeks later


220. How often should an adult cat be immunized against the upper respiratory diseases?

Once per year Page 24 Column 2 Paragraph 2

221. Which animals are susceptible to rabies? All warm-blooded animals including humans


222. What causes Rabies? A virus Page 25 Column 1 Paragraph 1

223. How is rabies transmitted? Through a bite wound or through a break in the skin through which saliva may enter the body

Page 25 Column 1 Paragraph 1 224. What are the three stages of rabies symptoms?

Prodromal stage

Excitatory stage Paralytic stage


225. Give _____ symptoms of the prodromal state of rabies. Uneasiness Anxiety Irritability Sensitive to light Sensitive to noise May stop eating and drinking, yet urinate frequently


226. Give _____symptoms of the excitatory state of rabies. Becomes excited Becomes aggressive May have difficulty swallowing Loud noise or sudden movement may send into a biting, scratching frenzy


227. What happens during the paralytic stage of rabies? Body becomes progressively paralyzed, starting at the head and neck, then death


228. What is “furious” rabies? The excitatory state is prolonged and the paralytic stage is very short


229. What is “dumb” rabies? Very few symptoms of the excitatory stage, but the paralytic stage is very long Page 25 Column 1 Paragraph 2

230. When should a kitten be vaccinated against rabies? No younger than three months


231. How often should an adult cat receive a rabies immunization? Once a year or once every three years, depending upon which vaccine is given


232. What causes Feline Leukemia? A type of virus called a retrovirus


233. What is the major fatal infectious disease found in cats today Feline Leukemia


234. How is the feline leukemia virus transmitted? By saliva, feces and urine


235. If a cat is exposed to feline leukemia, one of three things will happen. List them. It will not become infected It will become infected, but will develop immunity It will develop symptoms after an incubation period of anywhere from a few weeks to

several years Page 25 Column 2 Paragraph 2

236. Give _____ symptoms of feline leukemia. Anemia * Fever Vomiting * Diarrhea Breathing Problems * Tumors


237. What are the tumors associated with feline leukemia called? Lymphosarcomas


238. What should you do if your cat tests positive for feline leukemia? Keep it isolated from all other cats


239. If your cat tests negative for feline leukemia, what can you do? Immunize yearly


240. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus is similar to what disease in humans AIDS Page 26 Column 1 Paragraph 3

241. What is the best way to prevent feline immunodeficiency virus disease? Keep cat indoors


242. If a cats test negative to feline leukemia but has symptoms of that illness, what other disease might be suspected? Feline immunodeficiency disease


243. What is peritonitis? Inflammation of the membrane lining the abdominal cavity or chest cavity


244. What causes Feline Infectious Peritonitis A corona virus


245. What causes Feline Infectious Anemia? A bacteria called rickettsiae


246. What causes the spread of feline infectious anemia? Blood sucking insects, usually fleas


247. How do you treat feline infectious anemia? Antibiotics for three weeks


248. Feline Urologic Syndrome can be either of two illnesses. What are they? Cystitis Urolithiasis


249. What is cystitis? Inflammation of the urinary bladder


250. What is urolithiasis? Formation of stones in the lower urinary tract


251. Which type of cat is most likely to develop feline urologic syndrome? Neutered males


252. What may happen if a cat is not treated for feline urologic syndrome right away? Uremic poisoning, kidney failure and death


253. What are causes of feline urologic syndrome? Bladder inflammation High concentration of minerals in the urine Page 26 Column 2 Paragraph 3

254. What can cause a high concentration of minerals in a cat’s urine? Feeding a diet high in minerals (ash) especially magnesium


255. Give _____ symptoms of feline urologic syndrome. Bloody urine Frequent urination Inability to urinate


256. List _____ ways to help prevent feline urologic syndrome Encourage more exercise Prevent obesity Keep the litter pan clean Feed a low magnesium diet Always have fresh water available


257. What is a parasite? An organism that lives in or on another animal


258. Which internal parasite is the most common? Roundworms


259. What is another name for a roundworm? Ascarid Page 27 Column 2 Paragraph 2

260. Give _____ symptoms of roundworms in a kitten. Failure to thrive Dull coat

Round potbellied appearance Page 27 Column 2 Paragraph 2

261. How are roundworms transmitted? Eggs are passed in feces, contaminating the ground or litter box Page 27 Column 2 Paragraph 2

262. How can you tell if an adult cat has roundworms? Check feces for eggs Cat may pass a few spaghetti-like worms in feces Cat may vomit a few worms


263. How can you prevent tapeworms? Eliminate fleas from the cat Eliminate fleas in the house Do not allow cat to hunt and eat rodents


263. Roundworms and tapeworms are the most common worms found in cats in our state. Give _____ other worms which are much more rare.

Hookworms Lungworms Heartworms Whipworms threadworms


264. What are the two most common diseases caused by protozoa? Coccidiosis Toxoplasmosis


265. Why is it that a pregnant woman should not clean a cat’s litter box? They can become infected with Toxoplasmosis, which can cause birth defects or miscarriage


266. What are the four most common external parasites? Fleas, ticks, mites, lice Page 29 Column 1 Paragraph 3

267. List _____ things that may happen if an infestation of ear mites is left untreated. Loss of balance --bacterial infection Loss of hearing --Blocked ear canal


268. What is the cat’s most common parasite? Fleas


269. What is the lifetime of a flea? One year


270. What are the four life stages of a flea? Egg, larva, cocoon, adult


271. What is military dermatitis? Skin disorder caused by allergy to flea saliva Page 29 Column 2 Paragraph 2

272. How are lice transmitted? Direct contact with infected cat Contact with bedding or grooming equipment recently used by infected cat


273. Where are ticks usually found on a cat? Around the ears, neck or between the toes

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274. What is the best way to remove a tick? Use a large tweezers to grasp the head of the tick as close to the cat’s skin as you can get and gently pull straight out


275. How can you treat a cat you suspect has a hairball? Give it lubricants such as mineral oil to help the cat get rid of it by vomiting or passing with feces

Page 31 Column 1 Paragraph 1 276. How can you prevent hairballs? Frequent brushing and an occasional dose of lubricant such as the oil from a can of tuna


277. What causes abscesses? Bacteria from other cat’s teeth and claws are injected into the skin through puncture wounds


278. How do you treat an abscess? A veterinarian will open it up so it can drain, then give antibiotics and keep it clean Page 31 Column 1 Paragraph 2

279. What causes ringworm? A fungus


280. What are the symptoms of ringworm? Circular patches of hair loss with scaling and crusting on the skin


281. How do you prevent the spread of ringworm? Treat all other animals as well as the infected cat Sanitize, disinfect or destroy anything that the cat has come in contact with


282. What are some good disinfectants to use when trying to prevent spread of disease or parasites? Alcohol or diluted household bleach


283. What could happen if a cat has diarrhea longer than 24 hours? It could become dehydrated


284. What is spaying? Surgical removal of ovaries, oviducts and uterus of a female cat


285. At what age should a female cat be spayed? Six months


286. What are _____ advantages of spaying a female cat? Prevents unwanted kittens Lessens the chance of mammary tumors, which adds to the longevity of the cat

Eliminates the restlessness, nervousness, rolling and noisy crying of recurring heat periods Page 33 Column 2 Paragraph 1

287. What is neutering? Surgical removal of the testes, epididymis and vas deferens of the male cat Page 33 Column 2 Paragraph 2

288. At what age can a male cat be neutered? Any time after six months of age


289. How do unaltered male cats “mark their territory”? They spray urine that has a strong odor


290. At what age will an unaltered male cat begin to spray? About ten months


291. List _____ advantages to neutering a male cat. Cannot impregnate a female cat Lessens desire to roam and get in fights with other cats If done before it begins to spray, the cat usually will not develop the habit of spraying


292. What is the procedure that is done to declaw a cat? The end bone of the toe, which holds the claw and nail bed, is clipped off at the joint Page 33 Column 2 Paragraph 3

293. How long does the life cycle of a flea last? From a few weeks to over two years


294. What is the best way to prevent external parasites? Once-a-month topical products Page 30 Column 1 Paragraph 3

295. How long should a person wait to take a cat to a veterinarian if it has persistent vomiting or diarrhea? 24 hours

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296. What is tail gland hyperplasia? A skin disease caused by overactive sebaceous glands along the top of the tail, resulting in blackheads

Page 32 Column 1 Paragraph 1 297. What is feline acne? A common skin disease, with blackheads forming on the chin and lower lip, caused by failure to clean its skin


298. What may cause deafness? Aging Serious head injury Disease of the ear Congenital


299. What is plaque? A soft material formed by food particles and bacteria that builds up on the teeth


300. What happens if plaque is not removed from the teeth? It becomes calcified and causes gingivitis


301. What is gingivitis? Inflammation of the gums


302. What happens if gingivitis is not treated? Causes a constant low level infection leading to kidney disease or heart disease


303. What is the most common form of heart disease in a cat? Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy


304. What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? A genetic disorder where the heart muscle grows too big and cannot pump blood effectively


305. What is the leading cause of death in older cats? Kidney disease Page 32 Column 2 Paragraph 3

306. What are signs that a cat may have kidney disease? The cat drinks and urinates excessive amounts Page 32 Column 2 Paragraph 3

307. Which cats are most vulnerable to diabetes? Overweight and/or elderly


308. What causes hyperthyroidism? A tumor on the thyroid gland


309. Why are cheat grass and foxtails a danger for cats? The seeds (awns) have a barb at the point which can penetrate the cat’s skin and are difficult to pull out


Chapter 7 – Emergencies and First Aid

What are the first things you should do if you cat is injured? Restrain gently with a blanket or towel Comfort with soothing tones and call it by its name Take to a veterinarian


How do you move an injured cat? Place a blanket or towel just behind the cat. Place one hand under the shoulder and one hand under the flanks and lift just enough to move onto the blanket. Place in a box on car seat beside you so you can control it and prevent further injury Page 34 Column 2 Paragraph 1

What is shock? A state of circulatory collapse


Give _____ things that can cause shock? Severe accident Loss of blood Heart failure Toxins Injury to nervous system Page 34 Column 2 Paragraph 3

How do you control bleeding? Apply pressure to the bleeding area with a folded pad of clean cloth. Take to a veterinarian.


How do you treat burns? Run cool water over the burned area, keep the burn covered with cool, moist compresses, take to a veterinarian


What do you do if a cat has a broken bone? Keep cat quiet and restrict motion. If bleeding, apply pressure at a point between the injury and the heart. Take to a veterinarian.


What are the symptoms of heat stroke?

Panting Rapid breathing Salivating Vomiting Loss of alertness Warm, dry skin Rapid heartbeat High fever Collapse


What do you do in case of drowning? Immediately hold cat upside down to drain water out of lungs, then apply artificial respiration until cat starts breathing on its own. Wrap in a warm blanket. Take to a veterinarian


What should you do if a cat has suffered frostbite? Take to a warm place Apply warm (not hot) moist compresses to area, do not rub Antiseptic cream may be applied to keep skin from drying or peeling Take to a veterinarian


What should you do if a cat has been bitten by a poisonous snake? Put ice or an ice pack around the wound Keep cat quiet Take to a veterinarian


Give _____ symptoms of poisoning. Drooling Vomiting Diarrhea Listlessness Labored breathing Trembling Convulsions Collapse


Give _____ of the most common things poisonous to cats. --Household disinfectants --Nicotine products

--Detergents --Insects --Antifreeze --Medications --Household plants --Aspirin --Rat or insect poison --Acetaminophen --Lye --Alcoholic beverages --Paint --Flea products made for dogs --Turpentine --Spoiled food --Drinking water from chemically treated toilets


Give _____ symptoms that may indicate a cat has swallowed something dangerous. Vomiting -- Restlessness Salivation -- Dehydration Cramped walking -- Signs of discomfort


What are the symptoms of shock? Weak, rapid pulse - Drop in body temperature Pale mouth and gums Rapid breathing Depression Sudden gentleness


How do you treat a puncture wound? Try to cover the wound with an airtight seal, using plastic or gauze


How do you treat a minor cut that does not need stitches? Wash it out and apply First Aid Ointment (for animals)


How do you treat a cat for smoke inhalation? Remove from smoky area, apply artificial respiration, treat for shock, keep in fresh air, have veterinarian check for pneumonia


How do you treat heat stroke? Immediately reduce the temperature by wetting the entire cat except for the head, using the coldest water available. Wipe the water from the fur and apply fresh water. Repeat this about twice per minute. Stop treatments when cat’s temperature reaches 103 degrees. Have veterinarian check cat to determine if oxygen therapy is needed to prevent brain damage. Page 35 Column 2 Paragraph 1

What should a person do if a cat is having a convulsion?

Do not handle the cat during a convulsion except to wrap it in a soft towel or blanket to prevent it doing damage to itself or being scratched, then take to a veterinarian Page 35 Column 2 Paragraph 2

What are zoonoses? Diseases that humans can get from animals. Page 37 Column 1 Paragraph 1

Name _____ zoonoses a person can get from a cat? Toxoplasmosis Ringworm Cat Scratch Fever Rabies Page 37 Column 1 Paragraph 1

Chapter 8 – Traveling With Your Cat If you must travel away from home, what is the best thing to do with your cat? Leave it at home under the care of a neighbor or place it in a boarding kennel


If you must travel with your cat, how can you prepare the cat ahead of time? Place it in a carrier and take on short local trips. If the cat suffers motion sickness, discuss prevention methods with your veterinarian. Page 37 Column 1 Paragraph 2

How often should you let your cat use the litter pan while on a long trip? Every 3-4 hours Page 37 Column 2 Paragraph 3

When traveling with your cat, what should you do with it when you first arrive at your lodging? Place litter pan and cat in the bathroom and close the door while you are unloading the car. Page 37 Column 2 Paragraph 3

While traveling with a cat, give _____ instances when you should confine it to a carrier. While traveling in the car Overnight when in a room Whenever you leave the room


Chapter 9 – Vocabulary

** Note: All of the following questions are from pages 38 and 39.**

What is an abnormality? Something unusual, not typical or average

What does abort mean? Expelling kittens from the uterus before they are able to live

What is an amino acid? The primary material of protein

What is anatomy? The primary structure of the body or any of its parts

What is an ancestor? the stock from which an animal has descended; forefather

What is an anesthetic? A drug that stops pain

What is an antibody? A substance produced by white blood cells that helps fight illness-causing agents such as bacteria

What is artificial respiration? Forcing air into and out of the lungs of an animal that is not breathing

What are bacteria? Microscopic organisms that can produce disease

What is a breed? A group of cats with similar, defined characteristics and related ancestry

What is cardiovascular? Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels

What does carnivorous mean? Meat eating

What is a characteristic? a distinguishing feature or quality

What is the circulatory system? Organs and tissues involved in circulating blood through an animal

What is conformation? The body form of a cat, including size and shape, characteristic of its breed; type

What is conjunctivitis? Inflammation of the membrane lining the inner eyelid and eyeball

What does contagious mean? Able to be passed from one animal to another

What is a convulsion? Twisting of the body caused by a violent muscle contraction

What is dehydration? Loss of water or moisture

What does digestible mean? A substance that can be converted by the body to be used for nourishment

What does discriminate mean? To note or observe a difference

What is a disease? A condition of the body in which there is incorrect function due to heredity, infection, diet or environment; illness; sickness

What does domesticate mean? To tame; to change from wild to household or family use

What is frostbite? Inflammation of the flesh caused by exposure to extreme cold

What is gingivitis? Inflammation of the gums

What is a hybrid? The result of a mating between two different breeds

What is immunity? Protected from a particular disease

What is incubation? The period of time between infection and showing signs of disease

What does indigenous mean? Originating in a particular region or country

What is infection? Affected with disease-producing germs

What is an infestation? Overrun by a large number of something troublesome, like fleas

What is an inflammation? Redness, swelling, heat and/or tenderness of a part of the body

What does ingesting mean? Taking into the body, such as food or liquid

What does isolate mean? Keep separate from other animals

What does lactating mean? Producing milk

What is lithe? Flexible or limber

What does longevity mean? the length or duration of life

What does lubricate mean? To make slippery or smooth

What is malnutrition? Food materials not properly balanced or not enough to be taken in and utilized effectively

What is a mucous membrane? The lining of an inner part of the body that produces mucous

What is the musculature? The system of muscles of the body

What is a mutation? The change of a characteristic caused by a change in a gene or a chromosome

What does obese mean? Extremely overweight

What is physiology? The processes or functions of a body or a part of the body

What is pigmentation? Coloration of the skin

What is a progenitor? An ancestor or forefather

What is a protein? A substance made up of amino acids required for all life processes in animals

What is regurgitation? Return of partially digested food from the stomach to the mouth

What is reproduction? The natural process by which new individuals are created

What is retractable? Able to be drawn back What is salivating? Producing watery fluid in the mouth

What is sedentary? Sitting or resting a great deal with little exercise

What is a seizure? A sudden attack characterized by fits or convulsions

What is self-mutilation? To injure or disfigure oneself

What does spontaneous mean? An unplanned result coming from a natural process

What does susceptible mean? Capable of becoming ill or injured

What does symptom mean? A sign or indication of a disease or disorder

What is a tranquilizer? A drug that has a calming effect

What is a vaccination? The implanting of a disease in an animal by the introduction of germs or a virus, as through a puncture, in order to produce a milk form of the disease, thereby securing immunity

What is a virus? A disease-producing microorganism that causes many of the most serious cat diseases and cannot be treated with antibiotics

What do we call something that is unusual or not typical or average? Abnormal

What is the primary material of protein? Amino acids What do we call the structure of the body or any of its parts? Anatomy

What do we call a drug that stops pain? Anesthetic

What do we call the substance produced by white blood cells that helps fight illness causing agents such as bacteria? Antibody

What do we call the forcing of air into and out of the lungs of an animal that is not breathing? Artificial respiration

What is the microscopic organism that can cause disease? bacteria

What do we call a group of cats with similar, defined characteristics and related ancestry? A breed

What is the word that means pertaining to the heart and blood vessels? Cardiovascular

What is the word meaning a distinguishing feature or quality? Characteristic What is the word meaning meat-eating? Carnivorous What do we call the inflammation of the membrane lining the inner eye and eyeball? Conjunctivitis

What do we call the loss of water? Dehydration

A substance that can be converted by the body to be used for nourishment is said to be what? Digestible

What is another word for an illness or sickness? Disease

What do we call the inflammation of the flesh caused by extreme cold? Frostbite

What do we call the inflammation of gums? Gingivitis

What do we call the result of a mating between two different breeds? Hybrid

What do we call the protection from a particular disease? Immunity

What do we call the period of time between infection and showing signs of disease? --Incubation

What do we call redness or swelling of a part of the body? Inflammation

What do we call the producing of milk? --Lactating

What is another word for flexible or limber? --Lithe

What do we call the length or duration of life? --Longevity

What is the word meaning to make slippery or smooth? --Lubricate

If food materials are not properly balanced or there is not enough to be taken in and utilized effectively, what occurs? --Malnutrition

What do we call the change of a characteristic caused by a change in a gene or chromosome? --Mutation

What is the document that records the line of ancestors of a purebred animal called? --Pedigree

If we are studying the processes or functions of a body or a part of the body, what are we studying? --Physiology

What is the coloration of skin called? --Pigmentation

What is another word for ancestor or forefather? --Progenitor

What do we call a substance made up of amino acids? --Protein

If an animal’s ancestors are all from the same recognized breed, what do we call that animal? --Purebred

What is the return of partially digested food from the stomach to the mouth? --regurgitation

What is the natural process by which new individuals are created? --Reproduction

What is the system pertaining to breathing? --Respiratory

If an animal is producing water fluid in its mouth, we say it is doing what? --Salivating

If an animal is sitting or resting a great deal with little exercise, we say it is what? --Sedentary

What is a sudden attack characterized by fits of convulsions? --Seizure

What do we call the unplanned result coming from a natural process? --Spontaneous

What do we call a sign or indication of a disease or disorder? --Symptom

What is a drug that has a calming effect? --Tranquilizer

These questions come from the Welcome to 4-H material Where in the world can you find 4-H programs? In all 50 states and in 82 other countries


What do the 4-H colors stand for? Green: life, springtime, youth White: fresh, clean


When is the 4-H Pledge said? At the beginning of a meeting Page 8 Column 1 Paragraph 7

4-H in our state is part of which two organizations? Washington State University and United States Department of Agriculture Page 3 Column 2 Paragraph 3

Name three kinds of people who help bring 4-H to the members? Extension Agents, 4-H Leaders Friends of 4-H


When did 4-H begin? In the early 1900’s Page 3 Column 2 Paragraph 2

There are seven programs from which projects may be selected. Name _____ of them. Animal Sciences Expressive Arts Family Living Mechanical Sciences Natural Resources Social Sciences Plant Sciences


What are the three types of 4-H program groups?

4-H Clubs Special Interest Groups School Enrichment Groups


What are the four types of leaders? Club, Project Activity Teen


What does the Extension Agent do? Plans county programs Furnishes project material Helps leaders organize clubs and special 4-H groups Trains 4-H leaders Coordinates county events


What do the 4-H Specialists at Washington State University do? Train 4-H Agents and Leaders Develop and maintain new and existing programs


What are some of the projects in the Animal Sciences program? Dairy, Livestock Companion animal Veterinary science


What are some of the projects in the Expressive Arts program? Creative arts, Performing arts


What are some of the projects in the Family Living program? Introduction to Family Living, Clothing, Foods and Nutrition, Money Management


What does the club president do?

Is in charge of club meetings and keeps them orderly Page 8 Column 2 Paragraph 1

How does exhibiting project results help a member? --Shows others what they are doing --Helps members find where they can improve --Gives a sense of pride and accomplishment


“Welcome to 4-H” lists 14 different activities in which members can learn by taking part. Name _____ of them. Project work 4-H Camp Demonstrations (public presentations) Record Keeping 4-H Exchanges Know Your Government Recreation Club Projects 4-H Teen Forum or Conference County Contests Exhibits National 4-H Congress National 4-H Conference International 4-H Youth Exchange

Page 6 Columns 1 & 2

What are the four parts of a good 4-H Club meeting? Opening, Business, Education, Fun


What occurs during the opening part of a 4-H Club meeting? Call to order, Pledge of Allegiance, 4-H Pledge


What is done during the business part of a 4-H Club meeting? Roll call, Secretary’s Report, Treasurer’s Report, Committee Reports, Old Business, New Business Page 8 Column 1 Paragraph 7

What happens during the education part of a 4-H Club meeting? *Programs *Demonstrations *Talks *Films *Speaker


What happens during the “fun” part of a 4-H Club meeting?

Recreation, Group Singing, Skits, Entertainment, Refreshments Page 8 Column 1 Paragraph 7

Besides ribbons and premium money, what are some other forms of recognition common in 4-H?

Certificates of Completion Medals Achievement Pins Scholarships to camp, state conferences and national events


What is the difference between a club meeting and a project meeting? At a club meeting, members talk about what they plan to do as a group. At a project meeting, members work on their projects Page 8 Column 1 Paragraph 6

What is the proper way to make a motion during a meeting? Raise your hand and when called on, say, “I move that ----“


If a member makes a motion during a meeting, what must happen before it can be discussed? Another member must second the motion


Why is project work important? It helps members gain knowledge and skills and learn to take responsibilities


Why is it important to do demonstrations (public presentations)? Members show and tell others about what they have learned and this is the first step

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What are the benefits of recordkeeping? Members keep track of what they are learning Develop a business sense Write their 4-H Story

What is the proper way to make a motion? Raise your hand and when called on, say, “I move that ----“.


A. “Welcome to 4-H” lists 14 different activities in which 4-H members can learn by taking part. Name _____ of them.

Project work 4-H Camp Demonstrations (Public Presentations) Recreation Record Keeping --4-H Exchanges Know Your Government Club Projects Exhibits 4-H Teen Forum or Conference County Contests International 4-H Youth Exchange National 4-H Congress

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