
Cat Breeds
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Krystal Nelson
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Breeds
Cats & Dogs
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Multiple Choice
This cat's coat color is...
Bicolor
Patri-Color
Tortoiseshell
Marbled
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Multiple Choice
This cat's coat color is...
Bicolor
Patri-Color
Harlequin
Marbled
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Multiple Choice
This cat's coat color is...
Bicolor
Patri-Color
Harlequin
Marbled
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Most popular breeds (2012)
Persian
Exotic
Maine Coon
Ragdoll
Abyssinian
Sphynx
American Shorthair
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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