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--1. You know that your cat is overweight when...



d. both b and c



(b. You can't feel his ribs. c. His stomach



droops or sags noticeably.)







--2. A good treat to give your cat is...



d. All of the above



(a. A little canned tuna, b. A commercial cat



treat, c. Homegrown lawn grass or catnip)



Whichever treat your cat likes the best. It could



be all three.







--3. If your normally clean and fastidious cat stops



using the litter box, this is what you should do...







a. Take him her directly to the veterinarian



This problem might indicate a urinary tract infection -



LUTD (lower urinary tract disorder.)







--4. How often should you groom your cat?



c. Daily or weekly, depending on the length of



the hair



This can help prevent many things like hairballs



and you can see if any rashes or skin problems occur.



Also, it helps keep your cat comfortable with any



interaction you might have with it.







--5. Having your cat spayed or neutered will help with...



d. All of the above (a. Stopping roaming and marking



behavior, b. Stopping unwanted litters, c. Preventing



certain types of cancers)







--6. True or false:



You should brush your cat's teeth regularly.



True. Routine dental care helps keep your cat's



teeth clean and keeps your cat healthy.







--7. True or False:



Fleas and ticks are not a health risk to your cat.



False







--8. True or False:



Houseplants and cats can't be in the same house.



False. With a few precautions, cats can co-exist with



houseplants.







--9. How often should you take your cat to the vet?



d. At least once a year



The vet can send you a reminder in the mail to help



keep you and your furry baby on track. Also, if you



have a senior cat - age 9 and older, it may be a good



idea to take him for more frequent check ups.







--10. It's important to know your cat's favorite hiding



places, sleeping, eating and litter box habits, plus



a cat's normal pulse rate, respiratory rate and



temperature - BECAUSE...



d. You'll know when your cat is deviating from



his usual habits and be able to give your vet



a helpful report in case of an emergency.



If something is wrong and your cat's normal habits



change, then you can tell your vet the changes you



have observed.







These are just some of things most of you already know, andare the basic rules to help keep your cat in tip top shape so he can live a long and healthy life as your beloved pet companion.







Did you get 100? Great! If not, that's OKAY! If you've



learned something, especially if your are a "newly owned" human, that's great too! I am happy to be a part of your learning experience about your precious cat!

Authors like cats because they are such quiet, lovable, wise creatures, and cats like authors for the same reasons.



- - - Robertson Davies

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