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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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