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Lecture 5: Cats and Dogs
Intro to Animal Management
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Science
Undergraduate 1
09/23/2013

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Scientific name for Cat
Definition
Felis catus
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Felid means
Definition
Wild cat
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How long ago did Cats descend from felids?
Definition
8,000 years
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What disease are Cats a primary model for?
Definition
HIV
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Are Cats covered by the AWA?
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Yes
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Are Dogs covered by the AWA?
Definition
Yes
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Cat reproduction type
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Induced ovulators
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Are Cats social?
Definition
Yes, but they don't mind living alone
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Describe the cage of a Cat [size and amount held]
Definition
Enough room for freedom of movement, single or gang housed [either same gender or altered]
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Describe the bedding of a Cat
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No beddingbut a litter box is a must and a platform is required
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Cat & Dog diet
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Commercial- dry or wet
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Cat water
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Bowl, potable
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Dog water
Definition
Bowl or Sipper, potable
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Temperature for Dogs & Cats
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64-84 F
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Humidity for Dogs & Cats
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At or below 50%
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Dog bedding
Definition
None but platform is required
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Scientific name for Dog
Definition
Canis (lupus) familiaris
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Most common Dog breed for labs? Why?
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Beagle because of good genes and temperment
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Describe the cage of a Dog [size and amount held]
Definition
Kennels [cages like rabbits]-solo
Runs [larger, open area]- solo or group
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Dog Viral diseases
Definition
(a) Canine Parvovirus
(b) Canine Distemper
(c) Infectious Canine Hepatitis (ICH)
(d) Canine Parainfluenza
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Dog Bacterial diseases
Definition
(a) Bordetella bronchiseptica- kennel cough
(b) Leptospirosis- zoonotic, spirochete, found in wet & marshy areas, affects kidneys, liver, and is contagious through blood
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Dog reproduction type
Definition
Monestrous- every 6-7 months, ovulate 1 time
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Cat Viral diseases that are vaccinated against
Definition
(a) Panleukopenia (feline distemper)
(b) Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR)
(c) Feline Calicivirus (FCV)
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Cat Viral diseases that are optional to vaccinate against
Definition
(a) Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) (b) Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
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Cat Viral disease that cannot be vaccinated against
Definition
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)- abdomen full of fluid, death, no treatment
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Are dogs social?
Definition
Yes, they like to see eachother
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What is one issue that comes with having Dogs in the lab?
Definition
It gets loud
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Fun fact about Cat & Dog hearts
Definition
They are very similar to humans
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How many lobes to Cat & Dog livers have?
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4
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Name the organs in Cat & Dog GIs that were talked about
Definition
Liver and Gaul Bladder
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When do Cats and Dogs get their permanent teeth?
Definition
4 months
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What special requirements do lab Dogs have?
Definition
Exercise requirements, they NEED toys & socialization
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