cats. breeds dsh – domestic shorthair – short hair dlh – domestic longhair – long hair...
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Cats
Breeds
• DSH – Domestic Shorthair – Short hair
• DLH – Domestic Longhair – Long hair
• Purebreed
• http://www.cfa.org/breeds.html
Colors• Calico – (all female) Black, Orange and
white patches• Tabby – Dark markings on a light
background different patterns• Tiger stripe – resembles tiger (can be
called tabby)• Tortoise shell – orange and black• Smoke – Dark tips, light under coat• Points – Dark confined to extremities
(ears, tail, nose, feet)
Characteristics
• Identified by – Coat length and texture– Coat color and pattern– Head shape
Cats have retractable claws
Excellent vision at night
Males will spray urine to mark territory
Information
• Sexually maturity – 5-6 months of age
• Wean – 8-12 weeks of age
• Gestation – about 60 days
• Life span – can vary about 14-20 years
• Sex by anogential distance
Sex by anogenital distance• http://www.pet-informed-veterinary-advice-online.com/sexing-kittens.html
Diet
• True carnivores, must have high protein diet
• Cat food from the pet store
Feline Vaccines
• FVRCP (feline distemper)
Feline viral rhinotracheitits, calici, panleukopenia
• Rabies
• Feline Leukemia
Feline diseases
• Feline AIDS – not contagious to humans
Virus that attacks the cats immune system
• Feline Leukemia – contagious to other cats
• http://pets.webmd.com/cats/default.htm
• http://www.thecatsite.com/general/tabby.html
• http://www.thecatsite.com/Snips/106/Cat-Coat-Colors-and-Patterns.html