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

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