1. Veterinary Science Program
Cats
Veterinary Science Program

2. Cat Colors
Breeds

3. Coat Color Variations Cat breeds vs. Cat colors Cat breeds
Specific coat colors
Domestic shorthair/longhair
Array of different colors

4. Tabby
Color
Silver
Red
Brown
Patterns
Mackerel
Classic
Spotted
Ticked

5. MACKEREL TABBY

6. CLASSIC TABBY

7. SPOTTED TABBY

8. TICKED TABBY

9. Tortoiseshell
Black, orange, brown
Most are female

10. Calico or Tri-color Patterns
Black, orange, brown, and white
Most are female

11. Bicolor Coat Patterns

12. Coat Colors
White
This is the only color that is always solid without any underlying tabby markings
One genetic variety of solid white can sometimes cause deafness;
Not all white cats are deaf

13. Coat Colors
Black
Sometimes have underlying tabby markings

14. Coat Colors Red Otherwise known as orange or ginger
The gene for red color is sex- linked, which is why red cats are usually males

15. Coat Colors
Blue
The blue color is a dilute version of black and is in fact deep bluish-gray
Some breeds are more associated with this color, but it can be seen in many breeds or with mixed-breed cats.

16. Coat Colors Cream The cream color is a dilute version of the red
In combination with the blue, it can create dilute calicos and tortoiseshells.

17. Coat Colors Brown Solid brown cats are not very common
Lavender/Lilac - Lilac or Lavender are interchangeable names for a shade of light gray-brown with pink overtones

18. Coat Colors
Cinnamon
A variety of solid light brown with distinct red overtones
Fawn - A dilute version of cinnamon.

19. Points - Seal

20. Points - Chocolate

21. Points - Blue

22. Points - Lilac

23. Cat Breeds Cat fancier’s association Established in 1906
40 pedigreed cat breeds / 2 miscellaneous breeds
CATEGORIES: Natural, hybrid, established, mutant

24. Abyssinian One of the oldest recognized breeds Egyptian history?
Very intelligent
Very people-oriented
“not a lap cat”

25. American Bobtail Developed initially through natural selection
The foundation stock for this breed were feral domestic cats possessing a natural bobtail.
One of the more intriguing phenomena of the breed is the striking resemblance of cats with no known common heritage, from thousands of miles apart, have born to one another.

26. American Curl “Shulamith” June 1981
A stray longhaired black female cat with funny ears mooched
Joe and Grace Ruga
Lakewood, California
The ear-curling gene is autosomal dominant

27. American Shorthair Resembles domestic short-haired cats Long life span
Established as a breed in the late 1960s
Long life span
Strong health
Great compatibility with dogs and children

28. American Wirehair
A spontaneous mutation in a litter of upstate New York farm cats in 1966
Dominant mutation
Approximately half of the kittens will be wirehaired at birth
The most readily apparent wiring is that of the whiskers, and ideally, the entire coat will be wired at birth

29. Birman Semi Longhaired Burma Looks and acts like a Siamese
Scared companion animal
Looks and acts like a Siamese
Comes in many colors
Fur silkier but less dense than the Persian
Matures early and make excellent caring mothers
Inquisitive but with an aloof appearance

30. Bombay Selective breeding Cousin to the Burmese Lap loving Inquisitive
Mini panther
Coat color is black only
Cousin to the Burmese
Lap loving
Inquisitive

31. British Shorthair One of the oldest English breeds
Calm, intelligent, readily responds to affection
Range in colors but solid colors were preferred in the early days
Blue-gray was the most highly prized

32. Burmese Extremely people-oriented Indoor cats Selective breeding Color
Dr. John Thompson
Walnut brown female from Burma x Siamese
1930s
Color
Sable, Champagne, Blue, & Platinum
Extremely people-oriented
Indoor cats

33. Bengal Hybrid breed of domestic cat
Crossing a domestic feline with an Asian leopard cat
After three generations from the original crossing, the breed usually acquires a gentle domestic cat temperament
For the typical pet owner, a Bengal cat kept as a pet should be at least four generations (F4) removed from the leopard cat

34. Devon Rex England Characteristics Personality Curly-hair coat Big ears
Poor insulation
“heat-seeker”
Big ears
Pixie-like face
Personality
Intelligent
Very friendly and playful

35. Egyptian Mau Domesticated subspecies of the African wildcat
Only natural spotted breed of domestic cat
Fiercely loyal and devoted to both feline and human family

36. Exotic Resemble a Persian Solidly built and rounded.
Fur is shorter and easier to care for
Solidly built and rounded.
Quite, gentle, and placid
“Perfect pet”

37. Maine Coon Mystery origins One of the largest domestic breeds
Very playful and amusing
Fondness for water
Long and flowing coat but rarely mats
Slow to mature

38. Ocicat
Selective breeding Abyssinians, American Shorthair, and Siamese cats
Loving, gentle, inquisitive and playful
The hair is banded except at the tip of the tail
Within the markings each hair is tipped with darker color
Coat is easily groomed by gentle brushing - combing on a regular basis

39. Oriental Intelligent and very affectionate
Active and playful and hates being alone
Naturally very clean cats
Short, fine coats needing daily hand grooming

40. Persian Longhaired Breed
The most popular breed of cat in American since 1871
Generally placid and gentle
Undesirable traits
Indoors
Daily grooming
Routine bathing
Periodic face cleanings

41. Ragdoll Large, pointed breed Blue eyes Slow to mature
15 – 20 pounds male
10 – 15 pounds female
Blue eyes
Slow to mature
Affectionate, loving, and relaxed
Loves to play and be petted
Thick coat does not form mats and is quite easy to groom

42. Russian Blue Russia – Isles of Archangel
Delightful temperament, quite-voiced, and very affectionate
Does not like to be left alone and needs human or pet company
Short, thick double fur needing regular combing
Ears need constant cleaning

43. Scottish Fold Scotland Ears fold forward and downward
Loves humans and other pets
Excellent mothers and kittens are quite precocious
Fur color comes in a variety of patterns
Short, dense coat requires minimum brushing
Cleaning inside the ear folds is necessary

44. Siamese Thialand One of the oldest breeds
Can be vocal to get attention and express their many moods.
Lively and intelligent
Short coat is easy to keep
Large ears need regular cleaning
The don’t like being left alone and do better in pairs or groups

45. Sphynx Cat Canada – 1966 Natural hairless breed
Rare and unique breed that never needs brushing
Fine covering of hair on the ears, muzzle, feet, tail, and scrotum
People-orientated but not fond of other cats
Does not like being held or strongly petted
“Heat seeker”

46. Tonkinese Hybrid of the Burmese and Siamese breeds
Friendly, affectionate, and a strong sense of mischief
Good with other cats, dogs, and children
Requires very little grooming but the removal of dead hair and buffing imparts a healthy sheen

47. Cat Diseases
the top 10 Reasons Cats were brought to the veterinary clinic in 2011
(Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI))

48. 1. Bladder infections Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD)
Characterized by
Small amounts of urine being produced
Frequent urination in small amounts
Blood in the urine
Straining to urinate
Causes
Urinary tract infections
Presence of stones or crystals
Male cats

49. 2. Chronic kidney disease
Chronic renal failure
Commonly seen in older cats
Related to
Infections
Urinary stones
Toxins
Thyroid disease
Breeds
Maine Coons, Abyssinians, Siamese, Russian Blues, Burmese
Clinical Signs
Increased water consumption
Decreased food intake
Loss of weight
Lethargic behavior
Constipation
Diarrhea
Vomiting

50. 3. Overactive thyroid Hyperthyroidism Middle-aged to older cats
Clinical signs
Weight loss
Increased appetite
Vomiting

51. 4. Upset stomach Vomiting Inflammation of the stomach (gastritis)
Common causes:
Hairballs
Eating foreign material
Consumption of non-feline foods
Bacteria
Parasites
Viral infections

52. 5. Dental Disease Multiple conditions of the oral cavity
Periodontal disease
Gingivitis
Loss of teeth
Cause of gingivitis
Build up of tartar
Bacteria

53. 6. Diabetes Overweight cats increased risk
Non-insulin dependent (Type II)
Clinical signs:
Increased water consumption
Increased urination
Weight loss
Dehydration

54. 7. Intestinal upset Acute diarrhea Clinical signs Causes Lethargy
Diet change
Foreign bodies
Drug therapy
Stress
Bacterial imbalance
Presence of parasites, bacteria or virus
Clinical signs
Lethargy
Lack of appetite
Dehydration
Bloody or non-bloody stools
Abdominal discomfort or pain

55. 8. Ear infections Yeast, bacteria, ear mites Clinical signs:
Itchy ears
Red or inflamed ears
Wax accumulation
Head tilt
Painful ears
Bad odor

56. 9. Skin allergies Allergies to substances found in the environment
Clinical signs:
Itchy skin, ears, eyes
Runny eyes
Ear infections
Vomiting and diarrhea
Swollen paws
Coughing
Sneezing or wheezing
Causes
Food
Grass
Weeds
Mold
Mildew
Dust pollens
Prescription drugs
Perfumes
Cleaning products
Cigarette smoke
Fabrics
Rubber and plastic
Fleas

57. 10. Lymph node cancer Lymphosarcoma Poor prognosis
Classified based on location
Some locations are influenced by FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus) status