What are these, why are they needed?

Student Learning Targets

Describe the biology and physiology of a cat.

Explain classes and breeds of cats.

Identify management, training, and grooming of cats.

List considerations when selecting a cat.

Terms

Companion animal

Declawed Hairballs Kitten Litter

Neutering Queen Spaying Tomcat

Learning Target #1

What are terms unique to cats?

Tomcat - mature male cat. Queen - mature female cat. Kitten - baby cat of either sex.

Litter - a group of kittens born to the same parents.

What are terms unique to cats? Companion animal

Any domestic animal kept for enjoyment and companionship with humans.

Declawed The cat’s claws have been surgically removed by a veterinarian.

What are terms unique to cats and their anatomy?

Cats are very common. 60 million are used for companion

animals. Can live up to 30 years. Average is between 12 and 18

years.

Weighs from 6 to 15 pounds. Have 250 bones and 500 muscles. Extra sensitive ears, noses, and

paws.

What are terms unique to cats and their anatomy? Cats are carnivores that can

feed on mice and rats but food has been designed especially for their needs.

Have an extra taste organ and can distinguish between foods.

Have 3-dimensional vision. Whiskers attached to nerves to

help find their way in the dark.

What are terms unique to cats and their anatomy?

Other animals in the cat family include lions and tigers.

Similar to these wild animals because their foot structure are closely designed.

Outside cats need to be quick and agile.

What are terms unique to cats and their anatomy?

Some cats are declawed to protect carpeting furniture, and curtains.

Keep declawed cats inside because they no longer have their most important defense mechanisms.

What are terms unique to cats and their anatomy?

Some cats are declawed to protect carpeting furniture, and curtains.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8XZ3YMCuFs

Keep declawed cats inside because they no longer have their most important defense mechanisms.

The declawing procedure

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niMgBGfMgFc

Written Reflection

What are your thought on declawing?

Would you have your cat declawed why or why not?

Learning Target #2

What are the classes and breeds of cats?

Many different classes and breeds of cats. Purebred or the common house cat. Two classes of cats

short-haired and long-haired. 36 breeds in the U.S. Good website

http://www.cfainc.org/

What are the classes and breeds of cats? Short-Haired

Popular because less work. Require little to no brushing. Less hair to shed.

Long-Haired Require more work. Need to be brushed frequently. Often get hairballs - wads of hair

that collect inside the digestive tract and block the digestion of food.

YouTube - Top 20 Cat Breeds!

Paired project

Pair-up with someone you have not worked with .

One person will select a card from the basket.

Design a poster about the breed you have selected.

Members will present their poster to the class.

Due end of class Wednesday

What do I need?

Three pictures History of the breed Personality traits Care Pricing

Learning #3

How do I mange my cat?

Selection Healthy & alert Medical attention Vaccinations

How do I mange my cat?

Daily Care Handle with care to make feel

secure. Properly bath & groom. Fresh water. Clean bedding. Exercise. Check for mites & ticks. Monitor eyes. Clean teeth. Remove plaque & tarter.

How do I train and groom my cat?

Litter Box Training

Buy a litter box and some litter. Place in a spot out of your sight. Place cat in box. Show how to scratch paws. Watch cats for signs it has to urinate

and place in box. Reward the cat.

How do I train and groom my cat? Brush your cat’s coat daily. Bath occasionally. Trims nails with a special trimmer.

Nail ClippingYouTube - Cat Nail How to Cut and Trim Cat Nails Video About com

Learning Target #4

What should I consider when selecting a cat? Tend to be independent and affordable. Age. Kittens are cute and cuddly. Kittens require more work. Adult cats come with old habits. Breed. Purebred vs. non-purebred. How much money do you want to

invest. Pedigree cats are more expensive.

What should I consider when selecting a cat?

Gender Unfixed animals

Males may urinate frequently to mark their territory.

Females will go through reproductive cycles and become annoying when in heat.

What should I consider when selecting a cat?

Gender Spaying

Removing the ovaries & uterus of a queen. YouTube - Spay in a Cat

Neutering Process of altering a tomcat sexually to

prevent from breeding. YouTube - CAT GETTING NEUTERED

What should I consider when selecting a cat?

How it will fit into your budget Declawing Spaying or neutering Vaccinations Other medical needs

Review

What are terms unique to cats and their anatomy?

What are the classes and breeds of cats?

How do I manage, train, and groom my cat?

What should I consider when selecting a cat?