Palouse Empire Fair Cat 4H



Palouse Empire Fair Cat 4H

Fitting and Showing Questions

Information source used to develop questions: 4-H Cat Project Unit One

May be found online at 4H.wsu.edu Click on 4H publications, Animal Sciences, then cat

Scroll down to More Member Publications to find 4-H Cat Project Unit One EM4809

Questions prepared by Dr. Becky Elfers contact at: colfaxcat@

Answers may be found on the pages listed after the questions.

Questions for Intermediates and Seniors:

1. What things might you consider as you decide what kind of cat to get? (page 1)

2. How can you help your new cat adjust to your home? (page 1)

3. Why is it best to use a carrier to transport a cat? (page 2)

4. Describe the features you would look for when purchasing a cat carrier. (page 2)

5. Describe how to set up a litter box and maintain it to keep your cat happy. (page 2)

6. Why do cats scratch furniture? (page 3)

7. How can you train a cat to use a scratching post? (page 3)

8. Describe or show me how to clip a cat’s claws. (page 5)

9. How do you clean a cat’s ears? (page 6)

10. How can you tell if your cat has earmites? (page 6)

11. Why is it important to groom your cat’s fur every day? (page 6)

12. How do you get mats out of a cat’s haircoat? (page 6)

13. How do you clean the area near your cat’s eyes and nose? (page 7)

14. Why might a cat need a bath? (page 7)

15. How do you give a cat a bath? (page 7)

16. How do you get a cat dry after a bath? (page 7)

17. Describe a first aid treatment for a cat that gets paint, tar, or oil on its fur. (page 7)

18. Why are cheap brands of cat food not recommended for your 4H project cat? (page 8)

19. What is a therapeutic diet? (page 9)

20. What foods should not be fed to cats? (page 9)

21. Describe or show me the safety carry. (page 10)

22. What poisons might an indoor cat be exposed to? (page 10)

23. Besides poisons, what are some safety risks to an indoor cat? (page 10)

24. What are some dangers to an outdoor cat? (page 11)

25. What are some safe toys for your cat to play with? (page 11)

26. What toys can be dangerous to your cat? (page 11)

27. What is a cat’s normal body temperature? (page 12)

28. How often does an adult cat need a vaccination? (page 12)

29. Why is Rabies vaccine so important for cats? (page 12)

30. What is the difference between a hairball and a mat? (page 6 & 13)

31. Describe the symptoms, cause, and cure for hairballs. (page 13)

32. Name three common external parasites of cats. (page 13)

33. What is the most common type of mite in cats? How do you know if your cat is infected? (page 13)

34. Name two common internal parasites of cats. (page 13)

35. How can you tell if your cat has tapeworms? (page 13)

36. Describe how to transport an injured cat. (page 13-14)

37. What is an abscess? (page 14)

38. What are the advantages to spaying a female cat? (page 14)

39. What are the advantages to neutering a male cat? (page 14)

40. How well can a cat see at night? (page 17)

41. How many teeth does an adult cat have? (page 17)

42. What is another name for whiskers? (page 17)

43. Show me where your cat’s nape is located? (page 16-17)

44. How many toes does your cat have on the front paws? Rear paws? (page 18)

45. What is the type of cat that has more than the usual number of toes? (page 18)

46. What part of a cat’s anatomy allows it to twist during a fall to land on its feet? (page 18)

47. Describe the appearance of the cat breed, Manx. (page 26) &

48. Describe the appearance of the cat breed, Siamese. (page 26 ) &

49. Describe the appearance of the cat breed, Cornish Rex. (page 26) &

50. Describe the appearance of the cat breed, Persian. (page 27) &

***Tie Breaker Questions for Intermediates & Seniors may include anything in this publication including spelling of vocabulary words!

Questions for Primary and Junior:

1. Why do cats scratch furniture? (page 3)

2. How can you train a cat to use a scratching post? (page 3)

3. How can you tell if your cat has earmites? (page 6)

4. Why is it important to groom your cat’s fur every day? (page 6)

5. How do you clean the area near your cat’s eyes and nose? (page 7)

6. What foods should not be fed to cats? (page 9)

7. Describe or show me the safety carry. (page 10)

8. What are some safety risks to an indoor cat? (page 10)

9. What are some dangers to an outdoor cat? (page 11)

10. What are some safe toys for your cat to play with? (page 11)

11. What toys can be dangerous to your cat? (page 11)

12. How often does an adult cat need a vaccination? (page 12)

13. Why is Rabies vaccine so important for cats? (page 12)

14. What is the difference between a hairball and a mat? (page 6 & 13)

15. How can you tell if your cat has tapeworms? (page 13)

16. Describe how to transport an injured cat. (page 13-14)

17. What is an abscess? (page 14)

18. What are the advantages to spaying a female cat? (page 14)

19. What are the advantages to neutering a male cat? (page 14)

20. How well can a cat see at night? (page 17)

21. How many teeth does an adult cat have? (page 17)

22. How many teeth does an adult cat have? (page 17)

23. Show me where your cat’s nape is located? (page 16-17)

24. How many toes does your cat have on the front paws? Rear paws? (page 18)

25. Describe the appearance of the cat breed, Manx. (page 26) &

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