Fixing The Feline Housing Crisis
This webcast covers the causes of feline upper respiratory infection (URI) in relation to housing and stress on cats in animal shelters. The focus will be to provide effective strategies for reducing stress, providing a safe environment, and disease transmission reduction and prevention in animal shelters.
- 1.
Which of the following is included in the “Five Freedoms” discussed in the presentation?
- A.
Providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind
- B.
Ensuring conditions and treatment that avoid mental suffering
- C.
Providing opportunity for normal postural adjustments
- D.
All of the above
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 2.
Do appearances matter when it comes to housing?
- A.
Yes, it matters to the animals
- B.
Yes, it matters to the people, and that in turn helps the animals
- C.
No, it doesn’t matter nor should it
Correct Answer
B. Yes, it matters to the people, and that in turn helps the animals -
- 3.
Housing systems that require animals to be handled by staff in order for enclosures to be adequately cleaned are NOT recommended.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 4.
Spot cleaning is NOT an acceptable method to clean cat cages during a cat’s stay in that enclosure.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 5.
Fomite transmission is practically a guarantee when cleaning protocols allow animals to be handled by staff during cleaning.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 6.
It is best to invest in housing that lends itself to low stress for the cat and cleaning with minimal disruption, and in floor surfaces that are well sealed and easy to mechanically clean.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 7.
Which is important as it relates to space quality?
- A.
Providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind
- B.
Ensuring conditions and treatment that avoid mental suffering
- C.
Providing opportunity for normal postural adjustments
- D.
Providing enough space for elimination, feeding and resting
- E.
All of the above
- F.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 8.
Which are important housing risks to balance?
- A.
The turnover rate of cats in group housing to minimize exposure to infectious diseases
- B.
Enrichment opportunities for cats at risk of longer lengths of stay
- C.
None of the above
- D.
Both A and B
Correct Answer
D. Both A and B -
- 9.
Cats can project secretions from sneezing up to:
- A.
3 to 4 feet
- B.
5 to 6 feet
- C.
7 to 8 feet
- D.
9 to 10 feet
Correct Answer
B. 5 to 6 feet -
- 10.
Which of the following is stressful to cats in shelters?
- A.
Proximity to dogs
- B.
Number of cage moves
- C.
Regular caregiving
- D.
Regular feeding
- E.
Both A and B
- F.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. Both A and B -
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- A.
I certify that I have listened to the entire presentation.
- B.
I have not listened to the entire presentation.
Correct Answer
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