Health and husbandry
6 important questions on Health and husbandry
What is a Virus?
A small infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of other organisms.
How they are spread: Through the air, direct contact.
What is a parasite?
An organism that lives in or on another organism (the host)
Types of Ectoparasites (ecto = outside the body)
Fleas
Ticks
Mites
Types of Endoparasites (endo = inside the body)
Tapeworm
Roundworm
Pinworm
Hookworm
Explain why antibodies were produced more quickly after the second infection?
Memory cells “remembered” the pathogen from the first infection meaning that they could start producing the correct antibodies quicker
Why would the animal not feel ill after the second infection?
The faster production of memory cells resulting in faster antibody production means that the pathogens will be killed faster, before they have a chance to affect the body
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Name signs of good health in a cat.
Bright eyes
Pink gums
Normal movement
Normal odour
Complete teeth
No lumps or bumps
Why use preventative care?
Helps remove parasites e.g. ticks and fleas
To stop other animals getting infected e.g. parasites
Can help identify signs of ill health/disease
To stop spread of disease/parasites to humans
To keep the animal clean
To make the animal presentable
Helps the animal to bond with owner
Methods of flea treatment
spot on
powder
flea collar
tablets
spray
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