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Cats Terminology • Female: Queen • Male: Tom Basic animal care standards • Fresh, clean water (in a spill-proof container) should be accessible at all times. • Cats should be fed quality cat food at least once a day based on the package’s feeding instructions. • Indoor cats must be given litter pans and litter material that are cleaned daily to prevent urine and fecal buildup and odor. Additional recommendations • Cats should have yearly veterinary exams to ensure proper health and to provide any necessary medications and vaccinations against feline distemper, rabies, and feline leukemia. • Cats should be spayed or neutered to prevent the birth of additional litters and to improve their health and behavior. • Cats should be kept indoors to ensure that they avoid outdoor hazards. 70 The Humane Society of the United States However, if a cat is let outside or kept outside, it should have access to proper shelter, such as a barn, garage, etc. Feline leukemia testing and vaccinations are strongly recommended for outside cats. Signs of neglect or cruelty Appearance: runny nose and eyes; congested breathing; ear mites; sores from fighting; thin body; matted fur; vomiting; diarrhea; parasites or allergies; hair loss Housing conditions: no clean litter boxes; no clean water; no food available; no shelter; overcrowding (causes stress and infectious disease) Behavior: excessive aggression; fearfulness; listlessness; unresponsiveness; self-mutilation; constant scratching, biting at self If any of these elements is present, call a veterinarian to examine the animal(s). Horses Terminology • Female: Mare • Young female: Filly • Male: Stallion • Young male: Colt • Castrated male: Gelding Animal care standards for some common animals


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