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Cat and Dog Terms
Basic cat and dog terms for beginners
Term | Definition |
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Estrus | time the female is receptive to the male and will allow breeding |
Feline | cat |
Queen | female cat of breeding age |
Tom | male cat of breeding age |
Gib | male cat no longer able to produce |
Spay | female cat no longer to reproduce |
Bevy | group of cats in a household |
Queening/Kittening | labor process of female cat |
DLH | domestic long hair |
DMH | domestic medium hair |
DSH | domestic short hair |
Orchidectomy | (or castration) removal of testicles to prevent reproduction |
Tail Docking | cosmetic surgery to shorten the length of the tail |
Onychectomy | (or declaw surgery) removal of claws |
Dystocia | difficult birth |
Polyestrous | multiple heat cycles during the season |
Canine (K-9) | dog |
Bitch | female dog |
Stud | male dog of breeding age |
Intact | capable of breeding; still has reproductive organs |
Neuter | surgical removal of reproductive organs |
Spay | surgical removal of reproductive organs in female |
Castration | surgical removal of reproductive organs in male |
Litter | group of young dogs from the same parents |
Gestation | length of pregnancy |
Whelping | labor process of female dog |
Taurine | nutrient required by cats for allowing proper development |
Thiamine | nutrient compound of Vitamin B that promotes a healthy coat |