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Q 1: What is the average lifespan of a domestic cat?
A) 5-8 years
B) 10-15 years
C) 20-25 years
D) 30-35 years
Explanation: The average lifespan of a domestic cat may range from 10 to 15 years. As cats senesce, they undergo predictable changes in health and behavior. Dental disease and loss of olfaction are common as cats age, affecting eating habits. Arthritis and sarcopenia are also common in older cats.
Q 2: Which of the following is not a common breed of dog?
A) Labrador Retriever
B) Siamese
C) German Shepherd
D) Poodle
Explanation: Siamese
Q 3: Which small mammal is known for its ability to roll into a ball as a defense mechanism?
A) Hamster
B) Guinea Pig
C) Hedgehog
D) Rabbit
Explanation: Hedgehog
Q 4: What is the largest domesticated breed of cat?
A) Maine Coon
B) Siamese
C) Persian
D) Ragdoll
Explanation: Maine Coons are considered by many to be the largest of the true domestic breeds (they are not wild cat hybrids) because of their long bodies and relatively heavy weight. Maine Coons can be easily over a metre in length from nose to tip of tail and can weigh over 11kg although ~8kg is much more common.
Q 5: Which bird is known for its ability to mimic human speech?
A) Parrot
B) Canary
C) Finch
D) Cockatoo
Explanation: Parrots are especially adept at mimicking sounds and human language. Unlike songbirds, which produce sounds by vibrating membranes in two different syrinxes, parrots have only one syrinx, located at the bottom of the windpipe. This is somewhat similar to humans, who also have only one sound-producing organ, the larynx.
Q 6: What is the average body temperature of a healthy dog?
A) 95°F (35°C)
B) 100°F (38°C)
C) 105°F (40°C)
D) 110°F (43°C)
Explanation: Normal body temperature for dogs and cats is 101.0 to 102.5°F (38.3 to 39.2°C). Some people and some pets maintain a baseline temperature a little above or below the average, but if your pet's temperature rises above 104°F (40.0°C) or falls below 99°F (37.2°C), take your pet to your veterinarian.
Q 7: Which reptile is often kept as a pet and is known for changing its skin color?
A) Turtle
B) Snake
C) Lizard
D) Chameleon
Explanation: Chameleons make changing color look easy. In just a few moments, these lizards can shift the hue of their skin to intimidate predators, camouflage themselves, or find mates.
Q 8: Which of the following is not a type of freshwater fish commonly kept as a pet?
A) Goldfish
B) Betta Fish
C) Angelfish
D) Guppy
Explanation: Angelfish
Q 9: What is the name of the substance found in a cat's whiskers that helps them sense nearby objects?
A) Melanin
B) Keratin
C) Collagen
D) Nerve cells
Explanation: Nerve cells
Q 10: Which of the following is not a common symptom of a healthy pet?
A) Bright, clear eyes
B) Shiny, clean coat
C) Increased thirst and urination
D) Healthy appetite
Explanation: Increased thirst and urination
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