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CE You can earn two hours of Continuing Education credit from Kansas State University by answering the following questions on recent litter research. Circle only the best answer for each question, and transfer your answers to the form on page 150 or take the test online at https://outreach.ksu.edu/ce/. This test expires April 1, 2010. 1. What is the most commonly reported feline behavioral problem and a leading cause of feline relinquishment? a. Housesoiling (periuria) b. Intercat aggression c. Aggression to people d. Furniture scratching e. Excessive vocalization 6. Which statement regarding the results of the study comparing Fresh Step Scoopable and Arm & Hammer Super Scoop litters is true? a. More excrement was deposited in the box with Arm & Hammer Super Scoop litter, suggesting it was the preferred litter. b. More excrement was deposited in the box with Fresh Step Scoopable litter, suggesting it was the preferred litter. c. There was no difference in box usage, showing no preference. d. The litters were identical, so no preference is possible. e. More excrement was deposited in the box with Arm & Hammer Super Scoop litter, suggesting that Fresh Step Scoopable litter was the preferred litter. 2. What percentage of cats adopted from a shelter exhibited inappropriate elimination within three months of adoption? a. 4% b. 9% c. 16% d. 21% e. 50% 7. In the study comparing litter box size and its effect on usage, cats deposited more excrement in which boxes? a. The small boxes b. The medium boxes c. The large boxes d. All boxes were used equally. e. None of the boxes were used 3. Litter preference studies have identiﬁed that most cats prefer: a. Large, granular litters such as recycled paper b. Silica (crystal) litters c. Nonclumping clay-based litters d. Finely granular clay-based clumping litters e. Wheat-based litter 8. Which of the following can cause periuria? a. Medical problems b. Marking behavior c. Toileting issues (e.g. litter box rejection) d. None of the above e. A, B, and C 4. Which statement about cats and scents is true? a. Scented litters are deﬁnitively associated with more elimination problems than are nonscented litters. b. Cats seem to like citrus scents. c. Cats seem to dislike ﬁsh scents. d. In cats with litter box rejection issues, nonscented litters should be offered. e. None of the above is true 9. Which is not a characteristic of good litter? a. An attractive feeling substrate b. Superior odor control c. Large granules d. Minimal dust e. A sandlike substrate 5. Which statement regarding litter box odor control is false? a. Litter box malodor is not a possible cause of litter box rejection. b. Owners should be advised to scoop solid waste from litter boxes on a daily basis, regardless of litter type. c. Commercial litter brands use different ingredients for malodor control. d. In a study, litter containing activated carbon was used more frequently by cats than litter without activated carbon. e. In a study, litter containing activated carbon was used more frequently by cats than litter containing sodium bicarbonate. 10. Which statement is true and should be included in your recommendations to clients about litter boxes? a. Cats prefer clumping litters. b. Cats prefer litters with activated carbon. c. Data suggest cats prefer cedar scents to citrus scents, thus, if a fragranced litter will be used, citrus-scented litters should be avoided. d. Owners should purchase large litter boxes for their cats or even consider using large plastic storage boxes as litter boxes. e. All of the above VETERINARY MEDICINE March 2009 145 https://outreach.ksu.edu/ce/

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Veterinary Medicine - March 2009

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