Title: Explain how to maintain a healthy cat.
Course: Small Animal Care I (18102-36) > Section: Caring for and Managing Cats

Explanation should include

- the components of a wellness check
- a list of the signs, treatments, and prevention of the most common diseases
- vaccination schedule
- ailments of cats.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is a wellness check? Why are wellness checks important?
- What infectious and non-infectious diseases are common in cats? What are the signs and symptoms of each? How can they be treated? How can they be prevented?
- What internal and external parasites affect cats? What are the symptoms and effects of each? How can they be treated? How can they be prevented?
- What measures should be taken to prevent diseases in cats?
- What cat diseases or health conditions can be harmful to humans and/or other animals? How can the risk of transmission be reduced or eliminated?
- What vaccinations are important for kittens? For adult cats? Why?