Helping Cats Who Hiss And Hide: Assessment, Behavior Modification And Re-homing Strategies

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Cats who remain scared and fearful can have a happy outcome, too. Dr. D'Arpino talks about how to use the information gained in assessments, and by observations while caring for the cats, which allows for placement into a home adoption program or barn and community cat programs.

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1.

An enhanced socialization program (ESP) for shelter kittens resulted in:
- A.
  
  No difference between ESP and control group cats, as adults.
- B.
  
  Less fear of people in ESP cats than cats in the control group.
- C.
  
  A higher level of disease in ESP kittens compared to control group kittens.
- D.
  
  More friendly behaviors observed in the kittens during the ESP (vs. control kittens); however, this effect did not last in adulthood.
Correct Answer
B. Less fear of people in ESP cats than cats in the control group.
2.

Environmental change, amongst cats living in a structured and consistent environment is associated with the following behavior in cats:
- A.
  
  Vomiting.
- B.
  
  Aggression.
- C.
  
  Inappetance.
- D.
  
  Excessive meowing.
Correct Answer
C. Inappetance.
3.

The most common cause of feline aggression toward people in a shelter environment is:
- A.
  
  Pain.
- B.
  
  Fear.
- C.
  
  Play.
- D.
  
  Dominance.
Correct Answer
B. Fear.
4.

Shelters cats that display fear are most likely to benefit from:
- A.
  
  Play.
- B.
  
  Provision of a hiding place.
- C.
  
  Co-housing with another cat.
- D.
  
  Daily 20 minute petting sessions.
Correct Answer
B. Provision of a hiding place.
5.

________ is a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease, usually about an event which may or may not occur in the future.
- A.
  
  Fear
- B.
  
  Panic
- C.
  
  Phobia
- D.
  
  Anxiety
Correct Answer
D. Anxiety
6.

Treating cats who are fearfully aggressive toward people is BEST accomplished by:
- A.
  
  Administering psychopharmaceutical medication(s).
- B.
  
  Initially avoiding circumstances where aggression may occur.
- C.
  
  Tapping the cat on the nose every time the cat behaves aggressively.
- D.
  
  Exposing the aggressive cat to as many friendly people as possible, at the same time.
Correct Answer
B. Initially avoiding circumstances where aggression may occur.
7.

It is important to expose the cat to everything it will be exposed to at the adopter’s home during the first week after adoption.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
8.

The most important part of a behavior plan for a fearful shelter cat is:
- A.
  
  Providing of environmental enrichment.
- B.
  
  Desensitizing and counterconditioning to people.
- C.
  
  Housing the cat in a quiet location with a hiding place.
- D.
  
  Housing the cat with another cat.
Correct Answer
C. Housing the cat in a quiet location with a hiding place.
9.

A behavior assessment test is the best way to assess a fearful cat’s potential for rehoming.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
10.

Essential components of the interview and counseling process of finding a home for fearful cat is:
- A.
  
  Making certain that the adopter is an experienced animal trainer.
- B.
  
  Making certain that the adopter has previously owned a pet with this type of problem.
- C.
  
  Minimizing the pet’s problem behavior so that the adopter is encouraged to adopt the cat.
- D.
  
  Making certain that the adopter has realistic expectations of this pet’s likely behavior once in their home.
- E.
  
  Having the adopter spend a minimum of two hours of time with the cat to ensure that they will be a good match.
Correct Answer
D. Making certain that the adopter has realistic expectations of this pet’s likely behavior once in their home.
11.

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- A.
  
  I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
- B.
  
  I did not view the entire presentation.
Correct Answer
A. I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.

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Helping Cats Who Hiss And Hide: Assessment, Behavior Modification And Re-homing Strategies

An enhanced socialization program (ESP) for shelter kittens resulted in:

Environmental change, amongst cats living in a structured and consistent environment is associated with the following behavior in cats:

The most common cause of feline aggression toward people in a shelter environment is:

Shelters cats that display fear are most likely to benefit from:

________ is a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease, usually about an event which may or may not occur in the future.

Treating cats who are fearfully aggressive toward people is BEST accomplished by:

It is important to expose the cat to everything it will be exposed to at the adopter’s home during the first week after adoption.

The most important part of a behavior plan for a fearful shelter cat is:

A behavior assessment test is the best way to assess a fearful cat’s potential for rehoming.

Essential components of the interview and counseling process of finding a home for fearful cat is:

We hope you have enjoyed the presentation. If you receive a passing score, a Certificate of Attendance in your name will be awarded at the end of this quiz. Please let us know if you have viewed the entire presentation.