Vet To Vet: Efficacy Of Synthetic Feline Interdigital Semiochemical (Fis)

1. Semiochemicals are chemical mixtures involving intraspecific (between same species) and interspecific (between different species) communication, while pheromones are chemical compounds that are excreted for communication between members of the same species.

True

False

2. Feline Interdigital Semiochemical (FIS) is a synthetic mixture of fatty acids that represents a natural pheromone found excreted from the foot pad of cats and when sprayed on a surface has been shown to decrease the frequency of scratching compared to catnip.

True

False

3. Which of the following observations were made as a result of the study:

The duration of scratching were positively influenced by FIS.

The duration of scratching were negatively influenced by FIS.

The frequency of scratching were positively influenced by FIS.

The frequency of scratching were negatively influenced by FIS.

A and C.

B and D.

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5. Cat scratching is important for:

Sharpening claws and maintaining the system that allows claw extension and withdrawal.

Territorial marking, by depositing chemical signals released by the plantar pad glands.

Territorial marking, by leaving signs on the scratched surface.

Conveying immediate and long term social messages.

All of the above.

6. Why is the subject matter of cat scratching important for shelter veterinarians and staff?

Veterinary practices are increasingly being consulted about feline behavior.

Cat scratching and “destructiveness” is a common reason stated for relinquishment.

Declawing should be an option of last resort, according to the AVMA.

A and B.

All of the above.