How to Contact a Persian Cat BreederIs there a right way or wrong way to contact a Persian cat breeder? I believe so. To maximize your success for getting a response from a kitten breeder follow these easy steps.Tips When Contacting a BreederVisit their website and check to see if they are showing or not. To me, a responsible breeder … Read More
How to Introduce a New Cat
How to Introduce a New CatCats are solitary creatures and do not like change, especially if that means bringing another cat into their domain. In the wild, cats usually only get together for mating and raising babies. The cat that has been the only cat in the home may have some issues if the owner brings home a second cat … Read More
HSUS ‘Fact Sheet’ Distorts Animal Control Issues and Answers
HSUS Distorts Animal Control IssuesBy Norma Bennett Woolf (Used with permission) Introduction Is the problem of pet overpopulation serious? Are there other concerns besides just too many pets? Can such a huge problem be solved? Are there other ways to help solve the problem of pet overpopulation? Is it all right to breed my pet if I find good homes … Read More
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy – HCM
Persian Cats and HCM7-week old kitten Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common form of heart disease in cats that is characterized by the thickening of the heart muscle. It can result in congestive heart failure, thromboembolism (the blocking of a blood vessel by a particle that has broken away from a blood clot at its site of formation), and … Read More
Inspection and Cleaning Your Cat’s Ears
© Adobe Stock ImageThere is an old saying about “an ounce of prevention …”. This is especially true with our cats and their ears. Routine ear care is one of the most overlooked areas of cat health and can result in ear issues that require a veterinarian’s intervention in order to resolve (infections or mite infestations). These types of issues … Read More
Introducing a New Kitten to the Household
© Adobe Stock ImagesNew Persian Kitten IntroductionGetting a new Persian kitten and adding it to your household should be a fun and exciting experience. Cats are territorial and may not take kindly to this addition to “their” domain. The key is a gradual introduction of the new pet to the resident cat in your household. The following suggestions should assist … Read More
Is Your Cat Eating More – Or Less?
Is Your Cat Eating More – Or Less?Have you ever noticed that your cat eats less during the warmer, summer months than during the cooler wintertime? According to a four-year study of 38 cats published in PLOS ONE journal, April 2014, there may well be a correlation of a cat’s food intake and seasonal changes. PLEASE NOTE: Do not confuse … Read More
Is Your Cat in your Will?
Is Your Cat in Your Will?In the past few generations everything about cats and how we relate to them has changed. For instance: Most cats now live indoors, Many cats have “human” names, We consider our cats a part of our family (not property) Unfortunately, in most states the law still considers our pets (dogs and cats) to be “property” … Read More
Keeping Cats Cool During The Summer
Keeping Cats Cool In The SummerDuring the summer, cats can be susceptible to heat exhaustion and dehydration. Overweight and senior cats are at a higher risk especially if they are let outside. Leave your cat indoors during the hot summer days and make sure she/he has a cool place to rest and ALWAYS has fresh, clean water available. Symptoms of … Read More
Ketamine Kills Cats
Ketamine Kills CatsBy: Carissa Altschul Cacao Cattery What is Ketamine? Ketamine is a type of anesthesia still used by many veterinarians, especially in low cost neuter/spay clinics. What are other names for Ketamine? Ketamine is found in products such as ketaset, ketalar, vetalar, ketaject, ketanest, ketalin, ketmin, and others. It is also a street drug often known as “Vitamin K” … Read More