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
Moochi the Mild-Mannered Persian Cat
Moochi the Mild Mannered Cat© Pelaqita Persians Moochi at four weeks oldMoochiMoochi © Lloyd McHoes In Starwood’s Water’s Edge is a Persian cat named Moochi who lives with his family, Cindy and Lloyd McHoes. Like all Persians, Moochi is an extremely laid back & sociable cat, but to make things interesting he keeps a few funny habits up his paw, … Read More
New Persian Kitten
New Persian Kitten InformationBefore you do anything, please read this article. Hopefully, this will assist a new Persian cat owner with a few ways in which they can prepare for their new Persian cat or Persian kitten. View our Supply List for recommendations on specific products, toys, grooming products, & food and water dishes. Prior to bringing your new Persian cat or … Read More
Persian Cat and Kitten Information
Persian Cat and Kitten InformationPersian cat and kitten information is very plentiful on the internet and through other forms of social media. Persian cats are one of the most popular and easily recognizable breeds in the world. Information about the Persian is everywhere on the internet, many books have been devoted to the Persian cat, and many of today’s Persian … Read More
Persian Cat and Kitten Prices
Persian Cat PricesPersian cat and kitten prices can vary widely. Not only does the price of Persians depend on the location of the cattery or Persian breeder, but availability, and the time of year. Here are just a few reasons why prices may vary so much and what you can expect to pay for a Persian cat or Persian kitten: … Read More
Persian Cat and Persian Kitten Breeders
Persian Cat BreedersPersian cat breeders and commercial Persian cat breeders come in many different sizes and have many different philosophies about why they are breeding cats. The only thing they all have in common is they breed Persian cats.Hobby vs. Commercial or Wholesale Persian Cat Breeder What are commercial or wholesale Persian Kitten breeders? Is there a difference between someone … Read More
Persian Cat Rescue
Persian Cat RescuePersian cat rescue may be an excellent way to find and adopt a Persian. The people involved in Persian cat rescue work tirelessly to find homes for Persians that have been abandoned or relinquished by their owners. At the end of this article are links to various Persian cat rescue organizations. These cats may come to the attention … Read More
Persian Cats or Exotic Shorthairs
Persian Cat or Exotic Long Hair?Recently, I received an email from a woman that had gotten a “Persian ” but she felt that the kitten did not have the same type of coat she was used to in the Persian cats she had owned before. She wanted to know if perhaps she had been sold a longhaired Exotic. So, I … Read More