What affects us affects cats
Vincent and Tori need you! Come on cat lovers, this is chance of a lifetime to do something really good for cats and yourself. You’ll for ever reap the reward. You’ll receive adulation and bit of fame as well if that would please you. Vincent is a declawed cat who because of the declaw …
By Jan Plant Last month my dear friend and room mate passed away leaving behind her beloved Siamese kitty, Whisky, who Linda raised on a bottle. Whisky is now almost 8 years old. Whisky has never been friendly towards anyone and has been known to attack and bite!!! After Linda’s passing I was concerned …
By Sarah Hartwell When cats are bred for appearance, disease-causing genes risk being overlooked until the gene becomes sufficiently widespread that numerous cases of the genetic ailment appear in that breed. There are a number of factors involved: THE FOUNDER EFFECT: if one or more of the foundation cats has a genetic problem, this …
By Ruth aka Kattaddorra Why is a woman with a number of cats, often called a ‘crazy cat lady’? Why isn’t a woman with a number of children called a ‘crazy child lady’? Why isn’t a woman with a number of dogs called a ‘crazy dog lady’? It applies to men too of course, …
This is a bit of fun with a serious ending. What is the maximum distance from the litter tray where you find litter deposited by your cat? This depends on the litter and the cat. Actually a cat’s toes play a major part too. If you use wood chip litter your cat can carry …
Cats recognise their human caretaker’s voice but don’t respond, so state reports in newspapers of a new study from the University of Japan. All that cats do is to turn their head and position their ears to show us that they recognise our voice. Is this what you find? The first point to make …
The only thing about Thanksgiving Day that a cat might like is the human food being cooked in the kitchen and perhaps some treats as a way of thanking your cat for being such a good companion. Oh, and perhaps the cat’s companions are around more than usual but they are too occupied preparing …
My tuxedo cat is half bald. It started 3-4 months ago when it was a small bald patch. I have brought her 3 times to the vet, the first one said it might be caused by fleas or parasites so I got her treated for fleas, but the balding became worse and the bald …
