What affects us affects cats
by Nancy Thompson (Paintsville,Ky. U.S.A.) I live in Eastern Kentucky (Lawrence County) and all my life I have heard members of my family talk about sightings of the Black Panther. My grandmother talked of seeing them while walking home after dark. My grandfather has seen them while out working the farm or while in …
Animal Trivia This is not really animal trivia as some of it is serious stuff. Here are stats in relation to cats (cat stats..!) Some USA figures From The Human Society of the United States (I am not sure what date these figures relate to although they are probably quite current): There are approximately …
This is a part of the Pictures of cats.org website where I like to present photographs in large format. That means they can’t go on the main site as it is too small. Here are some of the best pictures by Helmi Flick of this cat breed and a summarized reference the CFA breed standard. …
The American bobtail is a brawny, hearty and wild-looking cat. The head is strong. The coat appears slightly shaggy reinforcing the natural, wild appearance. This cat can be quite large at around 15 pounds. They have a friendly temperament. There are semi-long and shorthaired varieties. Originating in the 1960s in the US, the American …
The name “American Lynx” is I feel a bit confusing. It is meant to describe a domestic cat wildcat hybrid that is rare but “current” meaning not proposed or archaic. It is a term that is also used sometimes to describe the Lynx, a wildcat whose range includes North America. In this very short …
by Robin (Glenwood Springs, CO ,USA) Last winter, I noticed a couple of “feral” cats eating the suet I had put out for the large birds. I felt sorry for these two hungry kitties, and bought them cat food. They would run if they caught me looking out the window, except one became friendly …
This article, The Cat Flea: biology, ecology and control is a follow on from the earlier: Cat Flea Treatment. Its purpose is to try and provide some insights into how best to control the cat flea. Fleas are a major nuisance for cat keepers and a major irritant and possible health hazard for our …
Cougar pictures – Photo by ucumari (new window). This Flickr photographer has taken the best pictures of this cat on the internet that were captive cats. His pictures are so perfect I ask if there has been some digital manipulation to smooth things out. I mention this because there is a serious side to …
