A Michael Broad Blog
by Cari (Ontario, Canada) Yes, I’m aware it’s a painful procedure. Yes, I’m aware you are removing the equivalent on 1/3 of the “finger” of a cat. Yes I’m aware that if a cat gets outdoors, he has a very slim chance against dogs and predators and even other cats. And Yes, I’m aware …
I Disagree With You On Declawing Cats by James (Chicago, IL USA) I’ve had four cats so far. One Siamese and three Bengal. All were declawed for one reason only and that was to save the furniture. My Siamese lived to be 18 yrs old. One Bengal lived to be 16 and another 15 …
Photo above: Ayla Red Point Doll Face © Daniëlle Rozeboom Himalayan Cats – contents: Introduction History Colours Health Practical Information Breeders (selected) + Standard (links to) Introduction Himalayan cats (“Himmies”) are called “Colourpoint Persians” in Europe, whilst “Himalayan” is an American term. The Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) classify this cat breed under the “Himalayan Division” …
Franz Marc –Three Cats Three Cats was made in 1913. It is Oil on canvas. It’s size is: 72 x 102 cm. The German artist, Franz Marc, was a talented expressionist painter who struggled to find his style and when he had he was cruelly killed like so many men of his generation in …
by Athena Egyptian Mau “Cheops” added by Michael@POC – photo copyright Helmi Flick Per your page on the Egyptian Mau: He refers to the belly flap on this breed as a specific feature of this cat, which enhances running speed. Belly flaps are either loose skin related to fat loss or simply a normal …
by Barbara (England) I’ve just watched a particularly nasty piece of propaganda on YouTube by Dr Glenn Mayer DVM He is currently co-chair of the Public Education Committee and he is the the owner of the Abell Animal Hospital in Chicago – which advertises itself on it’s website as your pet’s second best friend! …
Dr. Patricia Forsythe of the Nearly All Paws Animal Clinic has been voted best vet in the West. She declaws cats cheaply because she offers coupons that give 20% discounts off the price. Declawing is obviously wrong. To encourage it by giving coupons for discounts makes it even more wrong. But it is worse …
by Susan (Calif, USA) I am very impressed with veterinarian Ron Gaskin of Main Street Veterinary Services in Shakopee, MN and want to recognize him as a good vet. He is a good vet for many reasons, most important to me is the fact that he doesn’t declaw cats and is listed on Dr. …
