Louie was born without irises and tear ducts. His congenital condition is called aniridia. The picture of him is startling and worrying but we needn’t be worried because although he had a hard start to life he is now loved … Continue reading →
The Scottish is not registered with the premier cat association in the UK but is accepted and registered in America by their two best-known cat associations, namely The International Cat Association and the Cat Fanciers’ Association. The Scottish Fold hails … Continue reading →
The phrase “nose leather” is used by cat breeders and the cat associations. It is not a phrase that you would normally bump into as a cat guardian because we would call the area that it describes as the tip … Continue reading →
A Which? survey found that in the UK, health insurance for Maine Coon cats costs £114 and for Bengal cats the cost is £105 annually. There is then a big reduction for random bred cats of all types at around … Continue reading →
Sadly the Sphynx cat has many serious health concerns. I have been updated about the health of this cat breed very recently and I’m frankly shocked and disappointed. All the books that I have on the health of purebred cats … Continue reading →
If you search for ‘cat with three tails’ you’ll find the video that you see below but you will also see other pictures and videos of cats dscribed as having three tails. I am sure that Sarah Hartwell would be … Continue reading →
This is a study which affects all animals and humans. It is a study which concerns mice who were given a poor diet extremely high in fat and sugar. It was found that this poor diet had an effect upon … Continue reading →
From the standpoint of inheritable diseases the Maine Coon is healthier than the flat-faced Persian. Both are popular breeds. I believe this is worth knowing because most purebred cat adopters consider the health of the cat important. You are in … Continue reading →
Despite its esteemed position as one of the world’s most recognisable and popular purebred cats, the Siamese is arguably the most sick of all the cat breeds, indeed of any other cat. The title is deliberately provocative but the statement … Continue reading →
