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Cat with Karpati Pattern

PoC avatarPosted on March 17, 2017 by Michael BroadMarch 18, 2017

By Michael and Sarah You have never seen a domestic cat like this one. There are possibly only two like him in the UK, where, we are told, he lives on a veterinary farm. He greets people who visit the … Continue reading →

Posted in Karpati pattern | Tagged cat coats, pigmentation, Sarah Hartwell | 14 Replies

Scientifically Reviewing the Link between Feline Toxoplasmosis and Human Schizophrenia

PoC avatarPosted on June 12, 2015 by Michael BroadJune 12, 2015

Introduction: this is an article by a respected enthusiast and cat expert, Sarah Hartwell, the owner and author of Messybeast.com, in which she reviews the link between feline toxoplasmosis and human schizophrenia with particular reference to a recently well-quoted study, … Continue reading →

Posted in Toxoplasmosis | Tagged Sarah Hartwell, toxoplasmosis, toxoplasmosis gondii | 17 Replies

GENETIC CONDITIONS IN PEDIGREE CATS

PoC avatarPosted on November 30, 2013 by Michael BroadJanuary 28, 2014

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Anatomy, Cat Breeds, Cat Facts, Cat Health, genetic diseases, Genetics, genetics | Tagged cat genetics, cat health, Sarah Hartwell | 3 Replies

Meeting Sarah Hartwell of Messybeast.com

PoC avatarPosted on November 22, 2013 by Michael BroadNovember 22, 2013

Yesterday I went to visit Sarah Hartwell at her semi-detached home in Chelmsford, which is about  a 45 minute train journey from Central London. She has lived there for about 25 years. Her deceased cats are buried in the garden. … Continue reading →

Posted in ailurophile, cat welfare, Human to cat relationship, Michael Broad, PoC | Tagged Sarah Hartwell | 18 Replies

Sarah Hartwell’s Cat Mr Minns

PoC avatarPosted on November 21, 2013 by Michael BroadJanuary 15, 2015

Today, 21st November 2013, I visited the first lady of the cat internet world and self confessed science-oriented geek, Sarah Hartwell. Her cat site: Messybeast.com was one of the very first general cat websites on the internet and was online … Continue reading →

Posted in ailurophile, Human to cat relationship | Tagged ailurophile, cat lover, geriatric cat, Sarah Hartwell | 12 Replies

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