Cat with Karpati Pattern
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…
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Scientifically Reviewing the Link between Feline Toxoplasmosis and Human Schizophrenia
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…
GENETIC CONDITIONS IN PEDIGREE CATS
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…
Meeting Sarah Hartwell of Messybeast.com
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. For … continue reading…
Sarah Hartwell’s Cat Mr Minns
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…