The Tiffany Cat, also known as the Chantilly-Tiffany or the Foreign Longhair, stands out because of its exotic appearance. Originally, its full, silky, semi-long coat appeared only as chocolate brown, but more colors have emerged such as fawn, blue, cinnamon, and lilac. These colors mostly appear self or solid, but newer generations have more varied patterns like tabby, mackerel, and ticked.
It is not only their lustrous coats that make the Tiffany Cat showy and elegant. Their tail is plumed
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Pet Food Recall
I came across this information in an email from Dr Andrew Jones ( *Veterinary Secrets Version 2) and decided to publish it in full here for anyone who uses this brand of pet food. His email begins below.
"I recently read the article on the Christian Science Monitor:
Pet food recall from Diamond Pet Foods has been expanded eight times, triggered an FDA investigation and critique, and now includes cat food.
The company's handling of the salmonella crisis may be even worse.
From the
"I recently read the article on the Christian Science Monitor:
Pet food recall from Diamond Pet Foods has been expanded eight times, triggered an FDA investigation and critique, and now includes cat food.
The company's handling of the salmonella crisis may be even worse.
From the
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Cornish Rex Cat - A Breed Of Domestic Cat With Only An Undercoat
The Cornish Rex Cat is a breed of domestic cat which turns heads whenever it makes an appearance. Unlike domestic cats, it does not have hair, but only the undercoat of down hair. Due to their light coat, they have to be kept indoors most of the time, except in warm weather. They prefer warm spots in a room such as the fireplace, TV's, computer screens and the warmth of your lap. The lap assures them of a cuddle and petting by the owner, which is an added bonus.
The Cornish Rex Cat had its
The Cornish Rex Cat had its
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Oriental Shorthair Cat - An Elegant, Intelligent Indoor Cat
The Oriental Shorthair Cat is part of the Siamese cat family, and this is evident in their very similar body structure. Imagine a typical Siamese cat, add a variety of coat color combinations, and that's what an Oriental Shorthair looks like. It's no surprise that the Oriental Shorthair looks so much like the Siamese - it was bred from the Siamese cat as an attempt to add more variety to their coloring.
The coat colors of the Oriental Shorthair can vary from solid, bicolored, smoky, shaded,
The coat colors of the Oriental Shorthair can vary from solid, bicolored, smoky, shaded,
Cornish Rex Cat - A Breed Of Domestic Cat With Only An Undercoat
The Cornish Rex Cat is a breed of domestic cat which turns heads whenever it makes an appearance. Unlike domestic cats, it does not have hair, but only the undercoat of down hair. Due to their light coat, they have to be kept indoors most of the time, except in warm weather. They prefer warm spots in a room such as the fireplace, TV's, computer screens and the warmth of your lap. The lap assures them of a cuddle and petting by the owner, which is an added bonus.
The Cornish Rex Cat had its
The Cornish Rex Cat had its
Oriental Shorthair Cat - An Elegant, Intelligent Indoor Cat
The Oriental Shorthair Cat is part of the Siamese cat family, and this is evident in their very similar body structure. Imagine a typical Siamese cat, add a variety of coat color combinations, and that's what an Oriental Shorthair looks like. It's no surprise that the Oriental Shorthair looks so much like the Siamese - it was bred from the Siamese cat as an attempt to add more variety to their coloring.
The coat colors of the Oriental Shorthair can vary from solid, bicolored, smoky, shaded,
The coat colors of the Oriental Shorthair can vary from solid, bicolored, smoky, shaded,
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
American Wirehair Cat
The American Wirehair Cat is a domestic cat breed that originated in upstate New York in 1966 as a result of spontaneous mutation of the American Shorthair breed. The mutated kittens caught the attention of Mrs. Joan O'Shea, a local breeder, who bought them from their owner and bred them to produce more American Wirehair kittens which were sold to interested breeders. The breed population increased over time and spread to Canada and Germany, however they are yet to make an appearance in other
Monday, May 14, 2012
American Wirehair Cat
The American Wirehair Cat is a domestic cat breed that originated in upstate New York in 1966 as a result of spontaneous mutation of the American Shorthair breed. The mutated kittens caught the attention of Mrs. Joan O'Shea, a local breeder, who bought them from their owner and bred them to produce more American Wirehair kittens which were sold to interested breeders. The breed population increased over time and spread to Canada and Germany, however they are yet to make an appearance in other
American Wirehair Cat
The American Wirehair Cat is a domestic cat breed that originated in upstate New York in 1966 as a result of spontaneous mutation of the American Shorthair breed. The mutated kittens caught the attention of Mrs. Joan O'Shea, a local breeder, who bought them from their owner and bred them to produce more American Wirehair kittens which were sold to interested breeders. The breed population increased over time and spread to Canada and Germany, however they are yet to make an appearance in other
Friday, May 4, 2012
The British Shorthair Cat - A Popular Breed for Cat Shows
One of the most popular breeds participating in cat shows today is the British Shorthair - but this breed isn't just popular in cat shows. According to the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy in the UK, the British Shorthair cat is also one of the most popular breeds among cat owners. But what is it that makes the British Shorthair so popular?
British Shorthair Cat - A Breed Profile
It's the thick, plush coats that make British Shorthairs stand out. The most common variant comes in a solid
British Shorthair Cat - A Breed Profile
It's the thick, plush coats that make British Shorthairs stand out. The most common variant comes in a solid
Thursday, May 3, 2012
The British Shorthair Cat - A Popular Breed for Cat Shows
One of the most popular breeds participating in cat shows today is the British Shorthair - but this breed isn't just popular in cat shows. According to the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy in the UK, the British Shorthair cat is also one of the most popular breeds among cat owners. But what is it that makes the British Shorthair so popular?
British Shorthair Cat - A Breed Profile
It's the thick, plush coats that make British Shorthairs stand out. The most common variant comes in a solid
British Shorthair Cat - A Breed Profile
It's the thick, plush coats that make British Shorthairs stand out. The most common variant comes in a solid
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Does Your Cat Always Want To Go Out At Night?
Many cats will meow and pester their owners to let them outside at night. Cats are not naturally nocturnal animals, but there are two very important activities which take place primarily at night time. These are hunting and mating.
Many small animals such as mice are most active during night time so this is the obvious time for the cat to be out there to catch some prey. Cats are ideally suited to night time hunting as the pupils in their eyes dilate fully and they have a special
Many small animals such as mice are most active during night time so this is the obvious time for the cat to be out there to catch some prey. Cats are ideally suited to night time hunting as the pupils in their eyes dilate fully and they have a special
Find out more about why Your Cat Always Wants To Go Out At Night...
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
7 Top Tips To Keep Your Cat Healthy
There is a very old and true saying that prevention is better than cure. We do this in so many different ways with our families - most parents have their children vaccinated for polio, German measles, whooping cough and tetanus. We give them vitamin C during winter to keep colds and flu at bay and use sun screen during summer to prevent melanomas.
You can do the same thing with your beautiful cat or kitten. Preventative measures to keep it healthy are much better and certainly cheaper than
You can do the same thing with your beautiful cat or kitten. Preventative measures to keep it healthy are much better and certainly cheaper than
7 Top Tips To Keep Your Cat Healthy
There is a very old and true saying that prevention is better than cure. We do this in so many different ways with our families - most parents have their children vaccinated for polio, German measles, whooping cough and tetanus. We give them vitamin C during winter to keep colds and flu at bay and use sun screen during summer to prevent melanomas.
You can do the same thing with your beautiful cat or kitten. Preventative measures to keep it healthy are much better and certainly cheaper than
You can do the same thing with your beautiful cat or kitten. Preventative measures to keep it healthy are much better and certainly cheaper than
Friday, April 20, 2012
Where Did The Pet Cat Originally Come From
It's been generally recognized that the ancestor of all our pet cats is the African Wild Cat. There have been suggestions of crossbreeding with other cat families. However, the majority of these are based on the physical appearance of our modern pet cat while trying to explain how the huge variety we find in our modern domestic cats could have come from just one ancestor. The African Wild Cat is usually a brown-sandy-grey color. So how could we have the amazing colors we do today in our
Where Did The Pet Cat Originally Come From
It's been generally recognized that the ancestor of all our pet cats is the African Wild Cat. There have been suggestions of crossbreeding with other cat families. However, the majority of these are based on the physical appearance of our modern pet cat while trying to explain how the huge variety we find in our modern domestic cats could have come from just one ancestor. The African Wild Cat is usually a brown-sandy-grey color. So how could we have the amazing colors we do today in our
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Finding A Foster Mother For Your Kittens
If a queen is unable to feed her newborn kittens through illness or for any other reason, it will be necessary to start finding a foster mother for your kittens as soon as possible. In almost every neighborhood at any given time there are usually a number of domestic cats with kittens. Check with your vet to see if he or she knows of any queens in your area and also check with your children or your neighbors children. They often know about any kittens in the area.
This does not mean that any
This does not mean that any
Finding A Foster Mother For Your Kittens
If a queen is unable to feed her newborn kittens through illness or for any other reason, it will be necessary to start finding a foster mother for your kittens as soon as possible. In almost every neighborhood at any given time there are usually a number of domestic cats with kittens. Check with your vet to see if he or she knows of any queens in your area and also check with your children or your neighbors children. They often know about any kittens in the area.
This does not mean that any
This does not mean that any
Thursday, April 12, 2012
My Cat Has Stopped Eating - What Should I Do
If your cat has stopped eating and appears to be losing weight and becoming listless, contact your vet as there could be an underlying medical problem. In renal failure and diseases causing fever, the 'appetite center' in the brain is affected causing the cat to lose interest in food. If the cat has a respiratory illness he may not be able to smell his food which will make him lose interest in it.
Sometimes cats get a toothache, just as we do. And nobody enjoys eating when we have a toothache.
Sometimes cats get a toothache, just as we do. And nobody enjoys eating when we have a toothache.
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