Miracle cat turns 12 years old.

Cat has 3 eyes, 2 mouths — and still all 9 lives left

FRANK and Louie, a grey feline with two mouths, two noses and three eyes, just turned 12 years old and is the world’s oldest living two-faced cat.  Sara Wilcox, a Guinness World Records spokeswoman said he is the "longest surviving Janus cat",

Nutrition 101 according to Royal Canin - Help for Special Needs

People who love cats often say their bonds form because of the cat’s uncanny ability to understand human emotions. This same acute feline awareness can also make cats more sensitive to their environments. Luckily, the right diet can help even everything out.

Nutrition 101 according to Royal Canin - Why Diets for Indoor Cats.

Years ago, cats earned their keep by hunting down rodents and other unwanted animals. Today, however, the vast majority spend their days entirely indoors, hunting no more than a dust bunny and a good nap.  With this decreased activity level comes a whole new set of special nutritional requirements for the indoor cat:

Diamond Pet Foods

Diamond History

Known around the world for healthy and holistic pet nutrition, Diamond Pet Foods is one of the fastest growing pet food companies in the United States. Exclusively focused on pet food, Diamond proudly provides a complete and balanced range of dog and cat foods for all life stages. NutraGold is holistically formulated for your pet's health, appearance, performance and happiness.

NUTRAGold all-natural holistic pet foods

For cat owners who care about what they are feeding to their feline friends.  Our cats do not have to eat food containing chemical preservatives, “by-products”, processed grains, poorly digestible cereals, or artificial flavourings and colourings. They claims to have created a food without all this – NUTRAGold Holistic Formulas. 

NUTRAGOLD HOLISTIC

Natures Know best. That's why NutraGold has been holistically formulated to promote the lifelong health and happiness of your pet. Veterinarians and pet food nutritionists have teamed up to develop this healthy, wholesome diet, using all the latest nutritional research and best ingredients.

Interesting facts about cats.

Cats do strange things and behave in some very interesting ways. Read through the following interesting facts about cats and you will be amazed by the meaning behind some cat behaviors. You will also find some lesser-known information about cats.

British Shorthair - Breed Article

 In 1870, Harrison Weir, father of the cat fancy, "conceived the idea that it would be well to hold Cat Shows so that the different breeds, colours, markings etc., might be more carefully attended to and the domestic cat, sitting in front of the fire, would then possess a beauty and an attractiveness to its owner unobserved and unknown because uncultivated heretofore." He then contacted his friend Mr. Wilkinson, manager of the Crystal Palace, who agreed with the idea.

The Aggressive Cat.

Whether it’s to tell you to stop petting, start playing or just that they’re afraid, some cats use their teeth to do the talking. Feline aggression should be taken very seriously and, therefore, requires professional help – either through your veterinarian or a behaviorist.  It’s important not to punish the aggressive cat because punishment can make the problem worse, especially if the aggression is caused by fear.

Cat Litter Box Issues.

This is the number one complaint of cat owners, and a top reason why cats get surrendered to shelters or rescue groups. Unfortunately, you can’t make a cat use her litter box. To solve the problem, you have to first figure out what is the problem, and then make adjustments in your litter box management.

The Famous and their Cats.

John Lennon nuzzles a siamese cat

Vintage photo of cat.

Cat playing with grenade during the World War II.

Cat food ingredients, nutrients and common terminology.

Here’s what you need to know about ingredients, nutrients and common terminology for your cat's diet.

Amino acids: Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and their derivatives. Proteins contain a total of about 20 amino acids, only 8 to 10 of which, according to the animal species concerned, must absolutely be provided to the body by food. The others are biochemically synthesized by the body.

A Cats Territory Organization

To live in harmony with your cat or kitten, it is essential to understand the organization of her territory, pace of life and basic preoccupations. Once her territory is defined, organized and marked out, your cat will spend most of the time sleeping. And when she’s not sleeping, her main occupations will be playing, hunting, eating and cuddling.

Common Colors of a Cat

This section is primarily intended to answer the question, "What color is my cat?" It also explains basic color terminology and gives some information about how the colours and patterns work together. There are many colors and patterns that are genetically possible in the cat, so this section only covers the colours that you are most likely to see. There are additional color mutations that are seen only in certain breeds; these colors are covered in the colour genetics section.

Cat Books of Interest

Below is a list books on the domestic cat or on cats in general. I hope this book page serves as a valuable source of information on cat-related literature for all cat owners.

277 Secrets Your Cat Wants You to Know : By Paulette Cooper Ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous, these 277 feline secrets provide a cat-alogue of unusual and useful information, from the reasons behind purring, scratching and shedding, to the 25 things you didn't know about cat food. A very fun book!!

Hepper Pod Bed

The Pod offers the security of a mountaintop cave with way more style. It serves as your pet's own personal sanctuary - a perfect place for curling up to snooze, hide, or reign supreme. 

Earth Brown Pod with Sky Blue Frame
Beige Sherpa / Sky Blue Microfiber Interior Pad
Features:*Interior pad of sherpa fleece and microfiber that is reversible and washable for maximum coziness.
*Pod is made with a soft-touch construction of flexible molded foam with fabric laminated on both sides.
*Protection from all sides.
*Raised platform offers a view and helps keep pets warm or cool as needed.
*Durable steel frame.
*Removable top.
*Overall size 20.5"W x 20.5"D x 20"H, interior is about 16" in diameter.
*Door is 8"Wx7.5"H, bottom of door is 11" from the floor.

Healthy Weight for Cats

 

Finding a healthy weight for cats can be difficult because it depends on so many different things. If you think your pet is looking a little pudgy, it might be time to consider an getting an evaluation from your veterinarian.

Obesity in Cats Is Dangerous
An overweight cat can end up with as many or more health problems as an overweight human. In fact, cat health problems are on the rise at a similar level to the number of fat cats that vets see. At present, the estimate is that about 40 percent of cats are overweight.

Health risks due to obesity in cats include the following:

• Arthritis
• Diabetes
• Heart Disease
• Hepatic Lipidosis
• Respiratory problems

British Shorthair - General Breed Standard

The British Shorthair is a medium to large, solid, powerful cat of rounded contours, without any tendency to be coarse or fat. Its very dense, highly resilient coat distinguishes it from other breeds. Males can be expected to be considerably more massive than females and the breed generally does not reach full maturity for several years.

British Shorthair History

Roman soldiers brought the first cats to England. Centuries later, you could find their offspring in every street or alley in the UK. It was Mr. Harrison Weir, a cat lover who was regarded as the father of the Cat Fancy, who made the British native cat breed, the British Shorthair, popular in the late nineteenth century. 'The ordinary garden cat', he wrote, 'has survived every kind of hardship and persecution. That he exists at all, is tribute to his strength of character and endurance.' Weir's devotion to the British cats was supported Mr. Jung, one of the first Shorthair judges. Many cat lovers were encouraged by Weir's and Jung's enthusiasm and started breeding the British cats.

Kittens - Birth to Four Weeks of Age.

NEWBORN DESCRIPTION
Newborn kittens are fat and sleek, nursing frequently and sleeping contentedly. From birth on, weights should be carefully recorded and monitored at birth, twelve hours after birth and daily for the first two weeks of life using an accurate scale.

The Anatomy of a Cat.

Feline Anal Glands

Crude but Natural

Excuse the ‘expression’ but felines have anal glands and sometimes they need to be expressed.   I’ve laboured long and hard over this post since a) it’s embarrassing and b) well, it’s embarrassing!  Last weekend Mama was changing the sheets on my bed.   I love this ritual.   I can hop between the fresh cotton and ride the billowing waves of the sheets.   I roll onto my back then scoot my chin along the Egyptian thread count.   Egyptians knew how to worship a cat didn’t they?

Steven Paul Jobs, 1955-2011

Apple Co-Founder Transformed Technology, Media, Retailing And Built One of the World's Most Valuable Companies

The Cat in the Hat

“The Cat in the Hat” is one of the most popular children’s books by Dr. Seuss. It features an impish anthropomorphic cat wearing a tall, red and white-striped hat and red bow tie.

Mac OS X Cat Names

Apple started giving Mac–junkies the code names to its new operating systems back in the 90s.

The Code Names

10.0 Cheetah

10.1 Puma

10.2 Jaguar

10.3 Panther

10.4 Tiger

10.5 Leopard

10.6 Snow Leopard

10.7 Lion

Recognized cattery of British Shorthair cats: La chatte

After more than 16 years of breeding British Shorthair cats, La chatte has succeeded in achieving top quality cats that fully live up to the British Shorthair standard of size, weight and colour.  La chatte specialize in the colour blue ONLY!

Dye your Cat?

New York pet hairdressers set up a new businesss to dye cats. It costs US$650 to dye a cat. Personally not my cup of tea. The cats look like a screensaver.

Harmful Plants to Kittens

With spring in bloom, it is important for cat owners to be familiar with potentially dangerous plants and keep them out of kitty’s reach. Some common houseplants that can pose a risk to your cat’s wellbeing include:

Healthy Weight for Your Cat

More than half -- 57% -- of cats are overweight or obese, according to a 2008 study by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. That’s 51 million fat cats.

How can you tell if your cat is overweight? And what can you do about it? WebMD asked Tony Buffington, DVM, PhD, an expert in feline health and nutrition. 

Q: How can I tell if my cat is too fat?