These next articles are a compilation of helpful tips for all you cat lovers! I think I have hit the Cat Nip Mother lode! Please read on for some really great information...
My Mother Rescued Angie the Cat
My Mother rescued Angie the cat and she was unnamed and obviously unwanted at first. Here is how this true story began in Houston, Texas.
How To Help Indoor Cats Lose Weight
Fat cats may be cute. We all love Garfied the fat cat.
However, if a cat is too overweight, it may result in health problems such as diabetes. Oftentimes a cat may be so fat that it won't participate in the usual fun activities for cats.
Cat Eye Problems - Signs to be Aware of
Cat Eye Problems should be extremely important to the cat owner. Cat's eyes have special characteristics that set them apart from other animals. Most dogs use a combination of sight, hearing and smell to become familiar with their surroundings, whereas cats depend mostly on their eyesight for hunting and stalking their prey.
How to Get Ready for a New Cat/Kitten
I just got my kitty Koloa from the animal shelter! There she is, looking cute, just like her owner. :)
Which reminds me...
There are a few things to make sure you have before you pick up your new cat or kitten:
What to do if Your Cat is Dehydrated
If your cat is outdoors he may not be drinking enough! Signs to watch for dehydration.
Cat's may have nine lives but when a cat becomes dehydrated the outlook doesn't look too good. Prompt treatment is vital to keep the cat hydrated as much as possible and prevent him/her from deteriorating.
Common Causes of Blindness in Cats
A cat's eyes are mysterious, intriguing and simply astonishing. Built to be able to see much better than humans in the night, a cat's eyes are large compared to the size of the head, typically like other nocturnal creatures.
Do Cats Have Good Memory
While Snowball may not remember what dress your were wearing yesterday or the last American Idol winner, cats surely can prove to have a good recollection of events when it comes to memory. There are many testimonies to this if owners of cats watch their feline friends closely.
Showing posts with label special breeds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label special breeds. Show all posts
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
More Great Cat Stories!
I have discovered a wealth of wonderful, heartwarming cat stories on a site called HubPages. Each one of these stories were posted by different authors, so I am including the links for everyone to enjoy! Let me know if you find one you are particularly fond of, and I will contact the author and see if I can whisker up a guest posting from them.
5 Ways to Effectively Annoy Your Cat
Let's face it, that cute, furry and cuddly beast known as the domestic house cat can be a domestic pain in the arse. If you "own" one, you know exactly what I mean. They don't come when called, they stand on your head at 6 in the morning when they're hungry, and they are constantly trying to escape the confines of their home, despite the ridiculously lavish lifestyle they are pampered by.
The Joys and Hazards of Living with a Bengal Cat
Although there are lots of sites that just fawn over the Bengal breed there doesn't tend to be too many that describe just what life is like with these cats. In this article I hope to both educate the audience to basic Bengal facts and allow anyone to learn what a charming handful these sprightly balls of fur are.
Famous Ship's Cats
"Even Jenny, the ship's cat and part of the crew, had immediately found herself a comfortable corner; she varied her usual Christmas routine on previous ships by presenting Titanic with a litter of kittens in April." - Voilet Jessop on joining the Titanic's crew.
How to speak fluent cat
Often, when learning a new language, the lesson plan begins with popular foods and how to order them. This is also true of catspeak. Your cat's views on food may be among the first thoughts they try to express.
Meet Mr. Murphy - Rescue Cat Extraordinaire
Often, when we are looking for the perfect family pet, we overlook a great source of possible "family additions". Rescue groups and organizations that specialize in salvaging society's casualties almost always have a wide variety of "rehabilitated pets" ready for adoption.Rescued animals are given a second chance for a happy life with a caring family through the efforts of such caring people.
Project F.U.R.B.A.L.L.
My name is Foxy...or to those of you privy to such classified information, Field Agent 18243-8.6...and a half. For the last two lives, my orders have been to infiltrate the creatures known as humans, observe their behavior, gather intelligence and report back to our honorable leaders a viable method for the much anticipated takeover.
My Life as the Top Cat
Once upon a time when I was a little one, my name was Shadow. I liked the little girl that I used to follow. She picked me up and played with me a lot. In fact, I guess that is why they started to call me Shadow. Their house had some big people in it and some other kids, but I liked the girl the best.
5 Ways to Effectively Annoy Your Cat
Let's face it, that cute, furry and cuddly beast known as the domestic house cat can be a domestic pain in the arse. If you "own" one, you know exactly what I mean. They don't come when called, they stand on your head at 6 in the morning when they're hungry, and they are constantly trying to escape the confines of their home, despite the ridiculously lavish lifestyle they are pampered by.
The Joys and Hazards of Living with a Bengal Cat
Although there are lots of sites that just fawn over the Bengal breed there doesn't tend to be too many that describe just what life is like with these cats. In this article I hope to both educate the audience to basic Bengal facts and allow anyone to learn what a charming handful these sprightly balls of fur are.
Famous Ship's Cats
"Even Jenny, the ship's cat and part of the crew, had immediately found herself a comfortable corner; she varied her usual Christmas routine on previous ships by presenting Titanic with a litter of kittens in April." - Voilet Jessop on joining the Titanic's crew.
How to speak fluent cat
Often, when learning a new language, the lesson plan begins with popular foods and how to order them. This is also true of catspeak. Your cat's views on food may be among the first thoughts they try to express.
Meet Mr. Murphy - Rescue Cat Extraordinaire
Often, when we are looking for the perfect family pet, we overlook a great source of possible "family additions". Rescue groups and organizations that specialize in salvaging society's casualties almost always have a wide variety of "rehabilitated pets" ready for adoption.Rescued animals are given a second chance for a happy life with a caring family through the efforts of such caring people.
Project F.U.R.B.A.L.L.
My name is Foxy...or to those of you privy to such classified information, Field Agent 18243-8.6...and a half. For the last two lives, my orders have been to infiltrate the creatures known as humans, observe their behavior, gather intelligence and report back to our honorable leaders a viable method for the much anticipated takeover.
My Life as the Top Cat
Once upon a time when I was a little one, my name was Shadow. I liked the little girl that I used to follow. She picked me up and played with me a lot. In fact, I guess that is why they started to call me Shadow. Their house had some big people in it and some other kids, but I liked the girl the best.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Our Three Thousand Dollar Kitty
She had to be kept sedated because she would literally jump out of her skin at any noise, and then scare herself half to death with the leg cast and leap all over the place trying to get away from it. After we discovered that, it was back to the cage...
I think he took pity on me and only charged me an additional $600.00. He also allowed me to make payments which helped out as I was still paying for the cat loan I had to take out in order to pay for the first surgery!
This time, the poor kitty had to be caged for almost six months (at home) and then quarantined to my daughter's bedroom until the leg was strong enough to endure venturing out of the room.We had two other cats and we didn't want them chasing her around the house. I didn't think I was strong enough to go through a third surgery!
All in all, I think the poor thing was under house arrest of some form or other for a year, but she is healthy and happy now. Her fur has grown back and she has acquired a taste for being groomed.(As she couldn't groom herself when she was in the cast, we took over the responsibility and it remains that way today!)
As for me, I am still paying for the initial surgery, and most likely will be paying for a while yet, but it was all worth it!
A Look at Siamese Cats
The exotic and somewhat mysterious Siamese cat hails from the country of Thailand. They had always been a popular breed of cats, some even residing in royal palaces. Siamese cats, in the past, were trusted to protect royal palaces and monasteries from evil spirits. These cats were also thought of as bringing good fortune to their owners as well.
During the year of 1884, the very first Siamese cats began to make their way to England, when they were given as gifts to a British general. After that, they eventually made their way over to America. Now, Siamese cats are one of the most recognized of the breed. Siamese cats are without a doubt the most popular short haired cat and among the top 3 in the entire breed of cats.
Even though there are several different colors to this breed, some questions arise about what makes a cat a true Siamese cat. These cats have always been known for their bodies which are lighter in color, with darker areas around the feet, tail, legs, or face. They can weight anywhere between 6 - 16 lbs, with bright blue eyes that are normally slanted - which is another clue that the cat is a true Siamese.
Traditionally, Siamese cats are robust, with angular heads and a truly muscular build. They are well known throughout the world for their color points and unique personalities. Unlike other breeds, Siamese breeds have a talent for communicating with people. If you are looking for a cat that is nice and quiet, you wouldn’t want a Siamese cat. These cats love to play, love to make noise, and they also happen to be the most social breed of cats out there.
Siamese cats demand a lot of attention, because in their minds, they believe that the world revolves around them. For this very reason, they can tend be quite dependant on their owners. They love to play, and crave interaction. If you leave them alone for too long, they have a tendency to get into trouble! They like to get attention, love to play, and hate to be left by themselves.
Even though Siamese cats are emotionally high maintenance, they don’t need a lot of physical maintenance. They need a minimum amount of grooming, which involves bathing every once in a while, and brushing maybe once or twice a week. If you like cats with minimal maintenance, Siamese cats are perfect. Their hair is short to their skin, so a gentle brushing is all you need. They can get sick however, which is to be expected with any breed of cat.
Siamese cats have a life span that is similar to other breeds, which is normally around 15 - 20 years, sometimes even longer. As long as you feed him on a daily basis and take him to the vet for his regular checkups and shots, he will be around for years and years to come. Most people who have their Siamese cat for over 10 years, find the cat to be more like a child than a pet.
No matter how you look at it, a Siamese cat is a great pet. As long as you give your pet the attention he craves - he will be your life long friend for as long as you have him.
During the year of 1884, the very first Siamese cats began to make their way to England, when they were given as gifts to a British general. After that, they eventually made their way over to America. Now, Siamese cats are one of the most recognized of the breed. Siamese cats are without a doubt the most popular short haired cat and among the top 3 in the entire breed of cats.
Even though there are several different colors to this breed, some questions arise about what makes a cat a true Siamese cat. These cats have always been known for their bodies which are lighter in color, with darker areas around the feet, tail, legs, or face. They can weight anywhere between 6 - 16 lbs, with bright blue eyes that are normally slanted - which is another clue that the cat is a true Siamese.
Traditionally, Siamese cats are robust, with angular heads and a truly muscular build. They are well known throughout the world for their color points and unique personalities. Unlike other breeds, Siamese breeds have a talent for communicating with people. If you are looking for a cat that is nice and quiet, you wouldn’t want a Siamese cat. These cats love to play, love to make noise, and they also happen to be the most social breed of cats out there.
Siamese cats demand a lot of attention, because in their minds, they believe that the world revolves around them. For this very reason, they can tend be quite dependant on their owners. They love to play, and crave interaction. If you leave them alone for too long, they have a tendency to get into trouble! They like to get attention, love to play, and hate to be left by themselves.
Even though Siamese cats are emotionally high maintenance, they don’t need a lot of physical maintenance. They need a minimum amount of grooming, which involves bathing every once in a while, and brushing maybe once or twice a week. If you like cats with minimal maintenance, Siamese cats are perfect. Their hair is short to their skin, so a gentle brushing is all you need. They can get sick however, which is to be expected with any breed of cat.
Siamese cats have a life span that is similar to other breeds, which is normally around 15 - 20 years, sometimes even longer. As long as you feed him on a daily basis and take him to the vet for his regular checkups and shots, he will be around for years and years to come. Most people who have their Siamese cat for over 10 years, find the cat to be more like a child than a pet.
No matter how you look at it, a Siamese cat is a great pet. As long as you give your pet the attention he craves - he will be your life long friend for as long as you have him.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Meet My Clients
I was informed by my clients, that since I am writing about them, I should make proper introductions.
First on the roster is the 'boss lady' named Nala, a sultry chocolate point Siamese, with a typical aloof outlook towards staff. She adores high places, or cupboards, and can be found lounging atop of the fridge or the window sill on a sunny afternoon.
She also enjoys lying on the heating vent when the furnace kicks in, or snuggling amongst the freshly warm, dry, clothes in the dryer.
Next up is a large, very staff oriented Maine-Coon mix, named Fox. Her favorite pastime is following staff members into the bathroom and annoying them until they finally give in and brush her. Due to an unfortunate accident, she was unable to satisfactorily groom herself, so we (the staff) took over that responsibility for her, resulting in her grooming fixation.
Last but not least, the spokes-cat for the group, a diminutive, 4 lb. tri-colour Manx, called Picasso. Don't let her size fool you, when she is in full cry, you can hear her half way down the block! She likes being in the same room as her staff, but is reluctant to stoop to their level and be petted, preferring instead to head butt and rub when in need of affection...usually at two in the morning!
When this staff member goes to bed, I am accompanied by all three, Nala at my feet, Picasso glued to my leg, and Fox on the pillow by my head.
It gets a little cramped at times, and of course, once disturbed, Nala will disappear to parts unknown for the remainder of the night, only to resurface at breakfast. Fox will generally stay the night, unless one of her roommates heads for the food dish for a midnight snack. Picasso, on the other hand, will stick like glue to me the entire night. If she is disturbed too often, she will decide it's affection time, and proceed to pat my face and purr.
Unfortunately, ignoring her will not make her go away, as experience has taught me, so I take the time to appease her craving, and once settled, I drift back to sleep.
I'm sure, if they could read, they would be appalled by my indiscriminate sharing of such private details, however, for the moment at least, I'm safe from their recriminations.
I hope you have enjoyed meeting my companions, I know they are thrilled to be immortalized in print, and suitably worshiped.
First on the roster is the 'boss lady' named Nala, a sultry chocolate point Siamese, with a typical aloof outlook towards staff. She adores high places, or cupboards, and can be found lounging atop of the fridge or the window sill on a sunny afternoon.
She also enjoys lying on the heating vent when the furnace kicks in, or snuggling amongst the freshly warm, dry, clothes in the dryer.
Next up is a large, very staff oriented Maine-Coon mix, named Fox. Her favorite pastime is following staff members into the bathroom and annoying them until they finally give in and brush her. Due to an unfortunate accident, she was unable to satisfactorily groom herself, so we (the staff) took over that responsibility for her, resulting in her grooming fixation.
Last but not least, the spokes-cat for the group, a diminutive, 4 lb. tri-colour Manx, called Picasso. Don't let her size fool you, when she is in full cry, you can hear her half way down the block! She likes being in the same room as her staff, but is reluctant to stoop to their level and be petted, preferring instead to head butt and rub when in need of affection...usually at two in the morning!
When this staff member goes to bed, I am accompanied by all three, Nala at my feet, Picasso glued to my leg, and Fox on the pillow by my head.
It gets a little cramped at times, and of course, once disturbed, Nala will disappear to parts unknown for the remainder of the night, only to resurface at breakfast. Fox will generally stay the night, unless one of her roommates heads for the food dish for a midnight snack. Picasso, on the other hand, will stick like glue to me the entire night. If she is disturbed too often, she will decide it's affection time, and proceed to pat my face and purr.
Unfortunately, ignoring her will not make her go away, as experience has taught me, so I take the time to appease her craving, and once settled, I drift back to sleep.
I'm sure, if they could read, they would be appalled by my indiscriminate sharing of such private details, however, for the moment at least, I'm safe from their recriminations.
I hope you have enjoyed meeting my companions, I know they are thrilled to be immortalized in print, and suitably worshiped.
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