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Treatment of Diabetes in Cats
2008-02-29 14:09:00 The initial shock and fear you feel when the vet tells you that your pet has diabetes can be overwhelming. Yet diabetes is a treatable condition and your pet can live a normal, happy, healthy life. Diabetes is not a death sentence for your pet!Do you think treatment is too difficult?A recent post (10/9/06) by Allie and Myrtle from the FDMB may be helpful to you:When we humans are diagnosed with an illness we head for the internet, and I'm sure it the same for many cat owners who hesitate about treating their cats. Let's say they put off the decision to put their cat to sleep until they have found out what treatment involves. Let's say they come here, and see the dedicated treatment given by everyone here ? shots, home-testing, blood curves, ketone testing, spot checks, discussions about dosages of 1.2 units or 1.75 units, U40 insulins, gauges of needles. I'll call it the 5 star treatment (or even 5+ stars for those who do tight regulation ? but let's not get into any controvers... More About: Cats , Treatment
Diabetes in Cats for Beginners
2008-02-29 14:02:00 What is Feline Diabetes , and How Does it Affect My Pet's Health?Diabetes is a disorder affecting the processing of glucose (blood sugar) in the body. The digestive system breaks food down into various components, including glucose, that enter the bloodstream. Glucose is absorbed by cells to use for energy. Insulin is the hormone that signals the cells to take up the glucose -- without it, the glucose stays in the blood. A VERY simplified diagram is presented below to help explain this process. In a normal digestive system, the arrival of food stimulates the organ called the pancreas to secrete insulin into the bloodstream to regulate glucose levels. More food, more insulin. More insulin, less glucose in the blood (and more in cells to use for energy). At its simplest, diabetes is a disorder of this process. If there isn't enough insulin or if insulin can't act properly on cells, the glucose level in the blood stays too high and the glucose is not available for the cells to use a... More About: Cats
Breeding Cats
2008-02-28 13:51:00 This page gives advice and a few guidelines for those of you wishing to breed pedigree cats. I cover the facts, planning a litter and pregnancy and pre-natal care here. What often starts as just one litter often ends up as a lifetime passion or hobby.The FactsA health litter of Turkish Van Kittens breed by Tansdale cattery is the UK.It is important to note that breeding any type of pedigree cat is a commitment that should not be taken lightly. Breeding and showing cats can be very rewarding, but it can also be very time consuming and expensive. Breeding from your cat is an important decision that must be given careful consideration.Before starting a breeding program, it is important to become familiar with the relevant pedigree breed. Visiting cat shows and meeting other breeders is one way to start. Cat shows are a perfect place to meet other breeders and form valuable contacts for the future. It is also a place to see and assess your own cats against others of the same breed. Bree... More About: Cats
Colorpoint Shorthair Cat
2008-01-26 19:29:00 The following information is from the Cat Fancier's Association page on breeds. Text and pictures are copyrighted by the CFA. Layout and font may have changed to fit this page. Images (cat pictures) are copyrighted by the photographer. Please go to the CFA website for details. Enjoy the cats!Breed Profile: Colorpoint ShorthairColorpoint ShorthairPictured: Best of Breed GC, BW, RW TEAKATUT'S JORDAN, Seal-Lynx Point Colorpoint Shorthair MalePhoto: © ChananColorpoint Shorthairs are the first cousins of the Siamese. This breed is distinguished by its elegance in sixteen different "point" colors beyond the four Siamese colors. Half-siblings to the Siamese by virtue of their foundation and continuing breeding with the Siamese, the Colorpoint Shorthair is a hybrid breed of the Siamese. Colorpoints, circa 1947-48, are a far cry from their angular, leggy descendants of today. Today's Colorpoints are the same structural standard of the Siamese, with the only difference being their uni...
British Shorthair Cat
2008-01-26 19:19:00 The following information is from the Cat Fancier's Association page on breeds. Text and pictures are copyrighted by the CFA. Layout and font may have changed to fit this page. Images (cat pictures) are copyrighted by the photographer. Please go to the CFA website for details. Enjoy the cats!Breed Profile: British ShorthairBritish ShorthairPictured: Best of Breed GC, BW, RW DANDYBLUE'S LORD HUDSON, Blue British Shorthair MalePhoto: © Larry JohnsonThe British Shorthair, probably the oldest English breed of cat, traces its ancestry back to the domestic cat of Rome. This breed was first prized for its physical strength and hunting ability, but soon became equally recognized and valued for its calm demeanor, endurance and loyalty to man.The British Shorthair is a comparatively rare cat in the United States. Around 1980 it was recognized for championship competition by CFA stimulating much needed interest in the breed. Recognized world-wide, many fine ?Brits? are still imported to...
Devon Rex Cat
2008-01-26 19:04:00 The following information is from the Cat Fancier's Association page on breeds. Text and pictures are copyrighted by the CFA. Layout and font may have changed to fit this page. Images (cat pictures) are copyrighted by the photographer. Please go to the CFA website for details. Enjoy the cats!Breed Profile: Devon RexDevon RexPictured: Best of Breed GC, BW, RW KARMACATZ RAZZLE DAZZLE ME!, Cameo Mackerel Tabby-White Devon Rex FemalePhoto: © Larry JohnsonIn 1959, a Miss Cox of Devonshire England found that a stray cat in her care had given birth to a rather odd looking curly-haired kitten, the sire thought to be a curly-haired tomcat seen in the area. Delighted with the kitten's elfin features and wavy curls, she named him Kirlee -- the founding father of the unique and wonderful breed of cats known today as the Devon Rex. Today's Devon Rex maintain a look true to their founder -- huge ears, set low on the sides of the head frame, a pixie-like face with large, inquisitive eyes a...
Chartreux Cat
2008-01-26 18:54:00 The following information is from the Cat Fancier's Association page on breeds. Text and pictures are copyrighted by the CFA. Layout and font may have changed to fit this page. Images (cat pictures) are copyrighted by the photographer. Please go to the CFA website for details. Enjoy the cats!Breed Profile: ChartreuxChartreuxPictured: Best of Breed GC, BW, NW CHARLEVAL ALITTLE LESS CONVERSATION, Chartreux MalePhoto: © Larry JohnsonThe Chartreux may be one of The Cat Fanciers' Association's oldest new breeds. Chartreux history is steeped in legend, even though the breed was only advanced to championship status in 1987. There exists a lovely old legend that the Chartreux lived with, and were named for, the Carthusian monks of France, and perhaps even shared a tipple or two of their famous Chartreuse liqueur! Recent research, however, indicates that because of the woolly character of their fur, they were given the same name as a well known Spanish wool of the early 18th century....
American Bobtail Cat
2008-01-26 18:42:00 The following information is from the Cat Fancier's Association page on breeds. Text and pictures are copyrighted by the CFA. Layout and font may have changed to fit this page. Images (cat pictures) are copyrighted by the photographer. Please go to the CFA website for details. Enjoy the cats!Breed Profile: American BobtailAmerican Bobtail LonghairPictured: Best of Breed Longhair GC, BW, NW A BEBOP TAIL YETI OF NUDAWNZ, Gold-Eyed White American Bobtail - Longhair MalePhoto: © Larry JohnsonAt first glance you are sure that you have just seen a bobcat, you slowly turn and your gaze falls upon this magnificent and untamed looking creature. It captivates you. Your eyes meet and you are drawn to a far away place where hearts run wild and free. The cat cleans its luxurious fur, blinks its eyes at you and begins to purr. You long to stroke its soft, thick fur and hold him in your arms, but do you dare? Tentatively you reach for the amazing animal. He stands up and stretches, allowing ...
Cornish Rex Cat
2008-01-26 18:35:00 The following information is from the Cat Fancier's Association page on breeds. Text and pictures are copyrighted by the CFA. Layout and font may have changed to fit this page. Images (cat pictures) are copyrighted by the photographer. Please go to the CFA website for details. Enjoy the cats!Breed Profile: Cornish RexCornish RexPictured: Best of Breed GC, BW, RW ANGELWAVES KYNG ARTHUR OF WHITEWEB, Black-White Cornish Rex MalePhoto: © Larry Johnson?Are those cats from outer space?!? No, Cornish Rex cats are not from outer space and, in spite of their resemblance to ancient Egyptian statues, they are not from Egypt either. As their name implies, these cats originated in Cornwall, England, where they first appeared in a litter of barn cats born about 1950.In appearance, Cornish Rex cats are a study in curves starting most noticeably with their coat which ideally falls in washboard waves. The coat is very short, lies close to the body and is incredibly soft to the touch, prompting...
Burmese Cat
2008-01-26 18:29:00 The following information is from the Cat Fancier's Association page on breeds. Text and pictures are copyrighted by the CFA. Layout and font may have changed to fit this page. Images (cat pictures) are copyrighted by the photographer. Please go to the CFA website for details. Enjoy the cats!Breed Profile: BurmeseBurmesePictured: Best of Breed - Sable Division GC, BW, RW MARCH HARE K SHIDO, Sable Burmese MalePhoto: © Satoshi DaichiIn the early 1930?s, Dr. Joseph Thompson of San Francisco acquired an attractive walnut-brown female from Burma which he named Wong Mau. Through selective breeding to Siamese, it was established that the Burmese is a distinct breed. Lighter colored kittens were occasionally produced and eventually the American breeders requested recognition from CFA for these ?dilute? colors; first, as another breed named Malayan, then later as a dilute division of Burmese. The four colors recognized by CFA are: sable, champagne, blue and platinum.Burmese carry surpr...
Birman Cat
2008-01-26 18:23:00 The following information is from the Cat Fancier's Association page on breeds. Text and pictures are copyrighted by the CFA. Layout and font may have changed to fit this page. Images (cat pictures) are copyrighted by the photographer. Please go to the CFA website for details. Enjoy the cats!Breed Profile: BirmanBirmanPictured: Best of Breed GC, BW, NW MYSINHS CHAIN-OF-FOOLS, Seal Point Birman MalePhoto: © ChananThe Birman cat is believed to have originated in Burma, where it was considered sacred, the companion cat of the Kittah priests. There is a legend as to how the Birmans developed the colors they are today: ?Originally, the guardians of the Temple of LaoTsun were yellow-eyed white cats with long hair. The golden goddess of the temple, Tsun-Kyan-Kse, had deep blue eyes. The head priest, Mun-Ha, had as his companion a beautiful cat named Sinh. One day the temple was attacked and Mun-Ha was killed. At the moment of his death, Sinh placed his feet on his master and faced th... More About: Irma
American Shorthair Cat
2008-01-26 18:18:00 The following information is from the Cat Fancier's Association page on breeds. Text and pictures are copyrighted by the CFA. Layout and font may have changed to fit this page. Images (cat pictures) are copyrighted by the photographer. Please go to the CFA website for details. Enjoy the cats!Breed Profile: American ShorthairAmerican ShorthairPictured: Best of Breed GC, BW, NW STEDAM'S LUCKY 13 OF YANKEE STAR, Brown Tabby American Shorthair MalePhoto: © ChananLooking for a cat that will be a gentle companion, a playmate for your children, and a full-fledged member of the family? Look no further than the American Shorthair. This breed is known for its longevity, robust health, good looks, quiet disposition and amiability with children and dogs. The American Shorthair is America's own breed, whose ancestors came to North America with early settlers from Europe. Records indicate that the "Mayflower" carried several cats to hunt ship's rats. For centuries, "working cats" flouris...
Abyssinian Cat
2008-01-26 18:13:00 The following information is from the Cat Fancier's Association page on breeds. Text and pictures are copyrighted by the CFA. Layout and font may have changed to fit this page. Images (cat pictures) are copyrighted by the photographer. Please go to the CFA website for details. Enjoy the cats!Breed Profile: Abyssinian Pictured: Best of Breed GC, BW, NW ZEHNDER'S BBC LATE NIGHT, Blue Abyssinian FemalePhoto: © Larry JohnsonAlthough the Abyssinian is one of the oldest known breeds, there continues to be speculation and controversy concerning its history. In appearance, Abyssinians resemble the paintings and sculptures of ancient Egyptian cats which portray an elegant feline with a muscular body, beautiful arched neck, large ears and almond shaped eyes. Abys today still retain the jungle look of felis lybica, the African wildcat ancestor of all domestic cats.The source of the name is not because Ethiopia, formerly Abyssinia, is thought to be the original home of these cats, but bec...
Balinese Cat
2008-01-26 17:56:00 The following information is from the Cat Fancier's Association page on breeds. Text and pictures are copyrighted by the CFA. Layout and font may have changed to fit this page. Images (cat pictures) are copyrighted by the photographer. Please go to the CFA website for details. Enjoy the cats!Breed Profile: BalineseBalinesePictured: Best of Breed GC, BW, RW ANACAONA PERLA OF KLM, Lilac Point Balinese FemalePhoto: © Vicki RutledgeTake one Siamese cat ... add one ermine coat ... instant Balinese!What?s so great about a Balinese cat? Everything! Ask anyone who is owned by one of these fabulous felines what is so special about the breed, and you set off a glowing monologue that ends only when the speaker is exhausted. Under that long, silky ermine coat he wears so proudly, this beautiful cat is all Siamese, and that includes his personality. Despite his regal bearing and aristocratic appearance, he is a clown with a heart as big as a circus tent. To gauge the level of his intellige...
Cat Bathing as a Martial Art
2008-01-26 17:53:00 by Bud Herron, Columbus, Indiana, USA--------------Some people say cats never have to be bathed. They say cats lick themselves clean. They say cats have a special enzyme of some sort in their saliva that works like new, improved Wisk --- dislodging the dirt where it hides and whisking it away.I've spent most of my life believing this folklore. Like most blind believers, I've been able to discount all the facts to the contrary, the kitty odors that lurk in the corners of the garage and dirt smudges that cling to the throw rug by the fireplace.The time comes, however, when a man must face reality: when he must look squarely in the face of massive public sentiment to the contrary and announce: "This cat smells like a port-a-potty on a hot day in Juarez."When that day arrives at your house, as it has in mine, I have some advice you might consider as you place your feline friend under your arm and head for the bathtub: * Know that although the cat has the advantage of quickness and ... More About: Martial
Why Cats Are Better Than Human?
2008-01-26 17:47:00 * A cat always hits the litterbox. * Better chance of training a cat. * You never have to spend time with your cats mother. * If you ask enough times, a cat may actually listen to you. * You can de-claw a cat...Try to get a guy to trim his toenails. * It's ok if a cat rubs up against your best friend. * If a cat jumps into your lap, a little light petting will satisfy him. * A cat knows your the key to his happiness... A man thinks he is. More About: Cats , Human
Why Cats Are Better Than Men
2008-01-26 17:47:00 * A cat always hits the litterbox. * Better chance of training a cat. * You never have to spend time with your cats mother. * If you ask enough times, a cat may actually listen to you. * You can de-claw a cat...Try to get a guy to trim his toenails. * It's ok if a cat rubs up against your best friend. * If a cat jumps into your lap, a little light petting will satisfy him. * A cat knows your the key to his happiness... A man thinks he is. More About: Cats
HOW WELL DOES YOUR CAT KNOW YOU?
2008-01-26 17:43:00 1) Your human walks into the kitchen. What does this mean?a) It's Hungryb) It's Lostc) You're Hungry2) Your human puts down a bowl of food for you. Is this:a) Supperb) Something to keep you going til supper's readyc) Inedible junk to be scorned in favor of what the human's got.3) Your human removes you fromthe top of the television.Does this mean:a) You're in trouble. Better not do it again.b) Nothing. Humans do this from time to time.c) The human wants to play, so climb up again to amuse it.4) Staircases are for:a) Getting up to the human's bedroom at 4am.b) Lying in wait in the dark at the top of the stairs.c) Walking down just slower than the human in front of it,d) All of the above.Answers: Most of the time, the correct answer is C.
Happily Ever After
2008-01-26 17:40:00 by Catherine Sadler, Ramah, CO, USA--------------VJ was hurting. His eye was injured and infected; his toe was injured and infected and there was a sore spot in the middle of his back. He remembered the fight with the fox; but he had gotten away with his life and left the fox hurting as well. But it was cold and he was hungry. During his flight he entered another neighborhood. He didn't know where to go for shelter or food.Then he saw a human lady. She called softly to him, but he was wary and slunk away. Later he went back to hide in the bushes near the house. Lo and behold! There was a dish of delicious food waiting for him! He ate hungrily and bedded down in a box under the bushes. At dawn he left to explore the neighborhood. He kept going back to find more food and saw the lady again. She didn't threaten him; just talked softly. He was getting braver.Then one day he didn't show up and the lady went looking for him for a few days. Finally she went to the local shelter and ther... More About: Happily Ever After
Cat Bumper Stickers
2008-01-26 17:37:00 #Cat - A migratory organism with a tropism for where it's not wanted # Cats don't get into mischief, cats are mischief # The cat could very well be man's best friend, but would never stoop to admitting it# Do not meddle in the affairs of cats for they are subtle and will piss on your: computer, homework, laundry, carpet, stereo, all of the above # E Pluribus Meow - In cats we trust # We had to give away the kids - the cat was allergic # The trouble with a kitten is that when it grows up, it's always a cat# Dogs come when called, cats have answering machines and might get back to you # Some say that cats are sneaky evil and cruel. True, and they have other fine qualities as well # If a fish is the movement of water embodied, given shape, then a cat is a diagram and pattern of subtle air. # Cats don't want to own people. They prefer to lease with an option. # Cats keep their claws sharp because they know that just a purr may not be enough # Anything not nailed down is a cat toy! ... More About: Bumper , Stickers
Your Role in Cat Pregnancy
2008-01-26 17:15:00 Hi, i'm Fuzzy! I wanted to take a bit of time to talk to you today about cat pregnancy. You see, if we are not spayed it's likely going to happen.Cats will usually go into heat at about 3-4 months of age and after that we will have only one thing on our minds, mating. After the heat cycle begins it will be very hard to keep us inside the house. We will yell alot and creep around the door just waiting for the oppurtunity to sneak out.If we get out you can be sure that we will have no problem finding a companion. Sometimes the boy cats will even fight for the oppurtunity.If you aren't sure if your cat is pregnant I will give you some inside tips. About three weeks after breeding you will notice that our nipples will start to swell and turn red, we will be hungry all the time, and we may even throw up. Our personality will change too and we will want to cuddle all the time.If you decide that your furry friend is pregnant you should take her to the vet immediately for a health check-... More About: Pregnancy , Role
Good Things To Know About Ragdoll Cats
2008-01-10 04:08:00 The Ragdoll cat breed goes back to the 1960?s in California. It is very popular for the relaxation skills the cats in this category are capable of. The Ragdoll cat is able to completely relax, which allows people to handle them in almost any possible way, without the cat to complain about any pain. This is where their name comes from: they go totally limp when picked up! This is probably the fact to cause the whole controversy surrounding the Ragdoll cats. One of the accounts even claims that this breed has been left on Earth by an alien race. Many of these wild claims were made by the breed?s founder and are still passed around.Their special traits as the characteristic limpness when picked up, as well as their easy going nature are what they are selectively bred for. They are the result of mixing Birman, Persian, and Burmese cats.To go with its large size and long, muscular body, the legs on the Ragdoll are medium to medium long and the back legs are longer than the front ones. Th... More About: Cats , Things , Good
Good Things To Know About Russian Blue Cats
2008-01-10 04:07:00 People say that no other cat breed can be as beautiful as the Russian Blue ! They are indeed wonderful cats, which can steal anyone?s heart with their emerald green eyes, silver-tipped fur, refined boning and plushy coats!These cats have a very strong personality. It is not the owner who chooses to take in a Russian Blue cat, but it is the cat that chooses to accept him! The cat has the final say as to how the relationship develops. If you are lucky enough to win her trust, you will get her full loyalty and love. The cat will treasure you more than anyone in the whole world.Unlike the other cats which are usually very friendly to people, the Russian Blue kitten is rather shy when meeting a stranger. The little one hides in a safe place, most of the times behind pieces of furniture. From there the kitten can review all the new aspects of her life. The only working strategy at this point is to sit down, quietly dangle a shoelace or move a cat teaser back and forth slowly and wait. The ... More About: Cats , Things , Good
Good Things To Know About Siamese Cats
2008-01-10 04:06:00 Siamese cats are the favorite pets for people whishing to get a companion they can show off with. This breed originates in Siam, which is Thailand today. They were the pets of the royal family and were brought from Great Britain to the United States in the late 19th century.The Siamese cats have a very elegant appearance. They have light colored bodies with darker areas on their legs, tail and face. There are many colors the Siamese cats can have. But the dark spots on the tips of Siamese cats, which are called ?points?, are darker than the color of their body. Siamese cats always have blue eyes. The interesting thing about kittens in this breed is that they are completely white when they are born. They get the Siamese cats? specific body color only after a week or even two into life. As a Siamese cat ages, the points become less pronounced as the body darkens a bit in color.The hair of the Siamese cats can be either short or long and their bodies are very muscular. Their legs and t... More About: Cats , Things , Good
Common Cat Breeds for Everyday People
2008-01-10 04:05:00 More than the previous thousands of days, cats have pretty much handled their breeding themselves. In the origin, they were used for target to chase and execute the rodents. Since the year?s growth, people began to breed cats more to our liking. At this present, there are numerous specific types of cats - which you are able to tell if you stare personally.Clearly there are more than 70 different cat breeds these days, which are documented all the way during cat registries. Around 40 breeds are some registries that will recognize, and they rule out the other breeds such as tigers. There are also many different breeds such as the wild cats that have a longer hair.In the history, there are several cat breeds that have origin. Several Japanese breeds, like the Japanese Bobtail can be traced back more than 1,000 years in olden times. Cats were really common and well famous all over the Medieval Japan. Although these days, the whole world and throughout Japan are a myth.In North America, ... More About: People , Common , Breeds , Cat Breeds
Egyptian Mau - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know
2008-01-10 04:04:00 A breed of cat as old as recorded history, the Egyptian Mau ('Mau' means 'cat' in Egyptian) can be seen in the artwork of the ancient Egyptians. It is thought that Egyptian Maus are descended from species of the African Wild Cat. In that culture, the cats were worshiped, protected by laws and mummified. The Egyptian Mau is the only breed of cat that has naturally occurring spots on its short coat. Found in a random pattern on the fur, these spots can also be found on the skin. The coat can be silver, bronze or smoke colored with variations occurring between these three colors.Egyptian Maus have striking green eyes and an unusual flap of skin extending from the flank to the back knee, which allows for agility. It is the fastest breed of cat, able to reach speeds of more than thirty miles per hour. Average adult male Egyptian Maus will reach weights between ten to fourteen pounds. Females will average six to ten pounds.Egyptian Maus are described as talkative almost musical and ha... More About: Facts , Owner , Breed
Is the Maine Coon the Right Breed For You?
2008-01-10 04:03:00 Are you a dog lover who wants to own a cat? If so, the Maine Coon Cat is the breed for you. This breed is extraordinarily intelligent and has a personality that is more like a dog than a cat; for example, a Maine Coon Cat might decide to take a leisurely dip in your family's wading pool.The Maine Coon is known as a gentle giant. These lovely cats weigh in at anywhere from nine to 22 pounds and even at the heavy end of the scale, they are not fat. They have a square face, a thick neck, large ears, big, rounded eyes, and a large, muscular body. The tail is long and quite bushy.This cat breed was first seen in Maine in the late 1800?s and most likely developed its thick coat as a way to protect itself from the bitterly cold winters in that area. When the breed was first established, only the brown tabby color was recognized. This coat color and the Maine Coon's bushy tail gave it the look of a raccoon, hence the reference to ?coon? in the name. Today, this breed comes in many more re... More About: Breed
Bombay - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know
2008-01-10 04:02:00 The Bombay was developed by breeder Nikki Horner in Louisville, Kentucky in 1958. She set out to create a 'miniature black panther' by crossing a sable Burmese with a solid black American Shorthair. Though her initial attempts were unsuccessful, she persisted and by 1976, the Bombay was recognized as a distinct breed of cat. Bombays are muscular cats with an all black coat. Some are born with the recessive trait of a sable coat. Though this does not indicate any deficiency in the cat, it is considered undesirable for a Bombay and will only be sold as a family pet and not a show cat. This black coat is short and satiny and does not require any special grooming (though regular petting or brushing will help to get the dead hair off ? but a Bombay will usually groom itself).Bombays mature quickly and are considered 'adult' between six and nine months. The average male will weigh eight to ten pounds and the average female will weigh between six and eight pounds. Both will live an ave... More About: Facts , Owner , Breed
Breeding Purebred Cats
2008-01-10 04:01:00 If you are interested in breeding purebred cats for monetary gains, you have to consider the pros and cons first before going down this road. While the rewards are generous and rewarding, cat breeding is not for all. People have this mistaken perception that cat breeding is as easy as just letting cats mate. In fact it?s just the opposite. While earning money is part of the plan in breeding, it should not be the main motivating factor.As a cat breeder, you must be responsible for the welfare and well being of your cats. Contingency plan should be in place to cater for unexpected changes. In the even of the owner backing out of a deal, you should have a ready place to keep the cat.Besides having a sense of responsibility, you should also educate yourself well before going into breeding. Breeding purebred cats requires a great deal of knowledge about the written breed standards and general cat care. You need to find a seasoned mentor to work with, someone who has had prior experience ... More About: Cats
How To Avoid A Bad Cat Breeder
More articles from this author:2008-01-10 04:01:00 It is human nature to be greedy, and greed leads to dishonorable behavior such as being despicable and mean. Some professional breeders you see may not be professional at all, or even close. They only want to make some a lot of money by pulling a fast one on gullible or inexperienced pet buyers, and do not even know the most basic needs of animals.Bad breeders are ignorant to the fact that they are incapable of being a proper breeder. They are not aware that they are not fully educated and informed about the proper lifestyle and etiquette of a professional breeder. Being in the pet business may bring lucrative profits, hence the temptation to take advantage of it to make a fortune. These unscrupulous breeders are easy to sniff out, and are also known as backyard breeders who usually run their operations through newspapers and Internet ads with the claims of selling good pedigree cats with unbelievably low price tags.Most of these animals sold by the unprofessional breeders to uneduc... More About: Avoid 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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