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CFA's Top Cats Asia/Latin America
2008-02-03 12:34:00 Best Cat GC, DW RUSSMANIA ANTONIO GAUDI Red Tabby & White Norwegian Forest Cat Male GC, DW FELIS WONDER LEE SIMON Brown Tabby Maine Coon Male GC, DW CURLYBURLY OLIVER Red& White Selkirk Rex Shorthair Male GC, DW AUTUMNLEAF ROTHSCHILD OF CAT CHALET Blue British Shorthair Male GC, DW MEIHUA GIZMO OF ZENITHI Blue & White Persian Male GC, DW CANDIRAND PONG-NENG OF CAT4LOVE Red Tabby & White Persian Male GC, DW ARTEMIS MIU MIU OF ZENITHI Copper-Eyed White Persian Female GC, DW AUTUMNLEAF AMADEAUS OF ASIA ROYAL Blue British Shorthair Male GC, DW BRYN MAWR TOFFEE CHUNK OF CANTONER Brown Tabby Exotic Male GC, DW GENERATOR BUZZLIGHTYEAR Brown Tabby America n Shorthair Male GC, DW OSSY-RANCH SWEET SURPRISE Brown Tabby & White Exotic Male GC, DW MANYEE THE WIND-OF-AFRICA Chocolate Tabby & White American Curl Longhair Male GC, DW NORTHERNTAIL DREAMER OF FOXHOUSE Red Somali Male GC, DW MERICAT HOT WIRE OF YATFUNG Red Mac Tabby & White American Wirehair M... More About: Cats , Asia , Latin America , Latin
CFA Top Cats in Hawaii
2008-02-03 12:24:00 Due to the fact the Hawaii has unique quarantine laws Hawaii has its own shows and awards. Here are the top ten cats in Hawaii.Best Cat - Hawaii CH FIDALGOKATS ROMEO WHERE ART THOU Shaded Silver Persian Male GC KAMU'S WHOA, DUDE Ebony Oriental Shorthair Male GC MEA ALOHA NORSKATT KIRKENSTOR Brown Mackerel Tabby & White Norwegian Forest Cat Male CH KALUAMOA KAUAI PONI Lilac Point Siamese Female GC LARPA CHEVY OF PACIFICPAWS Red & White Persian Male CH SUMIYO'S RELENTLESS Black Exotic Female CH SUMIYO'S ANGEL'S SHARE Brown Tabby & White Exotic Female CH BECARINE'S RENENUTET Fawn Somali Female CH KAMU'S IL DIVO Blue-Eyed White Oriental Shorthair Male CH TRACYLOOE GODIVA OF LILACVILLE Chocolate Persian Female Best Kitten - Hawaii ALI'I KATS ANGELIQUE'S EARS-FUR-YOU Dilute Calico Scottish Fold Longhair Female SUMIYO'S INSIGNIA Seal-Lynx Point Himalayan-Persian Male NAKELI JUST A WHISPURR Shaded Silver Persian Male SUMIYO'S SPEED-OF-LIGHT Blue Point ... More About: Cats
Getting a new cat here are some things to keep in mind.
2008-02-03 12:03:00 First off try to find a veterinarian that you are happy and comfortable with before you bring your cat home. This will ase the stress of finding a vet after you bring your cat home, espcially if you are getting a kitten who will need wellness visits and shots, or for that matter any questions that you may have.Find a bowl that is easy for kitten or cat to eat and drink out of. Make sure that it is easy to clean. Non-tip bowls are also very useful to help keeping eating and drinking area clean and free of spills.This goes to finding a vet first. If you are getting a kitten, be sure to discuss what type of kitten food he/she recommends and when to switch to adult food. This also holds true if you are getting a adult cat or older cat, your vet is most helpful in suggesting type of food.Choose a liter that you and your cat are comfortable with. Choose a comfortable liter box. There is a wide variaty, covered, automatic, etc.Make sure to pick up some grooming supplies.Kitt... More About: Mind , Things
Here are some interesting books on cats.
2008-01-31 13:01:00 Caring for Cats -- by Andrew Morris Caring for Your Cat -- by Angela Gair Veterinarians Guide to Natural Remedies for Cats : Safe and Effective Alternative Treatments and Healing Techniques from the Nations Top Holistic Veterinarians -- by Martin Zucker Cat Treats -- by Kim Campbell Thornton, Jane Calloway Plump Pups and Fat Cats : A Seven-Point Weight Loss Program for Your Overweight Pet -- by Steve Duno The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Healthy Cat -- by Elaine Wexler Mitchell, James R. Richards Communicating With Your Cat -- by J. Anne Helgren Twisted Whiskers -- by Pam Johnson-Bennett More About: Interesting , Books
Nutmeg Cat Fanciers Annual CFA Cat Show
2008-01-30 13:32:00 February 2&3, 2008Crowne Plaza - Southbury CTJudges:Carla Bizzell AB Gene Darrah AB Patti Jacobberger AB Lois Jensen Sharon Roy AB Barbara Sumner ABEntry Fees:$49.00 1st Entry (includes catalog) $44.00 2nd Entry $35.00 Additional Entries $30.00 Extra Half Cage (Limited) $40.00 Grooming Space (Limited) $10.00 End of Row / Substitutions $50.00 Returned Check $2.00 Fax Fee Per Entry CLOSING DATE: 1-28-08 or when filled Sorry, No HHPs More About: Show , Annual
CFA Top 25 Kittens 2006-2007 Show Season
2008-01-30 13:00:00 BEST KITTEN GC, NW ENCHANTDLAIR NWA CORNFLAKE GIRL, Tortoiseshell-White Sphynx Female 2nd BEST KITTEN GC NW D'EDEN LOVER LOLLIPOP OF WISHES, Brown Spotted Tabby-White Exotic Female 3rd BEST KITTENGC NW STEDAM'S AMERICAN IDOL OF BOVON, Brown Tabby American Shorthair Male 4th BEST KITTEN GC NW SUNDEW'S COPACABANA, Tortoiseshell Persian Female 5th BEST KITTEN GC NW CATSAFRATS LUCKY STAR, Red Tabby Persian Male 6th BEST KITTENGC NW DOTDOTDOT'S THUNDERBOLT, Chocolate Spotted Ocicat Male 7th BEST KITTEN GC NW CHELSEA ROSE RAZZLEDAZZLE, Blue-Cream British Shorthair Female 8th BEST KITTEN GC NW HEIDA KISS ME KATE OF JKZOO, Brown Patched Tabby-White Exotic Female 9th BEST KITTEN GC NW PRETTY BALD THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, Tortoiseshell-White Sphynx Female 10th BEST KITTEN GC BW NW INTHEWIND HOLLEE'BERRIE, Blue-White Persian Female 11th BEST KITTEN GC NW KUORII ENJOY THE SILENCE OF EXTON, Black Persian Male12th BEST KITTEN GC NW INSTINCTS DANIEL, Ruddy Abyssinian Male13th BEST KITTEN GC NW ... More About: Show , Season , Kittens
CFA Top 25 Cats in Premiership 2006-2007 Show Season
2008-01-30 12:43:00 BEST CAT IN PREMIERSHIP GC, GP, NW FUZZY-FOOT'S CONFETTI OF DEYDREAM, Calico Manx (Shorthair) Spay 2nd BEST CAT IN PREMIERSHIP GC, GP, NW DAL-BO'S DOTTIE ANN, Tortie Point Himalayan-Persian Spay 3rd BEST CAT IN PREMIERSHIP GP, NW TSAR BLU'S TSAR TREKKER, Russian Blue Neuter 4th BEST CAT IN PREMIERSHIP GC, GP, NW WICCACATS KRYSTALLE LYNNE, Dilute Calico Persian Spay 5th BEST CAT IN PREMIERSHIP GP, NW BOBERAN'S LIGHT UP THE DARK, Black Persian Neuter 6th BEST CAT IN PREMIERSHIP GP, NW CATHISSA'S STITCH, Blue Persian Neuter 7th BEST CAT IN PREMIERSHIP GP, NW THORSGARD LOWSPARK-OF-HIHEELEDBOYS, Ruddy Abyssinian Neuter 8th BEST CAT IN PREMIERSHIP GP, NW KORINDAH BANDERA OF JANVIER, Lilac European Burmese Neuter 9th BEST CAT IN PREMIERSHIP GC, GP, NW MOWL SIMA'S YOU GO, GIRL!, Korat Spay 10th BEST CAT IN PREMIERSHIP GC, GP, NW KLAZEEKATS MOONSHINE OF STARCATS, Blue-Eyed White Oriental (Shorthair) Neuter 11th BEST CAT IN PREMIERSHIP CH, GP, NW NATARAJA JUST DANDY OF DULCIMER, Red Mac... More About: Premiership , Cats , Show , Season
CFA Top 25 Cats in Championship 2006-2007 Show Season
2008-01-30 11:46:00 BEST CAT IN CHAMPIONSHIP GC, BW, NW MELOSITOS WHITE OWL OF D'EDEN LOVER, Copper-Eyed White Persian Male 2nd BEST CAT IN CHAMPIONSHIP GC, BW, NW CAMERONCATS CHRISTINA OF KAW, Silver Ticked Tabby-White American Wirehair Female 3rd BEST CAT IN CHAMPIONSHIP GC, BW, NW INTHEWIND HOLLEE'BERRIE, Blue-White Persian Female 4th BEST CAT IN CHAMPIONSHIP GC, BW, NW SULLTANS SPIN TO WIN, Flame Point Himalayan-Persian Male 5th BEST CAT IN CHAMPIONSHIP GC, NW FOUNTAINHEAD BET ON BLACK, Black Persian Male 6th BEST CAT IN CHAMPIONSHIP GC, NW BURNBRAE'S JORDAN OF DAL-BO, Blue Point Himalayan-Persian Male 7th BEST CAT IN CHAMPIONSHIP GC, BW, NW CHARLEVAL ALITTLE LESS CONVERSATION, Chartreux Male 8th BEST CAT IN CHAMPIONSHIP GC, NW PAJEAN'S WILD CHILD, Silver Tabby-White Persian Female 9th BEST CAT IN CHAMPIONSHIP GC, BW, NW A BEBOP TAIL YETI OF NUDAWNZ, Gold-Eyed White American Bobtail Male 10th BEST CAT IN CHAMPIONSHIP GC, BW, NW ZEHNDER'S BBC LATE NIGHT, Blue Abyssinian Female 11th BEST CAT IN ... More About: Championship , Cats , Show , Season , Champ
Stealing a Cat a Felony?
2008-01-28 17:50:00 Jennifer McClellan, State Delegate in Richmond(D), stated "I do not now, nor have I ever, owned a cat". She said that the Virgina law is unfair. Stealing a cat is a misdemeanor, punishable by as much as a year in jail however, stealing a dog can get you as many as 10 years.McClellan told the House Courts of Justice "All I'm trying to do is have the law reflect that if you steal a dog or steal a cat, the punishment should be the same."The bill is informally called "Ernies Law" after the kitten whose situation brought this bill about and into the publics eyes.Ernie was abducted from a Richmond SPCA last summer. Two men asked to look at the kitten. One man put the kitten under his shirt and walked out. An alert staffer got their license plate number and the men where tracked down. The SPCA did press charges however, after the defendant failed to appear at his arraignment, the prosecutor decided the misdemeanor was not worth pursuing.Hence why this bill came about. Ernie was recov... More About: Felony
ABYSSINIAN COLORS
2008-01-16 16:15:00 Coat color: warm and glowing. Ticking: distinct and even, with dark colored bands contrasting with lighter colored bands on the hair shafts. Undercoat color clear and bright to the skin. Deeper color shades desired, however intensity of ticking not to be sacrificed for depth of color. Darker shading along spine allowed if fully ticked. Preference given to cats UNMARKED on the undersides, chest, and legs; tail without rings. Facial Markings: dark lines extending from eyes and brows, cheekbone shading, dots and shading on whisker pads are all desirable enhancements. Eyes accentuated by fine dark line, encircled by light colored area. Eye color: gold or green, the more richness and depth of color the better. More About: Colors , Abyssinian
Keep Pets Away From Romantic Gifts
2008-01-16 15:07:00 Not to spoil the mood, but these very gifts meant to entice your sweetheart can cause your pet great harm. So here are some safety tips to protect your furry loved one this Valentine's Day. Tip No. 1: As surprising as it may be, pets love undergarments. The fancier the better and especially after you've worn them. It's true -- every year dogs and cats undergo extensive surgery to remove leopard- or heart-printed panties and bras from them. The problem starts after that sizzling romantic interlude where panties and bras are ripped off and thrown on the floor. Along comes Fido or Morris, who, wanting to get involved in all the excitement, start playing with these toys. The next thing you know, they have swallowed them. But when ingested, lingerie causes bowel or stomach obstructions, which can be deadly and must be surgically removed by your veterinarian. So the point is, go ahead and have that passionate interlude, but remember to pick up your undergarments before your cat or d... More About: Gifts , Pets , Romantic
Top 20 Heathiest Pet Cities
2008-01-16 11:23:00 Rank City 1 Denver 2 Oakland, Calif. 3 Portland, Ore. 4 Orange County, Calif. 5 San Francisco 6 Washington, D.C. 7 Minneapolis-St.Paul 8 Columbus, Ohio 9 Philadelphia 10 Salt Lake City 11 Seattle 12 Chicago 13 Boston 14 New York 15 San Antonio 16 Hartford, Conn. 17 Los Angeles 18 Las Vegas 19 Bergen Passaic, N.J. 20 Detroit More About: Cities
Plantation, FL Cat saved by using Pet Mask
2008-01-16 11:09:00 During an early morning fire, a pet oxygen mask was used to save a cat.When firefighters arrived at an apartment complex (Jacaranda Club) at 3:45 am, they found no one home accept a cat. The cat was barely breathing and paramedics used a specialized pet mask to suplly oxygen to the cat. After about 5 minutes the cat began to breathe normal again. More About: Mask
Fire Ants Leave Pet Owners Fuming
2008-01-15 14:04:00 (ARA) - When pet owners let Fido or Fluffy out into the safe confines of the backyard, too often they overlook the dangers that lurk in their lawn. But for the safety of their pets -- and family -- people should keep an eye out for fire ants, a petulant pest that presents a very real danger to their four-legged friends. While nationwide statistics documenting pet injuries due to fire ants do not exist, pets are rushed to veterinarians with fire ant stings every summer. Curious pets often fall victim to swarming fire ants while plodding about the back yard and accidentally disturbing fire ant mounds. Fire ants are prone to sting areas with little hair such as the muzzle, ears, eyes or the underbelly of the pet. If a pet is being stung, quickly remove the animal from the area and wipe the fire ants off. Spraying the animal with water only aggravates the fire ants, causing them to bite down with their mandibles and sting the animal.Animals can suffer allergic reactions to fire ants jus... More About: Leave , Ants , Owners
Get ready to head to New Orleans for the AVMA convention
2008-01-10 11:03:00 Registering for the 2008 AVMA Annual Convention in the Big Easy couldn't be easier at www.avmaconvention.org, which also offers extensive convention information and a virtual visit to New Orleans . One feature of the Web site is a snappy video travelogue showing off the city's lively sights and sounds. Dr. Gregory S. Hammer, AVMA president, narrated the video on location with Dr. David P. Hesse, a native of New Orleans and the alternate delegate from Louisiana to the AVMA House of Delegates. The two-minute travelogue gives a glimpse of the city's vibrant culture. "As a native of New Orleans, I may be more than a little bit biased, but I don't think you'll find a more exciting, colorful, or interesting city anywhere," Dr. Hesse said. "Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street, jazz, fine restaurants, the Garden District, and even a streetcar named Desire?they're all here and waiting for you and your family." The travelogue also touts the educational sessions and other events of the 145th AVMA ... More About: Head , Ready , Get Ready
AAFP president finds cats to be her calling
2008-01-10 11:01:00 Dr. Valerie Creighton grew up around some very uncommon pets?which are now generally unlawful?including otters, a gibbon ape, and a skunk. Yet, she has devoted her veterinary practice to the unique medical needs of the common house cat. The incoming president of the American Association of Feline Practitioners hopes to advance the cause of cats by building strategic partnerships between the 36-year-old AAFP and other organizations. Together, the groups can mount initiatives to improve feline health, such as public awareness campaigns. The cat doctorDr. Creighton's path to the AAFP presidency was a winding one. She grew up on the West Coast and the East Coast because of her father's career, partly with the Defense Department. Her mother was the animal person. Dr. Creighton's interest in veterinary medicine developed on trips with their unusual pets to the office of an exotic animal veterinarian?where she saw patients such as tiger cubs and an antelope with a broken leg. Dr. Creigh... More About: Cats , President , Calling
Acclimation certificates
2008-01-10 11:00:00 With the onset of cold weather, the AVMA began receiving an increased number of calls about acclimation certificates. What is an acclimation certificate? An acclimation certificate is used to allow airlines to ship dogs and cats when the airline cannot guarantee compliance with animal welfare regulations, specifically the minimum temperature allowed by the regulations. Federal regulations specify that dogs and cats must not be exposed to ambient temperatures that fall below 45 degrees Fahrenheit for more than four consecutive hours while in animal holding areas of airport terminals or for more than 45 minutes while being transferred between the aircraft and the animal holding area. These regulations stipulate that carriers or intermediate handlers whose facilities fail to meet the minimum temperature or maximum times allowed by the standards may accept for transportation or transport, in commerce, any live animal if the consignor furnishes a certificate executed by an accredited vet... More About: Certificates , Cert
USDA proposes end to acclimation certificates
2008-01-10 10:58:00 The Agriculture Department's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has proposed amending Animal Welfare Act regulations regarding transportation of live animals other than marine mammals by removing ambient temperature requirements for various stages in the transportation of those animals. Marine mammals are not addressed because of their unique requirements for care and handling. If approved, the amendment would make acclimation certificates for live animals other than marine mammals unnecessary. The amendment also replaces a previously published proposed rule, which is being withdrawn, that would have required the acclimation certificate for a dog or cat to be signed by the owner of the dog or cat being transported rather than by a veterinarian. The USDA-APHIS wants to adopt a single performance standard under which a carrier would consider all climatic and environmental conditions?alone and in combination?to eliminate unnecessary discomfort and stress. Among the conditions ... More About: Certificates , Cert
Some Interesting Cat Legends
2008-01-08 15:41:00 Welsh sailors believed that when a cat cried that stormy weather was ahead.Some sailors believed if a cat was on board or even mentioned that the they would incur the wrath of the sea.In France it was believed that a cat left indoors at night would bring ghosts inside with it.The Egyptians believed cats stored sunlight in their eyes allowing them to see at night.When a cat sleeps with all four paws tucked under itself it means cold weather is ahead.In Southern England if a black cat crosses the path of a bride as she leaves the church it is said she will have a fortunate marriage.In Hebrew and Arabian folklore the first cat appeared on Noah's Ark. Noah fearing rats and mice pray to god. God responded by causing a sleeping lion to produce a cat from one nostril with a giant sneeze.If you dream of a tabby cat you will have good fortune in your house and all who live there.Maine Coon cats came from the breeding of Maine farm cats and raccoons. More About: Interesting , Legends , Eres
Ever hear of the legend of the Birman Cat. Well here it is.
2008-01-08 14:14:00 Legend goes there was a temple built on the sides of Mount Lugh. In this temple lived a very holy Kittah Mun-Ha, a holy of the hollies. The God Song Hio himself braided his golden beard from. His whole life, every minute, dedicated to the service of Tsu Kyan-Kse, the Goddess with the saphire eyes, who presides over the transmigration of souls, permits Kittahs to live again in a holy animal for the duration of it's animal existance before taking a haloed body with the holy perfection of the great priests.Next to him was Sinh, who was mediating, which was his oracle and all-white cat with yellow eyes. The eyes where golden as they reflected his masters golden beard and from the golden body of the Goddess with the heavenly eyes, Sinh.One night when the murdering Phoums, who came from the hated Siam, came near the sacred place and thus the Grand Priest Mun-Ha entered death, having at his side his devine cat.This is when the miracle happened, Sinh was on the golden throne and sat on the... More About: Hear , Legend , The Legend , Irma
Does your cat walk accross your keyboard when you are using the computer.
2008-01-03 22:11:00 Almost everyone who owns cats has had this happen to them. Your go sit down to use your computer and naturally kitty needs to check email to. So he/she ends up walking accross the keyboard, rubbing the monitor, oh and how can that mouse be ignored.If this happens to you at home, here is what you can do to help keep kitty from taking over your computer.If your cat likes to lounge around while your on your computer, you can purchase a padded cat perchor a small bed that might fit somewhere on your desk.Try not to play with your cat while using the computer. This might send mixed messages.The flip side to the above statement is spend time playing with your cat before getting on the computer. After a good play your cat might perfer a nap to sending an email.If your cat has a favorite catnip toy use that to keep him/her occupied. More About: Computer , Keyboard , Walk
Does your cat require eye medication? Here are a few some helpful tips on a
2008-01-03 21:28:00 Fist off if there is any discharge around the eye, use a moistened cotton ball to clean.Either hold your cat on your lap sideways or if you have someone to help you, you may want to use a table. Pay special attention if using a table, if your cat becomes nervous it may try to jump of the table and could injure itself.Make sure to read dosage information, times daily, amount, etc.With one hand hold the bottle between thumb and index finger. Use your other hand to support your cat's head. Make sure the head is titled back and you can use free fingers to hold eyelids to prevent blinking.Make sure not to touch eye surface with bottle or tube.Squeeze drops inot eye and once you are finished release your cat's head. Keep in mind your cat might be a little upset, so talking softly might go along way in calming him/her.If you are applying ointment instead of drops, apply the ointment 1/4" to the lower lid, when your cat blinks it will spread medication onto the eye's surface.Remember to ... More About: Tips , Medication
Hard to get your cat to take medication? Here are a few tips.
2008-01-03 21:05:00 Use Pill Pockets. Many treat manufactures offer treats with pockets so you can hide the medication inside.Instead of using pills ask your vet if the medication comes in a liquid form.Remember cats have a great sense of smell. Crushing medication makes it easier for cats to detect.Many vets and pet stores offer pill guns that will keep you away from your cat's teeth.Here is how to get a cat to swallow a pill: Place the pill between your thumb and finger in one hand. With your other hand hold your cat's mouth open. An easy way to do this is to place your thumb and middle finger in the sides of the mouth, make sure to keep the palm of your hand resting under your cat's jaws. Quickly place the pill as far back in throat as you can. Shut your cat's mouth, keeping head tilted slightly back, messaging your cat's throat will help him/her to swallow.Have someone around to help you or if no one available try using the corner of a couch, this will help provide a na... More About: Tips , Hard , Medication
Plants Poisonous To Cats
2008-01-03 20:16:00 Alfalfa Almond (Pits of) Alocasia Amaryllis Apple (seeds) Apricot (Pits of) Arrowgrass Avocado Azalea Baneberry Bayonet Beargrass Beech Belladonna Bird of Paradise Bittersweet Black-eyed Susan Black Locust Bleeding Heart Bloodroot Bluebonnet Box Boxwood Buckeyes Burning Bush Buttercup Cactus Candelabra Caladium Castor Bean Cherry (pits) Cherry, wild varieties Cherry, ground Cherry, Laurel Chinaberry Christmas Rose Chrysanthemum Clematis Coriaria Cornflower Corn Plant Cornstalk Plant Croton Corydalis Crocus, Autumn Crown of Thorns Cuban Laurel Cutleaf Philodendron Cycads Cyclamen Daffodil Daphne Datura Deadly Nightshade Death Camas Delphinium Decentrea Dieffenbachia Dumb Cane Easter Lily Eggplant Elderberry Elephant Ear English Ivy Euonymus Evergreen Ferns Flax Four O'Clock Foxglove Golden Chain Golden Glow Gopher Purge Hellebore Hemlock, Poison Hemlock, Water Henbane Holly Honeysuckle Horsebeans Horsebrush H... More About: Cats , Plants
Top ten cat breeds
2007-11-28 11:32:00 1 Persian 2 Maine Coon 3 Exotic 4 Siamese 5 Ragdoll 6 Abyssinian 7 Birman 8 American Shorthair 9 Oriental 10 Sphynx More About: Breeds , Breed , Cat Breeds
A general overview of cat food.
2007-11-28 10:51:00 Canned Diets: Here is a rough breakdown of canned cat food. They contain approximately 2% and 15% fat and between 8%-15% protein. It has the approximate moisture content of 75% (less than 78%). Per pound can food delivers between 375 to 950 metabolically kilocalories. Can foods offer the best taste to your cat however, they are not very convenient to store as once they are open it will need to be refrigerated. Moist Diets: This food contains approximately 5% to 10% percent fat, 16% to 25% protein, 30% (however this can go as high as 50%) of water, and 25% to 35% carbohydrate. This diet usually has 1200 to 1350 metabolically kilocalories per pound. These foods also offer a better taste to your cat than dry, and are easier to store then can, however they are usually much more expensive than dry food. Dry Diets Dry cat food contains approximately 28% or more of protien, less than 12% moisture, 8% to 24% fat, and between 1,400 and 2,000 metabolically kilocalories per pound. Dry food is ... More About: Food , General , Overview
CFA Championship Class Information
2007-11-27 16:41:00 Want to show your cat? Here is some general information about showing in the Champ ionship Class . Your cat will compete with cats that are the same breed, sex, and color for awards. All cats that are over the age of 8 months start their show career in the Championship and Premiership in the Open class. How does a cat become a Champion? A First Place ribbon (blue) in the Open Class is accompanied by a red/white/blue Winners Ribbon. After a cat collects six of these ribbons it becomes a Champion. After a cat becomes Champion he/she may compete against other Champions for points at his/her next show to become a Grand Champion. Here is how awards are handed out: Once a judge has handled all of the open cats in a breed, division, or color he judges the Champions in that group. He will than award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons to the three best males and to three best females. The judges than repeats this process for the Grand Champions. The judge will than appraise all the cats in the co... More About: Information , Class I
Your first Cat Show - What you should know and expect.
2007-11-26 16:01:00 Attending your first cat show? Here are some things to keep in mind. Make sure when you first arrive ( and keep in mind to try and arrive at least an hour before the announced time of judging) check in with the entry clerk. At that time you will receive your cage number and benching row designation. Once you have your cage information you can proceed to yourcage and set it up as outlined by the show rules.Make sure to locate the ring(s) your cat will be showing in before you need to actually be at the ring. This will make sure you know where you are going and will not be late getting to the ring.If you need to leave the benching area or just want to walk around to check out the other cats or vendors, make sure you have someone that can watch your cat while you are away.Good Luck and hope you enjoy the show. More About: Show , Expect
For Dogs and Cats, No Such Thing as "Bad" Fat
2007-11-10 09:29:00 While the concept of good and bad fats may be an effective way for humans to monitor the quality of their diets, it is not an appropriate concept for dogs and cats, according to a report in the September 1 issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. In general, dogs and cats have more good cholesterol than bad cholesterol in their bodies, no matter what types of fat they eat. They can consume saturated and unsaturated fats without the risk of clogged arteries, high cholesterol, coronary artery diseases or strokes, "even when they consume amounts of dietary fat that would typically turn human blood into sludge," says the report's author, John E. Bauer, DVM, PhD, professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University. Instead of "good" and "bad" fats?the typical labels for saturated and unsaturated fats, respectively?Dr. Bauer proposes the terms "functional" and "facilitative." Functional fats are typically essent... More About: Dogs , Cats , Thing
Welcome home Improving the chances of finding your lost pet
More articles from this author:2007-11-10 09:26:00 Losing a pet is traumatic for the animal and its owner. A lost dog or cat faces a world full of uncertainty and danger, one of possible injury, starvation or death. Pet owners, many of whom have never lost a pet before, may wonder if they will ever be reunited. Two studies published in the Jan. 15, 2007, issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) contain valuable information for mounting a successful search for a dog or cat that has wandered from home. The original studies, the first of their kind according to the authors and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), were conducted by a team of veterinarians and researchers from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. According to the studies, the chances of making the family whole again improve if owners make sure their pet is wearing identification tags and if they call or visit a local animal agency soon after the pet is lost. The studies' authors hop... More About: Lost , Home , Chances , Improv 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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