Persian Cats

Thrombocytopenia in cats can cause spontaneous bleeding to occur and it can modulate from moderate to severe. It can cause small red spots to suddenly appear on your cats eyes or their lips as well as nose bleeds that may be very mild at first, but can easily develop into a serious situation. If this condition becomes severe enough, you may see blood in both the urine and the stool of your cat. If this condition does become severe, it can also result in severe bruising and bleeding that can threaten your cats life very quickly. It can be an inherited or an acquired condition and it affects all breeds and age groups. Thrombocytopenia is a blood disorder that is characterized by an abnormally low...

It's never fun to wake up to houseplants with giant bite marks taken out of them. Your cat isn't doing it because it hates you, though, it just doesn't understand what you want it to do! The easiest way to solve this problem is to provide the cat with a plant of its own. I don't mean that the cat is going to water and take care of it, but that if there's something with more draw to it than munching on lilacs, it's certainly going to do that instead. Cats are very particular about their diet, as we all know. Ever wondered why cats go outside and eat a bunch of grass, just to throw it all up again? They aren't being stupid, it's their way of getting necessary vitamins. It just so happens that they can...

Owning a cat, you must be prepared for any health problems that may arise. Among common cat health problems we have a multitude of minor inconveniences up to dangerous or life-threatening accident and conditions. It is our duty as an owner to always check if our pet is healthy. If we notice a lack of appetite, constipation or strange behavior we must assume that our cat is sick and may need care. How do we recognize if our cat is sick? As an owner, you can certainly see changes in your cat's behavior or demeanor that is not normal for your feline. Some signs that your cat may be sick include lethargy, poor appetite, unusual itching, a dull coat, failure to groom after a meal, vomiting, hiding...

Many cat owners are having difficulty training their feline friends not to scratch their furniture, rugs, and other household belongings. While there are successful alternatives for some reason people are still going through the horrible process of declawing their cats. Declawing a cat is not only hazardous to your cat but also inhumane. Here are the 7 reasons you will regret having this procedure done to your poor feline friend: 1. It's Not What's Best For Your Cat While there are many things you can do to help your cat out. Declawing isn't one of them. This has no real purpose and does not help your cat out in any way. Some procedures are necassary to your cats health such as neutering which...

Helping cats live longer is always one of the major concerns for any owner, and there are several methods and preventative measures that you can take to help accomplish this. No one can tell for sure exactly how long any cat will live and there have so many advances in medicine that if an owner takes notice of them, it could add years to your cats life. Genetics may play a roll, but not anywhere near the role that prevention plays. The average lifespan of a cat is somewhere between 12 and 15 years of age, but there have been several reported cases of cats living much longer than that. There is one thing that any expert will have a hard time disputing; the better you take care of your cat and the...

Older cats health issues will creep into your cat the same way that they will with us, and there are several different issues that are common in older cats. As most any cat lover knows, your cat will suddenly hit that mythical eight to nine years of age when certain things will start to happen with their body. As the aging process starts to affect your cat, it sets off a very gradual decline in their overall abilities, both physical as well as mental. However, just like with us, not all cats will experience these changes at the same rate, but sooner or later, they will start to happen. The most important thing that you can do for your cat at this stage is to start preventive measures and build their...

Can cats eat chocolate? When cats each chocolate the sweet treat is not the same as it is when we eat chocolate. It can be a toxic snack for your cat. Chocolate poisoning, must be treated immediately by calling emergency. Treatment includes inducing vomiting, using charcoal for toxin absorption and use of anti-seizure medication. Chocolate poisoning can be extremely serious for cats. In most cases the cat will become very ill and in some cases, the cat may die. Chocolate contains a component called theobromine, which affects a cat's central nervous system. This component is similar to caffeine and although humans don't notice it, it can be fatal to your cat. Different types of chocolates contain...

the past 25 years that I have been a cat owner I have narrowed down the many reasons for having a cat as a companion to three main reasons. When I am trying to convince dog owners on the advantages of owning a cat, this is what I tell them. Reason one: Cats are a low maintains pet compared to dogs. I have 4 cats sharing my house with me and my wife. They eat dry food from one feeder that I fill once a day. Same with the water. We have four litter boxes located in strategic places in the house. I scoop these boxes every day and It takes me less then 10 minuets. Try walking 4 dogs in that amount of time and clean up after them. My wife and I travel for up to four days and leave the cats unattended...

If you already have a cat and bring home a new cat or kitten, introduce them to each other slowly. Cats are territorial, and the established cat may hiss or growl at a strange cat in his house. Kittens are not usually territorial toward another kitten, and they may immediately run off to play together. However, if you introduce a kitten to an adult cat, the kitten may be afraid of the bigger cat until they get to know each other. To introduce cats, place the new cat in his carrier and let the two cats see and sniff each other through the carrier door. Then place the established cat in his carrier and allow the new cat to wander around the house and sniff the other cat. You can also let the...

So, you are ready to do some Detoxing! A great concern of the 21st century is taking in too many poisons that store in our organs. Powerful chemicals we take in are threatening our health. Now Foods has GI Support Formula, for our Digestion and Good Bacteria with Aloe Vera. Cleaning out and maintaining ones Digestive Tract is a major concern.Well, you've heard of "The Eliminator" Natures Secret's Ultimate Cleanse, with it's Act 1 of 13 Fibers and Act 2 is 29 Cleansing Herbs targeting 29 Body Parts. Most are now recognizing the fact that toxins will build up and you will become a Toxic Waste Dump. We have a lot of suggestions here for every family member, knowing that the chemicals and their residues...

Even though we know that cats are extremely territorial and do not easily accept a newcomer, it is reassuring to know that our cats can live in harmony with a newbie if the introductions are made correctly. They can adapt and accept a new cat into the family. Doing the introductions properly and slowly at this initial stage will make life so much easier down the track. At the outset you need to mindful that domestic tranquility will not happen instantly. It will take time and patience - but it will be worth it to be able to extend your family and enjoy the love and affection from another cat in the household. The best approach is to get a friend to carry your new kitten or cat into your house in a...

Automatic litter boxes can be both good and bad for your cat. So before spending a lot of money for one you need to consider several factors. Automatic litter boxes have been around for many years now, and many people love theirs, while others have hated them. Being expensive you need to carefully weigh many factors into your decision. The first reason many people get automated litter boxes is due to convenience. Most automated litter boxes will clean the litter box as soon as a cat leaves it, so each time the cat returns, it returns to a clean litter box. This is great for you because you don't have to do the actual cleaning of the litter, the machine does it for you. You still have to empty to...

Cat Flea Treatment is not only possible, but relatively easy. The most common flea which feeds off Dogs, cats and humans is the Ctenocephalides felis. You can easily make out whether your cat is affected by cat flea. If tiny black dots, normally called 'flea dirt' emerge on the flea comb while combing your cat, smash some with a damp paper towel. In case it turns red, you can determine that it is the residue from your cat's blood. It is the warning that cat flea control is needed. Apart from the itching and stinging, fleas also transmit other conditions which can seriously affect your cat's health. Uncontrolled infestations of fleas can cause anemia in cats. With kittens, fleas and worms are always...

Only Crystal animal figurines allow you to experience the pleasure of seeing the sun's rays shining through, splashing prismatic rainbows of colour around your favourite room. China Qianqi crystal created the lead crystal glass that is familiar to us today in 1986. They found that adding lead oxide to his glass mixture he could produce a glass that was softer and easier to grind and cut without shattering. The final piece is also more reflective and crystal clear. Qianqi patented a jewelry stone cutting machine that allowed him to produce perfect lead crystal chandelier pieces. His Qianqi Company continues to make highly reflective silver crystal, some of the finest traditional lead crystalware...

It's always an exciting time when you first decide to own a kitten for the first time. All you can think about is the fun times you will have with your pet and how cute and lovely they will be. However it is important to consider what is involved with looking after a cat, as it is a life time responsibility of between 12 and 16 years sometimes even longer. It will involve certain costs and much time and effort on your part and if you are not fully prepared for these responsibilities, your cat will suffer and this is something no true cat lover would want. Choosing the right kitten for you is the first consideration. The temperament and health of the kitten are vitally important if both you and your...

It should be noted that cats, kittens in particular generate massive amounts of energy and these energy releases can be extremely destructive, so it is always advisable to put breakable and or valuable items well out of reach until the cat is a little more reserved in their hectic activities and outbursts. Buying him/her some toys of their own and a scratching post is always a good idea and could end up saving you a fortune in curtains and wallpaper. I tend to place Hamsters, Rabbits, and Guinea Pigs as more on the hobby side than a family pet. Though they may interact on occasion they tend to pretty much be restricted by cages and hutches for 95% of the time. This does not make them less important...

Is your special friend showing signs of aggressive cat problems but you're not sure if it just being playful or not? Cats are very subtle creatures and can be hard to understand at times. Telling the difference between playful aggression and dangerous violent aggression isn't always easy, especially if such behavior is taking place between two cats in the home. Playful Aggression - Kitty Just Wants Attention This type of aggressive behavior is characterized by pouncing, clawing and even some light biting at times. If this is directed towards you its a safe bet your cat is under-stimulated and wants to play. If this occurs during play, your cat is probably just unaware that being too rough with a...

Not all cats like catnip. As a matter of fact, only a slight majority do love this plant, so whether your cat likes it or not is already genetically programmed. But the cats that take to it really love it. Catnip and its scent is used on cat toys, scratching posts, and cat trees to encourage cats to play and to scratch on those cat items. For you botanists, the technical term for the catnip plant is Nepeta Cataria, which creates moments of ecstasy in those cats who like the herb. A substance called nepetalactone that is present in the leaves and stems causes the behavior in cats, which only lasts a few minutes. Catnip sometimes includes rolling, leaping, rubbing, purring, and a general uninhibited...

Cat food affects your pet's life, not just during those few moments when she's eating, but for every hour of every day. Cat-food choices abound with fish, chicken, fresh flavors, hard crunch, chewy centers, and of course, wet mushy delectable bites. Cat-food is formulated to address the specific nutritional requirements of cats. Cat food is specifically formulated to meet the specific nutritional requirements of cats, One specific nutritional requirement that cats need is the amino acid taurine. Adult Adult cats (1 year) can be fed once or twice a day. adult canned cat-food is made with real meat or poultry and is specially formulated without corn, wheat or animal by-products and contains no...

Kittens are not merely mini cats; they seriously require certain special attention and care to help them grow up into strong healthy cats. Kittens need higher proteins to help build and grow strong bones, generally about 30 percent protein in their food, compared to adult cats that need only about 25 percent. They also need more calories as kittens are generally more active, the extra calories would give them the necessary energy to explore and play. Veterinary also take particular note on the importance of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid that naturally occurs in the kitten's nursing mother's milk. DHA is important to the development of brain and ocular tissue, and kitten cat foods...

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is not a well understood disease. It's believed Feline Enteric Coronavirus (FECV) - (Felin Coronavirus FeCoV) mutates within the cat into Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus. FECV infection - especially in multi-cat environments - is common but most infected cats don't develop FIP. FIP shows a strong preference for immune weakened cats - kittens under 2 years, cats 12 years and older and cats who are immune compromised. Technically speaking, Peritonitis is an infection of the abdomen - the peritoneal cavity. FIP actually can affect all body systems, tho it's often recognized first (and most visibly) as fluid accumulation in the abdomen. There are two forms of FIP...

A relatively new feline breed, American Ringtail is not yet fully registered and is at the moment in an experimental stage as a breed. It originated only a few years back, when in 1998 a stray male kitten was rescued in Fremont, California. As the cat grew it was discovered that he tended to keep his tail in a curled position over his back. There was no deformity or medical problem found with the animal and he seemed to be in no discomfort as he held his tail in the particular manner. Soon other cats in the locality were seen with a similar 'ring' tail. After genetic consultation, a decision was eventually made to develop these unique cats as a formal breed. The original ringtail male was crossed...

The British Blue Cat is a very strong cat, with a body shape which people refer to as "square", as their nearly as long in length as they are broad. The legs on the British Blue are quite thick, but also very small, this is to hold up their very heavily muscled body. Due to the broad shape of the cat and also its amount of muscle this type of cat is often referred to as the bull dog of the cat world. The male version of the cat is much larger than the female, as they are a lot broader and rounder. Both of these cats however are quite imposing and this sometimes causes people to be put off. British Blue Cats have heads which are very broad and also quite large. Their cheeks are chubby, which gives...

A pretty shorthair cat, Chartreux has lived in French towns and villages for centuries though there is some controversy regarding its origin. Some believe it was brought over to France by Carthusian monks while others trace its ancestry to Syria. Even as it was widespread in its native territories since seventeenth century, Chartreux numbers plummeted during the first half of twentieth century owing to the two World Wars. It was only through concerted efforts of breeders that the felid was revived and the breed sustained even though the wild populations were lost by the mid nineteen forties. The breed was brought to United States in early seventies and gained recognition a decade and half later. It...

A shorthair cat breed, Egyptian Mau is thought to have lived for thousands of years in Egypt where it was once the object of worship, 'Mau' being the Egyptian term for 'cat'. It was adored, protected and buried alongside Pharaohs in their tombs as mummies. Over the years, the cat continued to be cherished in its native lands as an object of fancy as well as a remarkable hunter. Even today farmers keep crossbreeds from Egyptian Maus as pets to keep their fields safe from rodents. The modern recognition of this elegant feline came in the nineteen fifties when a pair was brought over to United States. They were given championship status in the seventies. A sturdy yet finely built cat, the Egyptian Mau...

A domestic cat breed, American Curl has perhaps the most amazing ears in all of the feline world. The name 'Curl' is in fact attributed to the ears that curl back from the side of face towards the centre of head. These give the cat a very singular and sweet look and are the reason behind the enthusiastic development and pursuit of this felid as a distinct breed. The breed originated in the early nineteen eighties when a feral female with curled ears was first discovered in California. The individual appearance of the kittens from this cat's litters soon attracted breeders who took to establishment and propagation of the American Curl. Within the last two decades the cat has gained widespread...

A shorthair cat breed, Egyptian Mau is thought to have lived for thousands of years in Egypt where it was once the object of worship, 'Mau' being the Egyptian term for 'cat'. It was adored, protected and buried alongside Pharaohs in their tombs as mummies. Over the years, the cat continued to be cherished in its native lands as an object of fancy as well as a remarkable hunter. Even today farmers keep crossbreeds from Egyptian Maus as pets to keep their fields safe from rodents. The modern recognition of this elegant feline came in the nineteen fifties when a pair was brought over to United States. They were given championship status in the seventies. A sturdy yet finely built cat, the Egyptian Mau...

-- End Ad Box ---> The Domestic Long Hair is the same breed of cat as the Domestic Short Hair, but with longer fur. It is descended from cats that were brought to America aboard ships to hunt rats and was selectively bred in America into today’s Domestic Long Hair. The name Domestic Long Hair is given to cats whose parentage is in question; otherwise, it is referred to as an American Long Hair and only American Long Hairs can be show cats. This long haired cat does require regular grooming if it does not like to groom itself and must be bathed every one to two weeks as part of the grooming process. For this reason, and many others, Domestic Long Hair cats do not make good outdoor cats &mdash...

Not all cats are trainable and some of them are not easy to train. Take a look at the different, easy to train cats and some that are not easy to train. Barman - long hair, easy to managed once a week grooming, very careless loves humans, gentle, affectionate, inquisitive will follow you around the house, very clever. Siamese - verbal, loving, can be difficult, serious daily play, and contact to their arousing and mental status, and does not like to be left alone. Snowshoe - An uncommon breed of cat warm, playful, great personality enjoys the indoor living. Somali is a very intelligent, playful, active, extreme elegance grace, alertness. This type of cat can be gentle, loyal, sensitive, sense of...

type="text/javascript"> Unique domestic cats with a singular appearance, LaPerms originated in early nineteen eighties when a very distinct looking kitten was born in a litter of barn cats in Oregon, United States. The baby was bald at birth and began to grow a wavy fur within the first few weeks of her life. Over the following years the cat gave birth to several curly haired kittens on the farm and it was not until some time later that the true uniqueness of the pretty cats was realized and breeding started in earnest. The cat was received quite well by cat fanciers owing to its beautiful appearance and affectionate nature, receiving widespread recognition to date. It has also been exported to...

Calico cats are very easy to spot. Their colorful coat of three colors is hard to miss.  Some people believe that calico is a cat breed. Others think it is a color. However, calico refers to a unique tricolor pattern. A nondiluted calico has mostly white, which is the predominant color, with distinct patches of orange (or red) and black. Some cats will have chocolate instead of black, but this is quite rare. By contrast, a diluted calico will have a coat of white, cream, blue (sort of like a bluish gray) or cinnamon. The washed out colors are caused by the dilution gene. But what causes this unique pattern? It's all about genetics. More specifically, the answer lies in the chromosome X, which...

rrival of new webkinz is always exciting for kids and parents everywhere. This is one of the few activities that kids everywhere flock to. While it gives their children something to look forward tp get gives the parents much needed time together. Every few months Ganz, the creators of Webkinz, will be releasing newer plush pets and this year is no different. The new Webkinz coming to market this year to date are The Elephant, The Kangaroo, The Butterfly, The Grey Arabian Horse, The Himalayan Cat, The White Cheeky Dog,The Easter Duck, The Pink & White Cat, The Black poodle,the tie dye frog and the Schnauzer. That up to the present moment, is all that has been confirmed for the new batch of...

n it comes to arranging facilities for your cat, you have quite a few options on what to use for a cat litter box. From the predictable to the hilarious, you can come up with some interesting alternatives. Here are a couple of ideas to get you started. It is not unusual for people to use what they have around the house as a toilet for their cats. One memorable series of mystery books features a main character that finds himself the property of two crime solving Siamese cats. Early on in the series, the character finds and prepares an old turkey roasting pot as a "commode" for his two sidekicks. While expediency seemed to be the inspiration for grabbing the roasting pan, the fact of the matter is...

Skeleton diseases in cats can severely cripple your pet, limit their muscular movements, inhibit the production of red blood cells, and also inhibit the ability of your cat to store fat. There are several causes of this disease in your pet but by far and away the largest group of causes will be from a nutritional deficiency. Your cat's skeletal design is quite similar to that of a human but with two very distinctive differences; your cat's spine contains several more bones than a human spine, primarily to support their tail, and their vertebrae are not as tightly connected, which makes it much more flexible than human vertebrae. They also have no collarbone. These features are what enable your cat...