By Laurie Buckley on April 25, 2007
How You Can Help In Mere Seconds – Every Day
Your click on the purple “Fund Food For Animals” button at the Animal Rescue Site each day helps to provide food and care for a rescued animal living in a shelter or sanctuary. The funding for both the food and care is [...]
Posted in Cat Fun | Tagged animal rescue site
By Laurie Buckley on April 17, 2007
Non-pedigree cats as pets have the advantage of having bred naturally, albeit usually by accident. They also more likely than not, have strays at some point within their ancestry. Non-pedigees are likely to be both healthy and hardy, with the weaker strains having been weeded out by the laws of survival. They also tend to [...]
Posted in Feline Terminology | Tagged breeds, non-pedigree cats
By Laurie Buckley on April 9, 2007
Summer will soon be on its way so it’s important to know that cats are vulnerable to heat stroke. Longhairs are especially vulnerable when on a long car journey as traveling baskets or carriers in a confined space have less ventilation. Heat stroke symptoms are exceptionally rapid breathing, the appearance of the haws, and a [...]
Posted in Cat Health | Tagged heatstroke
By Laurie Buckley on April 2, 2007
From time to time, most cats will sustain minor wounds. These wounds are usually as a result of fights with dogs or other cats or when attacking prey. The cats ears, face, and front paws are most vulnerable. One should inspect wounds for any dirt or other matter that could be removed with cotton wool [...]
Posted in Cat Health | Tagged abcess, minor wounds