Mange is an unsightly and distressing skin condition that is transmitted by mites which live in the coat or on or under the skin. Although there are several species of these mites, they all produce similar effects. These effects range from minor flaking of the skin like dandruff to large, bald, scaly patches. The form [...]
Mystical Qualities: The Cat In Ancient Egyptian Culture
July 2, 2007 By
There is a great deal known about the place of the cat in Ancient Egyptian culture due to the fact of the abundance of evidence that was left behind. During this period in time, cats came to have mystical qualities, perhaps in association to their acute night vision. They also came to be highly valued [...]
Cats, Myths And Folklore: Buddist Beliefs and Cats
June 25, 2007 By
The beliefs of one branch of the Buddist faith practised in southeast Asia thought that when a person who had reached the highest level of spirituality died, their soul then entered into the body of a cat. The soul would then remain there until the cat died, when it entered into Paradise. And despite the [...]
Meaning Of ‘Points’ In Feline Terminology
June 17, 2007 By
The Nebelung
June 11, 2007 By
The Nebelung, or otherwise known as the longhaired Russian Blue or the Nebelung Blue, is an exceptionally handsome cat. The name Nebelung comes from the German word nebel, meaning mist or fog. The first Nebelung was named Siegfried and he was born in the early 1980′s. A medium sized cat weighing 8-12 pounds, the Nebelung [...]
Exercise For The Indoor Cat
June 3, 2007 By
When owning an indoor only cat, the cat must be provided with opportunities for exercise and encouraged often to play games. Some welcome diversions you may offer to your cat are large, strong cardboard boxes (be sure they never contained any hazardous material), corrugated paper and tubes of cardboard. You may also wish to purchase [...]
Abscesses In Cats
May 27, 2007 By
How To Handle A Kitten
May 18, 2007 By
Kittens must be handled with great care as they are very fragile. Because their tiny bones are still delicate and easily damaged, never squeeze them. One should also never pick a kitten up by the scruff of the neck by anyone other than their mothers. The correct method to pick a kitten up who is [...]
