As cats get older, they are prone to urinary problems. One such problem is cystitis which is a bladder infection that results in frequent urination and sometimes blood in the urine. Kidney and bladder problems can also occur. Symptoms of these include offensive breath, frequent urination or not being able to urinate, and noticeably increased [...]
Cats And Their Water Intake
July 16, 2007 By
Mange in Cats
July 8, 2007 By
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 [...]
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