Feline Acne

Feline acne, a pretty common skin condition, appears as tiny blackheads or pimples on the cats chin after the hair follicles have become clogged. In cases where the condition is more severe, the pimples drain pus, and the cats bottom lip and chin become swollen. It is believed that the cause of the acne is due to the lack of grooming to the cats chin and so both oil and dirt accumulate. Also since plastic tends to be harder to keep clean compared to ceramic, stainless steel, or glass, cats who eat from plastic bowls may also be more apt to develop this condition. Stress, hyperactive sebaceous glands, sleeping on the hard ground, and hormones in cats between 2-4 years old may contribute to the development of acne as well.

In situations where the feline acne is mild, meaning there are blackheads only, you can treat it by gently cleansing the area with a warm washcloth and just a little benzoyl peroxide soap. Take care not to scrub too hard as scrubbing can worsen the condition. Veterinary treatment will be necessary for more serious acne cases. After the cleansing, your vet will give you a benzoyl peroxide gel to apply to the affected area on your cat. Your vet may also prescribe antibiotics.

Feline acne may be a recurring condition in some cats. If this happens to be the case for your cat, you will need to continue treatment with the cleansing and benzoyl peroxide gel indefinitely.

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Painting cats is a new trend.

What does luxury life mean? People, who are rich, spend money on new cars, new homes, new yachts, traveling and … painting their cats. Probably you have heard about tattooing and piercing dogs, but painting cats is a new trend.  It is popular among rich people. Single painting costs about about $15,000. What is important it must be repeated at every two or three months, what means that cat owner have to assign about $60,000 for colorful cat. It is too high price for normal  people.

What do you think about it ? Do you want to have a colorful cat? Look for pictures and think about it.  In my opinion, people who treat animals in this way, don’t have the heart. Painting cats should be forbidden and penalty should be high. People can paint picture, but why animals? I couldn’t understand it. Cats are not a things, but living being.

In USA another way to prettify cats is buying wigs. Some people say that wings are beautiful, but in my opinion it is redundant addition for cat’s fur. Animals with wings look strangely. I am sure that it is uncomfortable to have something like that on head. Think about your cat and don’t do it. Cats are beauty and don’t need it.


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Amazing 7 cat’s records.

Have you ever heard about the oldest, the smallest and the biggest cat? Read about cat’s records. Some of records are amazing. Maybe your cat could start in one of the category?

First
• The oldest cat died at 36 years old in 1939. The average cat’s life amounts 17 years. Cat was named Puss and its owner was lady Holway from Devon shire in United Kingdom.

Second
• The biggest home cat was Himmy from Queensland in Australia. In 1986, in the end of life cat weighed 21,3 kg. Height and length: 38cm and 1m.

Third
• The smallest cat is named Tinker Toy. Its owner Taylorville comes from Illinois in United States. It is a Himalayan Cat. Height and length: 7 cm and 19m.

Fourth
• One cat from Bonham in Texas during 17 years gave birth 420 small cats.

Fifth
• The oldest cat’s mother was Kitty. Its owner was John Johnstone from United Kingdom. The last small cats were born, where Kitty was 30 years old.

Sixth
• The biggest cat’s litter amounts 19 cats. The record was broken in 1970 by saiyaman cat. Its owner was V.Gane from Church Westcote in United Kingdom

Seventh
• One cat from United Kingdom during 24 years killed 28 899 mice.

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How to act when your cat disappears?

How to act when your cat disappears? You are sad but it is very important not to panic.  Panic does not help you in finding your pet.

First, you should go over the surrounding neighbourhood and look for cat among bushes, in basements  and under cars. You can also ask for children in the neighbourhood for help as they are good observers. Offer them a reward for help finding your pet.

If those ways don’t bring results it is necessary to use other methods. Print a lot of advertisements. Remember to add a photo of your cat, annotation about prize, address and way to contact. It is better to put your telephone number and take your telephone everywhere.

What is important you should put advertisements everywhere:

-    in surrounding staircases and advertisement posts
-    in vegetable shops, groceries and zoological shops
-    in animal hospitals
-    on bus stations  (but it is illegal)
-    anywhere there is a public noticeboard

The chance of finding your cat increases with the amount of advertisements. You should also visit shelters and to talk with vets. Maybe they know something. Remind children about your cat. Look for your cat in the evening, because is quiet. Look in basements,sheds and garages. Call and listen. Don’t give up on your cat.

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Problem with litter box.

It is well known fact  that cats like cleanness. So  why your  cat piss outside litter box? In many cases it means that something wrong is happening.  Below we  show probably solutions :

illness


Your cat can suffer from diseases which are associated with alimentary canal and urinary canal or other diseases like cystitis, nephritis or  diarrhoeas . Maybe pissing cause pain and  toilet for cat is the symbol of suffering. So cat avoid this place.

litter box


Litter box is very important thing which should provide  your cat comfort . It is necessary to choose a right litter box.

Problems with litter box:
- too small
- unsuitable type

Some cats don’t like closing litter boxes
- dirt
- wrong place where litter box is situated
- amount of  litter boxes is too small

The main rule : amount of litter boxes=amount of cats +1
- unsuitable type of gravel
- bad couplings with litter box

Stress


Stress can be associated with following situations: removal,  someone new  or something  new dissapear or appear in home ( new cat, child birth, someone died), beating cat, shortage of time for your cat, change of diet,  misunderstandings between cats and other.

You should observe your cat and give love and patience. It helps, but don’t  remember about visiting vet.
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Is it necessary to bath a cat ?

Some people consider if it is necessary to bath a cat. I know answer , because I have talked about it with my vet. He said that there is no need to bath a cat, exluding below situations:

• Taking care about longhaired cat -  especially if you prepare your cat  on exhibitions
• When fur of your cat is covered by substances, which could not be removed by your cat
• Disease like tinea and parasites
• Owner’s allergy
• Rehabilitation in water after complex
• Cald bath when your cat has burn or heatstroke

If bath is necessary you have to prepare: warm water (it can’t be too hot and too cold), towel, shampoo designed for cats and drier.  You can also ask for help someone with family. For many cats situation in which you start pour water on is very stressful. So it is better to put cat in bath filled water. Pour water on cat without its head  using your hand . If cat is wet use a shampoo. Avoid ears, eyes and nose. Rinse cat and dry using drier or towel.

First bath for cat is the worst, because cat don’t know what is happening and the owner don’t know cat reaction. Some cats like baths, so maybe your cat belongs to this group of cats. Remember that in normally situation bath is not necessary.


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Feline Infectious Anemia

Feline infectious anemia is a bacterial disease which is caused by an organism called hemobartonella felis. This organism attaches to the cats red blood cell surface which ultimately leads to anemia.

It’s assumed that parasites and insects that drink blood may pass the contaminated blood after biting an infected cat on to a healthy one. If the mother is infected, kittens may be infected within the womb. Male cats between the ages of one to three years are also believed to be more commonly affected.

Signs of this disease include gums and mucous membranes which are pale in appearance, and vomiting. The cat may lose a considerable amount of weight if the disease slowly progresses. If the cat has an acute case she might not display any weight loss and instead may show sudden weakness, loss of appetite, fever, and jaundice.

Diagnosing feline infectious anemia is made by taking blood samples and examining them under a microscope. Multiple samples may need to be taken because there are periods when the parasites will not be visible within the blood.

Treatment consists of a course of antibiotics in addition to other medications for a period of several weeks.

Blood transfusions may be needed for severe cases. Treatment is usually successful if the anemia hasn’t become too far advanced. It’s important to note however that the parasite may never be fully removed from the body, and stress may cause the disease to return.

To reduce the risk of your cats exposure to feline infectious anemia, a comprehensive program that includes flea and parasite control should be followed.


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Cat Urine Odor Remover

Many people believe that the odor of cat urine is one of the most unpleasant smells emitted by any animal. However, the main problem with cat urine is that it tends to grow bacteria, which results in the strong, ammonia-like smell that many people associate with cat urine. To understand the best method to use to remove cat urine, it’s best to first understand where that strong odor comes from, and why your cat may be urinating outside of their litter box.

Many people often ask the question, “Why does cat urine smell so bad?”. Indeed, the aroma of cat urine is very strong, with a distinct ammonia-like smell. This strong smell comes from a special type of protein that is contained in cat urine. When a cat sprays or urinates indoors, this protein is the cause of the strong odor.

Part of the reason why cat urine is difficult to get rid of is because of its strong smell. However, when a cat urinates on a specific area, their urine often forms dried crystals. While you can mask the odor of these dried crystals temporarily with air freshener or carpet spray, the crystals may once again emit cat urine odor when they become moist. In order to fully banish this smell, it’s best if you use a high-powered cat urine odor remover that is designed to neutralize the odor of cat urine.

There are many reasons why your cat may be urinating indoors. Some cats may urinate to mark their territory, especially if they have not been spayed or neutered. Other cats frequently urinate when exposed to unfamiliar people or situations. It may even be possible that your cat is urinating in an attempt to get your attention, or if they feel neglected.

There are many methods that you can use to banish the smell of cat urine from your home. When understanding how to remove cat urine odor, it’s best if you first identify the reason why your cat is urinating. This way, you can prevent future incidents, and lower the chance of repeat cleanups.

To remove cat urine odor, you can use a mixture of common household substances. Some people recommend mixing the following ingredients:
White VinegarBaking SodaDishwashing DetergentHydrogen Peroxide

These ingredients can be combined to make a solution that can help to neutralize the strong odor of cat urine.

You may also choose to purchase a commercial cat urine removal product. These products are formulated to help permanently disperse the distinct smell of cat urine. However, as with any product, it’s essential that you follow the specific directions on the product. Some cat urine removal products need to be left on the urine spot for a designated period of time, in order for them to be able to neutralize the cat urine.

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Picking the Best Cat Food

Taking care of your cat’s health involves regular veterinary checkups, daily exercise and a constant monitoring for potentially life-threatening medical conditions. However, another extremely important part of caring for your cat’s health involves choosing a high-quality, highly nutritious cat food formula. Choosing the right cat food formula can be difficult, since cats have very different nutritional needs from humans. Here is some information that will help you to choose the best possible food formula for your cat.

Before you purchase any cat food formula, it’s essential that you first read the ingredients. Be cautious of any cat food formulas that include artificial flavors, artificial preservatives or chemical coloring. Identifying these ingredients can be a bit difficult, though here are some that you should definitely avoid:

In general, the first five ingredients of a cat food formula make up the bulk of the food. Though it’s still important to read the complete ingredients list, you can gain a general idea of the quality of a food formula from the first five ingredients. Since cats are obligate carnivores, they require a high amount of protein in order to remain healthy. In a high quality cat food formula, three or four of the first five ingredients will be protein-based.

Many low-quality or inexpensive cat food formulas contain a high amount of corn. In some formulas, two or three of the first five ingredients may be derived from corn. Though some companies will market corn as being a “whole, nourishing source of nutrition”, don’t be fooled! Corn is a cheap filler ingredient, and may cause serious health problems in your cat. Corn has a high glycemic index effect, and can severely irritate your cat’s digestive system. In addition to this, many cats have an allergic reaction to corn ingredients, especially over a prolonged period of consuming a corn-based food.

In order to pick the best food for your cat, you may want to look in to purchasing a grain-free cat food formula. Though these formulas may sometimes be a bit more expensive, they are usually free of high-carbohydrate ingredients that can be damaging to your cat’s health. A diet high in carbohydrate can promote health problems such as obesity, heart problems and diabetes in your cat. With a grain-free formula, you can also avoid the allergic reactions that some cats have to high-carbohydrate cat food formulas.

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York Chocolate breed accepts other animals.

York Chocolate owes its appearance  to the American Janet Chiefari , the owner of a cat with  long white black hair, in a farm at  the outskirts of Albany,  capital of New York,  where the cat mate in 1983 with Smokey, the  neighbor’s cat. The kittens birth stands out  an unusual  kitten  with the color of chocolate.

Morphological traits


York Chocolate is an animal with a supple and long constitution  which reminds that of Siamese, although it is clearly higher and more robust. Males reach the weight of 6-8 kg, and females more than 4.5 kg. The head is suitable  large, more long than wide, in the form of  a triangle with rounded corners. In profile, the skull is rounded, nose  has a smooth stop, chin is less pronounced. The ears are large, sharp,  inclined forward and away. Eyes are medium size, almond in  golden color, dark green or peanut. Legs are medium length, the posterior longer than the previous. The paws are round and children. Medium and long tail is between adult cats, the hair on the tail  have to spoil that one up. The fur is medium length, soft and  glossy, following body lines. The delicate consistency, doesn’t have a  woolly down. Hair is short snout, on  the abdomen and the lower portion of legs,  the longer the spine, hips, legs and upper part of  the neck.

Character and behavior.


Less active and reactive, it needs moderate attention by man. The family has to be  affectionate people, allow easy comfort and likes to be held in her master lap. With more foreign persons  she is reserved, even shy, but in any case, is sociable and very less aggressive. Due tendency to follow its owner everywhere, was nicknamed  cat-satellite, but is, in fact, quite independent, and she  rarely meows . She accepts  other animals, can be an affectionate and discreet playmates for children in the house. New things attract attention and does not like to leave  the atmosphere that is familiar to them, adapted to life in the flat, easily withstand several hours of loneliness, but loves to be able to have access to green space.

Varieties


The standard provides four varieties: Chocolate merged, chocolate white, lilac and mauve and white . In  unite colors , a white spot on  breast or womb is accepted, but not required.  At the bi color specimens, white is distributed around the neck, chest, belly, legs and, often, the muzzle, with a stripe on his nose. Colors are obviously more lighter to kitten that, up to 12 months can have traces of tiger drawing or stains. Are in process of recognition, fur chocolate and lilac van , at cats predominantly white, the color remaining only in the extremities: head, tail and only  few spots allowed the calves, one or two small round spots are allowed on the body.

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Adopting a Cat vs Buying a Cat

When choosing to bring a cat into your household, there are a lot of potential questions to consider. Are you financially able to care for your cat? Will a cat interact well with your other pets? Is anyone in your household allergic to cats? However, before you address these issues, you have to make the choice of where you will begin looking for your future feline companion. In general, you will have two choices: adopting a cat from an animal shelter, and purchasing one of the cats for sale at a pet store or breeder. There are both positive and negative factors associated with each of these choices, which should influence your decision.

Positive Aspects
When you purchase a cat, you will most likely be buying it from a pet store. If you are looking for a specific breed of cat, you may begin your search at a breeder that specializes in the breed you are searching for. When buying from a breeder, you will often get certification stating that your cat is purebred, which may make your cat eligible to participate in cat shows. Many cat shows require proof that a cat is purebred.

Negative Aspects
When purchasing a cat, you are supporting the “pet mills” that produce the animals that you see at many pet stores. In addition to this, thousands of cats are abandoned each year, and are in need of a loving home. Many of the animals in shelters will be euthanized, and by purchasing a cat, you are instead supporting the further breeding of more commercial cats. In addition to this, purchased cats may have genetic defects resulting from inbreeding or poor nutrition, which is common at many pet stores.

Positive Aspects
When you choose to adopt a cat from an animal shelter, you are providing a loving, caring home for an animal that truly needs your love. Many cats in animal shelters are already litter-box trained, and are desperate for human attention. In addition to this, many animal shelters provide spaying/neutering, vaccinations and basic medical care for cats in their care for no extra charge. By adopting a cat from a shelter, you are saving it from being one of the thousands of cats that are euthanized at animal shelters each year.

Negative Aspects
If you do not adopt a cat from a reputable shelter, you may have to deal with improper medical care that occurred during a cat’s shelter care. Some cats from shelters may have been extensively abused, and may require extra care before they are able to interact with humans on a normal level.

In general, there are more benefits associated with adopting a cat from an animal shelter than from purchasing a cat from a breeder or pet store. Due to overcrowding in animal shelters, thousands of cats are killed each year simply because shelters do not have enough room. Adopting a cat from an animal shelter is less expensive as well, since many common medical care procedures are included in the small adoption fee from most shelters.

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Cats as Gifts

Holiday seasons often prompt pet lovers to spread furry love around and give pets as gifts. It can be done, but there are some pitfalls to avoid to ensure the fur-kid gets a home for life, and his new human parents welcome him unconditionally.

"Cupid's fickle arrow works best when the individual person and potential pet meet face to face. What strikes your fancy may leave Uncle Felix cold. Even if he's begged for an Abyssinian cat for decades, let HIM choose. The time, the place, the person, and the cat must be right for love to bloom into a lifetime commitment.


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You treat your cat like a child.

Is your cat member of family? Some people say that cats, which are treated like children, are happiest. And you? Are you cat’s mother or cat’s father?

We prepare 15 things, which approve that you are cat’s mother or cat’s father. List below:

1. Always you have photo of your cat with you – in the wallet, on the desk and on your desktop
2. Your cat receive Christmas presents and birthday presents, which are always in a beautiful paper.
3. You have always a lot of food for your cat.
4. You have pot with grass for your pet
5. You prepare cat’s birthday party with cake
6. You decorate your home scrapers.
7. If you spend your holiday outside home, you have always take your cat with you.
8. Cat can eat on your plate.
9. Cat has own vet
10. In your testament are points associated with cat
11. You go walk with your cat
12. If your cat have small cats, your friends visit you and give presents for cats
13. If your cat is ill, you take day off
14. You spend your free time always with cat. It is important point of your day.
15. You love growling your cat.

And You? How you treat your animal? If you are agree with almost sentences you are probably cat’s mother or cat’s father.


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How To Adopt A Rescue Cat

Happy Rescue Cats - Emma Theron

Given the economic climate over the last few years, the RSPCA continues to report an increase in pets being given up for adoption due to owners' inability to afford their upkeep. If you are thinking about getting a pet for yourself, why pay expensive breeders' fees for pedigree animals when there are so many loving, healthy pets in rescue centres in desperate need of good homes?


When should you adopt a rescue cat?


It's very important to think about your personal circumstances and your living habits when you adopt a new animal. Do you work full time, five days a week? Or are you at home all day with a young family? If you are out all day at work, a kitten would not be the right choice for you. Kittens are incredibly vulnerable and need close attention in the early stages of their lives. They can get sick very easily and illnesses can progress at a rapid pace in a young cat, so owners need to be able to be vigilant and be able to dose the kitten with medicine or take it to the vet in an emergency. If you are out at work all day, you can't promise this level of attention and it really isn't fair to the animal.

Older cats often get overlooked in rescue centres in favour of the more appealing kittens. However, owning an older cat can actually be far more rewarding, particularly if you lead a busy life. An older cat is usually house-trained, understands where it needs to go to perform its toilet, and has very few wants and needs in its life - a warm, quiet place to sleep, food in its belly and a nice stroke and rub under the chin now and again. If you do have young children though, make sure you know the history of the cat you wish to adopt before you commit to it. Some older cats may have had bad experiences with children and not be happy to live with them again.

The next step is to fall in love with a cat (or pair of cats, depending on how they have arrived at the centre). Research your local centres and find out if you need to make an appointment or bring any paperwork with you before you travel. Then think about what type of cat do you like? Short or long haired? Pedigree or mixed? Male or female. You might need to meet a few animals before you really connect, but when you do, you'll know he or she is the one for you!

Taking your cat home


Once you've chosen a cat you love, the rescue centre will probably want to do a home check to confirm you don't live near a busy road or have a number of animals already. This is usually a formality and won't be a problem if you've made your decision wisely. You'll also have to pay a fee - this usually covers the cat's vaccinations, de-fleaing and de-worming and final vet's check.

Then you'll need to get the necessary equipment to keep your cat indoors for the five weeks it will need to feel at home.
I would suggest at least:
Food and water bowls, Scratching post, Litter tray (covered ones work well), Litter,Litter scoop,Toys and a Carry basket.
Ask the rescue centre what food (both wet and dry) the cat is currently eating - try to get the same make to avoid upset stomachs. It also helps to use the same type of litter if you want to be sure of no accidents.

Settling in


Give your cat the time and space it needs to settle in to its new environment. Even though you are providing a loving and caring home, its experience of humans may lead it to be more distrustful and it may need some time to adjust. There are hormone diffusers you can buy that are very useful, particularly for male cats, like Feliway, which helps to keep them calm.

The cat needs to feel like the boss of its own domain before it goes out into the big wide world, so do keep the cat in for at least four or five weeks until you're comfortable it knows it is in charge. You'll know when the cat is ready.

As long as you've taken the time and care to make the right decision, you should have every chance of a very rewarding and happy relationship with your cat. However, should problems persist for more than six months after its arrival, consult your vet or go back to the rescue centre for further advice.

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