If you are planning an addition of a Maine Coon to your family, you will be happy you did. One of the oldest natural breeds in North America, Maine Coon is generally regarded as a native of the state of Maine. Maine Coon was developed basically as a ‘working cat’, being able to fend for […]
Monsoon brings a welcome break from hot summer months but it also brings along a host of health issues like skin infections, digestive and respiratory problems and behavioural issues. Though, cats adapt very well when the weather gets wet a few pointers would make their lives a little bit more cosy and keep them purring.
In the last issue, we learnt about the various heart diseases in cats. Here are few FAQs about the same. Mark D Kittleson, DVM, PhD, one of the foremost researchers on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), was asked a series of questions trying to sort out this disease and what it means for breeders. Excerpts: Q: At
Even cats can be dehydrated, especially in the summer season. Here’s how to prevent dehydration in kitties. Some facts… A healthy cat should be sufficiently hydrated. Water replaces fluid lost through urine, faeces and respiration and is essential to maintain appropriate health. It is interesting to know that 80 percent of a cat’s body weight
The aristocratic Russian Blue is the gem of the feline world. Is it any wonder they are rumoured to have been the pets of the Russian Czars and a favourite of Queen Victoria? Here’s more about this amazing breed. Sheer elegance combined with intelligence make Russian Blue a winner in the show ring and in
Organised by the newly formed Indian Cat Federation (ICF) affiliated to Germany-based World Cat Federation, Whiskas International Cat Show of India 2013 was held from 27th – 28th April 2013 at Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru. This first international cat show in India was presented by MARS International India Pvt Ltd, one of the leading pet food
We love to pamper our kitties with the food we eat. But beware, this can be harmful for your cat. Here’s a list of food that should not be given to your beloved kitties: Milk: Large number of cats cannot tolerate milk because of lactose intolerance as cats cannot produce proper amount of lactic acid.
Yes, cats can also suffer from heart disease. Some can be caused by nutrition, but most have a genetic basis. Here’s more on heart disease in cats. Heart diseases… The most common heart diseases are known as Cardiomyopathy. There are often no signs that there is anything wrong with the cat. There are three basic
All work and no play make Jack a dull boy… same is with our kitties who need play not just for fun, but for bonding with their littermates and pet parents. Importance of play… Play comes natural to kittens. Kittens start to play when they are four weeks of age and this continues up to
The Peterbald (also called Petersburg Sphynx, especially in its native country Russia) is a breed of hair-losing cats, rather than a hairless one. They distinguish themselves from other hairless breeds by more elegant boning, long and delicate legs, Oriental head and large set apart ears. They are actually naked Oriental Shorthair or Siamese. Handsome looks…
Ragdoll Breeders -Welcome to Love Ragdoll Cats! We are a group of small in home catteries that specializes in Blue Eyed Traditional Ragdolls and Rare Aqua Eyed Mink Ragdolls.
Who says it’s just dogs who have all the fun on big screen? A good number of feline actors have so far been acclaimed for their roles in various blockbuster movies. Let’s catch them through a flashback. Little naughty, little cunning, but full of affections in their traits, kitties always go well with wise guy
Chausies don’t lie on the sofa…they drape themselves over it. They don’t run…they lope. They don’t sit…they pose. For many people, one Chausie is the beginning of a love affair with the breed. Which breed of cat looks like an Egyptian cat statue, but is too tall, too long, and far too deep-chested to be
Some cats disappear as soon as they see you with the nail clippers! Not any more…here’s how to make nail clipping a pleasure, not a chore. Start young Kittens should be introduced to nail clipping when they are young and in this way, they will become accustomed to having their nails clipped on a regular
Snowshoe cats are like snowflakes, no two are the same; they vary in their own unique patterns and personalities. The alluring looks… Snowshoe Cats The Snowshoe’s coat is very silky, with a bounce that’s close lying and short. All Snowshoes have beautiful blue eyes and white feet, except the colour points who do not have
