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The Norwegian Forest Cat is a large powerful breed, and the perfect companion for pet owners who enjoy running their fingers through a luxurious coat that feels like pure spun silk. During the winter months, the Norwegian Forest Cat dons a double coat of fur. This waterproof double coat, in conjunction with a bushy tail and tufted paws, makes them suited to the harsh …
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This week we’re talking to Emily Fowler from the UK, who along with her partner Warren has adopted two FIV+ cats. Why did you decide to adopt an FIV+ cat? I’ve always had outdoor cats, but when our two cats were both killed on the road within six months of each other we decide we had to make a change. We were looking at our local cat charity’s Facebook page and we saw …
Research reveals that between 14% and 29% of cats in Australia test positive for FIV, or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, but there’s still a lot of misconceptions and lack of knowledge around the disease. What is FIV? FIV is a lentivirus, similar to HIV in humans, which affects the cat’s ability to produce the white blood cells that are needed to fight off infection. It …
What is a tabby cat? And why do these cats have an "M" on their forehead? Although some people refer to the tabby as a breed of cat, it actually just refers to the pattern of their coat – those lovely striped, spotted and swirled sections of colour that you see in types of tabby cats. The tabby coat pattern is common to many cat breeds, and there are different colours too. …
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I’m not going to lecture you on the rights and wrongs of cigarette smoking (it’s entirely your choice), BUT it is well documented in various research studies that the effects of passive or second-hand cigarette smoking are almost as bad as smoking itself. A cat’s lungs are almost identical to human lungs, only much smaller, so if second-hand smoke is damaging to humans …
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We’ve all been there, it’s the middle of the night and you’re happily dreaming in the ‘land of nod’, only to be woken up by a crazy cat running laps around your duvet, meowing like mad, and only pausing to bat your nose with his paw. Although cats are nocturnal by nature, today’s domestic cat can adapt to our daily patterns; here are some ways that you can avoid the night-time …
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If your cat likes to drink from the toilet, you’re probably wondering WHY? Why would a cat choose to drink toilet water when there’s a fresh bowl of water available to him? There are actually a number of reasons why your cat might prefer drinking from the toilet, so let’s discuss them, and look at what you can do to curb this behaviour. 1. Water …
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If your cat has diarrhoea, it’s unpleasant for you to deal with, but even more unpleasant for your cat. There are a number of possible causes for a bout of feline diarrhoea, and it may be something as simple as a change in food upsetting his stomach, or it may be a sign of a more serious illness. If your cat suffers from diarrhoea that doesn’t immediately clear up, it’s …
Whether your cat’s eyes are green, hazel, amber or even blue, they’re probably the most beautiful pair of eyes in the world to you. But aside from their beauty, there’s so much more to a cat’s eye, especially compared to our own! The Anatomy of a Cat’s Eye Although a cat’s eye is very similar to a human eye, there are some differences when it comes to how and what we …
In general, cats aren’t water babies, apart from a few specific breeds that actually like water, but hydrotherapy (also known as aqua therapy) can be a blessing when dealing with a number of feline health issues. How Does Hydrotherapy Work? Hydrotherapy is a form of physical therapy in water that’s used for humans, dogs and even cats. The idea behind it is that water …
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