Mar. 11th 2008Cats are truly fascinating creatures. They have a variety of interesting habits, which some people find baffling, but there is a reason for just about everything a cat does.
Purring
Mar. 9th 2008Having a disabled cat is far from uncommon and is certainly not a reason to have them put to sleep. Most disabled cats can lead a full and happy life if given a chance, it just takes a little more consideration and time on the owner’s part.
Jan. 7th 2008Many parents worry about having a cat in the home with children. They worry not only for the safety of their child but also that of the cat’s. However cats are wonderful companions for children and for many it is the first real friend that they make. Generally speaking the benefits far out weigh any problems and as long as parents oversee the interaction between the two all will be well.
Jan. 7th 2008Cats are truly fascinating creatures. They have a variety of interesting habits, which some people find baffling, but there is a reason for just about everything a cat does.
Purring
Dec. 22nd 20071. Hip dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is a common concern among Ragdoll owners. Although there are no recorded cases, the possibility is high because of the Ragdoll’s bulk and weight distribution. It’s important to get a written health guarantee from your breeder to make sure your cat is safe.
2. Feline hypertrophic myopathy
A more serious condition is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a thickening of the heart muscle common in many cat breeds. Feline HCM is potentially life-threatening, and in many cases the disease is only discovered when the cat dies at a young age. Studies have shown that HCM is inherited, and runs along several Ragdoll lines. Although it can occur at any age, it is more likely to occur in older cats who would otherwise have passed the disease on to offspring.
Dec. 21st 2007Cats do make wonderful pets as they are not as noisy
as dogs, are more independent, and do not require as
much care. Cats also adapt well to indoor living. They
are easy to train to use a litter box and they will groom
themselves. The greatest benefit to owning a cat is the
love and attention that they give you.
You do however will want to first decide if a cat is
really for you. Be sure that you are not allergic to
them or that your friends and family are not also
allergic to cats. It will make it difficult to give up your
precious new kitty once you have grown attached to
it and then find out that you cannot be around cats
due to an allergy and have to give them away.
Dec. 17th 2007Many parents worry about having a cat in the home with children. They worry not only for the safety of their child but also that of the cat’s. However cats are wonderful companions for children and for many it is the first real friend that they make. Generally speaking the benefits far out weigh any problems and as long as parents oversee the interaction between the two all will be well.
Dec. 2nd 2007If you find a stray cat, bringing it inside your home might not be such a good thing to do, especially if you have other cats. You never know where the cat came from and what type of medical care it has had. You can however offer a shelter in the basement or in a garage if is warm outside. Care of stray cat, population requires people to become educated about what a stray cat needs and what they may do if confined.
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