Turkish Van - Turkish Van Cat - Turkish Van Breeders

The Turkish Van cat is the oldest recorded domesticated semi-longhair cat.
History
Turkish Vans are a rare and ancient breed that developed in central and southwest Asia, which today encompasses the countries of Iran, Iraq, southwest Soviet Union and eastern Turkey. "Van" is a common term in the region given to a number of towns, villages and the famous lake - Lake Van. The modern and History of the Van began in 1955 when they were introduced in England. English breeder Lydia Russell was instrumental in popularizing the breed in England and Europe and in helping new breeders obtain Turkish breeding stock. The breed was introduced in America in 1970s. In 1985 TICA granted the Turkish Van Championship status. The CFA accepted the breed for registration in 1988, and in May 1993 CFA gave provisional status to Van.


Appearance
The Turkish Van is a solidly built, sturdy, broad, muscular, deep-chested and semi-longhaired cat that takes three to five years to reach full maturity. They have prominent cheekbones, firm chin and rounded muzzle. The Turkish Van's coat is white or cream with auburn markings primarily on the head with a colored tail. This is called the Van pattern. Eyes are large, oval and expressive and come in variety of colors like blue, amber or odd eyed with pink rims.

Personality
They are highly energetic, agile and intelligent. Like Turkish Angora they are famous for their swimming prowess. They are very talkative and demand attention. They are very attached to their humans.

Tiffany/ Chantilly-Tonkinese Cat-Turkish Angora

Tiffany/ Chantilly
History
Tiffany is also known as Chantilly. It originated in mid 1980s. Tiffanie is the longhaired version of the Burmilla, which was a cross between Chinchilla and Burmese. The Tiffanie was given Preliminary GCCF recognition in 1991, and Provisional status in June 1999.

Appearance
Tiffany is a medium-sized cat with a fine and a silky coat. It has a striking Appearance resulting from the combination of its rich color and full, silky semi-longhair coat, plumed tail, contrasting neck ruff, and ear furnishings. Eyes are clear and luminous mainly found in any shade of green with variations depending on coat color.

Personality
Tiffanies are outgoing, gentle, and loving in nature. They are extremely devoted to their humans. Tiffanies are extremely playful and intelligent. They adapt very well to other pets and animals. They don't like talking to strangers.

Tonkinese Cat

History
Planned breeding of Tonkinese was started in 1960s. But the early versions of the breed have been in existence for centuries. The Tonkinese was originally produced by crossing the Burmese and Siamese breeds. These cats were first imported to England in the early 1800s as "Chocolate Siamese". In United States these cats were introduced by Dr. Joseph Thompson in 1930. Tonkinese achieved championship status in 1984.

Appearance
Tonkinese are medium-sized cats with well-developed muscular strength. They are very dense and surprisingly heavy when lifted. Tonkinese are famous for their brilliant aqua eyes and beautiful sleek, soft coat featured in an unique pattern known as "mink". Tonkinese come in a rainbow of colors intermediate between their Burmese and Siamese parent breeds. The main color is mink, but other coat colors include blue, champagne, honey, natural and platinum colors with some Tonkinese having pointed and solid colors, too.

Personality
Tonkinese are active, alert, playful and people-oriented cats. They are warm and loving and crave for attention and interaction. They are very intelligent and supervise all their human's activities. They delight their owners with playful antics. They mingle well with humans and other pets.

Turkish Angora
History
There is no authentic account regarding the origin of Turkey Angora. They probably originated from the Manul cat domesticated by the Tartars. The Angora was introduced in Europe in early 17th century and in America in the late 18th century. In 1962, the Angora was rediscovered by American servicemen in the Ankara Zoo in Ankara, Turkey. In 1970 the CFA accepted the Turkish Angora for registration. In 1973 the CFA gave Championship status to Angora.

Appearance
Turkish Angora is a medium-sized cat. It is finely boned with firm muscular structure. They have large, almond shaped eyes with color ranging from green, gold, green-gold, copper, blue, or odd-eyed. While pure white is the main color of Turkish Angora, they come in other colors too. They have a kinked or abnormal tail.

Personality
Turkish Angora are very devoted to their humans and have a strong bonding with them. An Angora is totally involved with what the owner is doing. They are very intelligent and are renowned for their swimming prowess

Sphynx - Sphynx Cat - Sphynx Breeders

Sphynx is a hairless cat that originated due to natural mutation.
History
Sphynx is a hairless cat that originated due to natural mutation. In 1966 a domestic cat gave birth to a hairless kitten in Toronto, Canada and thus Sphynx came into existence. Cat breeders in Europe and North America have bred the Sphynx to normal coated cats and then back to hairless to create a genetically sound cat with a large gene pool and hybrid vigor.

Appearance
Sphynxs are medium-sized cats with broad chest. They are hard, muscular, and have medium bone density. They have well-rounded abdomen, which gives the Appearance of having eaten a large meal. They have an open-eyed, intelligent face with a friendly expression. The Sphynx is not always totally hairless; there can be a fine down on the body, which makes the cat feel like a warm peach.

Personality
Sphynx combines the Personality traits of monkey, dog, child and cat. They are very lively in nature. They are very devoted and loyal to their humans. They demand unconditional attention and are very mischievous. The Sphynx are extremely inquisitive and love to be the center of attention.

Somali - Somali Cat - Somali Cat Breed

Somali is a variant of Abyssinian cat breed
History
Somali originated in the early 20th century in England when breeders, low on breeding stock, used longhaired cats in their Abyssinian breeding programs. During the aftermath of World Wars I and II, when so many breeds had dwindled to near extinction, breeders were forced to cross other breeds with the Abyssinian to keep the breed going. Gradually Somali - the longhaired version of Abyssinian - gained popularity. In 1978, Somali earned Championship status in the CFA.

Appearance
Somali is a medium to large sized, lithe, well-proportioned cat with a distinctly ticked coat. It bears an uncanny resemblance to a little fox, with its large ears, masked face, full ruff and bushy tail. It has large almond shaped eyes that range in color from green, hazel to amber.

Personality
Somali is an intelligent and affectionate cat. It is very lively and enjoys human company. It is active, inquisitive and high-spirited in nature. Somalis easily mingle with children and other pets. They are very attached to their owners.

Snowshoe - Snowshoe Cat - Snowshoe Kitten

The Snowshoe is a lively cat breed that originated as a cross between the American Shorthair and the Siamese
History
The Snowshoe cat breed was developed in the late 1960s by Siamese breeder Dorothy Hinds-Daugherty of Philadelphia. He crossed American Shorthair with a Siamese to produce a sturdy, pointed cat with white markings on the face, chest and feet. The breed was further developed by breeder Vikki Olander of Norfolk, Virginia. In 1974 CFF and ACA accepted the Snowshoe as an experimental breed. Snowshoe obtained championship status from CFF in 1983 and from ACFA IN 1990.

Appearance
Snowshoe is a medium-sized cat. It is well-knit, powerful but not bulky. It has bright, sparking and expressive eyes that are blue colored. Snowshoe Kittens are born all white. Color and markings start becoming visible between 1 and 3 weeks of age. The patterns or markings are different on every kitten. Snowshoe is found in the usual Siamese colors, most commonly seal, chocolate, lilac, and blue in two patterns, mitted and bicolor. It is also found in red (flame), cream, cinnamon, and fawn.

Personality
Snowshoes are playful and affectionate cats. They love to touch and be touched. They are very intelligent and can be trained easily. They are very talkative and are famous for their fascination with water. They enjoy indoor living.

Singapura - Singapura Cat - Singapura Cat Breed

The Singapura breed has entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the smallest breed of domestic cat.
History
Singapura cat is the native of Singapore. They are a combination of both the ticked coat pattern and the dark brown color. Earlier these cats were not given much attention but when they started becoming nuisance they were severely dealt with. The breed was brought into the U.S. in the early 1970s by Hal and Tommy Meadow. Singapura breeders developed this breed and in 1982 this breed was accepted for registration by CFA. Singapura was given championship status in 1988.

Appearance
The Singapura is a small, shorthaired cat with remarkably large eyes and ears. They have a moderately stocky and muscular body. Eyes may be hazel, green or yellow colored. They have a rounded skull with broad muzzle and blunt nose.

Personality
Singapura are known as "pesky people cat". They are extrovert, inquisitive and playful. They are very intelligent and interactive. They have a very soft voice.

Siberian Cat - Siberian - Siberian Cat Breed

The Siberian is one of the largest breeds of domestic cat.
History
There is no authentic account of how the Siberian cat breed reached Siberia but it is widely believed that the breed arrived with Russian emigrants. It adapted itself to the hash and cold weather conditions of Siberia by developing into a hardy, longhaired breed. Thereafter the breed spread throughout Europe. Siberian cat is quite rare in America.

Appearance
The Siberian is a large and strong cat. They are extremely agile and great leapers. They are very muscular and powerful. They have a thick triple coat with a full ruff that gets thicker in the winter months. Their forehead is slightly curved and cheeks are not very pronounced. Siberians have large, round eyes and they come in all colors except pointed colors.

Personality
Siberians are affectionate and playful cats. They tend not to be shy with strangers. Siberians are very intelligent and loyal. They have a fascination with water.

Siamese Cat - Siamese - Siamese Cat Breed

Siamese are legendary cats from Thailand
History
Siamese cat originated in Thailand (formerly known as Siam). The Siamese is one of the oldest breeds of domestic cat and also arguably the most recognizable breed on the earth. The Siamese were first imported to England in 1884. A British Consul general was gifted these cats and he brought them to England from Bangkok. Siamese cats were imported to America in early twentieth century. These cats instantly became popular in Britain and America and began appearing in cat shows.

Appearance
Siamese are sleek cats with striking color contrast, deep blue almond eyes and short silky coat. It is a medium-sized cat with long tapering lines. They have a muscular tubular body supported by long legs. They have a finely chiseled head with a visible kink in their tail. Siamese come in four colors - seal, chocolate, blue, and lilac point.

Personality
Siamese are very gregarious and depend a lot on their humans. They crave for attention. They are unpredictable in their behavior and can appear aloof and disinterested. Siamese are very good communicators. Their voice is legendary. They communicate both with their voice and with their body language.

Selkirk Rex - Selkirk Rex Cat - Selkirk Rex Kitten - Selkirk Rex

Selkirk Rex Cat breed has a curly coat that has been caused by mutation.
History
Selkirk Rex is a recently developed cat breed developed by Persian Breeder Jeri Newman of Livingston, Montana. The foundation cat for this breed was a shorthaired, curly coated dilute calico female found in a litter of normal domestic cats born in 1987. The CFA accepted the breed for registration in the Miscellaneous class in 1992. The breed now has Championship status with ACA, TICA, and UFO.

Appearance
Selkirk Rex is a medium to large-sized cat with heavy boning. Their head is similar to the British Short hair, but it is more round as compared to the British Shorthair. Selkirk Rex comes in both long and short hair. A Selkirk kitten is curly at birth, then loses its curliness and slowly acquires it again at 8 to 10 months of age. The coat doesn't fully develop until the cat is two years old. The coat is thick and plush and falls in loose curls. It is soft in texture. Selkirks come in a variety of colors, including the "pointed" colors.

Personality
Silk irks are fun loving, mild-mannered and affectionate in nature. They are very patient and tolerant. They love their humans very much. They are very gregarious and do not like to live in isolation.

Russian Blue - Russian Blue Cat - Russian Blue Breeders

Russian Blue cats were originally known as the Archangel Cat or Foreign Blue.
History
Though there is no authentic account of the origin of Russian Blue, it is widely believed that Russian Blues were brought to Great Britain in 1860 by British sailors from the White Sea port town of Archangel in northern Russia. Their thick coats lend credence to the theory that they came from a cold climate. In 1871 a Russian Blue was shown at the first cat show at the Crystal Palace in London, under the name Archangel Cat. Russian Blues were acknowledged by the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy in 1912. World War II threatened the existence of this species and Russian Blues became almost extinct. In 1940s and 1950s two independent groups of breeders worked to resurrect the Russian Blue by crossbreeding the few hardy survivors with other breeds. Their sustained efforts bore fruit and the species survived.

Appearance
Russian Blues have a short dense coat of bright blue color. The hairs are silver in color, which imparts a silvery sheen and lustrous Appearance. They have large, rounded, green colored eyes. The body structure is fine boned and firmly muscled.

Personality
Russian Blues have a shy nature but they are quite devoted and affectionate toward their humans. They are quiet, polite and well behaved. They are intelligent and can be easily trained. Russian Blues like their usual routine and do not take easily to environmental changes.

Ragdoll - Ragdoll Cat - Ragdoll Breeder

Ragdoll is considered the largest fully domestic breed of cat.
History
Ragdoll was developed in 1960s by an American Breeder, Ann Baker. She crossed a longhaired white Angora carrying Siamese markings with a Burmese and Birman male. Ragdoll originated as a cross between them. In 1993 Ragdoll was accepted for registration by CFA.

Appearance
Ragdoll is a long, large, powerful and muscular cat. They have long hairs with silky, plush, nomatting fur. They have large and expressive eyes, which are oval blue in color. Ragdolls come in four colors: seal, chocolate, blue and lilac. Their body is body is light-colored, with darker Siamese-type points on face, legs, ears and tail. They are slow to mature and take between three to four years to reach full maturity.

Personality
Ragdolls are docile, affectionate, intelligent and mild mannered cats. They are playful but not overactive. They adapt easily to their environment. Ragdolls are people-oriented cats and are very attached to their humans. They get along well with children and other pets. They can be trained easily. Ragdolls are famous for their fascination for food.

Persian - Persian Cat - Persian Cat Breed

Persian Cat Breed is the native of Persia (modern day Iran)
History
It is believed that Persian breed was introduced to Europe in 17th century by European explorers, who brought them from faraway Persia along with jewels, silks and spices. Persians were imported to America in the late 1800s, where they were enthusiastically received. American breeders began a breeding program to refine the coat, color, and conformation. Soon the American Persian developed a style of its own and evolved into the type we see presently.

Appearance
The Persian is a heavily boned, well-balanced cat with a sweet expression and soft, round lines. They sport a long, flowing coat draped on a compact, chunky, short body. They are round headed with small wide spaced rounded ears and large round owl-like eyes.

Personality
Persians are generally quiet, calm and totally laid-back. They have a melodious voice and communicate delightfully with their large, expressive eyes. They crave affection and love to be petted and fussed over.

Oriental - Oriental Cat - Oriental Breeders

The Oriental Cat breed was developed to explore all the possibilities of color and pattern.
History
Oriental Cat is a native of Thailand. But the cat that we see today is not a direct import from Thailand, but rather a Siamese hybrid developed in the 1950s and 1960s. Breeders wanted a cat that looked and acted like a Siamese but that came in a wider range of colors. In the 1950s British breeders crossed Siamese cats with domestic shorthairs and Russian Blues. In the late 1960s American breeders, fascinated with the British Orientals crossed Siamese, domestic shorthairs, and Abyssinians to create a new look. In 1972 the CFA accepted the Oriental Shorthair for registration, and granted full Championship status in 1977.
The Oriental Longhair was developed in the late 1970s by breeders who crossed the Oriental Short-hair with the Balinese. The breed achieved official recognition in 1985 when TICA accepted them for Championship status, and they were accepted for registration by the CFA in February, 1988. In 1996 in the CFA, the Oriental Shorthair and Oriental Longhair breeds were combined into one breed division simply called Oriental.

Appearance
Oriental is similar to Siamese but differs in the sense that it comes in a variety of colors. Unlike the Siamese that comes in only four colors and one pattern, the Oriental is available in over 300 color and pattern combinations. Solid ebony is the most common color.

Personality
Orientals are natural entertainers full of enthusiasm and energy. They demand full attention. They are very sensitive and easily hurt, if ignored. They usually bond with one person and become extremely devoted and dependent upon their chosen human.

Ocicat - Ocicat Breeder - Ocicat Cat

The Ocicat resembles a small wild spotted cat
History
Ocicat is a domestic breed created by crossing the Siamese, Abyssinian, and American Shorthair. he first Ocicat was created in 1964 when Virginia Daly, a Michigan breeder interested in new and unusual varieties of cats, tried to create a Siamese with Abyssinian-colored points. In 1965 the first Ocicat was exhibited to the CFA and in 1966 the CFA accepted the breed for registration. It achieved the Championship status in 1987.

Appearance
The Ocicat is a medium to large well-spotted agouti cat of moderate type. It has a solid well-muscled and well-balanced long body. It has a short, close coat with a satin sheen. Ocitats have large, almond-shaped eyes. All eye colors are acceptable except blue.

Personality
They are people-oriented, trustworthy and non-aggressive. They are easily trained and respond well to the voice. They have a sociable nature and easily adapt themselves to new environment. They get along well with other pets.

Norwegian Forest Cat - Blue Cat Forest Norwegian

Norwegian Forest Cats are also called the skogkatt (forest cat) in Norway
History
Norwegian Forest Cat is an ancient cat known for centuries. It is a natural breed that probably arrived in Norway from Europe, descendants of domestic cats introduced to northern Europe by the Romans. The first efforts to have the Forest Cat recognized as a distinct breed began in the 1930s. The first Norwegian cat club was founded in 1934, and in 1938 the first Forest Cat was exhibited at a show in Oslo, Norway. World War II, however, hindered these efforts. Interbreeding with Norway's shorthaired domestic cat (called the hauskatt) threatened the Forest Cat's existence as a pure breed. In 1970s, the cat fanciers of Norway started a serious breeding program to preserve the Norwegian Forest Cat. TICA, was the first to recognize the breed in 1984. The breed attained CFA Championship status in 1993 and got recognition from ACA in 1985.

Appearance
Norwegian Forest Cat is a relatively large cat, with hind legs longer than front legs. It has a double coat. It is solidly muscled and well-balanced. It has high bone density. It has large almond shaped eyes. The eyes may be blue or green colored.

Personality
Norwegian Forest Cats are natural athletes. They are active and playful. They are sweet, friendly, and family-oriented, and they love their human companions. They adapt easily to new people and new environment.

Nebelung - Nebelung Cat - Nebelung Kitten

Nebelung cat bred is considered to be a semi-long haired cousin of the Russian Blue cat breed.
History
Nebelung is a German word that means - creatures of the mist. In the early 1980s in America, a black domestic cat gave birth to two short haired females and one long haired male. The father was an Angora mix. One of the short haired female kittens produced a litter of kittens that included a blue semi-long haired male kitten. This kitten became the Nebelung's foundation cat.

Appearance
Barring difference between coat length, Nebelung is more or less similar to Russian Blue in Appearance. Whereas the Russian Blue's coat is short and dense, the Nebelung's fur is medium-long, silky, and possesses a dense undercoat. The bright blue color is contrasted with silver-tipped guard hairs and therefore the coat catches the light, giving it a luminous, misty quality. Nebelung has an angular, modified wedge-shaped head consisting of seven flat planes. Their eyes are generally green colored. Kittens may have yellow eyes that deepen to green as the cats mature.

Personality
Nebelungs are mild, soft-spoken, and gentle. They are generally reserved around strangers, but make excellent, loving and playful companions to their owners. They are extremely intelligent but their behavior is highly predictable.

Scottish Fold - Scottish Fold Cat - Scottish Fold Kitten

Scottish Fold cat is unique in the sense that it has folded ears
History
The Scottish Fold was first spotted in 1961 by a shepherd named William Ross at a farm near Coupar Angus in the Tayside Region of Scotland. The unique thing about this cat was that her ears folded forward and downward on her head. This look captured the hearts of many American cat fanciers and judges. The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) granted championship status to Scottish Fold in 1978.

Appearance
Scottish Fold is characterized by folded ears. It is a medium-sized cat with a rounded, well-padded body and a short, dense, and resilient coat. Its eyes are large, round and broadly spaced. Scottish Fold kittens are born with straight ears. After three to four weeks the ears start folding. Scottish Folds have a kinked tail that lacks flexibility. They come in all colors possible with the exception of those showing evidence of hybridization resulting in the colors chocolate, lavender, the Himalayan pattern, or a combination of these and white.

Personality
Scottish Folds are intelligent, sweet-tempered and very loyal. They easily adapt to new people and environment. They have a soft voice and are not extremely vocal. They are gregarious and love human company.

Munchkin - Munchkin Cat - Munchkin Kitten - Munchkin Cat Breeders

Munchkin cat breed is recently accepted, naturally occurring, short-legged breed.
History
Munchkin is a naturally occurring, domestic cat breed characterized by unusually short legs. These short-legged cats have been documented in 1930s in England. But World War II took its toll on the cat and threatened the extinction of this species. These cats were rediscovered in Europe in 1980s. Breeders undertook measures to conserve this breed and since then this breed has flourished. Recently it has been accepted as breed by TICA.

Appearance
Munchkins are medium-sized cats with well-rounded chest. Munchkin Kittens are both short and long legged. Munchkins have plush, all-weather, resilient coats with a lustrous, silky Appearance. They come in all colors and patterns. Their eyes are medium large and walnut-shaped and are found in most colors.

Personality
Munchkins are adventurous, self-assured, playful and outgoing in nature. They enjoy the company of humans and other pets. They love to wrestle and play with their long-legged feline friends.

Maine Coon - Maine Coon Cat - Maine Coon Cat Breed

Maine Coon cat breed is famous for its large size and laid back temperament.
History
Maine Coon is the native of the state of Maine. It is one of the oldest breeds of North America. There are many myths and stories surrounding Maine Coon. A popular belief is that it originated from matings between semi-wild, domestic cats and raccoons. Maine Coons were first recorded in cat literature in 1861. Their popularity declined with the arrival of Persian cats. In 1950s their popularity began to rise. In 1968, six breeders formed the Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association (MCBFA) to preserve and protect the breed. By 1980 Maine Coon was recognized by all the registries.

Appearance
Maine Coons have a long, rectangular body, large bones, square muzzles, high cheekbones, large oval eyes, tufted ears and toes with an extra-long flowing tail. One of the distinctive features of Maine Coon is a long, smooth, silky and shaggy coat that is shorter on the shoulders and longer on the belly and tail. They come in variety of colors and patterns including solid, tabby, bicolor, tortoiseshells, tabby-torties, smoke and shaded colors.

Personality
Maine Coons are renowned for their loving nature and intelligence. They are very loyal and enjoy the company of both humans and other pet animals. They are very easy to train and adapt themselves easily to new environment.

Himalayan Cat - Himalayan - Himalayan Cat Breed

Himalayan Cat Breed was developed by breeding Persians to Siamese
History
The longhaired Himalayan is very similar to the Persian, with a large, short and heavy body. They developed as a result of cross between Persians and Siamese to combine the Siamese point coloring with Persian type. The CFA and the ACFA recognized the breed in 1957 under the name Himalayan, named for the color pattern found in other animals, such as the Himalayan rabbit. By 1961 all major U.S. cat associations recognized the Himalayan. In 1984 the CFA united the Himalayan and the Persian breeds, arguing that the body type was the same for both breeds.

Appearance
Himalayan Cat is large to medium sized and is heavily boned. Himalayans have well-rounded cobby bodies and short, thick legs with a short, bushy tail. They also have a short, strong neck supporting a very large and round head. They have deep vivid blue eyes.

Personality
They are gentle, calm, and sweet-tempered. They are extremely playful and express themselves with a melodius voice. Himalayans are devoted and dependent upon their owners for companionship and protection.

Havana Brown - Havana Brown Cat - Havana Brown Breeders

The Havana Brown noted for its warm, chocolate-brown color.
History
Havana Brown is believed to be the origin of Siam (modern day Thailand). Siamese people believed that these cats protected them from evil. In late1800s these cats were brought to Britain. In early 1950s English breeders attempted to produce a solid-colored cat in the chocolate point coloring of the Siamese. In 1952 the first solid chocolate kitten to be registered in England was born. This kitten became the foundation cat for the new breed. The first Havanas reached America in the mid-1950s. The breed was given recognition in 1959 under the name Havana Brown, and in 1964 the CFA granted the Havana Brown full Championship status.

Appearance
Havana Browns are medium-sized and muscular in stature. They are elegant and graceful in Appearance. The Havana Brown has a distinctive head with ears that are quite large with rounded tips. Their legs appear long in proportion to their bodies and are more noticeable in females than in more muscular males. They have wide oval eyes.

Personality
Havana Browns are affectionate, gentle, highly intelligent, and, quiet. They are very adaptable and adjust to any situation with ease. They are very active and energetic cats that love biting paper and cardboard.

Exotic Shorthair - Exotic Short Hair - Exotic Short Hair Cat -

Exotic Shorthair is popularly known the lazy man's Persian
History
Exotic Shorthair is shorthaired version of the Persian and originated from the crossing of a Persian with an American Shorthair. In1960s American short hair breeders in an attempt to improve the color of their breed crossed American Short hair with Persians and thus Exotic Short hair was born. In 1967 CFA gave formal recognition to the Exotic Shorthair as a breed. By the late 1960s, the Exotic was recognized by most cat associations.

Appearance
Exotic Shorthair has high bone density and is well-balanced. They are round headed with large, round eyes that are set wide apart. They have a thick, dense, plush and soft coat. Their eyes are large, full and round. They come in various colors such as black, bi-colors, pointed colors, smokes, tortoiseshell , tabbies and all the Persian colors.

Personality
Exotic Shorthairs have a quiet and calm nature. They are very loyal, affectionate and easy going. They are very sensitive to human emotions. They have a tame and docile Personality.

European Burmese - European Burmese Cat - European Burmese Cat Breed

European Burmese Cat Breed originated from Wrong Mau
History
The European Burmese originated from Wrong Mau - the first Burmese introduced to the western world by Dr. Thompson in 1930. The Wrong Mau was mated with Siamese and the resulting kittens were selected for further propogation. From the United States the breed spread to the UK and other parts of the world.

Appearance
They are medium sized and have well-developed muscular structure. They are round headed and have wide cheekbones. Their eyes are set well apart and are large and lustrous. European Burmese come in various colors like brown, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, cream, seal tortie, blue tortie, chocolate tortie, and lilac tortie.

Personality
European Burmese are highly intelligent, affectionate and loyal. They like the company of other pets.

Egyptian Mau - Egyptian Mau Cat - Egyptian Mau Cat Breed

Egyptian Mau cat breed has delightful Personality and striking Appearance.

History
The name of Egyptian Mau has been derived from Egyptian word for cat - Mau. Egyptian Mau is regarded as the naturally spotted breed of domestic cat. Spotted cats were depicted in ancient Egyptian wall paintings dating back over 3,000 years and many believe these to be the ancestors of the Egyptian Mau. Their modern day History began in 1956 with their importation to North America by the exiled Russian princess, Nathalie Troubetskoy. The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) recognized the cat in 1977.

Appearance
Egyptian Mau has slim body, slender legs and dainty feet. They are always spotted and come in three colors - bronze, silver and smoke. The spots are randomly distributed over the body and vary in size and shape. They can be round, oval, irregular or a mix of all the three.

Personality
Egyptian Mau is a gregarious in nature and likes company. They are extremely intelligent and are very loyal and passionate toward their owners. They are active, alert, even-tempered and amenable to training.

Devon Rex - Devon Rex Cat - Devon Rex Kitten

Devon Rex Cat/Kitten is famous for its soft, short, naturally curly coat.

History
History of Devon Rex starts from 1960. It was found near a disused tin mine in Buckfastleigh, Devonshire, England, in 1960. It is a mutated version of Cornish Rex.

Appearance
Devon Rex is a medium-frame muscular cat. It has large impish eyes, a short muzzle, prominent cheekbones and huge, low-set ears. The two most striking features of Devon Rex are their curly coats and their pixie faces.

Personality
Devon Rex is an alert, agile, intelligent, affectionate, loyal and fun-loving coat. They love to play with the humans and show active interest in their surroundings. They like to be cuddled, hugged and kissed

Cymric - Cat Cymric - Cymric Cat Breed

The Cymric cat breed is very similar to that of Manx
History
The Cymric is a longhaired, tailless version of the shorthaired, tailless Manx. It originated in the Isle, located in the Irish Sea between England and Ireland. It is believed to have been introduced to the Isle of Man by human settlers and explorers. Earlier it was named - Longhaired Manx, the name was changed to Cymric in 1970s.

Appearance
The Cymric is a tailless cat, round headed, and has large, round and full eyes. It is compact and stout in Appearance. It has a short, thick neck and a solid, muscular, medium-size body.

Personality
Cymrics are intelligent, fun-loving cats, and mingle easily with other pets. They are very loyal to their owners, are quick learners, and are gentle and non-aggressive in nature.

Cornish Rex - Cornish Rex Cat - Cornish Rex Cat Breed

Cornish Rex cat breed is famous for its prominent curves
History
The Cornish Rex cat breed was created as a result of a spontaneous natural mutation, which occurred in non-pedigree cats in Cornwall, England in 1950. Serena, a tortie and white short hair pet cat gave birth to five kittens. Four kittens were normal coated, but the fifth kitten was born with a curly coat and whiskers. This kitten was named Kallibunker, and was the original Cornish Rex. All Cornish Rex today trace their ancestry to the original Cornish Rex, Kallibunker.

Appearance
Cornish Rex is long and slender. All contours of its body are gently curved. The coat is very short and soft, lying close to the body. They are characterized by large ears, which are set high on a comparatively small, egg-shaped head with high cheekbones, hollow cheeks, and a high-bridged Roman nose and strong chin. It has a small waist and very long, fine legs. These cats are extremely well-built and muscular. The Cornish Rex comes in a wide variety of colours and patterns, including solids, bicolours, smokes, shadeds and tabbies.

Personality
Cornish Rex is extremely affectionate, friendly, alert and people-oriented. They are very agile and are known for their self-confidence and desire to mingle with people.

Colorpoint Shorthair - Colorpoint Short hair - Colorpoint Short hair

Colorpoint Shorthair cat breed is considered to be the first cousin of the Siames.

History
Colorpoint Shorthair resemble Siamese. They come in the untraditional colors of red, cream, tortoiseshell, and lynx (tabby) points. Traditionallt Siamese comes in four colors only: seal, blue, chocolate, and lilac points. In 1940s American and British Breeders started an effort to produce a Siamese-type cat in colors other than the traditional four. They carried a cross between Siamese, Abyssinian, and the red domestic shorthair. In1974 the breed was accepted for CFA championship.

Appearance
Colorpoint short hair is very much like Siamese cat in Appearance. It is essentially a Siamese cat in colors other than the traditional four.

Personality
They are active, outgoing, intelligent and affectionate. They are talkative and enjoy petting and pampering. They are very sensitive towards owner's moods and needs.

Chartreux - Chartreux Cat - Chartreux Cat Breed

Chartreux cat breed is an ancient breed of France.


History
The Chartreux is a natural French breed of great antiquity. Legend has it that they were raised as a companion by the Carthusian monks. However, in all likelihood due to the woolly character of their fur, Chartreux were given the same name as that of the well-known Spanish wool of the early 18th century. Its documented History is as early as 16th century.

Appearance
The Chartreux is characterized by large, sturdy, and muscular physique. It is known for its beautiful grey-blue colour, woolly double coat, quiet voice, and smiling expression. The woolly double coat is very soft and lush. The Chartreux has large eyes that are copper to gold with deep, brilliant orange as the preferred eye colour.

Personality
Chartreux are calm attentive, gentle, and adaptable cats. They enjoy the company of people. They have a mild temperament. Chatreux are highly intelligent and are quick learners. They are extremely agile as per their size and are natural hunters.

California Spangled Cat - California Spangled Cat Breed - California

California Spangled Cat is a recently developed breed that resembles leopard


History
California Spangled is a recent breed. It was developed in 1980s by a California breeder, Paul Casey who wanted to create a domestic breed similar to endangered spotted wildcats. A complex breeding program including an Abyssinian-domestic shorthair cross, a British Shorthair, an American Shorthair, a feral cat from Cairo, a spotted Manx, and a Siamese produced the desired results after eleven generations. Presently, the breed is registered with the The International Cat Association (TICA) and is slowly working its way toward Championship status with TICA and the ACA.

Appearance
California Spangled Cats are large, well-muscled cats. They have prominent cheekbones and pale, well-developed whisker pads. The forehead is slightly rounded; the eyes are almond-shaped and blue colored. The ears are rounded at the tips and set high on the head. The tail is dark-tipped and blunt. With its well-defined spots, California Spangled looks like a little leopard.

Personality
Though California Spangled is a wild looking cat, it is purely a domestic breed. They are sweet natured, intelligent and energetic. They are very devoted to their humans. They have strong hunting instincts and are easily intrigued by anything that moves. They do not demand their owner's attention.

Burmese Cat - Blue Burmese Cat - Burmese Cat Breed

History
The modern History of Burmese cat dates back to 1930 when a female cat named Wong Mau was brought to San Fransisco, USA by a naval doctor Joseph C. Thompson from Yangon, Myanmar (previously known as Burma). Dr. Thompson mated Wong Mau to a cat most similar to her type - the Seal Point Siamese. The CFA accepted the Burmese in 1936. In 1947 CFA withdrew the recognition as many hybrid Burmese/Siamese cats were being sold as purebred Burmese. The CFA reinstated the Burmese for recognition in 1953, and for Championship in 1957. The renewed recognition was based on a new standard that permitted only solid coat colors without markings.

The Burmese Cat breed is characterized by its golden eyes and silk shining fur.


Appearance
Burmese are small to medium sized cats with a muscular frame. Their paws are neat and oval shaped with slender legs and neck. The tail is medium in length, with a slight taper to a rounded tip. The most characteristic feature of the Burmese is their wonderful coats. Their coats are short, fine, sleek and glossy, lying close to the body, and satin-like in feel and texture. The Burmese cat has ten main recognised colours - six fully coloured (brown, chocolate, blue, red, lilac and cream) and four mixed coloured (Seal tortieshell, Chocolate tortieshell, Blue tortieshell and Lilac tortieshell)

Personality
Burmese are intelligent, boisterous, lively and alert in nature. They are gregarious and love the company of adults, children and pet. They are very affectionate and are interested in everything that humans do.

British Shorthair - British Short Hair Cat - British Blue Shorthair

British Short hair breed was developed in Europe from non-pedigree cats.



History
The British Shorthair is the British counterpart of American shorthair. It is probably the oldest English breed of cat, and can trace its ancestry back to the domestic cat of Rome. In the late 1800s cat fancier Harrison Weir was instrumental in establishing the British Shorthair as an officially recognized breed. World War II resulted in their near extinction but dedicated efforts afterwards saved this species.

Appearance
The British Short hair is a compact, well-balanced, and powerful cat, with a short, very dense coat. They are round headed, broad chested, have short and strong legs and a thick tail. One of the most appealing features of the British Shorthair is their built-in smile caused by their round whisker pads. The British Shorthair comes in various colours with blue being the most popular one.

Personality
British Shorthairs are quiet, even-tempered, intelligent, alert and affectionate cats. They are extremely loyal, gel easily with people and are especially good with children and other pets. They are low-profile and tend to be independent.

Bombay Cat - Bombay - Bombay Cat Breed

The Bombay cat was developed from the Burmese breed.



History
The Bombay was created in 1953 by an American Breeder, Nikki Horner who wanted to develop a cat that possessed the conformation of the Burmese but with a sleek black coat and copper eyes instead of brown fur and yellow eyes. She named the breed after Bombay, India, land of the black leopard. In 1976 the Bombay was recognised for championship status in The Cat Fanciers' Association.

Appearance
The Bombay cat is a medium sized cat with a solid muscular body. They are jet black in colour and the eye colour ranges from golden to deep copper with copper eyes considered the more superior. Though the Bombay Kittens look rather ordinary but like scotch whisky they improve with age.

Personality
Bombay cats are extremely agile, affectionate and intelligent. Bombays are very attached to their owners and want constant attention. They are silent in nature and are not very vocal.

Birman - Birman Cat - Birman Cat Breed

Birmans are legendary cat breeds from Burma

History
Origins of Birman cat are not clear but they are believed to have originated in Burma where they were considered sacred. The modern History of Burman cat started in 1919 when a pair of Burman cat was brought to France from Burma. The male cat died during the journey but the female cat that was pregnant survived. The breed flourished and in 1925 the Birman was formally recognized in France. The Birman became recognized in England as a separate breed in 1966 and by The Cat Fanciers' Association in 1967.

Appearance
The ideal Birman is a large, strongly built, elongated and stocky cat. They are colour pointed cats with long, silky hair and four pure white feet. Birmans are born pure white, and then develop color on the points. The shading of the legs comes later. Their hairs are not very thick. Birmans come in blue, chocolate, lilac and seal points.

Personality
The Birmans are loving, gentle, active and playful with a docile, quiet demeanour and a soft-spoken voice. They are very intelligent and affectionate and generally greet visitors with curiosity rather than fear. Because of their soft temperament they are easy to handle and care. They get along very well with other pets

Bengal - Bengal Cat - Bengal Cat Breed

The Bengal cat is a relatively new breed originated from a cross between wild Asian Leopard Cats and domestic shorthairs



History
The Bengal cat is a distinct, unique breed of spotted domestic cat originated from the ancestral crossing of a domestic cat such as an Abyssinian, American Shorthair, Burmese or Egyptian Mau with an Asian Leopard Cat. The main credit for this breed goes to Jean Sudgen of the USA. Jean Sudgen crossed a black shorthaired domestic cat with a female Asian Leopard Cat in 1963. Offspring were produced proving that a second generation was possible. Jean carried further crossing and finally in 1984 Bengal cat was recognized by the International Cat Association.

Appearance
Bengal are usually short haired . They come in six colours - the Brown (Black) Spotted, the Brown (Black) Marbled, the Blue-Eyed or AOC-Eyed (any other coloured) Snow Spotted Bengals, and the Blue-Eyed or AOC-Eyed Snow Marble Bengals.

Personality
The Bengals are very mischievous and boisterous. They are also very vocal, intelligent, loving and people oriented cats. They are very affectionate and mix well with children and other animals

Balinese - Balinese Cat - Balinese Cat Breed

The Balinese breed originated as a spontaneous longhaired mutation of the Siamese cat.

History
The Balinese breed originated in early 1900s as a spontaneous longhaired mutation of the Siamese cat. A Siamese with long hair was registered with CFF in 1928, but it wasn't until 1940's that the long-haired version was promoted as a breed.

Appearance
Balinese is dainty and aristocratic in Appearance with a long body, head, legs, and tail. The Balinese has a fine and silky, single coat lying close to the body, with hair length between half an inch to two inches on the body. They are characterized by their long, plume tail. Balinese come in variety of colors like blue, chocolate, lilac, seal, lynx, cream and red.

Personality
Balinese cats are demonstrative, affectionate and extremely intelligent cats with a healthy curiosity. They are known for their ability to communicate vocally. Balinese are agile leapers. They also seek attention.

American Wirehair - American Wirehair Cat - American Wirehair Cat

American Wirehair cat breed is characterized by its unique coat.

History
American Wirehair originated as a spontaneous mutation in the domestic cat population in 1966. The first American wirehairs were born to ordinary barn cat parents on small farm in Verona, New York. Breeders petitioned the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) for getting the breed recognized. In 1967 the CFA accepted the American wirehairs for registration and in 1978 granted championship status.

Appearance
American Wirehairs are medium to large in size, strong and well muscled with strong legs and firm full paws. The head is round with prominent cheekbones and a well-developed muzzle and chin. The ears are medium size and slightly rounded, and the eyes are large, round, and set well apart. The medium length tail tapers to a rounded tip.

The coat is the characteristic that separates the American Wirehair from all other breeds. Each hair is crimped, hooked or bent, including the whiskers and the hair within the ears, giving this breed a unique coat that's short, springy, resilient, coarse, and very dense. Significant variation exists in the texture and length of the individual coats.

Personality
American Wirehairs have a sweet, loving Personality. They crave human attention and affection. They are active without being hyper, and affectionate without being clingy. Wirehairs generally dislike being held and cuddled.

American Shorthair - American Short hair - American Short hair Cat

History
American shorthair has a History of approximately 400 years. They arrived in America with the Europeans. Evidence indicates that several cats may have sailed over from England aboard the Mayflower in 1620. These cats were brought along to hunt rats that ate the ship's food supplies and were first prized for their hunting abilities.

With the import of foreign breeds in the early 1900s the original American Short hair bloodlines became diluted. A group of breeders began a selective breeding program to preserve the natural beauty, mild temperament, and hardiness of the American Shorthair.

Appearance
American Short hair is a strongly built, well-balanced, symmetrical cat with a look that signifies power, endurance and agility. They are medium to large in size with a solid body and wide chest with thick hind legs. Their heads are oblong in shape with a wide face, wide-set ears and round eyes. American Shorthair comes in variety of colours but the most striking and best known color is the silver tabby

Personality
American Shorthairs are very gentle and affectionate and make wonderful companions. They are known for their amiability with children and other pet animals. They are sociable and can be easily trained. They generally do not like to be picked up and they cherish their freedom.

American Shorthair cat breed is known for its longevity and robust health.

American Curl - American Curl Cat - American Curl Cat Breed

History
The American Curl has a very short history. The breed originated in June 1981 as a spontaneous genetic mutation in the domestic cat population. By 1986 it was recognized by two of the largest cat registries.

American Curl history began June 1981 in Lakewood, California. Two curled cats wandered up to the doorstep of cat lovers Joe and Grace Ruga. One disappeared soon after arriving. The other, a longhaired black cat that Ruga named Shulamith stayed . In December 1981, Shulamith delivered her first litter of four kittens. Of the four, two had ears that curled. A geneticist was contacted to study this phenomenon and he confirmed that this unusual ear was a genetic trait and was inherited in every case, causing it to be labelled a dominant gene, with no deformities attached to it. Referred to as a spontaneous mutation, the gene that causes the ear to curl appeared to be following a single dominant pattern.

Appearance
The ideal American Curl is a medium sized, alert cat with an elegant appearance and a sweet, open expression complimented by their remarkable ears. At birth, Curl kittens look like any other kitten, but between one and seven days the ears get firmer and start to plump up and curve back. American Curls come in both longhair and shorthair with both varieties having soft, silky, lustrous, flat-lying coats.

Personality
American Curls are very people-oriented, faithful, and affectionate cats. They love companionship and adjust remarkably fast to other pet animals, children, and new situations. Curls are even-tempered and intelligent. They are known for their affinity with children.

The most distinctive feature of the American Curl cat breed is their uniquely curled ears.

American Bobtail - American Bobtail Cat - American Bobtail Breeders

History
American Bobtail cat breed is the descendant of naturally occurring bobtail cats found in the wild. The American Bobtail originated in late 1960s. The original Bobtail bloodline came from a mating between a short-tailed brown tabby male and a seal point Siamese female. Birman, Himalayan and a Himalayan/Siamese cross were then added to the bloodline by the breeders. American Bobtail was accepted for championship status by TICA in 2002 and as Provisional in CFA.

Appearance
American Bobtail is medium to large sized, sturdy, rugged-looking breed. They are short-tailed cats. They have either short dense coat or a longer, shaggy-appearing coat. American Bobtails have large, oval shaped eyes. The color of the eyes depends upon color of the coat. American Bobtails come in all colors and patterns.

Personality
Contrary to its rugged appearance, the American Bobtail is not a wild cat. American Bobtails are playful, energetic, friendly, and intelligent cats. They are very people-oriented and demand human attention.

The American Bobtail is a naturally occurring short-tailed cat.

Abyssinian - Abyssinian Cat - Abyssinian Cat Breed

History
The Abyssinian is one of the oldest known breeds of pedigree cat. It is believed to be descended from a cat called Zula, brought to England by Captain Barrett Leonard at the conclusion of the Abyssinian war in 1868. There are no verifiable, written records tracing early Abyssinians to Zula, but Abyssinians were exhibited at Crystal Palace in 1871 so it is certain that all Abyssinians are descended from cats bred in the United Kingdom. Recent genetic studies indicate that today's Abyssinian may have descended from a breed found in Southeast Asia and the coast of the Indian Ocean. Abyssinians do resemble the African wildcat (Felis silvestris lybica) - the progenitor of all domestic cats.

Appearance
The Abyssinian is a ticked or agouti breed. The distinctive coat appearance comes from the combination of colors on each hair shaft. Abyssinians are medium in size, lithe and muscular. Abyssinians come in several colours. Usually, sorrel, fawn and blue are the most widely accepted colours in the UK, while the American colour terms are ruddy, red, fawn and blue. In Australia, the popular colours are tawny, cinnamon, blue and fawn. The Abyssinian's eyes are oval shaped usually green, hazel or gold and eye lined.

Personality
Abyssinian cats have lively personalities showing interest in all activities around them. Temperamentally they are well balanced. They enjoy the company of human beings and are very intelligent, affectionate and loyal.

Genetic Defect
Abyssinians are prone to gingivitis and tooth decay. They are also susceptible to amyloidosis - a renal disease thought to be hereditary.

The Abyssinian cat is regal in appearance and has lively personality.

Traveling With Cat - Precautions Before Traveling with Cat - Cat Travel Ideas - How to Travel with Cats

Transporting cats from one place to another is a big challenge. Cats are terrified of traveling and they raise a big hue and cry. Before traveling with the cats you need to make a few preliminary preparations.

Arrange for some type of crate or fabric containment and put your cat into it. Cats feel physically and psychologically safe in these crates.

Before going on a long trip do some trial runs to see how your cat behaves. If it is uncomfortable and cries and shrieks too much for more than 20 minutes, consult a veterinarian. You may have to give tranquilizers to the cat before embarking on the trip.

Never, ever, let your cat loose when on a trip. The cat may run away. As a precautionary measure use an ID tag or other means of identification securely affixed to the pussy.

The cat can suffer from motion sickness and may vomit. Cats can overcome motion sickness through desensitization by repeat short, uneventful trips. Gradually accustom the cat to spending time in the car with the engine off, then with the engine on, then short trips, lastly on a cross country trip.

Prior to a trip make sure the cat has had food and water available, then remove food and water at least three hours before you set off. You can also use anti-motion sickness medications to help settle the stomach and prevent the prolific drooling that occurs in a nauseous cat.

Always buckle up the cat with the seat belt if no one else is there in the car to take care of pussy. All your attention should be on the traffic and not on the pussy.

Do not ever allow the cat to go near the driver side floor where the brake and gas pedals are located. And the dashboard must be out of bounds for safety sake.

If you are staying overnight somewhere, be sure to have reservations at an establishment that welcomes pets.

It is better to bring along the cat's food and water from the home itself.

Don't leave the pussy alone in a parked car. The heat generated may result in sunstroke.

Cat Training - Toilet Training Cat - Potty Training

You have a cat in your home. You love her, adore her but are fed up of several of her irritating activities. She litters, pees here and there - on the costly carpet, on bed sheet or in the kitchen. She scratches your furniture, flings from curtain or electric cord. You are wondering what to do of this naughty creature. In a rare and radical case you may be thinking of rearing a dog to teach little pussy a lesson. Well, take a pause. We are giving you some simple tips regarding basic training of your cat. This includes toilet/potty/litter box training.

First of all there are two basic rules that are to be followed. Don't reprimand or punish your cat for any unwanted behavior. This may make your cat fearful of you or else the cat will continue with the unwanted behavior in your absence.

Reward your cat for the desired behavior. It will act as a positive reinforcement.



Excessive Meowing
Meowing is an acquired behavior of the cat. Cats have been trained to do so. Whenever pussy wants food, attention or affection, she meows. Over a period of time this becomes a self-reinforcing habit and later on cats meow just for the fun of it. The situation gets worsened when the cat is lonely or bored.

The first step in breaking this habit is to exercise and play daily with your cat. There are so many cat toys available in the market. You can choose anyone of them. But you have to really get involved in the game. If left on her own cat will soon get bored of the game.

Don't pay attention to the pussy and give her anything when she is meowing. In fact ignore her completely whenever she does so. Fulfill her needs when she is quiet. This will instill in her mind the desired behavior that is expected of her.


Nocturnal Activities
By nature cat is a nocturnal animal. Given a choice she will sleep whole day and begin her activities late in the evening or night. If you find this behavior annoying, you have to change the biological clock of cat as per your needs.

Firstly, don't reward cat in anyway - by playing with her or feeding her - whenever she wakes you in the night.

Don't let your cat doze off in the day. Keep her active all day along and feed her late in the evening/early night. By following this schedule you will deprive your cat of sleep in the day and hence she will catch up with her sleep in the night. In about 2 weeks time her biological clock will match yours.


Litter Box Training
It's important to make sure that you train the cat correctly in the first place. As a kitten, every time that she looks like she's about to crouch or she starts sniffing near a corner (classic signs of oncoming urination or defecation), pick her up and put her in the litter box. Also, first thing in the morning, put your kitten in the litter box. Kittens learn extremely quickly.

The most important reason why a cat stops using litter box is that the litter box may not be clean. Make sure that you clean the litter box every day, and completely change all the litter and wash the box out at least once a week. That will help encourage your cat.

Unless a cat is not fully trained in the toilet habits, don't let her a free run of your house. Keep her confined to a small area.

Cats never shit where they eat, so put her food bowl near wherever she had the accident.

Don't punish a cat after she had made the mistake. That will make the cat fearful of you. Scolding and then taking the cat to litter box after she has eliminated will make her to associate litter box with punishment.

Reward your cat for eliminating in the litter box. In order to do so you must be present there at the time when she eliminates. You need to have an idea when the cat urinates or defecates. Most cats eliminate after waking, eating and exercise. To help predict the toilet behavior of the cat feed her at regular times. Praise her whenever she litters in litter box.

Scratching Furniture/Climbing Curtains
Cats love to scratch furniture. To prevent them from doing so place double-sided tape or masking tape left sticky side up at strategic places on the furniture. Cats don't exactly relish having an object cling to their sensitive feet. Bring them a scratching post to satisfy their scratching instincts.

Similarly cats love to climb up curtains. Put a soda can or similar thing at the top so that it falls when the cat tries to climb up the curtain.

We are giving you some simple tips regarding basic training of your cat.

Cat Scratching - Cat Scratching Post - Cat Scratching Furniture

You are tired of the scratching behavior of the cat. She has shred your curtain, tattered your sofa and you are at your wits end how to deal with it.

Well, Relax. Scratching is natural behavior for cats. It is a territorial instinct by which cats place their mark and establish their turf. Through scratching, cats mark their domains with more than just visible signs of claw marks. Cat's paws also have scent glands that leave their own special scent on their territory.
Scratching also serves to keep your cat in shape. The act of scratching stretches and pulls and works the muscles of a cat's front quarters.

So. One thing is clear - you can't stop pussy from scratching. What you can do is stop her from scratching those items you value. Re-channel her into scratching where you want her to scratch.

Bring a scratching post for her. Show her how to use the post by taking her front paws and making scratching motions at the post. The scratching post must be tall enough for her to fully extend her body, and most importantly , it must be stable so that if doesn't topple over.

If at first the cat is reluctant to give up her old scratching areas use lemon-scented sprays or a potpourri of lemon and orange peels to make her former scratching sites less agreeable to her. Cats have an aversion to citrus odors.

Trim your cat's nails. But never de-claw them. De-clawing is literally maiming a cat. It can lead to physical, emotional and behavioral complications. A cat's claws are a vital part of its anatomy, essential to balance, mobility and survival.

Cat Pregnancy - Pregnancy in Cat - Cat Pregnancy Sign - What Pregnant Cats Need

For all the cat owners cat pregnancy is a very delicate and vital period. You need to take special care of your cat during this period.

Pregnancy signs in cat
Pregnancy in cats lasts about nine weeks. During the first half of the pregnancy the cat gives no clue that she is pregnant. She hunts, rests, and generally behaves normally. Later on under the influence of progesterone - a hormone released during the pregnancy - and with an ever increasing weight in her abdomen, she soon moderates her behavior, gradually reducing her activity level and resting more.

If you think that your cat may be pregnant, first check her nipples. These become more prominent and pink by three weeks of gestation. By four to five weeks after conception, her belly becomes visibly enlarged and developing fetuses are usually quite easy to count.

Precautions to be taken during pregnancy
The greatest risk to unborn kittens occurs during the first three weeks of development in the womb. Both drugs and infections might seriously impair healthy development. If, for example, the mother is exposed to feline infectious enteritis (FIE, or panleukopenia) at this time, the surviving kittens will be born with severe brain damage. Even exposure to live panleukopenia vaccine is dangerous. Cats should be vaccinated before they are pregnant, to increase the amount of passive protection they pass in the first milk to their kittens.

Never vaccinate pregnant cats to increase the level of inherited protection. Never vaccinate other cats in the household of a pregnant cat. Live vaccine virus can be shed by vaccinated cats and affect the pregnant cat's fetuses.

Important/Practical advice

• Before breeding cats arrange for a home for the resulting litter.
• Before breeding make sure that the cat is emotionally and physically mature.
• Test the cat and the proposed father to ensure that they are not carriers of viral diseases such as FIV or FeLV.
• Ensure that your cat is well nourished during pregnancy, and lactation period.

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Cat House - Cat Homes - Outdoor Cat House & Cat Jewelry

Cat House

Like us cats too need a house. The house can be indoors or it can be outdoors. If the cat house is indoors in your home, then keep a separate quarantined area for the cat that could be called as a cathouse. The outdoor cat house should preferably a wooden one so that it is durable and the cat is not able to harm it.

The house should be waterproofed so that in the rainy season it does not drips and troubles your little pussy. There should be proper ventilation in the house so that the pussy gets ample sunlight and clean fresh air. Cats have a tendency to fling from hanging objects, such as curtain, electric cord etc. For the safety of your pussy no electric cord should be hanging in the cathouse. There should be a fix place for the litter box in the cathouse so that the cat develops a habit of littering in the litter box. Clean the cathouse regularly so that it does not becomes a source of infection for the cats. For the entertainment of pussy you can keep catnip and other cat toys in the cathouse.


Cat Jewelry
The various cat shows exhibit various breeds of cats such as Siamese and Balinese cats wearing costume jewellery. These days, cat jewels are quite a craze and gold cat pendants, earrings, pins and collars-like necklaces are not uncommon anymore. The tinkling noise of the anklets for the paws of the cats is quite entertaining. Probably, it evolved out of a silly whim of a lady who put on her own jewellery on her cat and attracted so much attention for her that the idea fascinated some business-minded people who started to make specialized jewelry for cats that can be bought by cat breeders and owners. Now, the cat jewellery is much a sign of a fashion statement in the high social circles that they have become indispensable signs of a purebred cat that belongs to a good family. Beautiful cat jewel designs are available now-a-days, produced with the help of gifted artists and goldsmiths that come in all types of metals and are accented with precious and semi-precious gems or fake gems in the cheaper versions.

The affordable imitation designs that are much cheaper are an instant delight to all cat lovers and pride of the cats, especially at the shows and exhibitions. The breeders throughout the world crave for the latest novel cat jewelry designs that are quite a proof of status for the well-groomed cat. The materials used, quality and workmanship of the piece mainly determine the price of these jewels. So, if you want to offer a real taste of luxury to your feline companion, offer her the Cat Jewel necklace, as sparkling as her eyes. However, one has to remember that dressing your cat in all this finery needs supervision for your furry friend. If the cat escapes wearing the fine pieces, they may come off or get caught in something. The cat that may ruin it by chewing upon it or the cat may get choked on it. For occasional use, you may also dress you cat in your jewellery, though, cat jewelry definitely looks better on them, as they are meant to be for them and are thus, fits them perfectly. Elegant and classic jewellery needs as much care and protection on the furry cats as on women.

Cat Health Care Tips - Cat Fitness Ideas - How to Keep Cats Healthy

You want your little pussy to be healthy all the time. But like human beings cats too face general health problems. But taking care of small things you can go a long way in keeping your cat hale and hearty.

Annual Check up: Have a thorough annual check up of your pussy done by an experienced vet. This should include examination of the cat's body, from nose to tail; weighing and taking its temperature; listening to the cats heart and lungs; checking for abnormal discharges from any bodily orifices, including eyes and nose; checking its teeth, gums and ears; inspecting for parasites and abscesses; feeling the cats internal organs. Stool test should also be conducted to test the presence of parasites.

Vaccination: Get your cat vaccinated against all the common diseases.

Excessive licking and grooming: Excessive licking and grooming can have several causes: stress, food allergies, and more. The first step is to take the cat to a vet to determine whether it's a health or behavior problem. Many cats are allergic to corn, a main ingredient in most dried cat foods. If an allergy is suspected change the cat's food and watch for improvements in your cat's coat and behavior. Your vet can suggest brands of food that will help the most. If the licking is due to stress, try to remove the source, or simply manage the stress.

Poisonous House Plants: Be cautious when choosing houseplants for your home, if you have kitties or children. The Berries on Mistletoe are poisonous to cats and humans. Other dangerous plants to cats include: Diffenbachia, Poinsettia, English ivy, Crocus, and others.

Neutering/Spaying: Get your cat neutered or spayed preferably at the age of 6-7 months

Increased Thirst: Increased thirst is an indicator of diabetes, kidney or liver problems, and these are important to consider with the health care of an elderly cat. Although an older cat needs fewer calories and more fluids as he ages, it is better to consult a veterinarian and go for a thorough checkup.

Controlling Hairballs: Hairballs are a problem mostly in longhaired cats. Hairballs are caused by too much hair in the cat's stomach from their own grooming. Daily brush your cat, especially during the warm months of the year to prevent hairballs. If the problem still persists take your cat to a vet.

Ear mite: Ear mites are highly infectious little pests that feed on the lining of the ear canals. Its symptoms include scratching behind the ear and inside the ear; a dark brown wax inside the ear; and other signs that are not visible without the special equipment a vet uses. Take the cat to a vet immediately if you suspect that she has an ear mite. Persistent medication is required to treat ear mites.


Here are some tips and ideas on how to keep your cats healthy. Cat's health and fitness consists mainly of balanced diet, proper exercise and happy lifestyle.

Cat Grooming - Cat Grooming Tips - Grooming Long Haired Cat

Cat grooming is important to maintain the hygiene of the cats. It also keeps the cats in the best of their health. Make a habit of grooming your cat regularly. Do it as the first thing in the morning. Gradually it will develop into a habit - both for you and the cat

Brush your cat regularly, especially if your cat is longhaired one. This will prevent tangled hairs and hairball. Always brush in the direction of your cat's coat. Going against the grain can irritate her skin. If the hair is tangled too greatly, cut the hair off in order to remove the tangle. Don't leave a tangle untouched.

Trim the cat's toenails regularly. This will prevent scratching of furniture and draperies and also help the cat walk more easily. Start nail cutting from an early age so that the cat gets used to the experience easily. While cutting the nail, take the paw and press under the pad so that the nail comes out. Cut the nail tip and stay away from the pink vein (or quick) because it is sensitive and will hurt if you cut into it.

Clean the cat's teeth regularly. Wet a cloth and dip it in salt and baking soda and rub it on its teeth. This will help clean its gums and mouth and keep it healthy. Also clean its eyes. To do this, use a mild salt-and-water mix. Use a cotton swab dipped in the mix to rub around the eyes.

Cat Gift - Cat Lover Gift - Cat Gift Basket

Cat gifts are perfect item to gift to any cat lover on Anniversary, Birthday, Christmas or any other special occasion. Cat lovers will cherish these unique cat gifts.
Some of the items that you can gift are: Cat Ceramics

Cat Pottery

Cat Figurines

Wooden Cat sculptures

Cat Picture Frame

Stuffed Cats

Cat Doormats

Cat Artwork

Cat Stockings

Cat Pillows

Cat Towels

Cat Clocks

Cat Bowls

Cat Music Box

Cat Jewelry Box

Cat Food Tips - Balanced Diet For Cats - What Cats Can Eat

Cats are obligate carnivores and hence, must eat animal tissue to maintain their long-term well-being. If left on its own the cat survives on whatever small animal prey is available in the habitat. From the muscle of its prey, the cat obtains protein. And from the bones and viscera (intestines and other organs), it obtains vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients. The cat also meets most of its fluid requirements through its prey. The cat's tendency to eat small but frequent meals.

Food provides the cat with nutrients - proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins, and water - that are crucial to the growth, reproductive, and adult stages of its life cycle. Cats require two essential amino acids - taurine and arginine. Taurine deficiency in cats causes reproductive problems, blindness, and heart disease. An arginine-deficient diet leads to a situation in which the cat develops toxicosis because it can't adequately convert the harmful waste product ammonia into urea (normally eliminated via the urinary system). To avoid the dangers of taurine and arginine deficiencies in cats: make sure that the cat's diet contains adequate amounts of these and other essential amino acids.

A cat's protein requirement varies according to its life stage. A healthy adult cat's diet should contain 30 to 45 percent protein on a dry-matter basis (without the water content of the food). To fulfill protein's requirement buy meat-based high protein cat food. As such cats do not require carbohydrates but most of the cat foods contain carbohydrates. A healthy adult cat's diet should contain 10 to 30 per cent fat on a dry-matter basis. Cats also need vitamins and minerals. But we want to strike a note of caution here - Do not add vitamin or mineral supplements to cat's food without first consulting a veterinarian. It would do more harm than good.

Several factors influence cat's gastronomic habits. Smell and taste play a major role in shaping cat's food preferences. In terms of flavor, cats prefer salty, sour, or bitter-tasting substances. Cats don't develop a sweet tooth because they have no perception of simple sugars. Cats prefer food that is close to their own body temperature.

Contrary to the cat's image cats must develop a taste for milk. Many cats do not enjoy cow milk. Cow's milk can occasionally be a problem for cats that do enjoy it. Some adult cats cannot effectively digest cow's milk (lactose intolerance), which can result in diarrhea.


We are explaining little bit of science behind cat diet. Make sure you give your cat a balanced diet.

Cat Diseases - Cat Disease Symptom - Disease in Cat - Common Cat

There are many diseases, which are common to cats. If ignored some of these diseases may turn out to be fatal. But most of these diseases can be prevented by taking care of simple things. Firstly, keep your cat indoors. Secondly, get your cat vaccinated against some common cat diseases.

Some of the common cat diseases are:

Upper respiratory infections (URIs).
URIs are similar to the common cold in humans. Symptoms include sneezing, running nose and eyes, reddened eyes, fever, and decreased appetite. If left untreated URIs can be fatal. These airborne viruses are highly contagious; they can be transmitted to cats through human handling and through contact with other cats and with inanimate objects such as litter boxes, food bowls, and grooming tools.

Separate any new cat from your other cats for at least three weeks until you are sure that the newcomer doesn't have any symptoms of a URI.

Prevention is the best approach to URIs. Get your cat vaccinated. But if your cat exhibits URI symptoms contact your veterinarian immediately. The veterinarian will probably prescribe a dosage of antibiotics to prevent secondary infections and give you precise care instructions. Follow them carefully and make sure your cat eats and drinks sufficiently.

Rabies
Rabies is a fatal and one of the more common cat diseases. It is a viral illness that is transmitted through bite wounds from infected animals and attacks the nervous system. Prevent rabies through vaccination and by keeping your cat indoors.

Feline panleukopenia
Also known as feline distemper, this is a highly contagious viral disease that can be transmitted through contact with humans, infected cats, clothing, hair, paws, food bowls, and even cat carriers. The disease comes on suddenly with vomiting, loss of appetite, and diarrhea. Prevent this disease by getting your cat vaccinated against this virus.

Feline leukemia virus (FeLV).
FeLV is a fatal infectious virus that affects the immune system and can cause several forms of cancer and other associated diseases. It is transmitted through the saliva, urine, and faeces of infected cats.
Blood tests can diagnose this disease. The cat should be tested before being vaccinated. Prevention is the only cure for this disease. Get your cat vaccinated and keep it indoors.

Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)
FIV is similar to human acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) but the disease causing virus is different. This fatal virus attacks the immune system, causing a variety of symptoms. General symptoms include chronic, non-responding infections; respiratory problems; appetite loss; persistent diarrhoea; and severe oral infections. FIV is passed from cat to cat primarily through bites. There is currently no vaccination or cure for FIV. Keep your cat inside to prevent it from contacting FIV.

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP).
FIP is deadly virus that is fatal to cats. This virus can take two forms, commonly referred to as wet (which involves fluid in the abdomen) and dry (which does not). Both forms of FIP may cause fever, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhoea, and loss of appetite.

There is no effective treatment for FIP. The best way to prevent this disease is to keep your cat indoors away from strange animals and remain up-to-date on vaccines.


We are giving you some simple tips to prevent common diseases in cats.

Cat Collars - Types of Collers For Cats - Cat Leashes - Cat

Collaring a cat is not so difficult after all. The stylish faux leather collars for your pet won't let it wander to ensure his or her safety. The reflective collars look quite pretty on kitties and are especially safe during the nighttime. The most pampered felines would love to wear the jeweled nylon safety collars that are smooth and soft to touch and look highly fashionable with sparkling rhinestones and other gems and crystals. You can also get the name of your kitty embroidered on these colorful nylon collars. The perfect finishing touch is what determines the price of the collar. Collars for cats come in all sorts of assorted styles, colors and designs that are available in all ranges. Adjustable breakaway cat collars will keep you safe from being snapped by a sudden burst of excitement in you feline companion and the safety buckle can be easily released to set the cat free.

The nylon collar should be non-snagging and longwearing to ensure your pet's safety. The techies would love to install a voice-recorded ID tag in your cat's collar with complete information about the name of the cat, the owner's name, address and contact number. ID tags are most notable in the collars and will give you peace of mind, as you know that your cat is safe, no matter where she roams. There are jeweled collar and leash sets too that are stunning and gorgeous any women's jewellery and will certainly become envy of many of them. There are expandable safety collars that stretch and ensure a perfect and a comfortable fit along with the functional collars that look smart with a crisp bow. Some collars come with an elastic inset that the cat can easily use to slip out of, in case the collar becomes snagged.


Secure your little pussycat by putting a fancy collar around her neck.

Cat Clothes Ideas - Cat Outdoor Wear - Coats, Vests and Booties For Cats

Cats are lovely as it is but there is no end to human fantasy. Dressing up your cat in various costumes to make it look a real beauty, is quite a fad among the cat breeders and owners. Cats don't need to wear clothes everyday and they don't like to do so too. Cats are used to roam about as they are with their perfect agility and grace on normal days and might not feel comfortable in a dress but you can cajole a cat to wear a dress on special occasions such as her birthday and take your shots in a number of poses to fill up your memories and then remove the clothes immediately, before she gets too irritated and aggressive.

Just like our costume parties, a cats' dress is only limited in colors, styles, designs and patterns to human imagination. The felt can be used for making the dress while easily detachable Velcro head and neck ornaments add to the beautiful look too. You can dress up your cat as a princess or a frog or a chick with cute pop impressions that will look quite funky. Add fake red hair to a red scarf and tie it around your cat and give your Red Riding Hood a basket with food to complete the look. You can add a cotton blouse for the consistency in the appearance. The soft cloth finds favors with cats. A single shawl can be used to dress your feline beauty too.


Here are some ideas for outdoor wear for cats and cat clothes that include cat coats, cat vests and cat booties.

Pets Care - Cat Behavior

There are many problems related with cat's behavior that causes irritation. More knowledge regarding them will enable us to deal with them in a better way.

Excessive Meowing
More often than not meowing is cat's way to get your attention. The meowing may be also be a sign that the cat is in discomfort or has a medical problem. Cats meow as a form of communication, as well. However, most cats meow simply because they are bored and want some human interaction. The solution is to provide the cat with an entertaining environment with more cat toys. Never pay attention to the constant meowing, as this will only encourage the cat to continue and will create an ongoing cat behavior problem.

Cat Biting
Sometimes cat may bite you while you are petting her. This is because is the cat becomes over stimulated during petting, and can't quite figure out how to tell you to stop. Don't panic. Slowly withdraw your hand and move away from the cat. If the cat is in your lap, pull your hands away and allow it to retreat, or stand up and let the cat jump to the floor. Learn to recognize the signals that precede biting: wildly flicking tail, ears laid back, their pupils dilating, or their body tensing. When any of these are noticed, stop touching the animal and allow it to move away on its own.

Chirping Sound
With un-altered females, a chirping type of cat vocalization is a signal she's in heat (ovulating and ready for a mate.) They may also howl mournfully, if they are isolated from males. Another possible reason for a cat's chirping, is if it's excited by the prospect of a kill.

Cat's way of showing Affection
Contrary to the popular perception, cats are not showing affection when they rub against you with the back of their head and the rest of their body. It's just the cat's instinct to mark you with their scent; they are actually claiming you as their territory. The only time a cat is truly showing affection is when they bump you with the front part of their head, known as head bonks, a cat behavior also called "bunting". Some cats also drool while showing affection.

Cat Clawing
Cats often claw furniture or carpets. It's just cat instinct to work their claws and mark their territory. Once a cat claws something their scent is left on that object so they will come back and claw it again. Trim the cat's nails to lessen the damage.

How to Give a Cat a Bath? -Cat Bath

Cats do not need to be bathed daily. But they need an occasional bath - not more than once a month - to maintain their personal hygiene. Generally, most of the cat breeds hate water hence bathing a cat is an exercise in itself.

• Firstly, dip a washcloth in warm water and wipe the area around your cat's eyes. Put a few drops of mineral oil into the cat's eyes, which protects his eyes from soap. Longhaired cats, however, should be dried with a hair dryer (on low) since their hair takes a long time to dry. Take care the keep the heat away from your cat's face.
• Brush the cat thoroughly, especially if it is longhaired before giving bath to the cat.
• Dress yourself properly for the occasion. It is advisable to wear a rubber wetsuit, helmet, face mask and welders gloves for your protection.
• Before giving the cat a bath position everything strategically in the shower, so that you can reach it even if you are face down or prone in the tub.
• Pick the cat up, nonchalantly as if you were simply carrying it for a routine work.
• Once you are in the bathroom speed is the essence. In one single liquid motion shut the door to the bathroom, step into the shower, close the sliding doors, and drop the cat into the water.
• Select a good-quality cat shampoo for your cat's bath. If you think your cat might have a few fleas, use flea shampoo. If your cat has long hair, you can buy cat shampoo with conditioner, which will help keep his hair from tangling.
• After you've washed your cat, blot his tail and legs with a paper towel, since these areas tend to absorb a lot of water. Then take your cat out of the sink and wrap it in a towel.

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Take Care : Cat and Child

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Arrival of a baby brings happiness in everyone's life. But if you are a cat owner you need to take care of certain things so that the cat and the baby can get used to each other without any problem.

Introducing the cat to the baby

• Introduce the cat gradually to the baby. Cats take time to adjust to a new family member.
• Before the birth of the baby review the behavior of the cat. Ensure that it consistently obeys you. The commands to "sit/stay" and "down/stay" are essential to control the cat and give direction for desirable behavior.
• A curious and affectionate cat may harm the cat. The cat may accidentally scratch the cat. Hence keep your cat's nails well trimmed.
• In the initial days after the birth isolate the baby from the cat.
• Maintain positive interaction with the cat in the presence of baby. In this way, the cat is unlikely to view the baby's presence negatively, which could result from reduced attention.
• Before the birth, carry an imaginary doll and do the daily chores such as changing diapers etc in the presence of the cat. This will help in acclimatization of the cat.
• Similarly, you can make a tape recording of your crying infant and play this at gradually increased volume while you practice obedience commands and praise your cat for desirable behavior.
• Cats may urinate or defecate on baby blankets or baby clothes, or on your bed. Some cats may urinate or defecate in a newborn's crib. These are not acts of malice or jealousy. Territorial marking relieves a pet's anxiety, covering the baby's scent (or yours) with its own. Do not scold the cat for this behavior, as this will only increase its stress during adjustment to new circumstances. Prevent access to its targets and spend more time with the cat.
• When your baby becomes a toddler, reassure your cat during supervised interaction. Remain watchful and teach your child to respect the cat. More often than not, you will need to protect your cat from your child.
• Training the child to behave with cat.
• From the moment children begin to crawl, they investigate everything around them, including your pet. Your cat's toys, food or water bowl and litter box are fair targets. Hence, children should be taught to interact appropriately with pets from the time they begin to crawl and walk.
• Many children delight in waking a sleeping pet by screaming in its ear or persistently chasing it, giving it no peace.
• Under adult supervision, children must be taught how to treat cats. Children must learn that cats are not toys and are living beings. They must be taught to substitute unacceptable behavior with acceptable behavior toward your cat.
• Children must be shown which parts of a cat's body can be touched and how to gently pet them. Teach them not to disturb an animal while it is resting or sleeping, eating a meal, or playing with or chewing on a favorite toy or object.

Cat Allergy

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You are fond of cats. You love your beloved pussy, but unfortunately you are allergic to cats. Sneezing, tearing eyes, runny nose, sinus headache, skin rash, and other symptoms can make your life miserable. You are thinking of finding the cat a new home. Before taking that drastic step first try some of the simple tips that we are suggesting and see if they provide some cure or relief

1. Bathe your cat once a month with a very mild shampoo. This will help remove the build up of dandruff beneath the skin. This dandruff is a major culprit in causing allergies. But take care not to wash your cat more than once a month because this may dry out the skin, causing the cat to scratch itself and in turn, raising the dandruff even more.
2. It is very likely that a person who is allergic to cats is also allergic to other environmental allergens. To diagnose this get a full allergy test done to determine what other household substances you are allergic to.
3. The most likely allergen found in cats is in the sebum and is a protein called Fel d 1. Have your pet spayed or neutered. It has been found that the sebum produced by a cat is highest in unaltered males and lowest in altered males. Having the cat neutered can help reduce this production.
4. Get rid of carpets and nylon and synthetic fabric surfaces. They are the breeding grounds for allergy causing agents. It is advisable to use natural fabrics. The more washable surfaces you have in your home, the easier it is to keep clean.
5. Allergy desensitization shots or immunotherapy is a very effective way to tackle cat allergy. Immunotherapy will gradually make a person more and more resistant to the allergens. The goal of immunotherapy is to increase the tolerance 10 times. This is one of the most effective treatments because it treats the cause and doesn't just hide the symptoms.
6. Use an air purifier in your home to filter many of the airborne irritants.
7. Wash bedspreads, sheets, pillows, curtains, area rugs and other fabrics often. Use a vacuum cleaner that has a good filter.
8. Brush your cat daily to prevent any accumulation of dandruff.

How to : Cat Adoption

Cat Adoption

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Cats are wonderful companions. They share our joys and sorrows and in return give us

unconditional love. Many of us are feel lonely and crave for company. But in the present

day world nobody has time for any one. Old people are always looking for someone who can

share some time with them. Similarly, childless couple also feel lonely. For such people

cat adoption is a wonderful idea. It will bring joy to their lives and also make them more

enthusiastic and sanguine towards life.

Before adopting a cat checkout for certain things.
Make sure you have adequate space in your home to have a pet.
Adopt the cat from an authorized center/agency and complete all the legal formalities

required.
Get the cat thoroughly examined by an experienced veterinarian before the adoption to

ensure that the cat is hale and healthy.
Cat should be vaccinated for Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis, and Calici Virus. It should be

tested Negative for Feline Leukemia, wormed for internal parasites and given a topical

treatment for fleas and ticks.
Cat should be spayed or neutered before adoption.
Get some information about different breeds of the cat. Some breeds are docile while some

are more active. Likewise, some breeds are more likely to cause allergy than others. So

adopt a cat as per your requirement.
Make sure that you are financially and emotionally prepared to take care of the cat
Once you adopt the cat treat it as your family member and take care of all her needs.

Pets-Cats Care

Pets-Cats Care

Cats are wonderful companions. They share our joys and sorrows and in return give us

unconditional love. Many of us are feel lonely and crave for company. Old people are always

looking for someone who can share some time with them. Similarly, childless couple also

feel lonely. For such people cat adoption is a wonderful idea. It will bring joy to their

lives and also make them more enthusiastic and sanguine towards life.

All About Cats

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Cats are wonderful companions. They share our joys and sorrows and in return give us

unconditional love. Many of us are feel lonely and crave for company. But in the present

day world nobody has time for any one. Old people are always looking for someone who can

share some time with them. Similarly, childless couple also feel lonely. For such people

cat adoption is a wonderful idea. It will bring joy to their lives and also make them more

enthusiastic and sanguine towards life.

Cat Care - How to Take Care of Cat

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Cats require some special care for healthy and trouble free existence.

• Cats are carnivorous; hence they require some animal-source ingredients, such as meat, poultry, or fish, in their diets.
• Give your cat fresh water every day. There is no need to give milk to the cat.
• Keep the litter box clean. It promotes good sanitation behavior.
• Get your cat vaccinated against deadly diseases.
• Take your cat routinely to a veterinarian. Cats are prone to many of the same diseases that human beings are, like cancer, kidney diseases, heart diseases, and dental diseases.
• It is advisable to have your cat neutered, also called spayed (for females) and castrated (for males). It aids in control of unwanted kittens, and greatly minimizes the risk of problems associated with the reproductive tract and behavioral problems associated with sexually intact animals.
• Cats are attracted towards string-like objects like tinsel, needles and thread, rubber bands etc and may eat them. Some cats are attracted towards electric cords. Therefore, keep all these things out of the reach of cats.
• Train the cat to desist from undesirable behaviors such as scratching furniture and jumping on counter tops etc.
• Put a collar and ID tag that includes your name, address, and telephone number around the cat.

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