The snow has finally melted after what seems an eternity. It has also warmed up some ("some" being a relative term), but winter is not yet over so we are not out of the woods yet. Normally, we have fairly mild winters here in Central Ohio, but these last two winters have been freezing. Speaking of Ohio - the name "Ohio" is an Iroquois name meaning "large or beautiful," words the Iroquois used to describe the "great" Ohio River that traverses the state. While the state's physical size is far from large, early settlers perhaps found the word fitting because of the grandiose nature of the Ohio River's beauty. Ohio is also known as the "Buckeye State," named after the trees that pioneers felled to clear fields and build cabins.
The term "buckeye" was first suggested as a state nickname around 1788, but historians credit the 1840 election of William Henry Harrison as U.S. President for making the name stick. |
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Getting a new cat or kitten and adding it to your household should be a fun and exciting experience. However, cats are very territorial and may not take kindly to this new addition to "their" domain. The key is to gradually introduce the new cat or kitten to the cat that is already the resident in your household. The following suggestion should assist you with the transition and ensure its success.
Get Prepared in Advance:
It is always a good idea to prepare for your new arrival several days in advance by getting food and water bowls, litter box, toys, scratching post.
• Talk to your breeder on recommendations on what food the kitten is eating to avoid stomach upset.
• Talk to your breeder to find out what litter the kitten is used to.
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Are Purebred Cats In Danger Of Becoming Extinct? |
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The purebred cats that the various registry organizations recognize may be in danger of becoming extinct if the current legislation being proposed in many communities around the country is not stopped. Well-meaning individuals and/or groups who have been influenced by the extreme attitudes of the animal rights groups are most often at the root of this.
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Question: I have a hard time getting the brown tinted drainage off of my cat's front paws when she uses them to clean her eyes. I do clean her eyes daily with a soft wet little pad; it drains all day, and she uses her front paws to clean it. Do you have any suggestions when giving her a bath?
Answer: This is a problem with the cats that constantly have eye weepage, like Persians. Use one of the following two suggestions for wiping the tears (weepage) or rust stains from the cat's eyes:
Method 1: Go to a Feed Store near you and get some Tylan 50 (100mL) liquid - do not get the stronger solution of Tylan. Then get some Bausch and Lomb Re-Nu Fresh no rub solution (for contact lenses) at Walmart or similar store. Using a syringe, draw up three ccs of Tylan liquid and mix it with 4 ounces of the Re-Nu solution. If you purchase a bigger bottle of the Re-Nu solution, then adjust the Tylan accordingly. Put some of the mixed solution on a cotton pad (a quilted make-up pad from Walmart) or washcloth and wipe the cat's eyes several times a day (if using a cotton pad, use one cotton pad for each eye and NEVER re-use a cotton pad as it can cause a cross-contamination eye infection). The antibiotic (Tylan) will help kill the bacteria in the cat's tears which is what makes them "rust" colored.
Method 2: In a small plastic container, mix up a solution of Betadine (purchase from your local pharmacy) and water (from your tap is fine). Make the mixture so the color resembles weak tea. Apply this mixture on a cotton pad or a washcloth to wipe each of the cat's eyes. Remember, to use only one cotton pad per eye to avoid cross-contamination and never re-use cotton pads. If the betadine/water solution is kept in an air tight container (like Tupperware), then it will last for about a week. If the betadine/water solution loses its reddish color, just add more betadine to the mixture until it once again looks like weak tea. A veterinarian ophthalmologist suggested this mixture to me for my cats.
Now for the cat's paws - The people that show all white cats, Persians, usually use one of the following methods to keep their cats that pristine white one can see at a cat show.
Method 1: You can get a hair bleach at the Beauty Supply store and just "color" the hair on the cat's paws. However, if you do this, you need to put a good moisturizer (you can use a human conditioner on the cat) on the hair afterward. This will effectively start the cat out with clean fur once you are using the above-referenced solution. The mixture to use are Salon Care Quick White powder lightener and also the Salon Care 20 Volume Creme. If you get your hair colored, then you know the consistency to make the solution. You would take the lightener and mix in some of the Volume Creme with it to make a paste. Use a toothbrush to apply the mixture to the cat's paws for no longer than 3 minutes. Then rinse off and condition the hair afterward.
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Method 2: You can also use a mixture of hydrogen peroxide mixed with calcium carbonate to lighten the hair. You can get the Calcium Carbonate powder from health food store or wine making store. Use 2% Hydrogen peroxide which is available at most pharmacies. In a small glass, mix up a combination of 50% Calcium Carbonate to 50% Hydrogen Peroxide. Get it to the consistency of pudding and toothpaste by adding or lessening the powder to liquid mix. The mixture solidifies quickly, so be prepared to use immediately on the cat. Use a toothbrush to apply the mixture to the cat's paws and let it sit for about an hour until it "dries". You will need to place a cloth or even use a large coffee filter (with an "X" cut into the middle) and put it around the cat's neck, so she doesn't lick her paws. Once the mixture is dry, you can simply brush it away or wipe it off. Again, apply a good conditioner to the paws or the hair may dry out, which makes it more porous and it will start to "grab" stains again. You may not see a difference until you "treat" the cat 2 or 3 times (3 times being the maximum in a week). The more treatments you give, the more conditioner you must apply.
These are the "tricks" that I have seen used effectively on Persian cats to help keep their paws clean (from the rust stains - eye weepage) and eyes wiped and clean from the weepage common to most Persian cats. |
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Cats lap (drink) liquid with the underside of their tongue, not from the top.
Declawing is not just removing a fingernail - declawing a cat is the same as cutting off part of a human's finger up to the first joint.
In the wild, a cat's teeth are cleaned as they scrape over the bones of their prey.
In its lifetime, the average house cat spends approximately 10,950 hours purring.
According to Guiness Book of World Records the longest whisker on a cat measured 6.8 inch on July 30, 2004 and belonged to Mingo, a Maine Coon (which is also the largest domestic breed of cat). Mingo lives with her owner, in Finland.
Both humans and cats have identical regions in the brain responsible for emotion.
If animals could speak the dog would be a blundering outspoken fellow, but the cat would have the rare grace of never saying a word too much. ~
Mark Twain |
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Litter Box
Tempest and Cary Grant had their kittens on Valentine's Day. Four males and one female. We are soliciting names for these kittens. It MUST be a "themed" name beginning with "Valentine". This is what we have so far:
• Valentine Hearts On Fire
• Valentine Red Velvet
• Valentine Be Mine
• Valentine White Chocolate
• Valentine Cupid's Arrow
We have one kitten left to place in a forever home.
For more information, please visit our
website
. Review the pages under the Placement tab and if you would like to be considered for one of our Persian kittens, please fill out and submit the on-line Application.
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