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This blog will keep you informed of all the new additions and updates to this site.

Also included will be interesting snippets about the fascinating world of cats, plus my views, opinions and (occasional) rants. Please enjoy!

Nov 7, 2009, Calico cat pictures, stunning pictures of calico cats...

It is no wonder that calico cat pictures are so popular, pictures of calico cats make such an attractive display, adding color and interest to any room in the house.

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Nov 6, 2009, Feline Constipation, discomfort for your cat.

Feline constipation results in a cat having infrequent movements of his/her bowels and leads to a great deal of discomfort for your cat. It is both preventable and treatable.

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Nov 5, 2009, Cat Hairballs : Can hairballs be prevented?

There will always be the possibility of your feline friend getting cat hairballs as long as she grooms herself. But there are things that you can do to reduce the frequency.

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Nov 4, 2009, Cat Laws Too Harsh?

According to a news report there are some new laws regarding domestic cats that have just been, or are about to be brought into force in Tasmania (Australia.)

It will be compulsorily for all owners of Tasmania's estimated 92,000 pet cats to have them microchiped and neutered if they are older than six months. That will certainly ease the stray and feral cat problem but should it be compulsorily?

No kittens or cats will be able to be advertised or legally sold until they are at least eight weeks old and have been neutered and microchipped to individually identify each cat and its owner. The fine for selling an un-neutered cat will be as high as $6000, owners of cats without identification microchips implanted will face a $2400 penalty. Wow, they are not messing about.

Here's what I absolutely do not agree with - New legislation proposes that any cat left unclaimed by its owners at a cat management facility such as a council pound, for more than five days can be euthanased without its owner's permission.

Also local councils will be able to declare any area of land such as a council park, as a prohibited cat zone where any cat can be legally trapped, seized and humanely destroyed.

Farmers will be able to destroy any cat caught on their property if it is found more than one kilometer from any nearby homes. I don't agree with that at all!

You can read the full story from the link below.

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Nov 3, 2009, A social climber?

A cat that is permitted to roam outside has the chance to satisfy their climbing urges on fences and trees and the like. But what can an indoor only cat can do except to make use of your furniture, and in doing so leave a few scratch marks and maybe knock things down to the floor.

Cat climbing trees give indoor only cats a place to satisfy their climbing urges without upsetting their humans. Of course many cats that can go outdoors also appreciate cat climbers, even though they have many places they can climb outside. Why?

Well cats are cats.

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Nov 2, 2009, Garfield needs to go on a diet

When we got him, he was 35 pounds, now he has more skin than three cats...oh

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Nov 2, 2009, Dina

Well last June my moms cat had kittens and I came home after a trip that same day of the birth. Looking down at the five of them a frisky black one

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Nov 1, 2009, Cat's Claws : Claws are your cat's tools for survival.

Your cat's claws are very much part of your cat. Yes they can be a small hassle on the odd occasion, but with a little management her claws should not be a big problem.

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Oct 31, 2009, Snowshoe Cats : The Snowshoe, a cat with personality.

Snowshoe cats are not only possessed of stunning good appearance, but are also a breed of cat with sharp intelligence and all the personality you could wish for.

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Oct 31, 2009, My Little Princess

this is princess she is so cute and she has lots of nice things in her

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Oct 30, 2009, What went wrong?

Back in 2004 the island of Guernsey (one of the Channel Islands,) had fantastic success with its spay and neuter program. So successful that not only did the number of stray cats on the island fall drastically but the local shelters were even able to take a consignment of homeless cats from the UK.

The news story made its way around the world and Guernsey's rescue shelters even had calls from the USA and from Russia asking if they could help.

Seeing that is a truly commendable success, I thought I'd search for any up to date news to see if the island is still enjoying a low number of homeless and feral cats.

Sadly, from the latest news that I could find (August 2008,) it seems the island once again has an over population of cats. Members of Animal Aid have been knocking on doors to offer owners who cannot afford to pay for the service, free neutering and spaying for each cat they own.

“Guernsey has such a big cat population problem that we just have to get to the root of it.” said Animal Aid founder Sue Vidamour. She said there is a huge surplus in its cattery.

What a terrible shame to go from the happy position of almost every cat on the island being a wanted and loved cat, to the unhappy position of having a surplus of cats. What went wrong I wonder?

Every year millions of unwanted cats are put to sleep. These are, in the main, perfectly good cats that would have made someone a marvelous pet or companion.

Deep down, you already know that you should get your cat fixed.

Oct 29, 2009, Cat Chewing : Danger for the cat that chews.

Chewing cats, they just love to chew at things. Often they chew on things which they should not chew on, a cat chewing things like electrical cords is dangerous!

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Oct 28, 2009, Cat Eye Health : Taking care of your cat's eyesight.

A cat eye health care plan includes being aware of problems that can affect your cat's eyes. Eyesight is very important to the wellbeing of cats.

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Oct 27, 2009, A dedication to my "PRETTY GURL MOKO" with the crooked tail

This cat was a very special and unique cat one i've never seen before.The day she was born was a lucky day for her because we could hear kittens

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Oct 25, 2009, Cat Treats : Is it Wise To Give Your Cat Treats?

Cat treats can be used to good effect as a reward for your cat when she behaves in the way that you want her to. But be aware of the dangers of giving your cat too many treats.

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Oct 24, 2009, Your Cat's Coat and Your Cat's Health.

Your cat's coat can be a good indication of the state of your cat's health. The coat reflects the quality of a cat's diet, the level of exercise and overall condition, it should be free from dandruff and have a gleam to it.

A lifeless, dry or course appearance with raised fur is an indication that some cat wellness checks may be in order. The fur of a healthy cat will be smooth and pleasant to the touch, and without any bald or thin patches brought about by scratching or excessive grooming.

Eczema, fleas, allergies, stress and ringworm are some of the causes of scratching, your vet will give advice and possibly prescribe treatment.

Oct 24, 2009, Fess the cat was always outside.

Fess would follow us to the end of the street, he would never try to cross with us or turn the corner with us if that was the way we were going. The

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Oct 23, 2009, Cat Ear Mites : Ear mites can prove very irritating for your cat.

Cat ear mites are very distressing and irritating for a cat and can cause your cat to harm herself. However providing that the condition is caught in time, treatment is usually successful.

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Oct 22, 2009, Kirby the Wonderful. (Gettin his Exercise.)

He has so much personality! And energy for his

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Oct 21, 2009, Cat Photo Art - Black and White Cat Photo Art

Black and white cat photo art can be astonishingly beautiful. A cute kitty photographed in monochrome makes a handsome picture.

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