Cat Breeds List
1 Longhair and semi-longhair; 2 Shorthair; 3 Breeds based on mutations
To learn more about your cat's breed, click on a link below:
http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-EsNniM88aKdfK_Qr05Lm8w--?cq=1&p=16
Friday, November 14, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Keep Your Pet Healthy
As a responsible pet owner, you can take a few simple steps that will go a long way toward keeping your pet healthy and happy. The American Animal Hospital Association suggests these practical tips that can ensure your pet's health and happiness.
http://catwebsite.wikispaces.com/Cat+breeds
Following are ten general pet care tips:
Mmm... all that chocolate! None for your pets, please! Chocolate contains a toxic substance, theobromine, which is harmful to pets. So, just say NO!
Is it an emergency? A pet exposed to bitter cold that becomes lethargic, depressed, and weak, could be hypothermic. Call your veterinarian immediately.
Did you know that by shivering, a pet that is cold or recovering from anesthesia is trying to warm its body back to normal temperature?
The sweet, lovely green pool of antifreeze on the driveway is an often deadly drink for dogs and cats. Even a small lick by a small pet is enough to poison it. Clean up those spills fast!
Did you know that some caged birds are afraid of the dark? Try a night light or leaving the front of the cage uncovered.
Before traveling with your pets, make sure they have all required vaccinations and health papers. If they are on medications, have enough to last through the trip.
When traveling by air, be aware of airline restrictions regarding outside temperature and number of animals allowed per flight. Someone may have already booked a pet and there are no more allowed. Check with the airline reservationist or travel agent.
Remember that even the most gentle and trusting pet may bite when in pain. If you must muzzle, use a soft towel or cloth strips and remove it as soon as possible so the pet can breathe more easily.
If you must transport an injured or ill animal, a blanket, vinyl mat, and even a door make excellent stretchers. The trick is to immobilize the animal to avoid further stress.
Moving from a cold climate to a warmer one? Don't forget to have your dog tested for heartworm disease BEFORE beginning preventive medicine. Ask your veterinarian for more information about heartworm disease.
http://catwebsite.wikispaces.com/Cat+breeds
Following are ten general pet care tips:
Mmm... all that chocolate! None for your pets, please! Chocolate contains a toxic substance, theobromine, which is harmful to pets. So, just say NO!
Is it an emergency? A pet exposed to bitter cold that becomes lethargic, depressed, and weak, could be hypothermic. Call your veterinarian immediately.
Did you know that by shivering, a pet that is cold or recovering from anesthesia is trying to warm its body back to normal temperature?
The sweet, lovely green pool of antifreeze on the driveway is an often deadly drink for dogs and cats. Even a small lick by a small pet is enough to poison it. Clean up those spills fast!
Did you know that some caged birds are afraid of the dark? Try a night light or leaving the front of the cage uncovered.
Before traveling with your pets, make sure they have all required vaccinations and health papers. If they are on medications, have enough to last through the trip.
When traveling by air, be aware of airline restrictions regarding outside temperature and number of animals allowed per flight. Someone may have already booked a pet and there are no more allowed. Check with the airline reservationist or travel agent.
Remember that even the most gentle and trusting pet may bite when in pain. If you must muzzle, use a soft towel or cloth strips and remove it as soon as possible so the pet can breathe more easily.
If you must transport an injured or ill animal, a blanket, vinyl mat, and even a door make excellent stretchers. The trick is to immobilize the animal to avoid further stress.
Moving from a cold climate to a warmer one? Don't forget to have your dog tested for heartworm disease BEFORE beginning preventive medicine. Ask your veterinarian for more information about heartworm disease.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Cat Health Questions
During its lifetime, a cat has two sets of teeth, a deciduous set and a permanent set. Kittens have 26 deciduous teeth (molars are absent); adult cats have a total of 30 teeth.
Deciduous or “milk teeth” begin to appear when the kitten is about four weeks of age. At six weeks of age, all 26 deciduous teeth are present. From 11 to 30 weeks of age, kittens lose their deciduous teeth. During this time they may eat less because of sore gums.
When the deciduous teeth fall out, they are replaced by 30 permanent teeth. The permanent teeth should be in place by about six months of age.
A cat’s teeth are well-suited to rip and cut. Twelve tiny teeth in the front of the mouth (incisors): six in the upper jaw, six in the lower jaw do some scraping. They are flanked by two upper and lower canines, sometimes described as “fangs," designed to hold prey and to tear flesh. Ten sharp premolars and four molars act together to cut food.
In contrast to dogs, many cats live a relatively uncomplicated life, particularly if they are kept exclusively indoors. It might be assumed that, because of the simplicity of their daily routines, little would be affected by age. However, the lives of cats require some complex learned behaviors. http://ourhelp.mylivepage.com/wiki/1235/515_Cat_breeds_and_diseases
Most important is elimination or "bathroom" behavior. In order for a cat to successfully use a litter box, he must first register the need to urinate or defecate, then make his way to the nearest litter box and negotiate its rim or cover. As with dogs, appropriate elimination habits may be one of the first behaviors to deteriorate in elderly cats. And, as with all elderly animals, it is particularly important to exclude medical conditions contributing to an abnormal increased production of urine, for example, diabetes, poor kidney function, or hyperthyroidism.
Whether or not medical problems are involved, there are simple steps worth taking to ease the stress of aging. First, consider providing additional litter boxes in easily accessible areas. Don't expect your elderly cat to climb stairs, up or down, or to find boxes hidden a little too well. Also helpful is the use of boxes with lower sides, or even trays, to minimize the need for climbing.
Deciduous or “milk teeth” begin to appear when the kitten is about four weeks of age. At six weeks of age, all 26 deciduous teeth are present. From 11 to 30 weeks of age, kittens lose their deciduous teeth. During this time they may eat less because of sore gums.
When the deciduous teeth fall out, they are replaced by 30 permanent teeth. The permanent teeth should be in place by about six months of age.
A cat’s teeth are well-suited to rip and cut. Twelve tiny teeth in the front of the mouth (incisors): six in the upper jaw, six in the lower jaw do some scraping. They are flanked by two upper and lower canines, sometimes described as “fangs," designed to hold prey and to tear flesh. Ten sharp premolars and four molars act together to cut food.
In contrast to dogs, many cats live a relatively uncomplicated life, particularly if they are kept exclusively indoors. It might be assumed that, because of the simplicity of their daily routines, little would be affected by age. However, the lives of cats require some complex learned behaviors. http://ourhelp.mylivepage.com/wiki/1235/515_Cat_breeds_and_diseases
Most important is elimination or "bathroom" behavior. In order for a cat to successfully use a litter box, he must first register the need to urinate or defecate, then make his way to the nearest litter box and negotiate its rim or cover. As with dogs, appropriate elimination habits may be one of the first behaviors to deteriorate in elderly cats. And, as with all elderly animals, it is particularly important to exclude medical conditions contributing to an abnormal increased production of urine, for example, diabetes, poor kidney function, or hyperthyroidism.
Whether or not medical problems are involved, there are simple steps worth taking to ease the stress of aging. First, consider providing additional litter boxes in easily accessible areas. Don't expect your elderly cat to climb stairs, up or down, or to find boxes hidden a little too well. Also helpful is the use of boxes with lower sides, or even trays, to minimize the need for climbing.
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