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Do Cats and Babies Mix? Your Cat, Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy
It saddens me to see the number of cats that are surrendered for euthanasia or adoption because expectant mothers are told that their family cat is a health risk to their unborn child. Doctors, clinic nurses and worst of all, pre-natal class nurses are spreading this unnecessary scare-mongering.
The fact is though that it is very difficult to catch toxo from your cat. It is far more likely to contract it from... |
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Retiring with Your Cat
It goes without saying that many people contemplating a lifestyle change to a retirement or lifestyle village want to be able to take their cat with them. Can cats make an ideal pets for old people? |
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Play
There is nothing cuter than watching kittens play, but why do they do it? It looks like a waste of energy!
Is it only kittens that play and is there an age when play stops and all activity has a serious intent? |
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Cat Bed Dilemma
Our cats don’t see the need for cat beds. As far as they’re concern they have one. It’s our bed! As much as I love our cats, sleeping gets a bit difficult at times. Once you have twelve cats and two adults on a king-size bed, movement becomes challenging. |
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Munchkins Breed History
Read this article to find out where was this breed coming from and why they have been recognise as "the dwarf" cat!
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Australian Tiffanie - When Only The Best Will Do
“They are healthy, intelligent, affectionate and playful and are a delightful addition to the family.” |
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9 Steps to 9 Lives
Prevention is always better than cure. In this article you will find some ways to prevent health care for your cat.
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Cystitis & Lower Urinary Tract Disease
One of the most common reasons cats are presented to veterinarians is urinary tract problems. Cystitis is a general term referring to inflammation in the urinary bladder” What is the sign of the disease? Click here to read more... |
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Misplaced
Pussies
“Would you re-home your children?” That may seem a
shocking question to ask someone but it is just what is asked of
them by Katina Balson from her cat rescue shop at Paddington in
Brisbane. |
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The
Australian Mist (Formerly The Spotted Mist)
Designed in Australia by Dr. Truda Straede, This only True Blue
Aussie Cat was developed by combineing the Domestic Tabby, Burmese
and Abyssinain Breeds. |
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FIV
& What It Means To You...
A large number of cats in Brisbane are infected with FIV (Feline
Immunodeficiency Virus) and it causes the death of many cats that
we see each year. Recently a vaccine against FIV has become available
in Australia, which is a major break through. |
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Overview
of the Companion Animal Industry
The companion animals industry embraces a
huge range of diverse and in many cases, highly specialised operations.
From small-scale “cottage industry” businesses supplying
a small niche market, through the Veterinary Services to the multi-national
manufacturers of pet foods supplying the mass-market retailers in
grocery. |
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Cat
Care
Owning a cat is a big responsibility, and a privilege.
More and more cat owners are concerned with giving their pet the
longest, happiest life possible as a part of the family. Here then
are some tips for ensuring your cat’s well being: |
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The
Ragdoll Cat
The Ragdoll Cat was first bred in the early 1960’s in Riverside
California USA by Anne Baker. The Ragdoll is described as a semi
longhaired cat very large in size, with beautiful dark blue rounded
eyes... |
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Kidney
Transplants in Cats
Kidney failure is one of the most common diseases that cats get
and in its early stages can be treated with diets and medications. |
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Showing
A Cat Can Be Fun
Did you know that you could show your pet cat in a regular cat
show and win awards prizes and titles for your pet?? |
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The
Arrival of The Siberian Cat
She showed us some photographs depicting how shows were done in
her country and amongst her photos she proceeded to show me several
photos of the most beautiful Siberian’s, and that was it I
was hooked the more I looked at them the more I was impressed,
I don’t think I had ever seen anything so pretty. |
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The
Beautiful of Himalayan Persian
The name Himalayan came into being because the colour pattern is
the same as rabbits and goats found around the Himalayan Mountains. |
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Asthma
In Cats
Asthma in cats is also called allergic airway disease or allergic
bronchial disease. |
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Anxiety
and Cats' Bladders
When you think about it, a behaviour change is the first thing
that gives you a clue that all is not well with your feline friend. |
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The
Animal Welfare League of Queensland
The Animal Welfare League of Queensland Inc. was founded in 1959
by a small group of people on the Gold Coast who were determined
to improve the facilities available for the care of stray and unwanted
animals. |
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What
to Look for When Purchasing a Kitten
First Impressions…
Kittens should be clean and free of ear mites, fleas,
matted fur, and skin conditions including ringworm! Eyes should
be... |
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Cat
Nutrition
Nutritionally, cats are not like humans or dogs. Cats
are strict carnivores (meat-eaters) and have quite unique nutritional
requirements. They have higher protein requirements than most other
animals as well as specific requirements for nutrients such as... |
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Feline
Aids
This is a virus which has stolen the limelight in recent years.
Cats have had it as part of their environment for hundreds of years
or so, and seem less affected by it than we are on their behalf. |