Julia Wilson, 'Cat World' Founder 
Aspergillosis is a disease caused by fungi of the genus Aspergillus which is present on dead leaves, compost heaps, soil and the air. The fungus typically affects the nasal cavity, respiratory system or digestive tract of the cat and in some cases, the spores can also trigger an allergic reaction in the cat.
The most common types to affect cats are Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillus terreus.
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Blue-eyed cat breeds Balinese Birman Foreign white Himalayan Javanese Ojos Azules Ragdoll Siamese Snowshoe In addition to the cat breeds listed above, who only come with blue eyes, the breeds listed below can also have blue eyes depending on their coat colour/genetics: American Bobtail American Curl Bambino British Shorthair Cornish Rex Devon Rex Domestic shorthair … Read more
One of the oldest and rarest breeds of domestic cat in the world, the Sokoke is a naturally occurring breed originating from the Arabuko Sokoke Forest in Kenya. There was speculation that the breed was a hybrid cross between a wild cat and a domestic cat. However, recent advancements with DNA testing has indicated that the breed originates from the Asian group of cats that are descendants of the Arabian wild cat.
Also known as a runny nose or postnasal drip, nasal discharge is a common disorder in cats and is typically a sign of an underlying condition. Nasal discharge may be clear (serous), grey/cloudy (mucoid), thick and green (purulent) or bloody. It can be acute or chronic and affect one or both nostrils.
The American Wirehair is another breed that arose as the result of a spontaneous mutation. In 1966 a farm cat from Council Rock Farm in Vernon, New York gave birth to a litter of kittens. One of these kittens, a red and white male, had an unusual wiry coat. The owner of the farm, Nathan Mosher, sold him to local cat breeder Mrs Joan O’Shea who realised the importance of such a unique cat. He was named Council Rock Farms Adams of Hi-Fi (Adam).
There comes a time in all pet owners lives where they have to say goodbye to their beloved cat. Companion animals are part of our lives and most pet owners choose to bury their cat in the garden or a special place, but there are protocols we must follow to ensure the burial is performed safely.
Biting in kittens is a very common complaint among new cat owners. This type of biting is known as play aggression and is the most common form of aggression directed at people.
Play aggression is usually be seen between littermates, of course when we adopt a new kitten; we become the target of their playful attacks. Anybody who has been bitten by a kitten can verify just how sharp those tiny little teeth are. Kittens may look like an innocent bundle of fluff, but they can inflict a fair amount of pain when they bite.
At a glance
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The cruciate ligament is a pair of ligaments that form an X shape within the knee of the hind leg. These ligaments attach the femur (thigh bone) with the tibia (shinbone), the long bones above and below the knee joint (which is known as the stifle joint in quadruped/four-footed animals).