What are peets?
Peets is an affectionate term used to describe animal feet. The word is a combination of the words ‘paw’ and ‘feet’. As with many of these endearing terms, the origins are not always known.
General Cat Articles
Sense of Smell (Olfaction) in Cats
The sense of smell (olfaction) is one of the most important cat senses, providing information on pheromones (females in heat, territorial marking), dangers (predators, fire, spoiled food), taste and appetite. While dogs get all the credit for their sense of smell, but cats deserve recognition too.
My Cat Has Worms – How Do I Clean the House?
Worms are a common parasite that almost all cats will experience at some point in their lifetime. The most prevalent intestinal worms to infect cats are roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms. These parasitic worms live in the gastrointestinal tract where they feed on nutrients that pass through the cat or in the case of hookworms, they attach to the intestinal wall and feed on the cat’s blood.
Intestinal worms carry the risk of zoonotic disease, that is, they can potentially infect humans.
Why Are Cats So Flexible?
Any cat lover can attest to the elegance, flexibility and range of motion cats possess. From curling up in a tight ball when they’re cold to long upright stretches, twists in mid-air, and their incredible ability to almost always land on their feet.
Grey Tabby Cats: Facts and Frequently Asked Questions
The grey tabby is not a specific breed of cat but is a common striped coat pattern that is found in purebred and mixed (random bred) cats.
Cats have six basic coat patterns [1]. Solid, tabby, bi-colour, pointed, tortoiseshell and tricolour. The tabby pattern is thought to have come from the African wildcat (Felis lybica) and consists of two components.
- Background: Alternating agouti hairs are made up of bands of black and yellow (brown tabbies) or black and off-white (grey tabbies).
- Pattern: Melanistic overlay of bars, spots, swirls and rosettes.
The agouti gene (symbolised by an uppercase A) is dominant over its mutant form non-agouti (lowercase a). The cat carries two sets of genes, inherited from the mother and father. If the cat carries a copy of the A gene, it will be tabby, in order for it to be non-tabby (a solid colour, such as black), it must inherit two copies of the recessive ‘a’ gene, one from each parent.
- AA – Tabby
- Aa – Tabby
- aa – Non-tabby
Flame Point Siamese: Appearance, Personality and Care
- Origins: England and United States of America
- Lifespan: 15-20 years
- Eyes: Blue
- Energy: Medium to high
- Temperament: Talkative, intelligent, affectionate, loyal, dog-like
- Weight: Males 4-6 kg (8.8 – 13.2 lbs), females 4-5 kg (9.9 – 11 lbs)
- Coat: Short
- Grooming: Weekly
- Talkative: Yes
- Suitable for: Families, singles, retirees
- How much is a flame point Siamese worth? $900 – $1,500
Also known as a red point, the flame point Siamese is a pointed cat with pale red markings on the nose, ears, and tail. Red (and tortoiseshell) were introduced to the Siamese in the 1940s by Dr Nora (sometimes referred to as Norah) Archer in Britain and Alyce de Filippe in America.
Most cat councils recognise the flame point as a Siamese, however, the Cat Fanciers Association and the World Cat Federation recognise them as a Colourpoint Shorthair.
Maine Coon Size Compared to a Normal Cat
The Maine Coon is the oldest American breed of domestic cat and is considered b many to be the largest domestic cat breed. Maine Coon cats are native to the US state of Maine.
Important features in the Maine Coon include a long, heavy, and silky coat with a large ruff around the neck, britches on the hind legs, a long plumed tail, and tufts of fur in the ears and between the toes.
What Is a Registered Cat Breeder?
What is a registered cat breeder?
A registered cat breeder is a breeder who is a registered member of a valid cat association and breeds his or her cats to the breed standard. Also known as a cat council, a cat association is a registry of purebred cats such as the Cat Fanciers Association, The International Cat Association, ANCATS. It is the job of a cat council to maintain a register of pedigree cats, create, maintain and update breed standards for each registered cat breed, oversee the development of new cat breeds, organise and run cat shows with qualified cat judges and ensure all registered cat breeders follow a strict code of ethics.
Should You Put a Litterbox Outside for a Lost Cat?
When a pet goes missing, pet owners are naturally searching for suggestions to help them find the cat. While the Internet can be a great source of information, there’s a lot of misinformation out there too. One such suggestion which is regularly shared is that if a cat goes missing, putting his or her litterbox outside can help the cat find their way home.
Can cats smell their own litterbox from a mile (1.6 km) away?
There is no evidence that a cat can smell a litterbox from a mile away, and no website claiming this has backed up this claim with actual research. There is no doubt that cats have a far superior sense of smell to humans, but it is unlikely they can smell a dirty tray from 1 mile away.
What to Do If a Cat Dies at Home?
At a glance
- Determine if the cat has passed away (check pupils, pulse, breathing)
- Contact your veterinarian
- Store the body in a cool location
- Consider letting children and pets see the body (if it is non-infectious)
- Decide what to do with the remains (burial or cremation)
- Notify the council, veterinarian and pet insurance company that the cat has passed away
Losing a pet is never easy, and having to decide what to do with a cat’s body after he or she passes adds an extra layer of stress. A cat may die at home suddenly (due to an accident, infectious disease, undiagnosed medical condition), from a known medical condition, or be euthanised by a veterinarian. It’s never easy to say goodbye to a cat, even if they have had a long sickness. We look at what to do if a cat does pass away in the home.