Interesting cat information including cat colours, cat enclosures and runs, feline genetics, cat grooming and cleaning cat urine.
Calico and tortie (tortoiseshell) are both common coat colours/patterns which appear almost exclusively in female cats. The terms calico and tortie are often used interchangeably, and it is easy to see why. Both patterns refer to a multi-coloured cat which may consist of black and orange, brown and orange, grey and cream with or without white.
About Cat-World Cat-World was established in 2002 and has grown into one of the largest cat websites in the world, with a large library which covers cat health, cat care, and general cat information. I have been writing about cats for over twenty years, and first started as a contributor for the now-defunct Acme Cat … Read more
Stud Pants Requirements 1. Lightweight, easily washed fabric (1/2 metre will make 5 pairs) 2. 5mm Elastic 3. Press Studs (2 for each Stud Pant) 4. Bias Binding (5-metre pkt will edge 3 Stud Pants) 5. Sheet of paper to make your pattern. Measure your Cat 1. Measure your cat around the waist. 2. Measure … Read more
Commercial Cat Enclosures: There are now several companies in Australia (and I’m sure worldwide) who supply and install cat enclosures. Some come pre-made, others are custom designed to suit your needs. These are good when you don’t have the time, interest or skill to design and install your own enclosure. Maurie and Jenny of Funky … Read more
Coat colour B – Brown Locus Genotype Description Phenotype B/B Homozygous – Black/Brown Black/Brown B/b Heterozygous – Black/Brown – carries Chocolate Black B/bl Heterozygous – Black/Brown – carries Cinnamon Black b/b Homozygous – Chocolate Chocolate bl/bl Homozygous – Cinnamon Cinnamon – reddish chocolate b/bl Heterozygous – Chocolate – carries Cinnamon Chocolate The Chocolate allele whilst … Read more
Ingredients:
Method:
Mix in a plastic container (don’t use metal) with a plastic spoon. Do not shake this mixture. Discard after use. Apply this solution to cat urine stains or odour areas, and then rinse away with warm water.
Just like dogs, cats can be trained to walk on a leash and there are many benefits to doing so.
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Along with pets comes pet hair and most of us would prefer not to be covered in a layer of hair when we leave the house. We look at ways of reducing pet hair from clothes, carpet and furniture.
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The picture below shows how netting has been put at the top of the fence to stop the cats climbing it and escaping. This has enabled Marianna to give her cats access to the garden, without the use of a cat enclosure. All the work on the garden, play areas and stud house was done by Marianna and her husband.