I discovered information about the Khao Manee cat breed, and the Royal Thai Cats Park, while browsing The Guardian. This breed of cat is very distinctive due to its white coat with blue or odd-colored eyes. Nakhon Province, Thailand: A diamond-eye Thai cat or ‘khao manee’ (‘white jewel’) at the Royal Thai cats park. The [...]
Found via Consumerist, P&G Recalls Specific Canned Cat Foods Due to Low Levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1). The following Iams products are being recalled. Product Name Date on Bottom of Can Iams ProActive Health canned Cat and Kitten Food – all varieties of 3 oz & 5.5 oz cans 09/2011 to 06/2012 According to the [...]
see more Lolcats and funny pictures Found via one of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer blogs (Cat College Resumes): Catchannel.com is holding Cat College from April 1 through June 30th. These courses are organized into 100 level and 200 level courses, with the 100 needing to be taken before the 200. The 200 level courses are organized [...]
While New Age medicine has long been popular with people, this is the first I have heard of it being applied to animals. From the New York Daily News, Holistic healing: Hands-on treatments for cat and dogs includes Reiki, yoga, chakras and massages: Learning how to lay the hands on or above an animal to [...]
Most cat owners don’t think of dental health as one of the many aspects that are involved in taking care of your cat. But just like for humans, tooth problems can be painful and very expensive. Therefore preventative care is essential. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), “To address the significance of [...]
A study published in the journal Veterinary Record finds cat owners more educated than dog owners. People with cats are more likely to have university degrees than those with dogs, according to a scientific survey of pet ownership. … Researchers at the University of Bristol say that the superior intelligence of cat owners is unlikely [...]
There has been a considerable backlash in the UK as Pet owners face a code of practice that gives them guidelines for how to treat their cats, dogs, and horses. Judging from some of the comments on the BBC website, they view these guidelines as patronizing and the result of a “nanny state”:
When you love your pets, it’s good to know you have a partner in safeguarding their health – your veterinarian. Now you can honor your favorite veterinarian through the “Thank Your Vet for a Healthy Pet®” contest, sponsored by Morris Animal Foundation (MAF), Hill’s Pet Nutrition and BowTie Inc., publishers of Veterinary Practice News, DOG FANCY and CAT FANCY magazines. The nationwide short-essay contest honors America’s veterinarians for their skill, dedication and commitment to ensuring that pets are healthier, happier and living longer.
I find reading old books about cat health and cat care fascinating. For example, The cat; its points: and management in health and disease (1908), found via the Internet Archive. This book, besides the usual information about cat breeds, nutrition and cleaning, goes into great detail discussing building an outdoor cattery. Housing, or the Cattery [...]
The New York Times, in an article that looks at the increase of single men owning cats (Sorry, Fido, It’s Just a Guy Thing), seems amazed that straight single men can own and actually care about their cats. Mr. Fulrath is one of a growing number of single — and yes, heterosexual — men who [...]
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