Despite its fierce looks, this hefty and muscular cat has a sweet temperament and is very affectionate and social. Like the mountain bobcat from which it derives its name, the Pixiebob has a thick coat, tufted ears, a pointed face, and a powerful body, and it moves with loose-limbed grace. A common feature of this … Read more
You will want to do everything in your power to make your new pet feel comfortable and secure in its new home. Establish an area in the house that your pet can call its own, and completely petproof it. When you first get your pet home, introduce it to its special room immediately. Allow it … Read more
As part of a routine grooming program, you should perform a nail trim on your cat, every 2 to 3 weeks. The procedure itself is easy, assuming you have the right equipment and that your pet agrees to cooperate. If your pet refuses to hold still for its manicure, let a veterinary assistant perform the … Read more
Sometimes, an overactive immune system can lead to an arthritic condition. In these instances, immune complexes consisting of antibodies coalesce within the joints of the body, causing inflammation. The resultant polyarthritis can be very painful and debilitating. Fever and a generalized depression are also features of these diseases. Many cats that suffer from immunity-related polyarthritis … Read more
The origins of today’s domestic cat extend back some 10 million years to wildcat ancestors. Feline evolution proves complex, however, with domestication taking place in multiple early societies. Tracing genetic and archaeological clues shed light on the nature of our modern felines’ early progenitors. Exploring the legacy of these fierce hunters allows cat owners better … Read more
This bright and inquisitive cat enjoys human contact and has a kittenish energy that it retains into adulthood. This rex-coated breed originated on a farm in Oregon and was later developed into both shorthaired and longhaired versions. The LaPerm has a highly strokable coat that may be either wavy or curly and has a light, … Read more
Like all living things, cats can suffer from bacterial and fungal infections. Felines groom themselves constantly, exponentially increasing their exposure risk to pathogens. Catching infections early and following veterinarian-recommended treatment helps support full recovery. Preventative care also reduces recurring infection frequency. This article explores common fungal and bacterial infections in cats, symptoms to watch for, … Read more
Despite its very short legs, this active little cat has a full zest for living, and it enjoys a good game with the family. The extraordinarily short legs of the Munchkin are the result of a chance mutation. This breed appears to have escaped the spinal problems sometimes associated with very short legs in dogs … Read more
This traditional breed, with a new look, loves children and gets along with dogs, making it an ideal housecat. The most recent of the British Shorthair variations, the Colorpoint was recognized only in 1991. This unusual cat is the result of experimental crossbreeding to produce a British Shorthair with the pointed coat pattern of the … Read more
One of the earliest known breed of domestic cat, this perky cat needs an active owner and sufficient space to roam. Cats fitting the description of the Li Hua, or Dragon Li, as it is also called, appear to have been common in China for centuries. In the wider world, however, this cat is a … Read more