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Emerging Colors and Patterns

“The only thing certain is change” goes an old saying. However, sometimes there is actual change, and sometimes change is the result of more accurate information.

Premature Enzyme Activation Pancreatitis in Cats

Has your cat ever had repeated or continuous episodes of diarrhea or vomiting? Maybe your vet has given you medication and the issue seemed to go away for a while but then came back.

Is Dental Care for Cats Important?

The simple answer to this question is YES

Odontiasis: The Gnashing of Baby Kitten Teeth

February is National Dental Month for veterinarians across the US as healthy teeth translates to healthier pets. Cat Talk takes a look at how owners can care for teething kittens and how ongoing dental care helps adult cats live healthier lives.

Problem Pedigrees: Old Problems, New Tools

“You Think He’s What Color????”

What if You Could "C" it Coming?

“There you are in the ER waiting room, waiting for the vets to assess a queen who is having birthing troubles.

What You Don't Know About Exotics

Imagine a Persian in its PJs

Show Manager To Ring One, Please

We all adore our feline friends. It’s one of the main reasons why we showcase them at shows and share their beauty with the world, For me, the love of my cats is what fuels my passion for them.

UP CLOSE AND Purr-sonal

ERIC SIMPSON PERSIAN BREEDER AND DAYLILY EXPERT

Accounting for Animals in Government Disaster Preparedness Plans is a Continuing Effort

Eighteen years ago, the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 began a movement for change in disaster preparedness procedures for federal, state, and local officials.

Toxoplasmosis in Cats

Stay Away From the Cat Poop and No One Gets Hurt

Paws-itive Impressions

HG HNW Doctor Pepper as told to Theresa Gleason

From Russia, With Love

A breeder sets off- alone - to a country she's never been to before in search of a new cat for her breeding program. She found not only her cat, but friendship and a completely new outlook on the country.

Exhibiting In Europe Unity in Diversity

After my last CFA cat show in France, in April 2023, I had dinner with a fellow judge from the U.S. and we discussed many different aspects of the show.

Some Things Get Better With Age Finding a Forever Home For a Senior Cat

One of the hardest decisions we make as breeders is to rehome an adult cat. Sometimes they are a poor fit for the show program, other times they don’t thrive in a cattery setting.

The Right Way to Say Goodbye

The was held for a human friend of mine. He had been killed in a car accident two months previously, and various investigations/complications had delayed the burial.

A New Way to Manage Senior Cats' Aches and Pains

Blu, my 15-year-old Maine Coon Cat neuter, was showing signs of his age, most notably, a pronounced "plodding" in his walk and favoring his right back leg.

Is Your Cat Show Ready to Accommodate Children?

In this new era of social media, our target cat show guests (women aged 25-49) may be accompanied by children who are more excited than their parents to see the cats.

Bigger Isn't Always Better The Prostate Problem

Marketing and advertising companies encourage belief that bigger is always better. Why settle for just a regular burger when you can upgrade to a mega-burger combo? Why settle for a small home (that you can probably clean yourself) if you can afford a mansion (that requires you to hire help with the upkeep)?

The Amazing Kit Kat From the Farm to Guinness Star

Walking into professional animal trainer Trish Seifried’s spotless home in Eureka, Missouri, is a pet-lover’s dream. Visitors will be greeted by three happy dogs, a chatty green-winged Macaw, and a multi-colored clowder of domestic long and shorthairs, three Siberians, and a macho Bambino, Rogan, who at any moment may launch himself on to your shoulder.

Why Do Breeders Stop Breeding?

Ten years ago, approaching 57 years of age, I attended my first cat show - the August 2013 Midwest TGIF Fanciers show in St. Louis, MO. There, I met my first show cat, GCD, BW, RW Slava Better Believe It, a six-month-old male Siberian we called \"BB.\"

What You Don't Know About Toybobs

Good Things DO Come in Small Packages!

Just a Little Off the Top, Jimmy...

The Whys and Hows of Kitty Summer Shave-Downs

The Art of the Lounge Cat

An Interview With Shag

Cool Cats and How to Keep Them That Way

Cats are some of the most adaptable creatures on Earth, with members of the family Felidae stretching across every continent except Antarctica. They have developed a wide range of techniques to survive at extreme temperatures.

Purr-sonal UP CLOSE AND CONNIE GOLLER GEISHAGOLL SIAMESE

“A beautiful Siamese is a piece of living art,” says Connie Goller, who has bred and exhibited some of CFA’s top Siamese for 35 years.

Remembering Joan Miller

Cat fanciers worldwide, as well as cats, are mourning the recent loss of Joan Miller. Cats knew no better friend than Joan to champion their cause. Whether it was related to health issues or legislative problems, Joan always had them covered—she literally had their backs.

Judges' Spotlight Award

The Judges Association Spotlight Award was created to recognize our colleagues who have gone above and beyond in their support of CFA, and the Cat fancy as a whole.

What's In a Name?

A Look Behind Cattery Names

Preventive Maintenance for a Smooth-Running Show

There are many things that can cause a cat show to experience interruptions or problems. However, many issues can also be nipped in the bud, before they become larger problems, by hands-on, proactive show management. This is, by no means, a complete list, but I hope it will be of great help.