CATEGORIES

Paws for Royalty

As the world watched the first coronation of a British monarch in 70 years, royal historians, journalists, and casual observers alike were writing about the events. We cat fanciers are just as interested, as royal pets, past and present, have been documented and photographed.

What You Don't Know About Lykoi

Full Moon or Not, the \"Werewolf\" Cat is Coming On Strong!

It's What's Left That Counts Amputation in Cats

Many years ago, amputation for cats was never done, because people thought it was cruel“ said Dr. Bridget Brooke, VMD, owner/ senior veterinarian at My Pet’s Vet, Huntington, NY. “Now, it’s done all the time, because the cats do so well.” Brooke, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School who has been practicing for over 30 years, has performed countless amputations with excellent results.

Saddle Thrombus (Blood Clots) in Cats

For those of you who have never heard of an “aortic thromboembolism,” sometimes called a “saddle thrombus,” it occurs “when a blood clot is dislodged and travels through the aorta, becoming lodged in a distant location.”1

Feline Lymphoma, Part 2

It is now three and a half years since my beloved Siamese, Polar, was diagnosed with renal lymphoma. After 15 months of treatments, countless trips back and forth from Long Island to the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital in Philadelphia, endless ultrasounds and follow-up visits, my warrior boy was declared not just in remission, but miraculously \"cured.\"

Finding Kittens the Perfect Homes

Part Two - In our last issue, the criteria breeders should consider to find a perfect home for kittens were reviewed. Although there are many different thoughts on how to find that perfect home, readers contributed a great many similar suggestions. In this follow-up, I have edited some of those ideas to avoid repetition. It seems we all agree screening of buyers is critical and takes time. Most breeders emphasized that they would not sell kittens at shows to people they had not screened previously. They certainly would deliver at a show and get final paperwork signed there.

Fashion and other Faux Paws AT THE CFA ANNUAL

As much as we would love to deny it, our wardrobe and ideas of haute couture have not always turned out the way they appeared in our dreams. Zippers either broke or got stuck in the sequins of the dress; heels on dress shoes decided to give up the ghost as we head out the door of the hotel room; the dress that was the perfect size last weekend when tried on suddenly needs a shoehorn to step into it. Arrgh! And then there's the makeup and hair challenge! Add missing accessories, and the list of potential formal dress disasters is endless!

Dressing For Success (You Not the Cat)

Your Appearance Speaks Volumes. True yesterday...

Decorating Your Show Hall On a Shoestring

Show budgets often come to a halt when it's time to consider decorations. We all know of shows that outdo themselves year after year (Cotton States comes to mind), but most shows do not have a lot of money to allocate to dressing up the show hall.

Groomed to Purr-fection

The Professional Approach to Getting Cats CLEAN

The Hows and Whys of Kitty Costume Contests

Videos of pets run rampant on social media. Most of us who are online regularly are not strangers to playing a video and seeing a canine decked out in the latest fashions or dressed to match their doting pet parents.

What You Don't Know About Khao Manee

This All-White Gem is a Thai Treasure

UP CLOSE AND Purr-sonal - DEE JOHNSON AND CONNIE ROBERTS

Nestled just outside of Sacramento, CA, lies the city of Roseville, named best place to live in the state and 21st best place to live in the USA

the INS&OUTS of Cat Digestion

Last year, a new vet joined the veterinary practice where I take my cats

Cat Clubs and Rescues - Synergisic Relationships for the Benefit of All Cats

The Cat Fanciers’ Association’s stated mission is to preserve and promote pedigreed cats while also enhancing the well-being of all cats.

Understanding Feline Lymphoma - part 1 of 2

It is Monday at 8 AM on a frigid January morning, as I frantically call my veterinary office to beg for an appointment

What You Can't See Can Hurt Them Colibacillosis in Kittens

Your litter of kittens has made it to the two-month mark and things seem to be going really well

Vaccines Current Thoughts, Current Strategies

Vaccines are in the forefront of people’s minds these days, particularly regarding benefits versus risks

Minerva's Story Surviving Cleft Palate

Few things will make a breeder’s heart sink like weighing a neonate the day after birth and seeing a decline in weight

Finding Kittens the Perfect Homes

One of the most important responsibilities for a breeder is finding the perfect home for those precious pet kittens

Socializing Kittens

One of the pleasures of breeding pedigreed cats is receiving happy texts, emails, and photos from their new families raving about their kitties.

Why Puff Isn't Pregnant

Any reputable shelter will be happy to explain to you what incredibly efficient reproductive machines cats can be, and how quickly a fertile pair can produce enough offspring to constitute a colony.

Egyptian Cats in History

Thanks to genetics, science has affirmed the Fertile Crescent as the origin point of domestic cats.

Morris the "Glass Bank" Cat

The future had arrived in Cocoa Beach.

What You Don't Know About LaPerms

And She Purrsisted!

Trends in Pet Microchip Laws 2001-2022

A reliable identification system is crucial when a missing pet does not find its way home.

Inherited Feline Blood Clotting Disorders: Genetic Testing and Breeder Practices

Most professional breeders of pedigree domestic cats screen their cats for inherited diseases and traits.

DESTINATION: VIETNAM

The newly formed Vietnam Cat Club proudly presented the country's first-ever CFA cat show in Ha Noi on December 10, 2022, with the assistance and cooperation of a team of workers from Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia... making for a truly diverse and multicultural event that captured the full attention of this small southeast Asian country.

CFA's First Clerking School in India

I was honored to be asked to teach a clerking school for the emerging India cat fancy.

Partnerships Between Breeders & Veterinarians

Relationships are so important. Family. Friends. Professional colleagues. And for a cat breeder, mentors, breeding partners, and that all-important relationship with their veterinarian.