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BREED PROFILE: Meet the Rex www.catworld.co.uk family 11 win THE GREAT SICILIAN CAT RESCUE 9770952 287125 > contents 4 MEWS ROUND 26 MULTIPLE STRESS LEVELS 46 WHEN LIFE IS NOT SWEET The latest feline headlines Emily Fowler takes tips from sanctuaries Recognising the signs of feline diabetes and catteries for multi-cat households 6 NORWEGIAN GARAGE CAT 48 IN THE WILD Tales from a veterinary surgery 28 REX - NAUGHTY BUT NICE Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre. Discover all the Rex breeds in this The big cats of South Africa 8 ADOPTING AN OLDER CAT month’s breed profi le Older cats can be just as rewarding 53 FUN PAGES 32 SUPREME OPPORTUNITY Make time to put your feet up 10 KATY EDGE It’s Supreme Show time! The cats are defi nitely ruling the 54 KIM’S WORLD new roost 34 FUN-LOVING LAPERM Cyril and Tipp’s have di° erent ideas Another curly coated Rex breed about how to spend the day 12 OLDIES BUT GOODIES Make the most of the later years of life 36 SAMMIE SAYS GOODBYE 55 SMOKEY PAWS A fond farewell to a beloved A mission to equip fi re engines 14 BOOK REVIEW companion with pet oxygen masks The Great Sicilian Cat Rescue by Jennifer Pulling 39 REMEMBER BONFIRES 56 FOR THE LOVE OF CATS Please check for wildlife before lighting Cat owner or not, here’s how you 16 A VERY SPECIAL BOND can get involved A touching case from Susan Gregersen 40 SHOW NEWS Carole Kemp has the latest 58 DO CATS LOVE US? 20 CALM FOR FIREWORKS show winners Lorraine Schofi eld disputes the Early preparation can help fi ndings of a recent survey 44 SHOW DATES 23 RELIEVE THE STRESS Forthcoming shows around the Products to help your nervous cat cope UK and Ireland

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THERE ARE always scenes on the television news that for one reason or another are distress- ing. Recently I was taken aback by the picture of a small puppy who had been caught up in the blaz- ing fires that were ravaging Los Angeles. It’s hard 61 DECISIONS, DECISIONS enough for humans to understand some of these Unless properly understood, traumas; pets and other animals must be so fright- behavioural issues may return ened. Shortly after I had seen this I heard about Smokey Paws’ mission to equip every UK fire 64 GORDY & ME engine with a set of pet oxygen masks so that as Who knew ﬁ sh and chips could many pets as possible can be saved from the effects cause such havoc? of fire and smoke. More details are on page 55. 66 ASK THE EXPERTS We’re celebrating elderly felines this month - if you have a senior cat you’re proud of, we’d love to More helpful suggestions from our team see a photo. Email [email protected] and tell us a bit about your O.A.C. (Old Aged Cat!) 68 A SIMPLE STOMACH UPSET Well, the rain’s coming down again so I’ll get Some general illnesses can often back to my book - oh, you can win a copy of it too. be treated safely at home See page 14 to find out more and be transported to warmer climes. 70 BELLA’S TRAVEL JOURNAL Till next month Bella indulges her passion for rugby union 82 PHOTO FINISH Ji l l Jill Mundy, Editor • [email protected]

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Walk with Japan’s stray cats New animal cancer hospital opens in Guildford Rather than finding stray cats toto bebe aa problem,problem, oneone TV and BBC radio 2 presenter Chris particular region of Japan is celebratingcelebrating them.them. UsingUsing Evans was invited to officially open Googlemaps-style technology, a map has beenbeen cre-cre- the Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and ated of two areas inin OnomichiOnomichi City,City, onon thethe coastcoast ofof Soft Tissue Centre, in Guildford, Surrey, Hiroshima, where stray cats are alwaysalways toto bebe found.found. on 2nd September 2015. The hospital Two cats were fitted with camerascameras onon theirtheir collarscollars andand has been made possible following a the route they tooktook throughthrough thethe streetsstreets andand alleywaysalleyways long term dream of Professor Noel was captured on film. The resultingresulting videovideo cancan bebe watchedwatched Fitzpatrick, star of TV’s Supervet, and it on a desktop or mobile device. is believed to be the first centre of its Alongside the video footage is anan interactiveinteractive mapmap soso thatthat usersusers cancan follow follow the the route route kind in Europe. themselves. Orange cat iconsicons showshow wherewhere individualindividual catscats cancan mostmost likelylikely bebe found found along along each each Cancer has become the second route and there are even profiles of the various felines. largest killer of cats and dogs. The Cats have long been believed to be a symbol of good luck in Japan and one of the routes team at the centre has been carefully passes a shop dedicated to ‘maneki-neko’, the popular ‘beckoning cat’ who is legendary selected by Professor Fitzpatrick who throughout the country. Temples and other places of interest along the route are also shown hopes the specialist technology used on the maps, providing much more than a search for stray cats. at the hospital will ensure more ani- What a fascinating idea! I wonder if it will catch on in other cities? mals have the best chance of survival. He also hopes to understand more about the disease to enable further What rubbish! improvements in care and treatment in the future for both animals and A tiny kitten had a lucky escape in Sweden recently when bin men heard its plain- humans. tive meows just moments before it would have been sent to the incinerator. Named As cancer cells don’t differenti- Melker, the kitten was buried under heaps of rotting rubbish in the holding compart- ate between animal and human, it is ment of the truck. The bin men worked relentlessly, shovelling very carefully through hoped that the work and experiences all the rubbish, until they spotted the tiny kitten and were able to rescue it. at the animal hospital will also help Smelly and bedraggled, the kitten was taken to a nearby vets to be cleaned up and human sufferers of varying types of checked over before being handed to a local animal rescue centre in Vallentuna, where cancer, with knowledge being shared a member of staff took pity on him and decided to adopt him. and discussed on a regular basis The bin men were unsure how he had got into the truck but all were extremely between specialists. please that they had managed to save him.

Get outta here...and make it snappy! Bed’s too big without you Did you see the online footage of the confrontation between an alligator and a domestic One couple love their animals so much cat? Onlookers were filming the scene and can be heard making comments of concern for they have created a jumbo-sized bed the cat’s welfare. Staring eyeball to eyeball at each other, the plucky kitty slowly approaches so they can all sleep together. Using the extremely still alligator until they are almost close enough to touch. Suddenly, a white two mattresses and a DIY storage paw whips out at the alligator’s nose! Taken completely by surprise, the alligator spins around base, the couple have had to sew king and makes a hasty retreat back into the water. size and double sheets together to get How’s that for feline fearlessness? That kitty bed linen large enough to cover the wasn’t having invaders on his territory, for sure. bed which sleeps the two of them, plus their two dogs and five cats. Four loads of bedding have to be washed regularly to keep it clean and they confess it is so well used by the animals that it often only gets made if visitors are expected.

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04-05_CW 452.indd 4 22/09/2015 13:00 Rescued ferals go to work Cat and hedgehog helping wildlife UK charity Cats Protection regularly UK author Victoria Harwood is hoping her Bush-hog character and his friend Fluffy the cat takes in feral cats which are unable to will continue to raise funds for the rescue and conservation of wildlife. be socialised as pets. Because they Her self illustrated books are being loved by children as well as adults all over the world have never been domesticated, adult and with all profits going to wildlife charities, Victoria is hoping to raise as much awareness as ferals do not crave or need human she can about our wildlife. “At the moment hedgehogs are on the decline quite badly so I am affection but do require a safe, warm trying to let people know about that as much as possible and how they can protect them and dry home in an outdoor setting. in their gardens. I recently raised just over £200 which enabled me to purchase a hedgehog There is a great opportunity for them X ray machine and important medication. Later on this year my fiancée will be helping me to be useful in return for a few home build our very own hedgehog house ready for next winter when the hogs hibernate again. comforts. All it takes to try to protect these animals is just a small gap in our garden fences so they can Visitors to the Your Horse Live wander freely searching for food.” show, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire Victoria has been on BBC radio, made appearances at schools many library events, restau- this November, will be able to find rants and tropical wildlife parks. Celebrities have given her words of support too: “Hannah out more about the ultimate in rodent Spearit from S Club 7 and Primeval requested a copy of my book!” control – adopting a feral cat from More books are planned, so look out for Bush-hog and Fluffy the cat as they embark on Cats Protection. In return for shelter, many more adventures, learning about new animals and insects in a fun and exciting way. regular food and fresh water, these cats provide unrivalled pest control services, keeping barns and animal feed areas clear of rats and mice. Strange purchase Cats Protection’s Events Manager Most of us make a shopping list, either on a Emma Osborne said: “Feral cats offer piece of paper or online...fruit, veg, cereals, an effective and environmentally- etc. but not many can claim to bring home friendly rodent control service in all kittens while doing the weekly shop. sorts of outdoor settings. Although On a trip to her local supermarket, one they are perfectly content to live lady overheard staff taking about four kit- outdoors and do not want or need tens that had been abandoned outside the the companionship of people, they store that morning. Left in a soaking wet do need a home where they will be Morrissey slams Australian cardboard box by the door, bedraggled, flea- provided with food, shelter, water and Government over stray ‘cull’ ridden and just a few weeks old, the veterinary care should they need it. The International performer and one- lady in question took pity on them “In return, they will work their time lead singer of The Smiths recently and immediately said she would socks off and many smallholders, likened the Australian Government’s take two of the kittens with her. farmers and stable-owners tell us they decision to carry out a cull of stray Having lost her own cat to wouldn’t be without their ferals. We cats to the killing of Cecil the Lion. old age around a year previ- have many out-of-work mousers in The legendary singer slammed the ously, she knew instantly our care which desperately need a decision to rid Australia of more than that her family could give permanent outdoor home so they can two million feral cats by 2020 (as pre- two of the kittens a get stuck into their duties.” viously reported in Mews Round) in good home. Both have While feral kittens aged up to 12 a statement published on his online since been given the weeks can be successfully socialised fan site, claiming that the people of appropriate health and rehomed in a domestic environ- Australia would never agree to the checks and treatment, this is not possible with adult action but would almost certainly not ments and are feral cats. Once they have been neu- be consulted. settling in well. tered, Cats Protection returns them to Morrissey also said that the reason What a lucky their colony, if a sustainable one exists, given for the cull, to prevent farm duo they are. or attempts to find them a new home. and wild animals being attacked and Anywhere where there is room to killed by the ferals, was nonsense and roam and rodents to catch will provide showed a severe lack of concern for feral cats with a suitable environment animal welfare or respect. Clearly a in which to live and work. charming man, this topic has become a thorn in his side.

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04-05_CW 452.indd 5 22/09/2015 13:00 every day for weeks,” he announced. First I’d heard. “No idea who he belongs to but he’s becoming a liability. I keep finding Norwegian rodent remains in the workshop.” I took the cat from him. I think he was pleased to be away from the smell of diesel as he immediately snuggled into garage cat my neck purring. I carried him to our Prep Room and summoned a passing vet Tales from a veterinary surgery don’t always to come and health check him. Not that he really needed a health check. involve illness or injury, as this month’s story, I tried to encourage him to sit still but it soon became clear that this was not an with a very happy ending, clearly demonstrates option. He proceeded to strut up and By Clare Wells down the table, tail held high, purring, rubbing himself up against the anaesthet- ic machine and dribbling. Sure signs that y husband, a car mechanic So imagine my surprise when he this cat was extremely happy and loving affectionally known as Rocky, strides into Reception one morning wear- all the attention he was receiving. (nickname acquired in the ing diesel-soaked overalls, carrying a We tried to listen to his heart, not schoolM playground), doesn’t much like very large tabby and white cat under his easy when a cat is purring. We took cats. He’s a dog person. His idea of arm, who is looking slightly bemused but his temperature, checked his teeth and relaxation is snoring on the sofa in front otherwise unphased by this unscheduled examined his coat which was beautifully of the TV with our terrier, Bandit, on his interruption to his morning’s activities. luxurious. And he was big, very big. We lap. “This cat has been visiting me nearly were pleased he was so amenable because

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06-07_CW 452.indd 6 23/09/2015 10:50 if he hadn’t been, our examination could related health issues and deafness had have become very challenging. We saw forced the issue. I explained that Archie Buddy still he had a ripped ear and a few old scars was now strutting around our Prep Room around his face but was otherwise well. in rude health and none the worse for his ﬁ ghting on Interestingly most of his scarring was adventures. arlier this year, we featured around the head end. Clearly he wasn’t By the end of the call we had arranged the story of Buddy, badly the one who ran away! that mother and daughter would travel to injured and handed over We then ran the identichip scanner Malvern at the end of the following week toE Clay County Cat Care as, with over him. He had a chip. Good, he had to positively identify him and take him to no insurance provision, his owners an owner. He was in far too good a con- his new home. were unable to get him the life- dition and well fed to be a stray. In the meantime he made himself saving treatment he needed. I entered the chip number into the completely at home with us and became Owner and founder of Clay computer system and to my relief one something of a Practice cat. He reclined County Cat Care, Leanne Kent, of our clients, a Mrs Evans, flashed up on safely out of reach surfaces like a recently sent an update on his onto the screen. It wasn’t a local number, leopard on an African tree branch, watch- brave struggle to survive against all which I thought strange, but I dialled it ing us as we went about our day to day odds. anyway. business. Only when we had particularly “Buddy is an amazing cat. When A lady picked up and I asked if she’d lively dogs in did we have to banish him he arrived at Clay County Cat Care lost her cat. to the safety of the cattery downstairs. he was so scared and nervous but “No,” she replied. “I don’t have a cat, Two of our nurses live in a flat above the with lots of continued work from just a bull mastiff.” surgery and he would spend his evenings me, he now is my shadow. “Oh. Have you never had a cat?” I spread across both their laps. We all The trauma he suffered was queried. loved him and knew we’d miss him ter- beyond belief; when I got the “No.” She was starting to sound a lit- ribly when he went. call to help him, he was in such a tle irritated. The Friday of his departure dawned state that I rushed him straight to I persevered and went on to explain and there was a definite sadness in the the vets with no thought about the situation and began to describe the building as 3pm drew closer and right on costs to the rescue...I just knew he cat, at which point she interrupted. She cue, the Reception bell rang. needed help. started to ask more specific questions I called Mrs Evans and her daughter He was so badly injured that about his appearance and personality, into the consulting room. The look on it took the vets an hour to work which only an owner would know. We their faces when they saw him was magi- out how to save him and another had to be talking about the same cat. cal. Mrs Evans had to sit down and that hour to complete the operation “I think he’s my Mum’s. His name is was all the signal Archie needed. He on his abdominal wall. He has now Archie and he went missing about a year jumped onto her lap, rubbing her face had a total of three operations and ago.” with his. She was completely dwarfed by everyone involved with his care has It transpired that he was a Norwegian him; you couldn’t see her from the waist worked so hard with Buddy. Forest Cat and had broken out of his up. When she finally peeped out from People need to be made aware cat carrier on a return trip from us and behind him she had tears pouring down just how important it is to have pet had been loose in the her face. insurance. The rescue relies solely car. His elderly owner, “He’s yours then?” I on donations and I had to work worried that he would Sadly he’d seen the laughed. extremely hard to fundraise, even cause an accident, had Mrs Evans’ daugh- setting up a ‘go fund me’ page. stopped and opened opportunity and was ter rang us a week later Buddy’s story has gone nation- the driver side door to let us know how wide and has even reached as far to approach the rear gone, leaving a well Archie had settled. as America and Australia. He will of the car to try and He now lives in a little remain at our rescue and receive get him back into his distraught owner, a Yorkshire village with any further treatment needed. basket. Sadly he’d few miles from access to miles of coun- Once we have renovated the res- seen the opportunity tryside and woodland cue, he will have his own bed on and was gone, leaving home, beside herself and not a grumpy car my desk, where he will greet all our a distraught owner, a mechanic in sight. visitors and be an example of why few miles from home, with worry. I told Rocky what it’s so important to insure and chip beside herself with had happened. “It’s your pet.” worry. weird, but I miss him. I think he’d been You can watch a video of Buddy She had tried in vain to find him, put- sharing his time between me and the receiving much needed hydro- ting up posters and phoning all the vets farm behind the garage.” I looked at him therapy at www.claycountycatcare. in our area, but nothing for months, until over the top of my glasses. “You don’t com. Without further funding, we now. like cats.” will not be able to continue with In the meantime the lady had moved “He was alright. Used to sit on my this treatment which would be to Yorkshire to be near her daughter. She newspaper and share my cup of tea. devastating for all of us. gofundme. had been terribly upset at the prospect of Mind you, he cost me a fortune in com/claycountycatcare is still live if never finding Archie but the onset of age Whiskas!” you wish to make a donation.”

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06-07_CW 452.indd 7 23/09/2015 10:50 Adopting an older cat Offering a kitten a place in your home is a very exciting time but don’t ignore the older cats - they can be just as rewarding By Sonja K Steiner

s lovely as it is to have a cute your situation to the landlord and trying enjoy life at a slower pace. bundle of mischief and fur in to make an arrangement with them. You Many years ago when I was involved a kitten, have you considered may have to pay an extra ‘pet bond’ but in rabbit and guinea pig rescue I used Aoffering a home to an older cat? There is if it allows your cat to remain with you, it to spend time getting to know the resi- no doubt that kittens are simply adorable, is worth it. dents. It didn’t matter whether it was are popular with families and the majority It must be awful for a cat who has a cat, dog or rabbit, some animals are will have no trouble finding homes. been loved and cared for by its owners more timid than others and whilst others Sadly the same cannot be said for adult and who is settled and in a routine to all would do anything to get a prospective cats, whose only wish is to live out their of a sudden end up in a rescue centre. owners attention, others would need retirement years in a loving and caring Can you imagine how bewildered and coaxing out of their shell. Many rescue environment with the home comforts confused they must feel? They won’t centres will allow potential new ‘parents’ they may previously have been used to. understand why they are now separated to spend time at the centre to get to know It is a sad fact that the more mature from the owners who they have loved and the more mature bundle of fluff so you cats in rescue centres tend to be put to who have loved them and many end up can have an idea of their personality. sleep first, simply because the chance emotionally traumatised by what has hap- Sometimes you ‘just know’ or should I of them being adopted is much lower. pened to them. We know that older cats say our feline friends ‘just know’ when Senior cats rely on owners like you or I to tend to take longer to rehome and dur- they have met the human they want to adopt them as it could be their last hope; ing that time, their stress levels can rise spend their life with. they just need a chance to show how whilst they are waiting for that someone much love and affection they can give. special to give them a chance. What are the advantages of the As someone who has only ever had adult Every cat is different in how long they more mature feline? cats, all of whom have adopted me, to be take to settle into their new home; it does When you adopt an adult cat you able to offer them a home for life is an help if you have got to know them by know what you are getting both in looks honour and a privilege. spending time with them at the rescue and size, a cute kitten may not necessar- There may be a misconception that centre. All our feline friends want is to ily stay that way! The more mature feline our senior feline friends end up at the feel safe and secure and most will give will have been there, done it and they rescue centre because there is something years of companionship and love. Older now want an easier life. Many are just wrong with them but for the majority people and people with disabilities can happy and content to have a cosy corner this is simply not the case. Many are find having a senior cat very comforting in a peaceful area where they can have a there through no fault of their own; their and calming, as most like to relax and sleep. owners may have passed away or been taken into hospital or a care home, or had to move into rented accommodation. Sometimes cats get lost and end up at the centre or, if a family member develops an allergy, then they are simply unable to keep the cat. For owners having to move into rented accommodation where the landlord will not allow pets, they have to make the heart breaking decision to give their beloved cat and a cherished member of the family up for adoption so as a result, many older cats are ending up in rescue centres. It is always worth explaining

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08-09_CW 452.indd 8 23/09/2015 08:48 The personality of an older cat is already known so when you go to the rescue centre, it is easier to match the potential owner with the right cat. You have the added advantage of knowing that adult cats from a rescue centre will have manners, be neutered, litter trained and have worked out how to use a cat flap! Our older feline friends spend a lot of time either preening or sleeping a lot and are less destructive and much calmer than a youngster who loves to whizz around the house, climb up on the curtains, jump onto the shelves knocking everything over in its way and generally get up to all sorts of mischief! Being more mature in years they know all the antics that they used to get up to as a youngster require far too much energy which can be best used for something home visit first to try and make sure that fencing solutions which can keep even else! They are also less likely to go out on the cat is going to the right sort of home the most adventurous cat in and which the hunt to try and catch birds and mice that will suit you both. This is to try and could prove ideal for you and your cat’s than a younger cat, so less unwelcome avoid the cat ending up back at the res- needs. They can even design enclosures presents on the doorstep! cue centre again, causing the cat unnec- for apartments that have balconies! Older cats don’t ask for a lot, a warm essary stress. Sometimes cats need to If you are wanting to adopt an older cosy bed, regular food and water and of be homed where there are no other cats pedigree cat, you will occasionally find course to be loved! Since they are less in the household and that is something them in rescue centres but if you have set demanding and need less supervision, if that needs to be respected as the centre your heart on a particular breed of cat, you are at work during the day, an adult or breeder will have recognised that this it is worth contacting a breeder or breed cat is better able to amuse itself. Older particular cat will be happier with just club, as they sometimes have an older cat cats are also likely to be much more used human company. they are looking to re-home for a variety to younger children and will be less likely If you live on a busy road and have of reasons. Responsible breeders will to get injured by them as they will know concerns about this, there are ways to always try and help with re-homing. when it’s time to get out of the way! cat proof your garden so that your feline As with any cat you offer a home to, As long as they have food and water, friend gets fresh air and has the freedom you should always consider getting insur- their scratch post and somewhere warm to explore the outdoors but is safe at the ance, especially with the rising cost of to sleep they will be contented kitties! same time. Many will recognise the com- vet bills. It is worth doing your research Just because a cat is in their senior pany Protectapuss who provide specialist as to which insurance policy will cover years, there is no reason why they can’t your cat’s needs. If you are worried about live well into their late teens and some being able to get insurance for an older even into their early twenties; many cat, then fear not as you will be pleasantly remain active and playful, although they surprised! Many insurance companies do have a tendency to sleep a bit more! will insure older cats but any pre-existing When given the proper care and atten- conditions are generally not covered. tion and with advances in veterinary However, this would be the same, medicine, ‘senior catizens’ can enjoy regardless of age. As someone who is an many more years of life so taking on an advocate of insurance, I can’t recommend older cat doesn’t mean you have to say it highly enough. your goodbyes too soon. Somehow cats can sense when they have been given a second chance and are Compatibility with new owners grateful for the kindness shown to them. In order to make sure that you and It is almost as if they know you gave your feline friend are compatible it is them a home when no-one else would important to discuss your circumstances and once they have settled into their new with whoever you are wishing to adopt home, they form a close bond with their your feline friend from. You may be new parents! Offering a home to a ‘senior asked questions about any other pets catizen’ can be a wonderful and reward- you have, whether you are out all day, ing experience and you can be happy if you have small children or live on a knowing that you have given an older busy road, as knowing this information feline a loving home in which to spend helps them and you make the right deci- their retirement years and to become a sion. Some adoption centres like to pay a valued member of the family.

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The house move went better than expected but while Katy and her partner are exhausted, the cats are deﬁ nitely ruling the new roost

s I write this, I’m sitting on the kitchen, where Happee, Widget and sofa in our (our!) new house. Charlie have delighted in leaping onto Over the past five weeks we’ve the counters and bounding towards Abeen lugging things over from the old items of food. The circular layout of house, and we’re absolutely wiped. the new downstairs means that the The cats, of course, think it’s a great kitchen is now a Cat Friendly Area, and game. Immediately in front of me, as anything left out is fair game. We’ve I sit on the sofa, is a large pile of fur- resigned ourselves to wiping everything niture – five bookcases, taped together down daily, putting edible things away to stop them falling over, topped by a if we want to see them again, and offer- single bed, mattress and lots of bedding ing to eat out with our more hygiene- ites have been in the middle of the floor and pillows – which has become the Cat conscious friends. and beside the kitchen door, although Fortress. In fact, I think I can just about For Widget, the most exciting when Widget is feeling especially amo- make out a pair of swivelly black ears. discovery has been scourers. I mean, rous towards it, it has been known to Following our house move in 2012, who knew, right?! They’re these amaz- appear halfway up the stairs. which transformed our beloved tabby ing things that are sometimes wet and Charlie, in his turn, has discovered The Squee from a snivelling wreck into sometimes dry, and they always taste the power of his voice. Any high-decibel a snivelling wreck who wouldn’t come of food! Even better, it can be all dif- meows he may have uttered in the old out from under the sofa, we thought ferent types of food and if you’re really house pale by comparison with the hell- this move would knock our present trio lucky, you can pluck one out of the raising shrieks he now produces. I think of moggies sideways. Turns out, not so sink and find A WHOLE PILE OF he’s realised that, in a two-storey house, much. They strolled casually out of their CRUMBS UNDERNEATH. we can actually hear his yowls and wails carriers, sussed out the litter tray situa- Each time we go out some- if he’s in the kitchen and we’re trying tion and then gave me a look that clearly where, we come to have a lie-in upstairs. said “So when’s dinner?” back to find Naturally, we’re trying Since then, they’ve come on in (often the scourer in a not to give in to this literal) leaps and bounds. These leaps new place; this but since he yowls each and bounds have centred around the week’s favour- time we even glance at the kitchen, it’s proving tricky. Our six-year-old girl cat, Happee, seems to have grown in confi- dence since we moved – perhaps because she feels on more of an even footing with the boy cats, rather than seeing them as encroaching on her territory – and our bedroom has become her domain. It faces south and gets a lot of sun, so during the day she can be found on the bed or the windowsill, surveying her kingdom. I don’t know who we’re kidding about owning this house – we may pay the mortgage, but it obviously belongs to the cats…

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11_CW 452.indd 11 15/09/2015 10:21 Diet As a cat gets older, its digestive system becomes less efficient and it requires several smaller, easily digested meals a day, rather than larger main meals. Foods designed specifically for the appetite, digestive system and teeth of older cats are readily available through supermar- kets, pet shops and veterinary surgeries. These ‘life-stage’ foods are aimed specifically at older and less active cats and con- tain slightly less protein than is necessary for growing cats. Softer tinned cat food, such as patés, are also sold which are easier for cats with painful teeth. Alternatively you could add a little extra gravy (low salt) or sardine juice to mashed up cat food. Older cats can struggle to eat crunchy food and biscuits so they may not even try. Adding one or two teaspoons of bran, porridge oats or cooked rice into mashed up cat food will add an appropriate amount of roughage to their diet. If your cat consistently refuses food or appears to have difficulty eating, you should refer her to your vet. Similarly, an increased appetite accompanied by weight loss will also need to be checked.

Grooming As with humans, one of the factors of growing old is a decrease in mobility. As a cat becomes less supple it may struggle to groom certain areas of its body and so may need your help on a daily basis. Brushing a cat can be a relaxing and OLDIES BUT enjoyable experience for both cat and owner, so spending ten minutes or so grooming your cat each day should be easy to fit into your routine and will make a big difference to your cat’s wellbeing. Simple brushing removes dead hairs, so GOODIES preventing fur balls. Adopting a middle aged or senior cat has many Use a fine toothed comb to check for beneﬁts for cat and owner. Here is a guide to fleas and other parasites and wipe around the bottom and under-tail area with a help make the most of the later years of life moist pet wipe.

Toileting Many older cats suffer from arthritis ooking after a kitten or younger felines mean many cats are living happily or just stiff joints, making climbing in cat can be relatively plain sailing, into old age. and out of litter trays difficult. Changing once the initial vaccinations have From around seven years old, there the tray to one with low sides or a low beenL given. They can eat, drink and be are inevitably age-related changes that gap where the cat can access the tray merry as they please and unless they occur in a cat’s body that may start to much more easily will make this neces- are up to mischief, don’t take a lot of effect her lifestyle. Far from being an sary task much less of a struggle. looking after. According to numerous inconvenience, with a few changes to If your cat seems to be having diffi- surveys, almost half of the cat population your routine and perhaps around your culty urinating and it sometimes is blood- in the UK is over eight years old. home, older cats can provide pleasure stained, she could have cystitis, a painful Advances in veterinary care and a better and companionship for many years to condition that must be treated by a vet. understanding of how to care for ageing come. Monitor the tray for signs of worms,

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12-13_CW 452.indd 12 22/09/2015 13:11 constipation, diarrhea or blood-stained provide shelter and security as well as stools. If you spot anything abnormal, some welcome shade in summer. Provide Don’t have an older cat? Just you should get your cat checked by a vet a cushion or blanket for comfort and, adopted a kitten? as a matter of urgency. if your cat is rather arthritic, a ramp to Giving your young cat the best allow easy access. Alternatively, plant a quality of life possible while young Sleeping large leafy shrub somewhere that she will and ensuring all required vaccinations Your ageing cat may find it increas- find appealing to take a nap. are received on schedule will give ingly difficult to reach the same spots your cat the best chance of enjoying she once preferred to take a snooze. She Health checks life well into her senior years. may no longer be able to climb to shelves Old age brings common ailments, Providing the best food you can or wardrobes and could find it difficult some of which need monitoring. If your afford, and one appropriate to her curling up into her radiator cat bed. cat starts to seek constant reassurance or age, will provide plenty of nutrients Beanbag beds are often a good way to suddenly doesn’t want any contact with for strong teeth and limbs and will resolve this as they are very comfortable you, she may be trying to tell you that all help keep your cat in the best of and the polystyrene beads retain warmth is not well. An annual check at the vets health. and provide support for stiff limbs. should monitor general health plus teeth Plenty of water is also vital but Elderly cats are often happy with a and gums; loose teeth, inflamed gums many cats will get sufficient from chair or a warm, flat surface on which and a build up of tartar can all mean your their diet if you feed wet food. Dry to lie. Bed warmers and pet hot water cat has difficulty eating. foods may benefit oral health. bottles are widely available and a cosy A sudden, dramatic increase in thirst Friend not foe - taking your cat blanket is always a welcome addition in could indicate a kidney problem which is for annual health checks will not only particularly cold weather. something else that is more common in get her used to veterinary visits but Encourage her to sleep out of older cats, and also more dangerous. will also establish that your vet is draughts where she could easily catch a It is possible for cats to suffer from there to help you keep your cat in tip chill. dementia in later years, just like humans. top condition rather than just being Some older cats call out at night if If you see your cat acting strangely, someone to call on at times of illness the house is quiet as they feel lonely and missing the litter tray, becoming increas- or injury. need some reassurance from you. Less ingly vocal or not grooming. a veterinary Excercise is essential for keeping time spent on physical activities means check will be able to rule out certain ill- a cat fit and healthy, prolonging the they have more time to make themselves nesses and hopefully find a reason for the onset of some of the discomforts heard. If you are happy to, moving the change in behaviour. associated with getting old. cat bed into your own bedroom may be all you need to do to make her feel secure.

Getting outdoors Your cat may generally be slowing down but if she is used to being outside, she will still enjoy a stroll around the garden, particularly if you or other family members are there with her. Try to make sure she doesn’t fall asleep in direct sunlight and make sure she is in a safe place if you decide to mow the lawn, especially if she has trouble hearing. An outdoor cat kennel can

World’s oldest ever cat (allegedly) Creme Puff was born on 3rd August, 1967 and lived in Austin, Texas, reaching the very com- mendable age of 38! The oldest cat currently alive is called Corduroy and lives in Orregon, USA. Born on 1st August 1989, that makes him currently 26. Well done Corduroy.

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12-13_CW 452.indd 13 22/09/2015 13:11 reviewsbook The Great Sicilian Cat Rescue by Jennifer Pulling. Review by Lizzie Warren

oung, carefree and looking for locals, Jennifer is compelled to try to romance, not to mention some rescue her. Extract from The Great Sicilian freelance writing work, Jennifer From then on, paths cross with Cat Rescue, by Jennifer Pulling YPulling finds herself heading to Sicily other ferals, particularly in the local ‘As I stroked Lily, I gazed at a truly from mainland Italy on the back of a park, along with some of the ‘cat ladies’ picture postcard view: huge pots suggestion made one evening over a who feed them regularly and also with overflowing with geraniums, pink glass of wine. This trip was to have a Sicilian bureaucracy. and red, standing on a stone para- profound effect on her life in ways she But needs must and work commit- pet, and further beyond grumpy could never have imagined. ments led Jennifer to spend her time Etna rising against the perfectly As the back of the book jacket says: between England and her beloved Sicily blue sky. ‘Numerous visitors to Mediterranean where she still continues her mission Lily purred. It wouldn’t be hard countries have found their holiday to capture, neuter and return many of to nod off myself. punctuated by trips to feed hungry the island’s feral cats. To tell you more ‘Sera.’ Rounding a flowerbed, feral cats. Some try to save injured and would spoil your enjoyment of the story the familiar figure of Maria arrived, sick felines. Not many have gone to and Jennifer writes so beautifully that out of breath, carrying two large the lengths of Jennifer Pulling with her you really should read it for yourself. plastic bags. one-woman campaign, Catsnip.’ Told with sensitivity, humour and pas- ‘Sera, Maria.’ Clearly seduced by Sicily, as the sion for the cats she loves so much, She and I had met here too chapters unfold, Jennifer puts the his- Jennifer describes everything in a way often to stand on ceremony. tory of the island as the backdrop to that makes you experience the colours Besides, it was too hot. its people, culture and, most of all, its and smells of Sicily, including the cats! She set the bags down, gath- feral cats. The one who started it all was ered up the feeding bowls and Lizzie, left damaged and ignored by the •With her charity ‘Catsnip’ established gave them a rinse in the fountain. for eight years now, Jennifer’s work Immediately the cats sprang into in helping Sicily’s feral cats continues action. Lily’s eyes widened and and she is hoping to run an education she flew from my lap. The air was programme to teach modern neutering filled with meows. The cats milled methods to the island’s vets and change around Maria, pressing themselves the way in which the feral cat popula- against her legs as she emptied tions are viewed by islanders, particular- out great mounds of pasta cooked ly young people. You can find out more with fish. Then there was a lot of at www.catsnip.org.uk grumbling, a lashing out of paws as they fought for their place. They were a pretty sad bunch... about twenty of them, ginger, WIN We have three copies of black and tortoiseshell; the big The Great Sicilian Cat Rescue to grey tom had a weeping raw patch give away. All you have to do to win behind his ear, several were thin one of them is email the answer to and mangy and there was a small the question below to jill@ashdown. white cat with one eye.’ co.uk by the end of October 2015.

What is the name of the first cat ISBN: 978-1-78418-378-3 Jennifer rescued on Sicily? www.johnblakebooks.com

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14_CW 452.indd 14 22/09/2015 13:14 15_CW 452.indd 15 24/09/2015 11:21 Such a very special bond How Alﬁ e, the irresistibly handsome Siamese, got under the skin of a hardened, in-home hospice vet By Susan Gregersen, 48, DVM, MBA, MRCVS

have written many stories about my During that first encounter, I spoke his lifesaving tablets, so she increasingly adorable, amazing patients (and to Abegale about her concerns and treat- opted for me to give him injections when clients) but I’ve saved my favourite ment regime for Alfie’s asthma. She he had his asthmatic or flu-like flare-ups. untilI now. This is because Alfie, a stoic explained that the weekly travelling to As Alfie grew older these became and irresistibly handsome Siamese, was and from the vet was a major worry and rarer but at almost the same rate as his my longest patient to date. Nine years to caused too much upheaval, creating a asthma improved, his dental and uri- be precise. bad cocktail for Alfie of struggling to nary/bladder health deteriorated, so one breathe and stress. major worry was replaced by two new The vet’s story Alfie had been put on a massive dose ones. I don’t know if Abegale deliber- Before I start telling my story about of steroids and was clearly suffering not ately planned this but as Alfie became an Alfie, I have to make a confession that only from the condition itself but also active hospice patient, she moved house. no cat-loving vet should probably ever from the undesirable side-effects of this (Being an active hospice patient with make - in public at least. But here goes: rather imperfect drug. I recommended a us usually means the animal does not to I‘d always had a little issue with Siamese plan to reduce his steroids and add sup- return to a normal vet again for anything cats. I blame the Siamese Cat song from portive medicines to assist his airways. and receives palliative treatment only to the Disney cartoon The Lady and The Alfie luckily responded well and showed make them comfortable. I didn’t know it Tramp, with the two manipulative and signs of improvement overall. This at the time but Alfie was to be my first cunning Siamese sisters tormenting poor continued over the next months and by and defining palliative hospice patient, as Lady. I’d never quite been able to shake doing so, I guess I managed to win the Abegale decided against taking him away off the image of these evil twins when trust of his devoted mum, because she from home early on). meeting these sometimes scatty, inde- soon called on us for all her cats’ veteri- The Templar’s new house was just a pendent and vocal felines as a vet. nary needs, including those of Alfie’s sis- mile from my home and no longer 20 But then I met Alfie and was forever ter, Lily, although she needed very little minutes travel-time away, so it was handy a convert. It was one hot summer’s day intervention compared to Alfie over the to be able to pop in as Abegale’s worries nine years ago when Alfie’s breath- coming years. mounted over Alfie’s urination habits, ing and signs of his newly diagnosed One thing, however, was clear to me his breathing, his ailing gums and an feline asthma was becoming enough from day one: that Abegale and Alfie increasing array of other symptoms. of a worry for his devoted ‘mummy’, shared a very special and strong bond Interestingly, he finally stopped trying Abegale Templar, to try a completely and she’d definitely go the extra mile for to sneak away when I came to see him - new approach and invite a newly-started him. Well, as it turned out, we were the perhaps he realised that it was merely a mobile vet service into her home in the ones that went a lot of extra miles, on short encounter and he could then return hope that we could help. countless visits over many years, to make to relaxing in one of his numerous rest- sure Alfie never again left his home ing spots. I’ve rarely met cats with so or needed to travel to a vet. We saw many blankets, elevated beds and climb- him almost 50 times in three differ- ing frames to keep them happy. It was ent homes as we followed him and his clear who the servants were in this house. small family around. (On that note, for years I’d thought Alfie There were of course long periods was Abegale’s ‘main man’. I only met her where we did not need to see Alfie husband at the very end and realised this and just sent his medication out but was a shared position!) as he grew older - and wiser – giving We had many debates during Alfie’s medication became more of a struggle last two years over whether to refer him for Abegale. Understandably, she did to a clinic for dental treatment. His den- not want to disrupt her special, lov- tal health clearly showed his age and he’d ing relationship with him to give him suffered from lifelong oral symptoms,

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16-18_CW 452.indd 16 23/09/2015 10:56 possibly because of contracting the cat flu virus as a kitten, which so many cats do in multiple cat households. Every time Alfie showed the subtlest signs of illness, Abegale would send me a warning text or email to give me a heads-up that we either needed to adjust his medication or have injections ready to steer clear of anything developing into major discom- fort or emergency. Her level of care and attention was unbelievably high and he was a very lucky fellow to have her - as she was him, it seemed. A very special bond indeed. Over all the years I treated Alfie at home, I felt more and more like his - and Abegale’s - close personal vet. I’d grown very fond of his unique, gentle and stoic nature and my main frustration was the classic vet dilemma: that as profession- als we like - and sometimes even love - some of our patients far more than they not hurting him to help him. I sneaked house and in the garden. If I went away, could possibly love us in return. Unless in that last injection and he gently passed he’d be so excited on my return that he’d they have an unusual liking for having away in Abegale’s arms without even jump into my arms and touch my face needles jabbed into them, being firmly realising I’d been in the house - let alone with his paws. He melted my heart. restrained for nail trimming and having in the same room. When he was six, Alfie developed their mouths forcibly opened to look at Saying goodbye to Alfie by giving him asthma, which would get really bad those smelly back teeth, how could such this one final, invisible gift of peace, at whenever he got an infection. I had to a relationship ever blossom into some- home, is what makes it all come together take him to the vet every week but it thing sweeter? Performing vet duties is for me as an animal-loving vet. It’s also was a busy practice and he would get so a double-edged sword because it makes what makes losing a very special patient distressed and nervous that the routine you feel cruel at times, yet I’ve never met - and client - almost bearable. Driving became increasingly stressful for him a colleague who didn’t choose their field off that last time, taking Alfie away from - and for me. My mum recommended simply because of their love of animals. his devastated mum on his final journey, Vets2Home and it was obvious straight We had many warning signals and I felt a weird, almost illegitimate type of away that home visits worked so much close calls over the last 12 months but sadness for a supposedly hardened hos- better for Alfie. Along with Susan’s each time, Alfie miraculously bounced pice vet. This was the end of a very spe- excellent care, the reduction in stress con- back from the brink. However, the end cial bond, and also of an era, for all of us. tributed to us getting his asthma under finally came for a scarily thin Alfie, hav- My windscreen wipers were sadly inef- control and he generally became health- ing only just lost his dear sister Lily ficient at removing a particular persistent ier, happier and more active again. She months before. Unlike poor Lily he type of moisture as I drove off!’ really got to know him and understand still had all his faculties but his rapidly his issues and also treated Lily’s minor mounting physical illnesses and breath- The owner’s story problems. ing issues had all become too much. Alfie, a blue-point Siamese, and his As Alfie got older, he developed a That last consultation was paradoxi- sister Lily were only four months old heart murmur and then we found blood cally the one time when I truly felt I was when they came to live with us. Davis in his urine. Lily was mostly healthier but and I had only been together for in her later years she had an abdominal nine months, so the cats grew growth and cognitive decline, making her with us and became a huge part very confused about normal things. of our lives. Because Susan had been treating Alfie When they were little they and Lily for so long, she was a regular were adventurous and hyperac- visitor and felt like part of the extended tive. Lily was the vocal one family. We always knew that when the and she was always protective time came, it would be Susan that we of Alfie, who was playful and would turn to for home euthanasia. loving. They were very fond We said goodbye to Lily in November of each other and were always 2014 and to Alfie in March 2015. In together but Alfie was closely both cases Susan was so quiet and gentle bonded to me. He’d be on that the cats did not realise she was there my lap as soon as I sat down, and they both died peacefully at home. sleeping next to me in bed The day before Alfie died he’d spent or following me around the a sunny day in the garden and ate really

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16-18_CW 452.indd 17 23/09/2015 10:57 Why would they do that?

e have often featured reports of cats being keptW in cages for human ‘amusement’ in far flung parts of the world. A recent new feature from Bahrain has really taken things to a whole well. The next day he was quiet and been a better end. Losing them was new level. when I came home from a short trip out, heartbreaking, having had them for 17 While shopping at a local he was struggling to breathe. It was obvi- years, particularly Aflie because of our market, a teenager spotted ous straight away he was dying. special bond. We’ve still got independent a four month old cat at one I rang Davis and he got home about George, who’s nine years old, and we’ve stall and was appalled. The 15 minutes later. Touchingly, Alfie even recently adopted Colin and Jasper, who stall holder had dyed the staggered up to greet him. Susan arrived are about four years old. They’re all dif- cat’s fur bright pink and left soon after. I sat on the bed and Davis ferent to Lily and Alfie but they’re lovely it on display in the searing gently lifted Alfie onto my lap, where and we’re very happy to have them. heat. he snuggled into my arm. Susan quietly The teenager called a gave him the injection and he slowly major Bahrain animal char- stopped breathing. He died with both of Say goodbye ity for help and the cat was us there, in his favourite place, surround- in peace immediately rescued and ed by love. We were all in tears. An unhurried, taken in to care. Without this option, it would have quality-of-life The teenager also posted been the cruelest end for Alfie and his home consulta- images of the poor cat on distress would have haunted me forever. tion with Susan Facebook where animal Now, although I still get incredibly upset and Vets2Home rights campaigners around because I miss him so much, I know he – Peaceful Pet Goodbyes typically the globe were distraught at didn’t experience fear or stress; instead starts at £148 and can be conveni- what they saw. he had the tranquility and normality of ently booked in advance for evenings The cat, now named home and the comfort of our love. It or weekends at no extra cost. Same- ‘Pinky’ was taken to a local is what I would hope for every pet and day appointments for gentle in-home animal refuge where she every pet owner. euthanasia, when the end has come was given a thorough health Susan took Alfie with her because we more suddenly, is available at all check up. The first job was decided on cremation. It was the only times, with prices starting at £155. to try to remove the colour time in his life I’d let anyone take him •For more information, see which was thought to pos- away from me but I knew he was safe www.peacefulpetgoodbyes.uk, sibly be paint used for walls with her. Alfie and Lily’s ashes are now ring 01273 842115, or email and causing an allergic reac- together in an oak box that I keep in one [email protected] tion. of their favourite places. We’re happy if less urgent. How traders are allowed they’re together again. to get away with doing such Susan is very good with animals but things to poor, innocent ani- she’s also very good with people, so she mals is a question for debate can quickly help you understand the •Susan Gregersen, 48, DVM, MBA, and hopefully prompt action issues - and because she knows how MRCVS, hospice and emergency vet, to prevent such things hap- you’re feeling, she can guide you through is founder of Vets2Home – Peaceful pening again. the options. She gives thoughtful advice Pet Goodbyes, the in-home, end-of- and it helps you understand how to care life and euthanasia service for pets for your pets at this difficult time. I’d and their owners in Sussex and on recommend her to everybody. In all the the Kent/Surrey borders. years she treated Alfie and Lily, every- •Alfie’s owner, Abegale Templar, thing was always excellent. 46, is a medical writer and lives in You don’t want to let them go or say Worthing, West Sussex with her hus- goodbye but there comes a point when band, Davis, and three cats – George, you have to, because they’re suffering Colin and Jasper. too much. Both times it could not have

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FIREWORKSDoes your cat have a favourite place Fireworks and other loud noises can be a they like to curl up and sleep and where source of stress for many cats but early they feel safe? When frightened, cats will often retreat to a place they feel safe preparation can help the situation in to hideaway, therefore owners may not notice when their feline friends are By Sonja K Steiner stressed. Whether it be under the bed, in a wardrobe or a dark cupboard, try to hilst many people view being let off is to keep your cat indoors. ensure your cat has access to these spaces Bonfire night and the sights This is especially important if you know at all times. In addition, provide food, and sounds of fireworks with that your cat is frightened of them. Make water and a litter tray nearby so they do excitement,W for animals, the loud bangs sure that any cat flaps, doors and win- not have to venture far. can cause extreme distress for them and dows are secure, to stop your cat escap- Every cat is different and whilst some worry for their owners. You will either ing. Whichever room your cat chooses may take sanctuary, others may prefer to have a cat who hides immediately or to be in, close the curtains as this can be distracted by playing with a toy...be who runs frantically around the house in help block out flashing lights from the guided by your feline friend. search of hideaway to get away from the fireworks and either put the television If your cat is hiding away and is noise. There are a few things owners can or some soothing music on, whichever showing signs of stress do not try and do to help their cat during the firework they are used to, to provide some familiar pick them up to comfort them, just season to try and reduce their stress distraction. leave them. Cats who are frightened and levels. Sadly fireworks are no longer restricted to 5th November. Some start many weeks beforehand and continue well afterwards so we should spare a thought for the many animals, from cats and dogs to horses, small furries and farm animals, who are absolutely terrified of the strange loud noises. If you have a kitten, it is worth trying to introduce them to loud noises from an early age so it is a positive experience for them and something that they associate as being nice. You could start by making a loud noise by accident and if it surprises them give them a stroke or a treat afterwards. Then, anytime they hear a loud noise and don’t react, reward them; that way they can associate noise with being a positive experience. The safest advice when fireworks are

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20-21_CW 452.indd 20 22/09/2015 13:17 stressed are best left alone as even the most placid natured cat may scratch or bite when they feel scared. Let your cat come to you when they are ready, as by trying to cuddle and comfort them, they may think there is something to worry about and it may make the problem worse. If you are relaxed then your cat will pick up on that. A cat who feels safe in their environment rubs their head from the side of their chin to the base of the ear, producing facial pheromones on household objects such as furniture. This action conveys a sense of wellbeing and feeling secure. If you want your cat to get used to a new hidey hole there are a couple of things you can do. Use an existing favourite blanket or cushion and rub the new one on it so it has your cat’s scent or, if you know your cat likes catnip, then use a catnip spray onto the new area. I have used this method many times for Suki and Willow and it works a treat! Alternatively there are synthetic pheromone products available that can be bought in the form of either a diffuser or a spray and may help to calm your cat. Whichever room your feline friend spends most of their time in, start using the product about 48 hours before the Make sure that any cat ﬂ aps, fireworks start to help your cat feel as relaxed as possible. doors and windows are secure, to stop your cat escaping. Signs of stress A cat who is displaying signs of stress may do any of the following: (FLUTD) can result from cats being Make sure your cat is microchipped. •Seek sanctuary in a place they feel safe reluctant to urinate. A cat who escapes because they are •Have enlarged pupils which makes Sadly the world we live in is not frightened is more likely to get lost, so them look as if they have black eyes always a safe one and there are disturbed by having them microchipped it is much •Refuse to eat individuals out there who think nothing easier for them to be to reunited with •Cowering of harming animals in their quest for their owner. •Soiling in inappropriate places ‘fun’. Last year it was reported that a kit- Every cat is different in how they react A stressed cat has a habit of either ten had a lit firework strapped to its back to fireworks. When Willow first heard missing the litter tray or doing their busi- (as reported by the Hull Daily Mail) - the loud bangs he literally raced from one ness where they shouldn’t and whilst it is thankfully and miraculously he survived side of the room to another in absolute not pleasant, if your cat soils on the floor, and was still wanting cuddles. panic before he hid under the furniture, especially if it is on carpet, they are not Even with cats or kittens who are used even though he has plenty of hiding doing it for any other reason than stress to fireworks, it is advisable to keep them places in the house. Eventually he came so please do not be tempted to shout at indoors to avoid any unnecessary acci- over to me for reassurance. Although he them. Remain calm. dents from fireworks that may stray. still does not like the loud bangs, he will With cats who are used to going to Cats have their routine, many sleep now watch the fireworks from the safety the toilet outside, try to get them used during the day and venture out at night of the closed window! to using a litter tray inside. It is best to time so if your cat has not returned If your cat is very distressed during do this a couple of weeks before the fire- before the fireworks start or you decide the firework season and it takes them a works commence so they can get used to let your cat out, do you have a shed or long time to recover, then seek the advice to it. You can spray either catnip or the a garage where you could leave the door of a veterinary surgeon. It maybe also pheromones around the litter tray area to ajar so your cat can seek shelter and sanc- worth looking at alternatives such as encourage them. The last thing any cat tuary? Before shutting the door, always herbal remedies or the emergency flower owner wants is a stressed cat who does check inside to make sure your cat or essences which are specifically for ani- not go to the toilet. Serious conditions another cat who may have decided to take mals and can be administered either on such as feline lower urinary tract disease refuge are not locked in. their food or water.

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25_CW3067 Tracer-Fireworks_Vet_Ad_Cat 452.indd 25 World A4.indd 1 21/09/201516/09/2015 13:0409:52 MULTIPLE STRESS LEVELS With the season for ﬁreworks fast approaching, Emily Fowler looks at ways to minimise distress in our feline friends, taking tips from sanctuaries and catteries for multi-cat households

ith November comes Diwali option, because if they’re outside when season starts in earnest, making sure and Bonfire night...and fireworks are set off, they’re more likely enough litter trays are provided for them the fireworks don’t always to run off and get lost – and of course, indoors (one per cat, plus one). stopW there, with celebrations, fireworks you’ll be worrying about them being and the noise that comes with them outside. Because we unfortunately can’t Minimising firework stress continuing all the way into Christmas predict fireworks starting early, it’s a in multi-cat households and New Year celebrations. Our cats good idea to try to keep them inside for I’ve only ever had a maximum of have such sensitive hearing, able to hear a couple of weeks in the run up to any two cats at a time, with varying levels of up to about 64 kHz compared to our organised firework displays and official scaredy-cat-ness, but what if you have 20 kHz, that this can be a particularly celebrations. three, four or even more cats to deal with stressful and frightening time of year for Ultimately though, this is all going during firework season? I spoke to some them. While some cats don’t seem phased to depend on individual cats and own- animal sanctuaries and catteries to find at all by the loud noises, many cats suffer ers, as many cats that are used to having out how they cope with all those cats at from fear and anxiety caused by the free access to the great outdoors will get one time. sound and even sight of fireworks. stressed and anxious if they’re confined Nicki Christoforou from The TopCat If you have outdoor cats, keeping indoors twenty-four hours a day. A good Hotel in Alvechurch (www.thetopcatho- them in during times when there are compromise is to start keeping them in at tel.co.uk) said that they don’t have any likely to be fireworks is the most sensible night, if you don’t already, once firework big private displays near them, so luckily

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26-27_CW 452.indd 26 23/09/2015 08:59 they don’t have too many issues when it comes to firework season: “However as a precaution I do plug in the Feliway diffusers a couple of nights before. The main part of the cattery has a cosy inside space with private runs, so we make sure all of the flaps are secured at closing time, leaving the outside lighting on. We also have a radio on all the time for the pussy cats, so I leave that on a low volume.” Similarly, Wythall Animal Sanctuary (www.wythallanimalsanctuary.org.uk) make use of plug-ins and background noise to make sure their cats and other animals looking for homes get through any noisier times of year, as Danielle Harton from the Sanctuary told me: “We have plug-ins 24/7 anyway but we’re extra careful to make sure they’re all full around firework season. The radio is left on for all the animals and we just make sure not to make an extra fuss of them, because that would only confirm in their have one litter tray each, plus an extra your home. They also come in spray mind there is actually something for them one, in various places throughout your versions and spraying them onto your to be worried about.” home. cats’ bedding or favourite hiding place is The difference between the sanctuar- The same calming products used by another way of boosting tranquillity. ies/catteries and your multi-cat household catteries and sanctuaries that are very is that your cats won’t be separated in helpful in encouraging calm and relaxed Keeping cats calm individual pens, so any existing tension environments are equally advisable for When it comes to keeping cats calm between any of the cats could be exacer- pets, so ahead of time you could start and minimising their anxiety while fire- bated by the stress of the fireworks and using the plug-in diffuser versions in works are actually going off, there are being kept inside together. It may be that a number of things you can try. Keep they all get on peacefully with each other windows and curtains shut to muffle the and will curl up together for comfort but Spotting the signs of noise and block the sight, just in case just in case, make sure there are plenty anxiety in cats that’s something that might scare your of choices for each cat to have their own •Hiding cats, and turn the radio or TV on to hiding place, as well as ensuring they •Hissing or growling cover up the noise as much as you can. •Dilated pupils It’s important that you act normally •Flattened ears around a cat that’s getting stressed, •Moving close to the ground because if you start fussing and giv- •Fluffed up tail and fur ing your anxious cat extra attention, it just validates the cat’s sense that there’s something wrong. If any of your cats are slightly disturbed by the fireworks but not in deep distress, a good distraction in the form of play time usually works. A frightened cat will want to hide, so it’s important that there are suitable places around your home. Lots of cats like to ‘escape’ to high places but wherever your cat’s preferred spot is, it will be dark, comfortable and quiet. If you know a cat has a particular ‘safe place’ spot, make sure that it’s as comfortable as possible in advance, by putting blankets on top of a wardrobe, for example. You may well have cats that love to sit on the windowsill watching the fireworks, but in case you don’t, you should have all the tools and techniques to get through it for another year!

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26-27_CW 452.indd 27 23/09/2015 09:00 energetic family. If you are looking for an active cat with bundles of energy, and can give them the love and attention they require, the Rex family is your perfect match. As the name suggests, two of the breed types originate from the West Country. The Cornish Rex was first ‘discovered’ in an old farmhouse on Bodmin Moor in 1950. A tortie and white shorthaired cat owned by Mrs Ennismore and Miss Macalister gave birth to a litter of five kittens, one of which had a curly coat. Mrs Ennismore had also bred Rex rabbits, whose coat was similar, and realised that this kitten could be the first of a feline mutation. She decided to keep the curly-haired kitten and called him Kallibunker. He became the first Rex cat registered in Britain - but the continuation of the breed required a lot more work, with breeding between closely related cats. It wasn’t until 1959 that pedigree shorthaired females were bred to one of Kallibunker’s remaining sons, Sham Pain Chas. The resulting kittens were bred together and a new, healthy generation of Cornish Rex cats were produced in 1960. The original Devon Rex appeared in September 1959 as the only curly coated kitten in a non-pedigree litter, thought to be the result of Miss Beryl Cox’s adopted cat breeding with a stray Tom, described as having masses of tight curls. Named Kirlee, the kitten went on to breed with his plain-coated daughters, resulting in fifty percent of the new kittens having curly coats. Mating Kirlee with Cornish queens produced kittens with exception- NAUGHTY ally straight hair, confirming that the Rex from Devon was indeed a new type. The Cornish Rex subsequently became known as ‘Gene 1’ and the Devon Rex, ‘Gene 2’. So where do the other two types fit in to all of this? BUT NICE The first Selkirk Rex cats to arrive in Energetic and full of fun, the Rex breed are Britain were three siblings bred in Austria friendly, loving and perhaps just a little bit by Christiana and Karl Aichner from their Dam Db Gr Ch Serenitie Betty Boop of naughty - in a nice kind of way Courtlycats (Dilute tortie & white SH Selkirk) and Sire RW SGC Conan Von Ebenthal of Courtlycats (Blue BSH). The majority of early Selkirk Rex breeding cats hether you decide on a Devon, quite naughty in those circumstances. came from Lisa Peterson, whose help and Cornish, Selkirk Rex or At your side or on your shoulder during guidance was instrumental is establishing LaPerm, you can be sure of the day, be prepared to wake up with one the breed in the UK. The first UK-bred plentyW of entertainment from your new around your neck in the morning. They kittens were born in 2002. feline companion. They love people and are intelligent cats that will help with La Perms are a result of a naturally are great company. They certainly don’t household chores and, as they love to occurring genetic mutation that produces enjoy being left alone and they can be be active, they are the perfect pet for an both long and shorthaired curly coated

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cats. The first La Perm to be brought the base and may be tufted at the tips, set to the UK was Uluru BC Omaste Po, well apart on the broad head. Should fit brought from the USA by Anthony into (without distorting) the rounded con- Nicholls. tour of the head. Internal furnishings, if Omaste, a lilac tortie and white present, are curly. LH was mated to Woodlandacre BC Windfire of Crearwy during her stay in Eyes the Netherlands before she finally arrived CORNISH REX - Oval shaped, medium in the UK and her kittens were the first in size. Top line set almost straight with LaPerms to be born in this country. slight slant to the outer edge of the ear. Omaste’s litter of four curly and one Any colour acceptable. straight haired kitten were born in June DEVON REX - Wide set, large, oval 2002. Since then a small group of breed- shaped and sloping towards outer edges of ers have and continue to work together to ears. Any colour acceptable. develop and establish the LaPerm cat in SELKIRK REX - Large, round and well- the UK. (See separate La Perm profile) opened. Set wide apart with no tendency to Oriental shape nor squint. All eye col- Breed standards: ours allowed. Head CORNISH REX - Medium wedge with Neck, Body and Legs high cheek bones. Head length about one- CORNISH REX - Elegant neck. Body hard third greater than the maximum width, Ears and muscular, slender and of medium narrowing to a rounded muzzle and CORNISH REX - Large, set rather high on length. Legs long and straight, giving an strong chin. In profile a flat skull curving head but not vertical, wide at base, taper- overall appearance of being high on the gently at the brow and continuing in a ing to rounded tips. legs. Paws small and oval. straight line to the tip of the nose. DEVON REX - Large, set low and wide DEVON REX - Slender neck. Body hard DEVON REX - Short, broad wedge with apart, very wide at base, tapering to and muscular, slender and of medium high cheek bones. Strong muzzle with rounded tips and well covered with fine length, broad chest, carried high on slim firm chin and a well defined whisker fur. With or without short ear muffs legs, with length of hind legs empha- break. Short nose with definite stop. Brow around base and tufts on tips which sized. Paws small and oval. curving back to a flat skull. should not be confused with streamers and SELKIRK REX - Cobby type with a level SELKIRK REX - Round, broad and full- ear furnishings seen in Semi-Longhair cheeked with round underlying bone breeds. structure. The head should be set on a SELKIRK REX - Medium sized, broad at short thick neck. Forehead rounded, with a slightly curved top of head. The muzzle is of medium width with well- padded whisker pads, giving a rectangular impression, and is clearly visible beyond the cheeks when viewed in profile. The whiskers are curly or broken.

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SELKIRK REX - The coat is thick and dense, with no bare or sparsely covered areas on the body. The coat stands out from the body and should not appear flat or close-lying. It is a random, unstruc- tured coat arranged in loose individual

back and may have a slight rise to the Due to the lack of guard hairs, some heavy hindquarters. The muscular torso allowance should be made for slight is more rectangular than square but not stud tail in males and females provid- long. The body is equally broad across the ing it is clean. Whiskers and eye- shoulders and the rump, medium to large brows crinkled and of good length. but not rangy. Legs are of medium length DEVON REX - Short, dense and and substantially boned. Paws are round soft in texture and of even length and firm. on the body. The coat must be waved or rippled, particularly on the Tail back, sides and tail; waving may CORNISH REX - Long, fine and tapering, also extend down the legs. The well covered with wavy fur. coat on the head and neck, DEVON REX - Long and tapering, well over the shoulders and on the covered with short fur. legs and paws is sometimes SELKIRK REX - Thick, medium length, too short to wave; rexing thicker at the base with a rounded tip. in these areas is desirable but absence of it is not a Coat withholding fault. A few CORNISH REX - Short, dense and silken short guard hairs are in texture, without guard hairs and of even acceptable. Whiskers length on the body. The coat must curl, and eyebrows crin- wave or ripple particularly on the back, kled, rather coarse, sides and tail. Waving may also extend of medium length down the legs. The coat on the head and and may sometimes neck, over the shoulders and on the legs be stubbly. and paws is sometimes too short to wave. Rexing in these areas is desirable but absence of it is not a withholding fault.

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curls, giving an overall soft and plush feel. Ideally the entire coat should show the effect of the rex gene, but the curliness may be most evident on the neck, belly and tail. Allowance may be made for less curl on kittens and younger adults, especially females. SELKIRK REX LONGHAIR: The coat is semi long, the tail curls are plumy and stand out away from the tail. The ruff hairs are longer and frame the face. SELKIRK REX SHORTHAIR: The coat length is fairly uniform over entire body. The ruff and tail fur being a similar length to the rest of the coat, with tail curls that are plush and lie compactly round the tail.

Colours CORNISH/DEVON/SELKIRK REX - Colour and pattern are irrelevant and carry no points; therefore a cat should not be penalised if apparently wrongly registered.

SCALE OF POINTS CORNISH REX Head: 15 Ears: 10 Eyes: 10 Whiskers and Eyebrows: 5 Body, Legs & Neck: 20 Tail: 5 At your side or Coat: 35 on your shoulder Total: 100 during the day, be DEVON REX Head: 15 prepared to wake Ears: 10 Eyes: 10 up with one around Whiskers and Eyebrows: 5 your neck in the Body, Legs & Neck: 20 Tail: 5 morning. Coat: 35 Total: 100

SELKIRK REX Head: (35) Skull: 15 Muzzle: 5 Ears: 5 Eyes: 5 Nose: 5 Body: (30) Torso: 10 Legs/feet: 10 Tail: 10 Coat: (35) Density: 15 Curl: 10 Texture: 10 Total: 100

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28-31_CW 452.indd 31 22/09/2015 13:24 A SUPREME OPPORTUNITY It’s that time of the year again that the cat fancy look forward to…Supreme Show time!

By Lisa Aggett

his year sees the 39th GCCF judged for condition and temperament. Supreme Cat Show, once again The 2014 Supreme Non Pedigree win- being held in Halls 17 and 18 at ner was Supreme UK Olympian Gold Tthe NEC in Birmingham, on Saturday Master Cat Sugar and Spice, a very 24th October. pretty tortie. The Supreme Pedigree The Supreme Cat Show is the Pet was Supreme UK Olympian Gold Governing Council of the Cat Fancy Imperial Grand Master Cat Ollivander; flag ship show, often referred to as both were repeat winners of this highly the ‘Crufts’ for cats. Around 800 sought after award and the Supreme cats will be judged in a knock out Household Pet Kitten was Tiny Spice. competition for the prestigious title of Supreme Exhibit 2015. The 2014 Earlier date Supreme Exhibit was a very pretty The show has moved this year from British Shorthair neuter female – its usual November date to the 24th announced at the main stage around Supreme Grand Premier Pinemarten October. Being this close to Halloween, 12.30, and it is open to all. In previous Tina Sparkle, owned by Mrs Penny the theme for the decorated pen compe- years we have had toys entered from as Hopgood. Supreme Adult, a Persian tition had to be linked, hence ‘Witches far a field as Norway and Germany! Male, Supreme Grand Champion and Wizards’. Knowing our very It is a great day out for cat lovers, Cullykhan Hercules, owned by Miss talented exhibitors, we will get many not only to see the beautiful cats relax- Tania Murray and the Supreme Kitten wonderful designs and a lot of twists on ing in their decorated pens but for the a Siberian male, (a first for this breed the theme. many trade stands and shopping oppor- having only recently gained champion- Once again there will be a special tunities. Open to the public from 9am, ship status) Supreme Kitten Bazilevs kitten class; this proves to with the finale ‘Best in Show’ judging Taymur, owned by Mrs. Francis be more popular every year. taking place on the main stage from Peace. This class was introduced in around 4pm. The Supreme is not just 2009 as a way to give exhib- about pedigree cats; we itors an extra bit of fun and •For more information visit our website also offer classes for to bring in some much need- www.supremecatshow.org household pets and ed revenue. The kittens, both those pedigree cats that pedigree and non-pedigree, are Top left: Supreme Kitten Bazilevs Taymur. do not fit the standard judged on temperament and Top right: Supreme UKOGIMC Sugar for the pedigree classes. condition rather than the and Spice. These are shown under official standard of points Far left: SUP Ch Cullykhan their pet name and are and are handled by their Hercules. owners in a ring at the Above left: Supreme Grand front of the main stage. Premier Pinemarten Tina We also have the ‘Supreme Sparkle. Toy 2015’ to crown…Back by Left: SUP Ch Cul- popular demand, cuddly toys are lykhan Hercules. Supreme judged in two classes; Toy owned HP Kitten Tiny Spice. by an adult and Toy owned by a child (under 15). All toys will receive a small rosette. Entries are taken on the day between 9am and 11am, with the results

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33_CW 452.indd 33 17/09/2015 17:15 committee. They first arrived in the UK in 2002 and gained recognition from the Friendly, fun- GCCF soon afterwards. Character All cats within the Rex breed group are affectionate, friendly and people ori- entated. At your side or on your shoulder loving LaPerm during the day, be prepared to wake up with one around your neck in the morn- Another curly-coated breed, LaPerms are as ing. They are intelligent cats that will help with household chores and, as they affectionate and full of fun as other Rex breeds love to be active, they are the perfect pet and make the perfect pet for energetic owners for an energetic family. BREED STANDARD Head SHAPE: Modified wedge with slightly aPerms are a result of a naturally coated kittens. As these grew up and rounded, gentle contours, of medium occurring genetic mutation that mated with other queens on the farm, length, longer than it is wide. Size in produces both long and shorthaired the dominant rex gene was soon spread proportion to body. Whisker pads are curlyL coated cats. The breed originates throughout the colony. prominent and should appear full and from 1982 when a curly-coated kitten The owner, Linda Koehl, was per- rounded. Allowances should be made for named Curly was born on a cherry farm suaded to take her cats to a show, where jowls on mature males. in The Dalles, Oregon, USA. As Curly she received a positive response. Over PROFILE: Straight nose with gentle con- matured, her coat became soft and wavy. time more interest was taken in the breed vex curve rising from the base of the eye She stayed on the farm as a working cat, and they were entered in TICA shows, to the top of the eye. Forehead should breeding with a variety of other cats of receiving much support from Dr Solveig be a flat plane to the top of head, then ‘unknown origin’ and producing curly Pflueger, head of the TICA genetics smooth gentle curve back over top of

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34-35_CW 452.indd 34 22/09/2015 13:27 head flowing down into neck. The brow, to body length. Legs medium long coat may vary in length and fullness cheeks and profile should show gentle to match the body. Forelegs may be according to the season and maturity of contours, with each flowing smoothly slightly shorter than hind legs. Boning is the cat. At times the coat will part natu- into the neck. medium. Rounded feet. rally down the middle of the back. MUZZLE: broad in proportion to the NOTE: the coat matures up to three years wedge. Medium length. Strong, firm Tail of age and younger cats may have a chin. Moderate to strong whisker break. In proportion to body. Longhaired crisper coat texture. NOSE: broad and straight with moderate LaPerms will have a full plumed tail, length, gentle nose break but no stop. while Shorthaired LaPerms may have a SHORTHAIR: Coat length short to medi- “bottle brush” tail. The tail will be thick- um. The tail is not plumed but hair may Ears er at the base and taper toward the tip. be wavy. Whiskers will be long and curly, Placed to continue the modified ear furnishings and eyebrow hairs may wedge of the head; slightly flared and Coat also curl. cupped; medium to large with fur- LONGHAIR: Coat length medium-long; TEXTURE: curly or wavy. The feel to the nishings and earmuffs, set in line, at both males and females may have ruff touch is unique among Rex breeds. It is a diagonal angle, neither too high nor on neck at maturity. The tail is plumed a textured feel. It should be neither silky too low, with about the width of an ear with some curling. Whiskers will be very nor excessively harsh, but have a crisper base between them. Tufts at the ear tips long and curly, ear furnishings and eye- texture than the longhaired variety. The are desirable. brow hairs may also curl. texture is created by the shape of the TEXTURE: curly or wavy, curly is pre- curls and the mingling of thicker guard Eyes ferred. The feel to the touch is unique hairs in the coat. The degree of soft- Medium large and expres- among Rex breeds. The coat has a ness may vary among individual cats. sive. Almond shaped at rest and rounder springy, textured feel. It should be neither The coat has a springy texture, standing when alert. Set moderately far apart and silky nor excessively harsh. The texture away from the body with waves over most slightly slanted to the bottom of the out- is created by the shape of the curls and of the cat. There is no ruff or ringlets side ear base. Eye colour has no relation the mingling of thicker guard hairs in and the tail will be like a bottle-brush. At to coat colour. the coat. The degree of softness may vary times the coat will part naturally down among individual cats. The coat should the middle of the back. Body be loose and bouncy and should stand NOTE: The coat matures up to three Medium in size, moderate for- away from the body with minimal under- years of age and younger cats may have a eign type, well muscled, medium fine coat. The coat is light and airy enough crisper coat texture. boning but not light. Neck carried to part with a breath and it should be erect. Medium long in proportion possible to run your fingers through to Colours the skin. The coat may have an almost Colour and pattern are irrelevant and unkempt appearance but must be free of carry no points therefore a cat should not matting. Longest and tightest curls are be penalised if apparently wrongly regis- SCALE OF POINTS on the neck, ruff and base of ear. The tered. Head: 15 Ears: 10 Eyes: 10 Body & Overall Balance: 25 Tail: 5 Coat: 35 Total: 100

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34-35_CW 452.indd 35 22/09/2015 13:27 Sammie finally says goodbye A fond farewell to a beloved companion who long-term readers of Cat World may well remember themselves By Louise Kingsley

t’s almost eight years since I started fluid drained from her abdomen. “How with me to watch television. And then, this article, and over 20 since long does she have?” I asked, after a for the last time, she stopped eating. Sammie made the first of several second visit. “Perhaps till Easter” was Losing a pet is always hard, but after Iappearances in Cat World. Now, sadly, the reply. so many years together – and never a it’s time for her to make her last. I couldn’t bear the thought of being night apart - I can hardly believe that She came into my life way back in without her, and decided to work more she’s no longer here to wake me up with 1993, a chunky blue-cream Exotic, the from home so that we could spend as her loud insistent miaows or talk to me only kitten in the litter. “What sort of many hours as possible together before with her soft, special noises meant only lifespan is she likely to have?” I asked, the inevitable happened. for me. I miss her beautiful furry face, my only previous experience with cats But, once again, my precious girl her unfailingly ecstatic greetings every being vague childhood memories of beat the odds – after several weeks of evening when I came home and the ginger moggie Hunter (who scratched daily measuring of her waistline and comforting warmth of her little body everyone within reach) and portly black a change of medication, she slowly – how can my cluttered flat seem so Fluffy (who regularly clambered over regained her habitually svelte figure – empty just because such a tiny creature garden fences and one day never came and kept it. is no longer here? back). Neither had been around for It’s hasn’t exactly been plain sailing Sammie was always a one-person long. in the years since then. She’s repeated cat (she refused to purr for anyone “About 10 years” replied the breeder. her unexplained “hunger strikes” on else) but laps were never her thing. So when, in 2007, having reached several occasions – though none, thank- Cuddles (though demanded with great the respectable age of 14, Sammie fully, lasted anywhere near as long frequency) had to take place where and stopped eating, I thought I was about as the first one. And then there were when she wanted them and with my to lose her. Blood tests and a scan were the painful bouts of idiopathic cysti- undivided attention – the communal inconclusive, and I decided against put- tis which, though they always passed corridor first thing in the morning and ting her through anything more invasive within a couple of hours, became more last thing at night (with me hoping – she was, after all, quite an old lady frequent as she grew even older. none of my neighbours would catch me who had outlived both her timid young- But finally, this in my dressing gown), the bed- er half-brother Randolph and his bossy August, just a few room at regular intervals in the successor Barnaby by several years. But weeks after her 22nd Finding morning (how did I ever get t’s hard to believe that it’s more than 12 years since I read my first copy of Cat World. Until then, I’d had nothing to do with cats since Sammie childhood. Louise Kingsley has lots to thank she still wanted cuddles and I couldn’t birthday, my truly IThere were fond memories of Fluffy, any work done?) and the liv- a big, black, long-haired moggie with a Cat World for – an irreplaceable penchant for clambering clumsily over companion and many years of love the garden fence to claim an extra meal elsewhere, and who one day decided not And there was this tiny little bundle to come home again. who sat and squealed in the palm of with anyone else apart from me – she’s just let her starve, and so, with special ancient Sammie And then, briefly, there was Hunter, a Nick’s hand. She was a blue cream, rather developed her own unique, burrowing ing room in the evening (I was ginger tom who scratched everyone who than the pure blue I’d set my heart on, way of indulging in lots and lots and lots came close and had to be re-homed to with a distinctive cream patch right on of cuddles. keep my baby sister safe. the top of her head which meant she’d And now, as she gets older and But decades later, when a friendly never be a show cat. sleepier, I’ve started to count her feline jumped onto my desk at work, I But by the time we had left Claire’s birthdays in months. As I write this, was so scared that I called a colleague to house, I knew that she was meant to be she’s just celebrated her eleven and liquid food from the vet, the syringe suddenly no longer remove him from the office. mine. eleven-twelfths’ birthday. ‘allowed’ to watch television, Then, my next-door neighbour popped With no experience of bringing up a round with a tiny kitten at her heels and kitten, taking on that fragile life seemed I began to realise what I’d been missing a daunting prospect. I read everything all those years. I could get my hands on, found a local I read a detailed guide to cat breeds vet with an excellent reputation and, feeding began. For six long, exhaust- jumped on the bed or from cover to cover, scoured the pages in August, it was at last time to bring but chatting on the phone was to learn about their care, and decided Little Patch – as she was officially called exactly what I wanted. – home. I loved the coat of the British Blue, Actually, although she was Sammie but the Exotic face – which in those days to me right from the start, I’m sure she was far less extreme – was completely thought her name was ‘Come here’ in irresistible. And it had to be a girl. those first few days as I tried gently – but ing weeks, I fed her every few hours not very successfully – to coax her out of not permitted until she became curled up on the sofa So my sister suggested that Cat World magazine might be just the place to find hiding. She’s outlived both her half-brother, my perfect kitten. She was right. She’d dashed under the bed during my Randolph – a sweet-natured cream At the beginning of April 1993, the interim visits and, true to form, skulked Exotic who joined us for far too short telephone calls began. Everyone was behind the armchair when she arrived in a time three months after her arrival very helpful, but it was early in the my flat. – and Barnaby, my cheeky British until, as suddenly as she’d stopped, she season and there just wasn’t a blue But it wasn’t long before she decided Shorthair who, as Cat World readers too deaf to notice). She’d had kitten to be had. Eventually, I tracked that I wasn’t so bad after all, and may remember, banished her from the down Claire – she had moved and didn’t although she’s never, ever been a lap top of the scratching post for most of his have any kittens yet, but her blue-cream, seven years. cat – or done Angeleyes, and her young blue boy So I’m keeping my fingers crossed anything more Rupert had just got it together for the It wasn’t long that there’ll be many, many more than grudgingly first time, so could I ring her in a couple birthdays to celebrate and that, for a started eating again - voraciously - tolerate contact enough of sharing when Barnaby of months? before she while at least, the kitten directory in Cat Dates were duly noted in the diary World remains reassuringly in the back and finally, just one single, solitary decided that of my mind, a safeguard kitten – a chubby girl – arrived in early for the moment June. Three weeks later, Nick and I set I wasn’t so when the inevitable off across London to inspect and be happens and the making up for lost time! She looked inspected. was around. bad after all. time eventually comes to replace my irreplaceable Sammie. 34 Cat World August

sleek and healthy and happy. She was 34_CW329-sammie.indd 34 And so now, finally, it’s time filling out, too. 15/06/2005, 09:22:14 to finish this article – a tribute to And she continued to fill out – at the best investment I ever made, such an alarming rate that, had it a grumpy-faced, blue-cream kitten been possible, I could have sworn a who brought more love and happi- litter of kittens was imminent. So, in ness into my life than I could ever January 2008, it was back to the vet, have imagined – my incredible, where hypertrophic cardiomyopathy irreplaceable Sammie. was diagnosed and vast volumes of Louise Kingsley

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38_CW 452.indd 38 15/09/2015 10:27 Remember bonfires this November ashes, still alive but barely able to lift If you are planning to light a bonﬁ re on Guy their heads. They were about two weeks Fawkes night, or simply just to burn fallen old, with whiskers and eyebrows singed off but otherwise, miraculously, they leaves, please check for wildlife ﬁ rst were fine. It was believed that a long spell of rain in the days before the bonfire was lit meant the blaze hadn’t lasted for long. Instead, the damp wood had s cat owners, our first thought bonfires and unfortunately not all are smouldered very slowly, offering the as bonfire night approaches discovered before it is too late. tiny kittens a chance of survival. They is how much our cats will be It is worth mentioning again a story recovered well from their ordeal and Abothered by the noise of fireworks in the from a much older issue of the maga- were soon found loving homes. local area. There is good reason for that zine which highlights the need to issue Please urge your friends and neigh- and this has been addressed elsewhere such a warning. Elka de Vries related bours not to build bonfires too early in this issue of Cat World. However, the the time when an estate manager asked and to check through them thoroughly bonfire should also be at the forefront her to check a large bonfire that he had before starting the fire. of our thoughts, particularly if we are built as he had seen a feral cat close by lighting one in our own garden. who he knew to have recently had kit- Even though you may keep your own tens. A torch was shone deep into the cat indoors, either permanently or as 5th pile of leaves and large branches but November approaches, many pet own- nothing was seen. ers do not. If a pet cat is frightened by The estate manager planned to light something such as fireworks, they are the bonfire regardless, in a few days likely to seek a dark, ‘safe’ place to hide time, and it was suggested that his team and of course there is always the chance took the heap apart, branch by branch, that stray cats may visit your garden. before setting it alight. It was obvious It isn’t just cats that can take a lik- from his parting expression that this ing to a warm, dark hiding place either; was unlikely to happen. hedgehogs, toads, even pet tortoises Elke was later informed that the (this happened to a childhood friend fire had indeed been lit and later, three of my husband) have all been found in kittens had been found sitting in the

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39_CW 452.indd 39 22/09/2015 13:30 SHOWNEWS WITH CAROLE KEMP

Another day a new venue

he Manchester and District Cat cats out for the first time in nine years (see Club held their annual show at the special report here about him). a new venue on Saturday 12th Before too long it was time for BIS and TSeptember. This year it was held at the as always, there was a superb line up of Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester. It cats for the judge Mrs Walkden to choose was a good venue but one down side was from. Overall BIS Pedigree went to Gr Pr that there was a grudge match going on at Bewychen Princeling Ming, a Seal Point Old Trafford between Manchester United Siamese owned by Mrs E Robinson and and Liverpool on the same day! Although bred by Miss M Simcox. the traffic was fine on the way to the show BIS Non Pedigree went to a lovely - as us exhibitors will tell you, we do get Tortie and White girl, UK Olympian Gold up at silly o’clock to get to some of the Imp GMC Raindow Dreamcatcher, owned shows - the traffic was horrendous when by Carol Walker and Pat Creaton. She also the show ended. This was not the show went on to win Overall Pet on the day. organiser’s fault; how were they to know BIS Pedigree Pet was GMC Tsarena when they booked the venue that such a Anastasia, a brown spotted tabby owned big match would be on just up the road? by Mrs D Cheal. To give the show manager her due, she let It was a lovely day out, with some won- us all go a bit early so that we could get derful cats, great stalls and raffle prizes - away before it got too bad. Many thanks make a point of being there in 2016. for that. on one of us or next to us. He just loves There were 210 pedigree cats, eight Thundercat is Mastercat human company. non-pedigree and 20 pedigree pets in My lovely Norwegian Forest Cat was He is now 12 years old and I decided competition. There was a lovely friendly shown from a small, week-old kitten until that it would be worth giving him one last atmosphere in the hall all day. When it he was about three years old. He had loved try to see if he had forgotten what had came to 10am we were all asked to leave being shown but when he was about two once upset him so much. Well I am so glad our cats so that the judging could begin. years old, he got very frightened at a show that I did, as I took him to the Manchester We were allowed to stay in the hall, by the and even though I gave him a break, he still and District Cat Show and he loved it! All many stalls that were there but most of us didn’t like it. So it was decided, much to the judges praised him and said he did went straight off to the cafe for a much my dismay, to leave him at home in future not look his age. To top that he won his needed breakfast. I must say at this point, as he hated it so much. first Mastercat Certificate. I had decided the breakfast was great value and was obvi- Over the years he has become a very that he was a bit too old to go back in the ously cooked to order - £5 for a full English cuddly, lovable character that everyone Pedigree Section so put him in the Pedigree that also included toast was a great deal. who visits us loves. The minute they sit Pet Section. We went back to our cats at 12.30 to down he is on their laps getting as much He will be going out again sometime but give them a hug, regardless of how well attention as possible. Even when we are at I will not rush him as I would hate him to they had got on. I had taken one of my home with him, he is either sitting be frightened again. Proud owner Carole Kemp Top: Overall BIS Pet UK Olympic Gold Imp GMC Rainbow Dreamcatcher owned by Carol Walker and Pat Creaton. Above: MC Polo owned by Sharon Thornton who had travelled to the show from the Isle of Man. Far left: Egyptian Mau Accico Light- ing hie at his rst adut show. wned y Lesley Szwed and bred by Georgina and Robert Anderson-Keeble. Left: Thundercat with his rossettes from the weekend.

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40-41_CW 452.indd 40 22/09/2015 13:31 MANCHESTER & DISTRICT CAT CLUB - BEST IN SHOW & BEST OF VARIETY Show Reporter: Heather Bradley Show Date: 12 September 2015

OVERALL BEST IN SHOW - GR PR BEWYCHEN PRINCELING MING (SIA n (24)) MN

PERSIAN ADULT: OSIGC JEM-DANDY RICHARD (PER e 03(12a7)) M KITTEN: BALOOBOO BOND JAMES BOND (PER n 03 21 (12a1t)) MN NEUTER: GR CH & GR PR GEMKIN CUPID’S BEAU (PER a 03 21 (12a2t)) MN

SEMI LONGHAIR ADULT: GR CH ISADORYOU DEAR DARLIN Red self British Shorthair’s triumph: (MCO n 03 22 (64 41w)) M KITTEN: NOYNAROCK DOTTY CANDY MINT Imperial Grand Premier Xzibit Cornflakes (NFO w 64 (67 14c)) F The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy awarded full Championship status to NEUTER: CH & IGR PR NOYNAROCK HARALD red self British Shorthairs in October 2015 and since then a number of these (NFO ns 09 21 (67 31ts)) MN beautiful cats have had success on the show bench. At the West Country Cat Club show on the 12th September 2015, Imperial BRITISH Grand Premier Xzibit Cornflakes became the first red to achieve an Imperial ADULT: CH WILLOWOOD CHARLIE MUGGINS title (subject to GCCF confirmation). (BRI a 03(31a)) M Cornflakes, known at home as ‘BRB’ (Big Red Bear) is the son of the famous KITTEN: IPAWZ RUBY ON THE RAILS (BRI a (16)) F NEUTER: CH & GR PR KRESTA SUNUVEDWYNSON Bear, UK OG I Gr Ch Xzibit Chicago, owned and bred by Vicki Fisher. (BRI as 22 (18a)) MN BRB is owned by Anna McEntee and his Imperial Grand Premier title is the culmination in a fantastic show year. BRB FOREIGN has also shown across the UK with TICA (The International ADULT: CH GLENDAVAN ARTEMIS (ABY c (23d)) M Cat Association) and in 2014/15 was awarded his Supreme KITTEN: ABYDREAMES SPECSAPPEAL (ABY a 23c)) F title plus finished the year as the nineth best alter in NEUTER: GR PR ABYCHAT EQUINOX Western Europe plus best of breed British Shorthair. (ABY o (23a)) FN Anna said: “I’m so proud of BRB! He’s a real gentle giant. People are struck by his size and his vibrant red colouring but BURMESE ADULT: CH SIGISMUND he’s an absolute softie! He loves nothing better than a belly CHOCCYWOCCYDODAH (BUR b (27b)) F rub and a webbox stick!” KITTEN: SIGISMUND BELLADONNA (BUR c (27c)) F By proud owner Anna McEntee NEUTER: CH & PR SHIVARENE SHALIMAR (BUR c (27c)) FN

ORIENTAL ADULT: GR CH GABLME LAWAN KANIKA The tail of Jemima (OSH h (37h)) F KITTEN: FIORDILISO JAYJAY’S JEWELS “Jemima, as she is known at home, is a silver tortie and white Maine (OSH n 37)) M Coon. Born as a single kitten in her litter on 29th March 2015, her parents are NEUTER: GR PR ENIGMATIC STANDING OVATION Imperial Grand Champion Alisika City Slicker and Grand Champion Lewshan (OSH em (37fn)) MN Rumba. Jemima is really cuddly; she nearly died at nine days old when she stopped SIAMESE feeding but I was determined to fight for her and after 36 hours, she pulled ADULT: UK & OSIGC KARAMUSHI TUTI FRUITY round and I found her feeding from Mum again during the night. (SIA f (32b1)) F She has been shown twice at two double shows KITTEN: -- NEUTER: GR PR BEWYCHEN PRINCELING MING and has three best of breeds plus firsts and sec- (SIA n (24)) MN onds. The best win was at the Humberside Show in July when she got Best of Variety Semi Longhair Kitten plus two Best of Breeds and a red card day. HOUSEHOLD PETS All her judges have written lovely reports about NON PEDIGREE PET: UK & OGIGMC her and even judges who haven’t actually had her RAINBOWDREAMCATCHER in their class have said how lovely she is. So we (SH Tortie & White) FN are hoping for her to continue her show success, PEDIGREE PET: GMC TSARENA ANASTASIA (SH Brown Spotted Tabby) FN especially as she is our second generation breeding.” Sam McHugh (Owner)

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45_CW 452.indd 45 15/09/2015 12:22 Recognising the symptoms •Symptoms include: •excessive thirst •increase in urination •weight loss •increased appetite •lethargy •depression Less common symptoms are: •deteriorating eyesight as a result of cataracts •poor recovery from wounds or infections •a smell rather like nail varnish remover on the breath (ketosis)

Diabetes is one of the easiest conditions to diagnose and a vet can do this very simply with a urine dip stick test that checks for the level of glucose in the urine. Usually there would be none at all so finding significant levels of glucose is a good indication that the cat has developed diabetes. If this is the case, the cat will then be given a blood test which will give the vet an accurate level of glucose in the cat’s bloodstream and will check organs such as the liver and kidneys.

Treatment When life is Most cases of feline diabetes will be treated with insulin injections to replace the hormone not being produced by the pancreas. This is really not as bad as it not so sweet may sound and most pets generally do not notice the tiny needle when injected Feline Diabetes can be treated and managed into the scruff of the neck. The injections are normally given twice a day and care- well but recognising the signs and getting ful management is a necessity to ensure the correct timing and dosage. Injections diagnosis is key are usually timed to allow the peak effect of the insulin to coincide with a meal, ensuring glucose levels do not dip below normal. The correct dosage is crucial as t is thought that around one in 500 the sugars to be taken into the cells of the an overdose of insulin can be very dan- pets worldwide will be affected by body to be stored or used for energy. gerous, causing convulsions and the pos- diabetes each year and while more In animals with diabetes, the pancreas sibility that your cat will go into a coma. Idogs are affected than cats, the number fails to produce enough insulin to regu- Your vet will usually supply you with of felines developing diabetes is around late the glucose levels efficiently, meaning a pet diabetes kit which includes a record one in 200. The most common form they are too high. If left untreated, this card, disposable syringes with needles, of the disease is diabetes mellitus, can lead to vomiting, weight loss, weak- testing strips and enough insulin to see commonly known as ‘sugar diabetes’, ness and sometimes blindness. your cat through to his next check up. It where the body is unable to regulate the If you see evidence of any of these is important to keep the small bottles of amount of sugar (glucose) levels in the signs in your cat, please seek veterinary insulin in the fridge and prepare them for blood stream. This function is normally advice without delay, particularly in the use as instructed by your vet. performed by insulin, which is a hormone case of increased urination and thirst, as Your vet will monitor your cat’s insu- secreted by the pancreas that encourages both can lead to dehydration. lin requirements initially to ensure he is

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46-47_CW 452.indd 46 22/09/2015 16:10 prescribing the correct type and dosage plex carbohydrates’ (fibres and starches) as cats without diabetes but you can cer- of insulin. Once settled, you will need to as these release their energy over a longer tainly look forward to many happy years continue to monitor at home, as require- period of time. Most vets can suggest if you care for your cat’s condition cor- ments can change. This can be done with prescription diets for cats with diabetes rectly. a dip stick and a litter tray containing and are to be recommended. There may non-absorbent crystals. The urine collects be a period of ‘trial and error’ to find the in the tray and within two hours of your diet most suited to your cat. cat urinating, you should dip the stick Exercise - being active can increase into the urine. The dip stick will change the effectiveness of the insulin and reduce colour which you must then compare to high levels of glucose. Making sure your a colour chart, assessing the level of glu- diabetic cat gets plenty of exercise should cose in the cat’s urine. be a regular feature of daily life and will This method is not completely accu- really help him to manage the condition. rate and it is important that you continue to take your cat to the vet for regular Long term blood tests. Diabetes in cats is a condition that It is now possible to do a ‘prick’ test has to be managed as there is currently at home, testing a tiny drop of blood no cure. Good management will mean with a ‘glucometer’, in the same way that your diabetic pet can generally expect a humans with diabetes test their own glu- good quality of life but sadly, some long cose levels. Your vet or veterinary nurse term side effects are likely, for instance, will show you how to do this and it is the development of cataracts or damage important that you keep a record each to internal organs such as the kidneys. day of the results of the tests. Their life expectancy will not be as long Insulin injections are extremely effective in treating the symptoms of the condition but there are other things to take into consideration too. Obesity and diabetes Diet - food can be very important in Having said that one of the signs your minimising the effects of diabetes. For cat may have diabetes is weight-loss, overweight cats, your vet will advise a an overweight cat has a far greater risk Some pet food manufacturers do weight-loss programme to help your cat of developing the condition. While produce treats that are healthier for lose weight gradually and safely. some cats will develop diabetes for your cat or you could give a tiny piece If your cat develops diabetes you will medical reasons (such as an inefficient of chicken. be advised to feed a diet low in soluble pancreas), keeping your cat’s weight Exercise - in the wild, cats will be sugars and fats, which can cause blood under control is something that all naturally active as they hunt prey for sugar levels to peak, and higher in ‘com- pet owners should do to ensure there food. When dinner is supplied by us, are no risks of developing diabetes there isn’t the same need to hunt for it through being obese. but exercise should still be an impor- Maintain a healthy diet - read the tant part of your cat’s daily routine. back of the food tin or pack to deter- Cats that are allowed outside obviously mine the recommended portion size have more opportunities than indoor and stick to it. cats. See if your cat will wear a har- Some cats will scoff the lot in one ness and walk him around the garden. go and appear hungry for more while He will have great fun investigating many prefer to graze throughout the and there will be butterflies and other day. It is important that you know your insects to chase. cat’s usual routine so that any changes For indoor cats and for times of to it are picked up straight away and bad weather when most cats will spend can be referred to your vet if necessary. more time indoors, they will need You should be able to feel your cat’s some periods of play time every day to ribs easily when you stroke him and relieve boredom but also to make sure he should have a bit of a ‘waist’ when they keep active and don’t pile on the viewed from above. If you are at all pounds. concerned that your cat may be over- There is a good chance that a cat weight, ask your vet for his opinion. who develops diabetes through being Treats - it’s fine to give your cat the obese will recover and the insulin odd treat but these don’t have to be injections can be stopped. Far bet- food. Try playing with him instead, or ter though to keep your pet’s weight have a favourite toy that only comes under control so they don’t need to out to reward good behaviour. have the injections in the first place.

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46-47_CW 452.indd 47 22/09/2015 16:10 Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre In the long shadows of the Ou’Teniekwa Mountains, South Africa, is a place of magical wonder, caring for those without a voice by Yolanda Wessels

he Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness tine Tsitsikamma Indigenous Forest. The Centre is situated outside couple realised the need for a fully func- Plettenberg Bay on the pristine tioning Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. TGarden Route in the Western Cape. It They began operating from a humble opened its doors to the public for the little woodshed, exclusively funded by first time in August 2007 and acts to themselves. However it quickly became promote awareness about the importance evident that a sustainable source of of wild animals in our environment. income would be essential to support the It is home to South Africa’s lesser ongoing costs of the growing rehabilita- indigenous cats, branded ‘The Furry tion centre. The belief that education Five’ - African Wild Cats, Caracal, Black is the most powerful tool of change led Footed Cats, Serval and Cheetah. At to the concept of opening the Tenikwa Tenikwa, you can come face to face with Wildlife Awareness Centre to the public. The centre offers various pro- these magnificent felines, who are all in In 2007, to augment funding for the grams and tours to the public, like the decline and suffering terribly from loss Rehabilitation Centre and to increase Photographic Tour, Ecokidz Family of habitat, loss of food source and habitat awareness, Tenikwa opened a Wild Cat Challenge and Cheetah Walk Combo. In destruction. The centre is also home to Awareness Centre. Here, the public can the Wild Cat Experience, you can take a bird species including South Africa’s learn about South African indigenous one hour guided tour, offering an oppor- National bird, the Blue Crane as well cats and other vanishing wildlife. The tunity to get close to the wild cats and as Marabou Storks, waterfowls and the awareness program is encouraging people learn about their struggle to survive in endangered African Penguin. to admire these animals and as a result, the wild. A highlight in my life was doing want to protect them and their natural the Sunrise and Sunset Cheetah walks, Humble beginnings habitat. They offer various small group where you walk along with the cheetahs Len and Mandy Freeman bought a programs throughout the day, focusing through indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest 46 hectare undeveloped piece of land, on an informative tour enlightening tour- and Cape Floral Fynbos on their daily comprising Cape Floral Fynbos and pris- ists about the conservation efforts needed walk. It was a once in a lifetime experi- to ensure the survival of these species. 48 NOVEMBER 2015 catworld.co.uk

48-49,51_CW 452.indd 48 22/09/2015 13:35 ence to be so close to this endangered being unable to continue fending for species and spend time observing the themselves in nature, it is sometimes THE BIG CATS cheetah’s sleek and lithe movements. The in the animals’ best interest not to be African Wild Cat (Felis silvestris): Crazee Cat Day is a full day experience released into the wild again. This creates All current house cats in the world are where you’ll partake in various programs an opportunity where people can be edu- descendants from a group of self-domes- and accompany the animal keepers on cated about the relevant species. People ticating wildcats 10,000 years ago. The their daily activities. and children are taken into the animals’ wild cat is native to Europe, the western living space, so they can see them ‘free’ part of Asia, and Africa. It is a hunter Rehabilitation and conservation and not from the outside through a of small mammals and birds. Wild cats The Rehabilitation Centre is a non- fence. The reason for this being to teach, are adaptable to a variety of habitat types profit organisation which receives no especially children, that it is not in order including savannah, open forest and government funding. It relies on gate for the animal to live in cages but to be steppe. They are medium-brown with takings and public donations to carry out free. (If they are not suitable for release, black stripes, 45-80 cm in body length its conservation work. Through tourism, Tenikwa look for life time care for them and weigh between 3-8 kilograms. Prey the rehabilitation centre has been able in a sanctuary elsewhere.) In accordance includes mainly rodents, birds and rep- to open a specialised wildlife clinic and with Cape Nature, no animals under tiles, but amphibians, insects and scor- surgery with several specialised enclo- rehabilitation are viewed by the public, pions are often eaten. These cats lead a sures and treatment rooms. This centre since this reduces their chances of suc- solitarily lifestyle. 2-4 kittens are born is one of the largest wildlife rehabilitation cessful rehabilitation. on average. Life expectancy is about 15 centres in the Western Cape and one years. of the few in the world that admits and Volunteer treats both marine and terrestrial spe- You are welcome to participate in Caracal (Caracal caracal): cies. Approximately 250-300 animals are a variety of Eco-volunteer programs The caracal is the heaviest and fastest treated here throughout the year. offered at Tenikwa. Programs range from of all small cats. It is related to the serval. Any animals and birds, found injured a 5-14 day program or a comprehensive Distribution is over Africa and western or abandoned in the Garden Route, are 4-week program. For more details con- Asia. It hunts at night and prey includes brought to Tenikwa by the community, tact Wayne Johnson on info@edu-eco. hares, birds, mongooses, small gazelles general public and nature authorities com and carrions. The caracal may survive governing the area. All cases are overseen without drinking for a long period – the by a specialised wildlife veterinarian. The water demand is satisfied with the body animals are treated and cared for by the fluids of its prey. It has exceptional skills passionate staff. After the initial stabilisa- with hunting birds and is able to snatch tion and hospital admittance, the reha- a bird in flight, as the caracal is capa- bilitation plan for each animal is finalised ble to jump, from standing, up to three utilising Tenikwa’s Release Protocols. metres high. Habitat is dry steppes and Potential release sites are identified in semi-deserts but also includes woodlands, conjunction with Nature Authorities. It savannah and scrub forest. has to be taken into account where and Weight is between 15-19 kilograms why the animal was extracted and the and 65 cm in body length. The colour impact of release in a potential area. of the fur is variable; it may be wine- Due to certain circumstances, like red, grey or sand-coloured. The most

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50_CW 452.indd 50 15/09/2015 12:22 9-20 kg. The serval is an opportunistic surviving populations in Iran. predator and highly efficient hunter The cheetah has a slender, long- whose diet includes hares, hyraxes, legged body with blunt semi-retractable birds, reptiles, insects, fish and frogs. claws. The coarse, short fur is tan with As part of its adaptations for hunting round black spots. The cheetah has a in the savannahs, the serval boasts long small head with high-set eyes. Black legs (the longest of all cats, relative to tear marks run from the corner of its body size) and large ears. The long legs eyes, down the sides of the nose to its and neck allow it to see over tall grasses, mouth, to keep sunlight out of its eyes while its ears are used to detect rodents, and to aid in hunting and seeing long even those burrowing underground. distances. Adults weigh between 35-75 The litter consists of 2-3 young. Life kg and body length is 115-135 cm. expectancy is about 12-20 years. The Its diet consists of hares, gazelles, serval’s numbers are declining very fast antelopes and birds. It is a vulnerable conspicuous feature of the caracal is due to hunting for meat as a delicacy or species. Out of all the big cats, it is the its long, tufted black ears, which also just for sport with dogs. The serval was least able to adapt to new environments. explain the origin of its name – kara- extensively hunted for its fur. Wetland It has always proved difficult to breed kulak, Turkish for ‘black ear’. Its ears conservation is very important. It is still in captivity. Once widely hunted for are controlled by 20 different muscles common in West and East Africa but is its fur, the cheetah now suffers more to help it find its prey. The tufts of fur extinct in the Cape Province. from the loss of both habitat and prey. help pinpoint the prey. A litter of three The average litter size is 3-5 cubs. Life is the norm. The caracal can reach an Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus): expectancy in captivity can reach up to age of 18 years. It is easily tamed and It is the fastest of all land animals 15-20 years. Recent inbreeding caused adapts easily to living with humans so is and due to its flexible spine can reach cheetahs to share very similar genetic sometimes kept as a pet. Unfortunately speeds of up to 110 km/h. With a single profiles. This has led to poor sperm, the caracal is not an endangered species jump a distance of 6-8 metres can be birth defects, cramped teeth, curled tails and sadly often killed. obtained. It has the ability to acceler- and bent limbs. Cheetahs are included ate from 0-110 km/h in three seconds. on the World Conservation Union list Black Footed Cat (Felis nigripes): The word ‘cheetah’ is derived from a of vulnerable species and threatened The black footed cat is a small Hindi word meaning ‘spotted one’ or species. wild cat distributed over South Africa, the Sanskrit word ‘chitraka’ meaning It is our duty as the public and as Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. ‘variegated body’. The cheetah thrives human beings on this earth, to change With an average weight of 1.3-1.9 in areas with vast expanses of land our behaviour and actively get behind kilograms, it is one of the smallest liv- where prey is abundant. In Namibia, it preserving what natural habitat is left, ing species of cats. The habitats are has been found in a variety of habitats, so that future generations can see these semi-desert and savannah. They have including grasslands, savannahs, dense animals in the wild where they belong a height of 25 cm and body length of vegetation and mountainous terrain. In and not just on TV or behind fences in 36-52 cm. The fur is cinnamon buff to the wild, the cheetah is found primar- zoos. tawny or off-white, with distinct solid ily in Africa but in the past its range Kindly visit www.tenikwa.co.za for blackish spots which are joined to bands extended into India. There are a few more information. behind the shoulders that form rings around the legs and tail. As the name implies, the soles of the feet are black. It is a solitary animal and is active at Come with an open mind night and thus rarely seen. It hunts mainly small prey species like rodents Tread with a lighter step and small birds. A litter usually consists Leave with a change of heart of two kittens. Life expectancy is about 15 years. It is considered rare, with very low numbers and is listed as vulnerable in the IUCN Red List.

Serval (Leptailurus serval): The serval is a slender animal, with long legs and a fairly short tail. The tall, oval ears are set close together. The pattern of the fur is variable. Usually the serval is boldly spotted black on tawny. Its main habitat is the savanna and it needs watercourses within its territory. Its body length is 85 cm and shoulder height is 53 cm. Weight ranges between

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Criss Cross The answers to this month’s Criss Cross puzzle are all in the magazine.

Across 4. The month of Bonfire Night 5. City where the GCCF Supreme show is held

Down 1. According to Dorwest Herbs, 130 million what are sold every year? 2. Which one is missing from the Rex trio: Selkirk, Devon and…? 3. Which wildlife centre did Yolanda Wessels visit? 6. Levels of what are tested for in a diabetic cat? 7. The world’s oldest cat (allegedly) was Creme Puff - in which US city did he live?

Answers from last months fun pages The answers to spot the difference. Feathers was missing from last month’s word search.

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53_CW 452.indd 53 22/09/2015 13:45 KIM’S WORLD AT HOME WITH KIM ROGERS

Kim is concerned about Cyril being bothered by badgers. Meanwhile Tipp’s isn’t too bothered about joining them outdoors and much prefers to snooze

he nights are suddenly drawing him out scares me. Especially as I have in and a cold wind has picked up seen at first hand badgers attacking each over the last few weeks. Apart other and how aggressive and dangerous Tfrom the odd warm sunny day, autumn they can be. Luckily he only had a quick is here and the leaves on the trees will sniff around the edge of the hole, before soon turn brown. British summer time trotting on back to the house to find his officially ends on the 25th of October. brother, who had finally come outside, Another summer has been and gone. albeit only a few metres from the back I can tell the time of year by how the door! cats behave. I know it is getting cooler and the days shorter because the boys the field for a number of months. We Early birds and snoozing cats sleep more and don’t stay outside like had strolled about half way down the I’ve never been a morning person and they did during the really hot weather. field before he saw the two badger holes I get so annoyed with people who get up Tipp’s sometimes doesn’t want to go out which I had been strategically trying really early and then bang around in the at all and will just sit on the doorstep tak- to steer him around. The only reason kitchen with no consideration for anyone ing the garden in from his vantage point being because they are huge holes that else. Luckily, as a child, my family were on the window sill in the utility room. I go straight down. If you put your foot in never morning people either, so I didn’t try to urge him to come out in the fresh it, you would probably break your leg. I have to endure noise first thing. Now I air but he knows his own mind and no could barely see the bottom of the hole have to tolerate pigeons on the chimney amount of persuasion will tempt him out. before it turned sharply underground that coo at 6am. Although reasonably Cyril however loves being outside probably, to the badger’s lair. quiet outside, the cooing coming down and as soon as he gets on the grass, will I don’t know why Cyril wants to go my lined chimney is magnified massively tumble over and over and show me his into it, and I’m not totally sure he even so it’s loud enough to wake me up and tummy. He doesn’t go far and last week would, but the thought of him going in then I find it extremely difficult to get was the first time he followed me into and the fact I wouldn’t be able to get back to sleep. I can get them to fly off by banging on the chimney breast but I would have to get up and go downstairs to do this and that kind of defeats the object. I want peace and quiet and so do the cats. Tipp’s has been bouncing about a lot recently in the middle of the night. He jumps up in the window, then back down, then on the bed. I’m not sure why but I think it may be that he is not tiring himself out during the day as he doesn’t want to come outside so I have been playing with his mouse with him each night. There is another reason I do this; he needs to lose a pound or two. I am pretty sure he is slightly overweight and honestly, he needs to attend Cat Watchers! Trouble is he loves his food and as Cyril is so picky over food, it’s quite nice that Tipp’s will eat whatever I give him with no arguments. His problem is that he always wants seconds.

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54-55_CW 452.indd 54 22/09/2015 13:40 Smokey Paws

So, he has been not sleeping too well in the night which means he sleeps more saving pets in the day, usually on my bed. When I crept up to see him a few days ago, he was away with the fairies! He was Smokey Paws is on a mission - but they snoring and squeaking and doing that need your help. Their aim: to equip every twitchy thing that cats do with his paws and whiskers. Probably having a dream ﬁ re engine in the UK with pet oxygen masks about chasing mice. Upside down, belly in the air is his usual position. This day ith figures showing that 46% of households in the UK have pets, was no different. I gave him a gentle the fact that there were over 40,000 house fires last year is kiss on the belly and he stretched out rather alarming. Typically, cats will hide in a fire and firefighters his paw and slowly opened a tired eye enteringW homes will sweep under beds, behind wardrobes etc. looking for cats. just wide enough to see who was waking Unfortunately it’s not just house fires where cats can be found suffering from him during his afternoon nap. He lazily smoke inhalation; because cats roam, they can also be found in commercial stretched, yawned and turned over, only building fires. to realise that the sun was streaming in A Smokey Paws representative said: “Our mission is to equip every fire engine the window and it was way too bright for in the UK with a set of three masks - each set of masks contains a large mask for a cat’s little eyes. He quickly turned back dogs, medium size for smaller dogs and cats and a small size for kittens, rabbits over and covered his eyes with his paw. etc. Across the UK, that’s over 3,550 appliances, but every pet deserves the best That was my cue to leave him to sleep. chance of survival. “In order to do this, we need people to donate, hold fundraisers and for Puss in boots - or shoes companies to join our other sponsors to help us to complete our mission. We He has been asking every morning all get so much joy from our pets, we need to give a little to make sure the fire- to go in my shoe cupboard to cuddle up fighters have the best equipment to help our pets when needed.” to his favourite shoe so rather than keep Fire Station Manager, Jon Brown added: “In the event of a fire in the home, letting him in and out and ruining my families with animals are always concerned about how their pets will get out of other shoes, I took the shoe and put it the property. Firefighters often have to enter premises to search for missing ani- on the bed with him. He sleeps with it, mals that may have taken in smoke. or rather in it! He is the strangest cat “We can be asked to search a smoke-filled house for an animal and when I’ve ever known. If I put it next to him, we find it, it may be unconscious and not breathing. In some cases pets can be he starts to immediately purr and will affected by smoke much quicker than humans. cuddle up to it, putting his head right “This new equipment means we will have inside it and staying there. If it’s not his special masks to use on dogs and cats which head, it will be his paw which he pushes may need oxygen. A few minutes can be the through the strap so that he actually has difference between life and death so the the shoe on his foot/paw. He will stay like sooner we can give oxygen the better and this this until he falls asleep. I think he finds equipment allows us to do this.” it comforting. The shoe is totally ruined To find out more about Smokey Paws, go though, he has rubbed all the material to the website wwww.smokeypaws.co.uk off the edges and there are teeth marks where you can follow the progress of the in the heel where his passion has got a bit mission and you can watch videos about aggressive. The other shoe is perfect. I how the masks are used. There are links to think I had only worn them twice. Never make your donation simply and securely and mind, as long as he is happy. I don’t you can even nominate a fire station you think I will be wearing them any time would like to receive the life-saving equip- soon. ment. Please help if you can.

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54-55_CW 452.indd 55 22/09/2015 13:41 FOR THE LOVE OF CATS As much as you love your own pet, sometimes we feel the need to help other cats and the ways in which to do this are many and varied

ot all readers of Cat World are ing about an article you’ve read while at a cat owners. Some people, for a bus stop or in a waiting room can be the number of reasons, may find it perfect way to meet a fellow cat lover. difficultN to own a cat of their own but all themselves: Kim Rogers often writes the same, they are still cat lovers. Many The internet about some of the cats she befriends at cat owners, too, would love to have more A world of information at your fin- Ferne Animal Sanctuary near her home cats than is reasonable to care for. Yes, gertips; forums for chat; offers of help town. cats are addictive and for those who and advice; photos and videos galore on Many charities and rescue centres would like a little more involvement, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter etc. But this organise events that you can help at or there are several options to help fulfill can be a fairly solitary existence and, like simply go along to support. Most will that need. magazines, doesn’t get you close to a liv- have details on their websites and some ing, breathing cat. of the larger ones produce a regular Magazines newsletter to keep members informed of Well you read Cat World, so that’s a Clubs events and fundraisers. These events and good place to start. Hopefully some of Most cat clubs will welcome new also any shops attached to charities are an our articles and features open up dis- members and you don’t necessarily need important source of income and whether cussions between you and your friends to have a cat of your own. But there are you want to run a stand at a fete or sim- or family, even neighbours. Most cat so many to choose from, how do you find ply spend a little in their shop or store, owners don’t take their pets for a walk the club that’s right for you? First ask they will be grateful of your help. so interacting like dog walkers do with yourself what you expect from joining a If you decide that you would like to fellow dog walkers is less likely but talk- club and think about what you can offer be more actively involved, you will find them in return, if you want to help in any opportunities to help with a range of way. things from hands-on shelter mainte- Make a shortlist - the breeds you most nance and cat welfare to event organisa- like; how far you are able to travel; how tion, collection boxes and publicity. Do often you are able/willing to attend, do you drive and have your own car? You you want to show your cat, and so on. may be able to help someone take their cat to the vet or make sure elderly mem- Charities bers can attend one of the open days. It If you simply love cats of any type, doesn’t have to be a regular commitment, helping one of the many charity organisa- just as much time as your own lifestyle tions could be just the opportunity you’re allows. looking for. Not only will you meet many If you’re not sure where your local res- other cat lovers but you will be helping cue centre is, your local library should be cats in need of some tlc at the same time. able to help or you could make enquiries The larger, national charities such as at your nearest veterinary practice. Cats Protection, are well known and have branches all over the country. The staff Fostering at their main rescue centres are paid a We have featured this subject many wage but many of the smaller branches times in Cat World but as the number of welcome volunteers. abandoned and rescued cats continues to You may have a local cattery or rescue increase, the need for caring foster mums centre in your area who are usually very is always there. This will obviously be glad of help from volunteers, as some a life-changing experience if you have of our regular writers have experienced never done it before and if you don’t live

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56-57_CW 452.indd 56 23/09/2015 11:25 Here is a list of things you might like to consider if you are thinking of joining a cat club in your area:

•Why is this club better than others I am considering? •What can joining this club do for me and my cats? •Where does it hold its social events and can I get there easily? •How often does it stage social events? •How much will a year’s membership alone, make sure the rest of your family your cat at international level, anyone and activities cost? are right behind what you are intending is entitled to become a member. The •Are there regular newlsetters or to do as there is bound to be disruption Governing Council of the Cat Fancy, or magazines to keep me informed? along with the rewards of helping a cat or GCCF as it is known, was founded in •What are the learning opportunities kitten in distress. 1910 and is purely a governing body with about cats or for my progression? around 140 affiliated clubs, all of which •Do they welcome ideas and sug- Breed clubs welcome new members. gestions at their meetings? If you favour a particular breed then The GCCF looks after the regis- •If I want to show cats, what can many of them have a club where you can tration of pedigree cats, classified cat the club offer to get me started? find out more about the breed and talk breeds, licenses cat shows and protects •Are there learning opportunities to breeders and other members via email. the welfare of the cats and the interests of with regard to grooming, handling, You will be familiar with some of them as cat breeders. showing or maybe becoming a show they advertise regularly in Cat World. Each club hosts its own show, under official or administrator? Most breed clubs organise an open license to the GCCF, and this provides •If I want to help my club, what skills day each year to promote their breed and high quality competitive events through- do I have to offer? these are a great way to get up close and out the UK. Their flagship show is The •Are there any other benefits that personal with some pedigree cats. Some Supreme, held each year at the NEC, my membership provides? of the clubs also run their own shows Birmingham, with hundreds of cats on once a year - see the Show Dates page in show plus merchandise and gifts to buy. Cat World each month to find the latest It is sure to be a good day out. one happening close to where you live. As with the other organisations, their If you’re not looking for a kitten, TICA shows award prizes to pedigree and non- some of the breed clubs have a ‘Welfare’ The International Cat Association pedigree cats. section where any older cats of that breed also sanctions licensed cat shows in the may be advertised for adoption. Many UK but it is an international cat registry. Felis Britannica older cats can still go on to win prizes at The UK falls within the Western Europe This is a non-profit making organisa- shows, if that is what you are looking to region. tion, representing cat clubs across the UK do, as household pets. TICA’s mission is to encourage that wish to be part of the international members to be caring, responsible cat association ‘Fédération International GCCF owners and breeders, working together Féline (FIFe). Felis Britannica was Although belonging to one of the to promote the preservation of pedigree formed in 2003 and is the FIFe member main cat organisations is very beneficial if cats plus the health and welfare of all for the UK, offering the full range of you are a breeder or are hoping to show domestic cats. FIFe services in the UK.

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56-57_CW 452.indd 57 23/09/2015 11:25 DO CATS REALLY LOVE US? Contradicting the ﬁndings of a recent survey, I believe absence really does make the feline heart grow fonder By Lorraine Schofield

recently read an article in one of the of behaviour towards me and all act dif- Stress-related behaviour national newspapers that claimed that ferently if I am separated from them for Nonetheless, recently I have been unlike children and dogs, cats do not any length of time. I can definitely say quite concerned about Tibbles who, fol- sufferI from separation anxiety when they that Tibbles does display signs of separa- lowing my absence overnight on a couple are separated from their primary care tion anxiety if I am away on holiday, away of occasions, has shown real signs of givers. Thus, whereas a child will wail overnight or even working late. Earlier distress and has resorted to urinating and a dog will pine when their primary this year, I went to Majorca with friends in the kitchen and also the bath, which care giver is absent, in contrast, cats are for 10 days, during which time my mum is completely out of character for him. seen to be unaffected by being left alone and dad looked after the cats. On my Tibbles is now 13 years of age and most with any signs of distress being put down return my mum told me how, for the first definitely a senior cat, yet he is extremely to frustration rather than separation few days, Tibbles was constantly looking healthy and when I am at home he is very anxiety. Essentially, this report concluded out of the window as if searching for me, well behaved and seldom has accidents. that cats do not regard their owners in even after he had been fed. Likewise, My conclusion is that perhaps Tibbles is terms of providing safety and security as my son James who is now home after indeed feeling stressed when I am absent they are very independent creatures and university, highlighted how once it gets overnight. Most certainly he loves his thus the logical conclusion, as expressed past 7pm, if I am not home from my job morning routine, when he jumps onto my in the article headline, was that “your cat as a personal tutor, Tibbles will anxiously pillow and snuggles up to me for at least does not care about you.” look out for me until I arrive home, half an hour before I get up. (Yes, I am I have to say that although the article again despite the fact that he has been hopeless at getting out of bed!) This I cited what seemed to be valid research, fed. Therefore, I disagree that cats do not feel goes to show that cats do crave your it still left me questioning how the suffer from separation anxiety and believe presence and do indeed find security researchers could be so sure of their find- that unlike dogs, cats are just less overt through regular routines, especially in ings, especially as the study only involved in their signs of anxiety which is in line their home environment, as cats really do 20 cats and their owners. These cats were with their dignified and self contained love their homes. tested for separation anxiety when they behaviour. Similarly, Mia my six year old female, were left alone without their owner or has recently taken to staring out of the in the presence of a stranger; with the window if I am away from home for sev- experiment finding that unlike children eral hours, despite the fact that the bond and dogs, cats were not adversely affected between myself and Mia is still evolving. by their owner’s absence. However, Indeed, although she is a nervous and surely this research involved too small anxious cat by nature, I am very aware a sample of cats and their owners to be that she finds my presence soothing and truly representative of the cat population openly displays overt affection towards as a whole? Indeed, although I am no me. In fact, it was with great delight that cat behaviourist expert, I do know from only a couple of weeks ago, Mia began having cats as pets since childhood, that to sleep next to me on the bed at night, no two cats are the same and just like purring contentedly as I spoke softly to humans, cats have their own personalities her and reassured her, so that she would and character traits, so that to generalise settle for the night.. their behaviour does them a real dis- Mia obviously sees me as a provider service and to my mind, shows a lack of comfort and stability in what has been of understanding of the variety of feline a difficult adjustment for her, having behaviour. had to settle into a multi cat household Most certainly my three cats, Tibbles, with Toby and Tibbles over the past year. Toby and Mia demonstrate a wide variety Likewise, Toby, my three year old tabby,

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58-59_CW 452.indd 58 23/09/2015 08:55 TV celeb helps charity challenge

is also an anxious puss and the friction Pet charity Blue Cross launches a between him and Mia has certainly made him less confident, so that he has become national appeal to help rehome one rather clingy at times. pet an hour, by the end of 2015 Indeed, during the past week, Toby has sought comfort on my lap, despite not being a lap cat, and has stayed there he Blue Cross appeal to rehome one pet an hour is fronted by happily for long durations. Clearly, he is presenter and pet lover Stacey Solomon and calls on the public to a sensitive cat, a fact that I became aware support Blue Cross as it helps to change the story for even more of last year, when following the loss of his Thomeless pets. Last year the Blue Cross charity helped over 35,000 pets and little pal Tilly in a road accident, he sat more pets than ever before are facing an uncertain future, depending on the waiting anxiously by the cat flap for sev- help of Blue Cross. eral days, hoping in vain for the return of The charity is encouraging the public - and their pets - to show their sup- his little playmate. port on social media. By sharing a photo of pets and owners giving each other a ‘paw bump’ followed by #suppawt, they can show their support of pets that Trust your instincts aren’t as lucky as their own. Those who want to donate can text Suppawt to Therefore, from personal experience 70907 and donate £5*. and drawing upon my gut instinct, I And Blue Cross is back on the small screen with a new TV advertising cam- really do believe that cats form a strong paign, which aims to raise awareness of Blue Cross and encourage viewers to attachment to their owners and do indeed support the vital work the charity does for sick, injured and homeless pets. suffer from separation anxiety in their Starring a fictional abandoned dog called Baxter, the heart-warming story absence. Most certainly they do experi- takes viewers on his fantastic journey to find a loving home; all with a little ence strong emotions and do suffer help from a host of unexpected furry friends. from distress at times, especially when Stacey Solomon, said: “I am so pleased to be helping highlight Blue Cross’ their comfortable home life or treasured #suppawt appeal and their goal to rehome one pet an hour by the end of routine is under threat. In fact, I would 2015, as this is a cause very close to my heart. wager that if Tibbles could talk, he would “I’ve been lucky enough to see behind the scenes of one of its rehoming definitely voice his recent sense of unease centres where pets who had, for various reasons, found themselves without a and express how my absences have made loving home - I wanted to take them all home with me! All pets deserve noth- him feel unsettled. ing less than to be cared for in a happy, healthy home, so join me and show To suggest that our cats do not care your #suppawt!” about us, nor miss us in our absence, I Steve Goody, Blue Cross Deputy Chief Executive, said: “More and more feel fails to acknowledge and appreci- pets are arriving at Blue Cross because they have been abandoned or their ate the unique bond that exists between owners can no longer look after them. Last year we helped over 8,000 owner and pet. Moreover, this is a bond pets through our rehoming centres, so this that grows and evolves over the years. September we began focussing our efforts on Survey or no survey, I know in my spreading the message for pets in need. We heart of hearts, that my cats need me and are really pleased that Stacey is helping us and, do indeed miss me when we are apart. with her assistance and the public’s #suppawt, Ultimately, I would rather follow my we can ensure our doors are always open to instincts and be guided by my heart, than pets that need us.” believe the findings of yet another survey To help spread the word, simply share a paw which fails to truly appreciate the com- bump picture with your pet using #suppawt Visit plexity of the human and feline bond. www.bluecross.org.uk for more information.

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4 rt d d or d.indd 1 18/12/2014 14:41 the cat owner can then, hopefully, deal with a similar situation, should it occur in the future. Unfortunately I do not have a magic wand that can miraculously change Decisions, a cat and solve all problems! Whilst, in some instances, it is possible to see very quick improvements, some problems take time, patience and understanding from the decisions owner. Behaviour issues can be resolved but they may Change of circumstances Life is not static and, as things change, return, says Inga McKellar, unless the owner is this will also have an effect on cats. prepared to remove the source of the problem Owners have babies, change furniture, move house, acquire a puppy etc and all of these things may have a potential impact on a cat. Therefore, a cat that, for example, may have been spraying in the house get a tremendous amount of cat to behave in this manner in the first because it was anxious due to a neigh- satisfaction when I help cat owners place. bour’s cat, may also spray again if, for overcome a behavioural problem example, the owner moves home. The cat’s Ithat they are experiencing with their pet. Have patience anxiety returns, but for a different reason, During the consultation, and within the It is also very important for cat owners and it reassures itself by marking its new written report that I subsequently provide, to realise that even if a behaviour problem territory. I emphasise the reason for the behaviour has apparently been resolved, there is the problem occurring so that owners can possibility that it may re-occur again in The time of year understand cat behaviour better and gain the future. Understanding why a certain Depending where the cat lives, it may some insight into what has motivated that behaviour is occurring is crucial so that have to cope with seasonal changes in

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62_CW 452.indd 62 15/09/2015 12:24 Molly developed into a very strong character and would frequently behave aggressively towards the other cats in the home.

weather and these may also have a direct of the cats in the house behaved aggres- of the day and, with doors and windows or even indirect effect on behaviour. With sively towards him, hissing and spitting open, all of the cats had plenty of space cats that have outdoor access, they will at Albert as they approached him in his to ‘avoid’ each other, as they wanted. generally spend more time outside in the crate. When he was eventually allowed out However, as expected, all of the cats were garden on sunny summer days, lazing of the crate Albert was very fearful of the staying indoors during the bad weather, about in the warmth, perhaps having a nap other cats and particularly of Molly. Albert which greatly restricted their available under some secluded shrub. started to spray around the house several space and was having a huge impact on However, once winter starts to set in, times a day. their social dynamics. bringing freezing cold, possibly snowy This case was complex and had many I was informed that Albert was ‘petri- conditions or, as we have experienced here factors affecting the behaviour but the fied’ whenever he came across Molly. in the UK more recently, major rainfall major cause of the disruption to the house- Therefore, in this case, whilst the spraying and flooding, then most cats will tend to hold was Molly’s arrival. A classic case of situation had initially resolved with careful stay indoors in the warm. Indoor toilet- ‘one cat too many’ and with that cat dis- environmental management, scent integra- ing problems may occur if a cat who playing aggressive behaviour towards the tion programmes, rigorous cleaning etc. would normally eliminate outdoors is not other inmates. the predominant cause of Albert’s spraying provided with a litter tray during the bad This was followed by Albert suffering was still present – Molly. weather. the trauma of injury and being hospitalised. Therefore, when he returned home, Behaviour causes Case History he smelt very differently and the other cats This case, very clearly, illustrated that I remember when I was called to help did not recognise his scent, so behaved whilst the owners felt that the problem resolve a spraying problem in a multi-cat aggressively towards him. Albert was sub- had been resolved, in essence, it had not. household. The owners owned two pairs of sequently very anxious and was spraying Albert was still under daily stress, having cats, who had always got along well. The around the house. to cope with Molly’s aggression towards female cat then had a litter (it is thought Some of the other cats were also spray- him. During the good weather he could probably with a feral farm cat) and one ing, in response to Albert’s spray marking. keep out of her away, so his anxiety would of the litter was kept - a female, Molly. The owners worked very hard and put in have decreased a little and he was able to Molly developed into a very strong char- place all of my recommendations other cope, so stopped spraying. acter and would frequently behave aggres- than one, that of re-homing Molly. Over However, having to live within the sively towards the other cats in the home. the coming weeks the situation improved confines of the house with Molly dur- The occasional incident of spraying in and the cats (other than Molly) started to ing the bad weather increased his anxiety the house started to occur. At this time, accept Albert again and the owners had again, so he started to spray. Although one of the male cats, Albert, suffered a a ‘spray free’ summer and autumn. All the situation may improve again when the traffic accident and had to be hospitalised seemed well. cats are going outside more frequently, for several weeks then, when he returned I received a call during the winter bad my recommendation still remains that the home, had to be kept in a crate for several weather to inform me that the spraying cause of of Albert’s anxiety be addressed. more weeks as he recovered from his inju- was re-occurring. During the summer, Sad as it may seem, that is for Molly to be ries. As soon as he was returned home, all Molly was often away hunting for most re-homed.

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In a household far, far away...no self-respecting dog would want to enter the fray and it’s anyone’s guess who will emerge the winner

ish and chips from the local chippy he too is a little autistic or is it because he on a Wednesday evening - what a came to us as an older cat already estab- great way to break up a week. Jim, lished in his routines? I really don’t know. Fthe husband, had his friend over a for a What I do know is that Teeko strug- few days whilst they worked on his car gles, still, with Gordy. He is getting and as that had overrun this particular better with the dogs but hates it when Wednesday, tea was late. Jim is the cook, his routine is disrupted and this par- not me; all the animals in this house ticular week Teeko was very miserable are just grateful that food comes from a as my daughter had moved her room tin and I have no input in its creation. around; Teeko does consider this room My pet rats from years ago would walk his, the long silky blond hairs that cover away from anything I cooked and a loaf Charley’s chair turning the fluffy black raises her head from the pillow, as he falls of bread I made in the bread machine pillow to a soft downy nest for cat nap- in his inelegant way, legs and paw rigid, broke the petrol lawn mower... So it was ping on. I quite often hear her moaning eyes wide... I grab him in mid flight and decided that Jim and his friend would at him that it’s her chair and he really hug him close. He licks his lips, flicking pick up the fish and chips on their way needs to share when she is working at her sleepy drool over us both and I carry him home from Jim’s garage and all I had to desk. Teeko I hear meowing and padding into the kitchen where Defi is trying to do was warm some plates. his heavy paws around her room on the give everyone a teddy and Iz is turning Gordy gets better every time we have laminate flooring, his paw-steps echoing excited circles in the hope of getting a a new visitor but he still struggles with in the kitchen below, his displeasure at fuss, whilst Jim and Roy are trying to get the intrusion into his routine. Thankfully being evicted from his chair evident. our fish and chips onto the kitchen side Roy, Jim’s friend, is as much a part of So Roy stopping excites Iz and Defi, and on plates. this family as the enormous spider that the latter who brings all his stuffed toys Back in the living room, we sit with has moved into the upstairs bathroom, to Roy to play with, those lovely offerings plates on our knees and two dogs lying great big hairy thing with beady eyes of drool-soaked teddies that smell slightly perfectly at our feet, their brown eyes fol- that follow you to the toilet and make musty and doggy but are cherished treas- lowing every fork full that passes from you squeal; so Gordy doesn’t mind Roy ures in which Defi has to share. Gordy, plate to lips. It’s quite rare for us to sit staying and we don’t have to worry about now comfortable with the visitor, walks on the sofa to have our meals; we are a him becoming withdrawn. Teeko is also all over him on the sofa to get to an extra table family and the reason for that is we getting better each day at our routines. I plate that might have a morsel left on spend the meal fighting Gordy who has sometimes wonder if it, a lick of something beetrooty no issues with walking over everyone, maybe or, be still Gordy’s beating pawing at faces and even if you hold your heart, some cheese. Teeko will now plate above your head, he will try and come and view the visitor from climb your arm. The only words you hear the safety of the hall before dash- are ‘No Gord, get off Gord, out Gord’... ing back upstairs to his chair, in a and then when seriously frustrated by blur of fluffy grey and blond. him ‘GOR...DON’... Iz and Defi dashed off the He loves any meal with cheese or sofa when they heard the car pull beetroot but what a treat a mouthful of onto the drive. Gordy is now white fish is and he does have a bit of well practised in the art of roll- a thing for ketchup. We could put him ing off Iz at top speed when she out of the room and close the door but wants to get up from the sofa to the doors are glass and we then have to greet a visitor or returning hus- watch him licking the glass, looking all band. The kids are lucky if she mournful and unloved; it’s actually easier

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64-65_CW 452.indd 64 22/09/2015 13:46 to have him in the room with you and a couple of chips and they smack their keep lifting him down to the floor, where lips with greed, licking off the ketchup he will wobbly walk to the other sofa and that threatens to drip to the floor. I pull jump up.... It all helps to raise an appe- the white meat of the fish out of its tite for fish. encasing and share the crunchy golden Teeko comes downstairs at the sound batter between the dogs as both cats now of plates and eating, the smell of fish that look at me like I am a traitor to the cat has drifted into his room has raised him realm of consciousness. from his snooze. He bravely wanders into I carry my plate to the cat bowls in the the living room, skirts around the dogs hall and almost trip over an eager Gordy, showing bravery that he only has when, who is shoving the dogs out of the way, as a true man, his stomach rules his head, his black and white stripes the warrior and sits in the middle of the rug. His big paint of the All Blacks in a rugby scrum. fluffy grey tail curls around him and his Teeko somehow ends up in the middle blue eyes follow Gordy as he in turn trips of all the paws and legs where he and and wobbles along the edge of the sofa in Gordy stop to argue who is getting more, his quest to secure some small piece. turning from rugby heroes to football I finished first, my mountain of chips hooligans in a heartbeat. Teeko swipes too much for me, although I enjoyed at Gordy in that limp pawed way, whilst each and every greasy one of them I ate Gordy turns and swipes back, clipping and the remains of my fish, a big chunk Teeko’s ears and fixing him with a fierce of white succulent meat that really did look that says ‘I might be slow in learn- melt in my mouth, whilst the batter, a ing but there are no fleas on me....I’m dogs are behind him and he is scared of crunchy delight dipped in ketchup, lies first, buster’. them. The dogs, the brave souls that they across the plate seeming as big as it did I gather Gordy up before the punch- are, know better than to interrupt the when I started. Immediately both dogs up escalates and I have to hand round cats and the fish war. realise that my meal has ended and I red cards, balancing him and the plate Heads down, both cats lick and taste become the favoured person in the room in separate hands; not so easy when a and savour their reward, the match – they dare not beg from me until my squirming tabby cat, of some weight declared one-all, whiskers bent into knife and fork lie side by side on the these days and no fear of falling, reaches bowls and ears turned and focused for- plate. Sat in the perfect ‘sit, stay’ position out, flailing limbs grabbing at the air that ward. Satisfied purring rumbles deep in their eyes are glued to the chips left on surrounds the plate. I plonk Gordy on Teeko’s belly as he gazes round and gives my plate. the bookcase, where the bowls are for the me a blink with his big blue eyes. Gordy, Gordy tumbles from the other sofa in cats, and start to share the piece of white his manners not the refined sentiments of his eagerness to reach my plate before the fleshy fish. Gordy is trying to grab the Teeko’s, is oblivious to everything but the dogs eat the lot, dribble running a river fork, first with his paws then just lunging fish. A mouse could have run across the down his chin, so overwhelmed is he with forward, his mouth and hall and neither cat would have the smell of delicious fried fat heavy in tongue trying to paid any attention to it! the air. Teeko turns his head slowly, his work together to Hunger satisfied and with full blue eyes meeting mine and just willing grab the meat. tummies, both cats sit and lick me to acknowledge that out of everyone, Teeko is meowing their respective whiskers, catch- he is the best behaved, sat so beautifully at my feet, oblivi- ing every last flake of fish. Even and so quietly on the rug. I give each dog ous to the fact the Defi doesn’t try and clean Gordy up after a fish supper; he knows he won’t get a sniff let alone a lick of a whisker. Teeko hisses at Gordy, just for good measure and runs back upstairs to his fluffy cushion and his chair in his room. He has remembered he is a loner cat and not one to socialise after meals. Gordy, his tummy round and full, waddles his wobbly walk into the living room. He makes a half hearted attempt to jump onto the sofa but his belly is too full for athletics so he set- tles down comfortably in the middle of the big dog bed, making Defi curl up around him and before long, snores are heard over the TV. Fish, chips and ketchup. Game, set and match.

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Scaredy cat If you are worried about your cat’s health, Due to the breakup of my our panel of experts will try to help. Here Qmarriage, I recently moved back home to live with my parents. I have a are some answers to your questions four year old cat, Martha, and they have a golden retriever. When we moved in, I kept Martha upstairs, in my room to begin with and then just on the upper floor. We’ve been here just over a month and she seems really happy with her new home. I would really like her to go downstairs now and be able to go outside but she hasn’t yet met the dog. He is very keen to meet Martha and each time he sees her on the landing, he wags his tail with excitement but he barks and Martha refuses to venture down the stairs. We have tried shutting the dog in the garden while we try to tempt Martha down with treats but she refuses to budge. I don’t want to have to carry her outside so wonder what you can suggest.

This is something that can’t be Arushed and you must make the right

Too young for adventure? somewhere and loses concentration) access your garden over the wall. Our young kitten Bertie is very and arrives home without him. It would definitely not be a good Qcute and loveable but at the Bertie then gets frightened and cries idea to keep him indoors as this would moment I think he is trying to run as he can’t seem to find his way back prevent him from learning how to get before he can walk - or should I say to our garden - he usually manages to around like Sam. Cats are extremely intel- jump before he can land maybe? We end up at one of the neighbours’. Either ligent and kittens in the wild would have have an older cat, Sam, who Bertie I have to go out to find him and bring to solve these problems for themselves. adores and they generally get on very him home or one of our neighbours will Try not to be too over-protective and well. The trouble is that Bertie wants turn up on our doorstep with Bertie in worry too much - it’s all part of growing to do everything Sam does and he’s just their arms. up to be a wise adult cat. not quite up to it. I just don’t know what to do. I have Are there any temporary things you We have a high stone wall around thought about keeping him indoors but can do to resolve the wall issue, such as our garden so we have allowed Bertie that doesn’t seem fair and, as he can having a platform on either side of the out there ever since he was three use the cat flap, will be difficult if we wall? You will need to ask your neigh- months old. This was fine until about are still to allow Sam to come and go as bours if they are willing to go along with two weeks ago when he discovered he he pleases. Please help. this. Or is there a spot where you can could jump over the wall and follow make a hole, low in the wall, to allow Sam. I’m sure that Bertie will soon get to him easy access (remembering of course The two of them now disappear Aknow his local area and be able to that other neighbourhood cats will also together on adventures into other find his way back home. Kittens develop discover it)? gardens or the woods at the back of us quite quickly and he will soon be much These things may not be necessary as, but invariably Sam seems to lose Bertie stronger so be able to jump higher or by the time you read this, Bertie may well (who I suspect gets a bit inquisitive find a series of ‘steps’ that he can use to have found his own solution.

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66-67_CW 452.indd 66 22/09/2015 13:48 preparations to encourage Martha to be brave. Firstly, the dog should be kept well Why does he use the grass? under control. If it is possible, offer the We have an eight month old kitten who is adorable in every way except dog some behaviour training, as long as this Qthat he will only poo on our lawn. I have tried to encourage him to go doesn’t offend your parents, ensuring he elsewhere in the garden but without success. What can you suggest? Should I try calms down when faced with something some of those products you can buy to deter this sort of thing? exciting and offering him a treat for doing so. Practice doing this in various rooms I’m a bit sceptical about these so-called deterrent products as in my of the house and also in the garden, so Aexperience, none have been very successful. It is also possible that they could you can get the dog to behave to your do more harm than good. If your kitten doesn’t use the lawn to toilet, then he could commands wherever you are in the home. well use a chair or carpet in your home instead. Choose an exit/return route that will I would first consider if your kitten is simply just pooing and/or weeing on the be the most suitable for Martha then shut lawn or if he could be scent marking. Although we are well aware that cats mark the dog in a room with a new toy to keep their territory by spraying urine, they are also liable to poo for the same reason, par- him interested and quiet. Next you need to ticularly if they feel threatened. This is known as ‘middening’ and is usually left in an encourage Martha down the staircase. Try open space such as a lawn, where it is clearly visible to other cats. Are you aware of spraying a blanket or old sheet with a feline several other cats coming into or passing through your garden? You don’t say if you pheromone spray and drape it at the top had another cat before you acquired your kitten and possibly there are cats in the of the staircase to create reassuring smells. local area that have thought of your garden as their territory until now. Provide some places on the way down and As your kitten gains his own territory, the middening should gradually decrease as once on the ground floor, where Martha then, hopefully, other cats will stay away from your garden. can seek refuge if she needs to, and also in If you feel it is just your kitten’s preference to toilet on your lawn then the best the garden. Put some large plant pots by suggestion would be to make an area for him to use specifically for this. Find a suit- the door to provide Martha with a screen able part of a flower bed or other area and dig a litter tray sized hole, 40cm or so and security if and when she does venture deep, and fill it with soft playground sand. Cats love to use this sand so hopefully outside. your kitten will soon prefer to use this area and not your lawn. Food can be used as encouragement and to reward Martha but progress is likely to be in stages - don’t expect her to make have a neighbour who is able to sit with time he is on his own. Is there anyone who this journey all in one go. Try placing the him on a Tuesday morning but other than could pop in for frequent, shorter visits food treat on a high step to encourage that he will be alone. each day, rather than, say, all morning? This her to go that far. Then gradually move I’m really worried that he won’t cope need only be until Milo is around four or the treats further down the staircase until as he already mews when we leave the five months old when he will be a more Martha has braved the ground floor. room, even if he seems to be fast asleep grown up kitten. It is often better to try several shorter when we do so. An alternative would be to consider sessions each day rather than one longer getting a second kitten that would be com- one and you will need to be patient, as well Oh dear, what an unfortunate turn in pany for Milo not only now, when he needs as keep the dog under control. Acircumstances for Milo. Six hours is a it, but for the rest of his life. They would very long time to leave such a young kitten keep each other entertained and neither of How will he cope during the day? alone. Once he is old enough to be allowed them would feel alone as they learn to live I have a gorgeous new kitten, Milo, outside he will be able to amuse himself, be away from their mother cats and also from Qwho has only been with me a more energetic and probably have longer you, their new mum. couple of weeks. My problem is that since naps but at the moment he really needs I brought him home, my circumstances a ‘mum’ to nurture him and spend time If your cat’s problem requires urgent have changed and as of next week, I am playing. • attention, please seek advice from going to have to leave him on his own Fussing and playing with him a lot when your veterinary surgeon without delay. for about six hours, Monday to Friday. I you come home won’t make up for all the

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66-67_CW 452.indd 67 22/09/2015 13:48 Treatment There is a very simple rule-of-thumb to treating a simple gastritis, which can also be applied to the human scenario: feed little and often of a bland diet, after a period of abstinence. It is imperative to ensure fluid intake, however. Plan:

1. Twenty-four hours without food but in conjunction with 2; 2. Offer a small amount of water or oral rehydration fluid at regular intervals; 3. After 24 hours, and in the absence of any more vomiting, a tiny quantity of an easily-digested food can be offered every two hours or so; 4. Over successive days, the quantity of food fed can be increased and the interval between feeds increased until your cat is eating a meal two or SIMPLE UPSET three times per day, probably after about three or four days; 5. Wean your cat gradually back onto her usual diet over the next five days.

STOMACH Provisos Some general illnesses can often be treated The advice of a veterinary surgeon safely at home but, says Alison Logan, if in any should be sought at any time if you are concerned about your cat, either over the doubt, always consult your veterinary surgeon telephone or in person at the veterinary surgery, having made an appointment by telephone if the practice you use works on an appointment-only system. This is have a mental picture of a young catching it on the hoof, so to speak. particularly the case if your cat: adult, neutered cat who has never Dietary discretion may also arise inad- •continues to vomit been seriously ill. Last night, vertently at the hands of an owner who •is unable to keep down fluid however,I she was sick once or twice puts odd bits of food during preparation •has a poor appetite or is anorexic during the night, judging by what you of the family meal or scraps left over •is lethargic were greeted with when you came down from it, or other tit-bits, in the cat’s bowl. •if vomiting recurs at any stage to make a cup of tea this morning. Raiding plates cleared from the dinner The vomit looks like her partially- table is also not unknown! Dietary management digested supper. Yerrgh! Well, I have to However the dietary indiscretion may There are two aspects to be consid- set the scene! have occurred, our priority is to ease the ered: Your cat is otherwise well and crying upset stomach whilst ensuring your cat for food, especially when you proceed to receives and retains nutrients and fluids. 1. Fluid put down food for the other cat. Ideally, this should be oral rehydration fluid formulated to meet the specific Cause needs of a cat. In an ideal world, two or The commonest cause of a simple three sachets would be handy to keep in gastritis or upset stomach is dietary a feline first aid kit for just this occasion. indiscretion, ie your cat has eaten Oral rehydration fluid will be of ben- something which she should not have efit only if it is drunk – it will do your eaten. The same is true in humans: cat no good if it is left untouched. Oral consider how one feels if one has eaten rehydration fluid is renowned for being too much, or eaten food which is ‘off ’ unpalatable – have you ever tried the or has otherwise disagreed with oneself. version for humans? Cats are notorious for scavenging If your cat refuses the oral rehydra- in accessible dustbin bags and they tion fluid you have made up for her, or also have a tendency for seeking out if you have none to hand, then cooled, food whether in a neighbour’s house or boiled water is the alternative to offer.

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68-69_CW 452.indd 68 23/09/2015 08:43 tion diet or other form of dietary management for a pre-existing illness, and it becomes well nigh impossible to generalise within the confines of these pages. The young adult who is otherwise well should respond to the dietary management outlined earlier. There are two main sources of easily-digested food: a) white meat (without skin) or fish cooked in the home in water (not with milk!), which will act as an additional source of fluid; b) prescription food formulated for those individuals with an upset stomach. The dietary requirements of a cat are such that problems can arise in a surpris- ingly short period of time. A veterinary student seeing practice with us found that her cat developed signs of taurine deficiency after just two weeks on fish alone as part of a dietary trial for aller- gies. I am therefore always wary of advis- Again, it will do no good if your cat will intra-venous fluid therapy may become ing a white meat diet for longer than not drink it. necessary. a week, and would be aiming to start It is worth remembering that cats are weaning back onto the usual diet after notoriously fussy about the nature and 2. Food three or four days. source of fluid they drink. Many cats At the beginning, I stated that the A prescription diet is the ideal way are not even seen drinking because they hypothetical cat in question had never to feed a cat recovering from simple take themselves off to a favourite puddle, been seriously ill. The picture becomes gastritis because she will be receiving a pond or other source outside. Some cats complicated if a cat is on a prescrip- balanced diet when she most needs it. By will drink water only from a running tap definition, however, this is only available or a glass – you would not believe some from a veterinary surgeon. of the stories I have heard in the consulting room! Return to original diet Water fountains are fine for those cats Assuming that the cause of the stom- who like to drink from a running tap ach upset was not your cat’s usual diet, but it is hard to cater for those who like the aim is to ultimately feed your cat on muddy standing water. her original diet. A syringe may be the only way to per- This must be achieved through a suade your cat to take in fluid but do not gradual weaning process, whereby a let this become a battle of wills. If your small amount of the original diet is cat steadfastly refuses to take in fluid, and mixed in with the bland diet and, provid- especially if she is generally unwell, then ed there is not a resumption of vomiting, she should be examined by a veterinary the proportion of original diet gradually surgeon. increased whilst reducing the proportion There are various ways of establishing of the bland diet until it is just the origi- the hydration status of a cat, the easiest nal diet which is being fed. for an owner to assess being skin elastic- ity: skin should return to lying flat after Conclusion being picked up gently between finger Your cat has recovered! I cannot and thumb if your cat is not dehydrated emphasise enough how important it is to - although this is not necessarily very seek professional advice if you are at all accurate. Ultimately, rehydration with concerned about your cat at any time.

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68-69_CW 452.indd 69 23/09/2015 08:43 BELLA’S TRAVEL JOURNAL It’s all about sport this month as Bella indulges her passion for rugby union

cat playing rugby, I hear you we’re actually going to visit the ground, they would have been able to catch me say? Well it’s true and as you although I’m warned that they prob- as I streaked away for a try. can see, I can make some ably won’t let me actually play on the Many believe that rugby was first Apretty sharp moves. It seems everyone’s ground, so not to get too excited. born in 1823 when William Webb talking about the upcoming Rugby I wear my England rugby top Ellis (attending Rugby School) first World Cup and in particular, the and take a ball. Rugby Lions are a took the ball in his arms and ran with chances of England actually winning rugby union club based in Rugby, it, showing a disregard for the rules it, as they have a very good team this Warwickshire (where it is believed which were then applied to the game year. Well I’ve been in training and I’d rugby union was founded) and they of football which was being played. It just like to say that Bella’s services are play their home matches at Webb Ellis is said that the distinctive feature of the available and I’m ready for a call up, Road. They are one of only three teams rugby game arose from this incident. even at short notice. permitted to wear an all-white strip, Although there is little hard evidence Mum and Dad have been talking the others being England and Rugby to support this view, it has nevertheless excitedly the past few weeks about the School. remained the most popular belief and Rugby World Cup, which this year is When we arrive, we are given many, many years later subsequently to be hosted by England, with the final permission to enter the stadium and led to an international committee nam- being held at Twickenham. I really hope actually go on to the pitch. Yippee, I ing the Rugby World Cup the ‘William the English Lions win and, being a thought, and I would have shouted it if Webb Ellis Trophy’ so we just couldn’t lioness myself (albeit a small one!), I’d I could! It was great fun running and leave without seeing the William Webb love to play some rugby – and I have pawing the ball about, practicing line- Ellis statue. my own little England top that was spe- outs, making dummy runs, lining up for We then noticed a quaint museum cially made for me to support England a kick at the posts and of course, mak- across the road so we ambled over to this year. ing one of my darting runs for the try have a closer look. Apparently this is When mention is made of the Rugby line. How many steps back before I take where they actually make quality rugby Lions’ ground at Webb Ellis Road, my this enormous penalty attempt? balls, so I’ve ordered my very own min- ears suddenly prick up. After a suit- Now I’m not saying it wouldn’t have iature William Webb Ellis rugby ball. able amount of fussing, purring and been a whole lot more fun if the Lions Howzat! Oops, sorry... that’s cricket. attention giving to Mum, it seems team were actually there but I doubt Now that’s another story.

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LEAHSBLUES KITTENS, Tel 01592 267002 Fife EQUIPMENT LIST home-reared, various colours www.elfentanzfc.co.uk Checklist of things you need when buying including Silvers, Blues, Torties & [email protected]. a new kitten Reds. Reg/Vacc/Ins. 01442 236860/07866 266477. •Cat carrier •Kitten food [email protected]. OCICAT co.uk www.leahsblues.com •Cat litter •Fleece or blanket OCICAT BREED PROFILE Hertfordshire •Shallow litter tray •Plenty of cuddles Online digital download •Shallow food bowl •Kitten scratch post LUNARIS MAINE COON Shallow water bowl Cat bed Cat toys home reared quality kittens. • • • Kittens available now - see website. Reg/Vac/Ins. KOORAHK KORATS quality 01832-720359 Northants. EXOTIC kittens. Reg/Vacc/Ins. www.lunaris.uk.com Microchipped. 0161 281 6482. EXOTIC BREED PROFILE [email protected] Online digital download www.koorahkkoratsdirect.co.uk NORWEGIAN FOREST Besotted with the spotted? Then you’ll love the Ocicat NORWEGIAN FOREST CAT character, coat, colours and charm BREED PROFILE in this adorable profile. MAINE COON Online digital download Visit www.craft-club.com THE MAINE COON and download this article from the CAT CLUB Online Store for just £1.99. GCCF AFFILIATED, ESTABLISHED 1985

Janet Green explains what puts For general information about PERSIAN the X Factor into the Exotic; the the breed or the club, Persian’s cute and clever cousin. contact Steve Butters on PERSIAN BREED PROFILE 0114 2692306 Online digital download Meet Norway’s national treasure and Visit www.mycraftacademy.com For details of kittens available and download this article from the a legend in its own right in our countrywide, contact Norwegian Forest Cat breed profile. Online Store for just £1.99. Val Kaye on 01484 666728 Visit www.mycraftacademy.com Or visit the club’s web site at and download this article from the FOREIGN www.maine-coon-cat-club.com Online Store for just £1.99. CH.SIRED FOREIGN Whites kittens sometimes available. MAINE COON BREED PROFILE ELFENTANZ NORWEGIAN An overview of breed type, coat Online digital download FOREST Kittens available now: Also Siamese, Orientals. colours and temperament, for those 4 white kittens and 1 black. 01707 264450. who love the timeless appeal of the [email protected] Herts At other times we have Brown chilled out Persian. Tabby, White and Black kittens Visit www.mycraftacademy.com available and download this article from the KORAT Online Store for just £1.99.

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PIXIE BOB AMIGAMIA RAGDOLL. Blue, SPHYNX BREED PROFILE Useful addresses Tabby & Seal in all three patterns. Online digital download THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF PIXIE-BOB BREED PROFILE Multi-champion lines. THE CAT FANCY, Online digital download www.amigamia.co.uk 5 King’s Castle Business Park, Mid-Cheshire 01606-883528. The Drove, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 4AG. Tel: 01278 427 575 www.gccfcats.org/contact.html SIAMESE FELISBRITANNICA Office of the General Secretary SIAMESE BREED PROFILE 63 Fingal Street Online digital download Possibly the most unusual-looking Greenwich, London SE10 0JL cat breed; the Sphynx is a cat that Tel: 0208 858 5318 Email: [email protected] can really get under your skin – www.felisbritannica.co.uk A fascinating insight into the Pixie-Bob and this feature reveals all! and a definite must for anyone who FELINE ADVISORY BUREAU likes their cats with dog-like traits! Visit www.mycraftacademy.com Taeselbury High Street, Tisbury, and download this article from the Wiltshire SP3 6LD Visit www.mycraftacademy.com Tel: 0870 742 2278 and download this article from the Online Store for just £1.99. Fax: 01747 871873 Online Store for just £1.99. Email: [email protected] ALNAKEED WORLD www.fabcats.org Stylish, svelte, sexy, sassy – it must Champion babies to loving indoor THE INTERNATIONAL CAT ASSOCIATION be the every popular Siamese cat. homes. Kittens often available. Phil Cornwell, Regional Director Make sure you know all about the 31 Louthe Way, Sawtry, RAGAMUFFIN feline with superstar status. Reg/Vacc/Ins. Cambridgeshire PE28 5TR 01383-721311/07939-116861. Tel: 01487 800014 www.tica-uk.org.uk Visit www.mycraftacademy.com [email protected] UK RagaMuffin and download this article from the Find me on Facebook under CATS PROTECTION Online Store for just £1.99. Carole Langham National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate, Cat Society Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 7TT. Tel: 08707 099 099 For Authentic Fax: 08707 708265 RagaMuffin kittens VARIOUS Helpline: 0300 12 12 12 Phone 01730 300692 SPHYNX www.cats.org.uk EMERISLE KITTENS. Ragdolls www.ukrmcs.co.uk WOOZLES SPHYNX. Reg/ from breeder of the year 11yrs BLUE CROSS Vacc. Happy outgoing personali- The Animal Hospital, running, Tiffanies, Scottish Fold, ties. 01621 815769 (Essex). Sheppard House, High Street, British Shorthair. Victoria, London SW1V 1QQ. RAGDOLLS www.woozlessphynxcats.co.uk Tel: 020 7834 1128 07774-650217/01943-461852 [email protected] www.emerisle-cats.co.uk BATTERSEA DOGS & CATS HOME RAGDOLL BREED PROFILE Tel: 020 7622 3626 Online digital download LOST DOGS & CATS LINE: Tel: 0901 477 8477 (calls cost 60p per minute) BEHAVIOUR ADVICE LINE: Tel: 0905 020 0222 ADVERTISE YOUR (calls cost 25p per minute) www.dogshome.org KITTENS EVERYCAT UK 41 Randolph Road, Gillingham Kent ME7 4PP. FOR SALE Tel: 01634 575278 Read all about the background www.everycat.co.uk and characteristics of this unique, cuddly breed and find out how in a display box and include a ASSOCIATION OF PET BEHAVIOUR COUNSELLORS they got their unusual name. full colour photograph. For details of a behaviour counsellor in your area, send a SAE to: Visit www.mycraftacademy.com PO Box 46, Worcester WR8 9YS. and download this article from the Tel: 01386 751151 Online Store for just £1.99. Call Maria on 01903 884988 or email [email protected] PETSEARCH UK Nationwide network of free helplines and for more information register for lost and found animals. EMERISLE KITTENS. Ragdolls 851 Old Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands. Tel: 0121 743 4133 from breeder of the year 11yrs running, Tiffanies, Scottish Fold, THE BLUE CROSS ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY British Shorthair. Shilton Road, Burford, Oxon OX18 4PF 07774-650217/01943-461852 Tel: 01993 822651 www.emerisle-cats.co.uk THE PET BEREAVEMENT SERVICE Run jointly by the Society of Animal Studies and the Blue Cross. Freephone: 0800 096 6606, Catworld (between 8.30am and 5.30pm)

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*indicates ownership of a stud cat of the given breed/colour CAT BERKSHIRE CHESHIRE negative and reared underfoot Always see a kitten 01326 240907 ROSE VALLEY. Australian Mist Alison Newman. OAKMERE mareenholdenritchie@yahoo. in its own home. kittens. New breed to the HALL AMIGAMIA BENGALS co.uk www.amoramist.com UK. Claimed to be the perfect AND RAGDOLLS. Family It should not be family cat. Special price to reared indoors, well social- brought to you promote the breed. Spotted ised, affectionate from multi ESSEX or marbelled in six colours. champion lines. GCCF/TICA to view Tel 0118 9811109. Also ref TBRCC/PBRCC VACC/INS. Mrs Sue Bloxham, Colchester. Burmese kittens www.amigamia.co.uk Mid- WOOZLES. Sphynx - Happy TIPS Cheshire 01606-883528. outgoing personalities. Indoor homes. Various colours. GREATER LONDON KATSACUTE BURMESE, most 01621 815769 colours. Bred for tempera- CORNWALL [email protected] Cornish Rex, various colours, ment, substance and quality. Maureen Holden Ritchie www.woozles.uk.com home reared, well socialised House reared with children AMORAMIST MAINE COONS and used to dogs. This unu- and dogs. Fully Vacc/Ins/Reg. breeding solid whites, tab- sual breed makes fun lov- Responsible homes only. bies with and without white, FIFE ing, affectionate family pets. Tel 0118-9811109. and solids. Champion lines. GCCF Reg/Vacc/Insurance/ ALNAKEED SPHYNX world www.katsacute.co.uk Persians and colourpoints. Flea & Wormed/Microchipped. Champion babies to loving Hants/Berks.border. (winner of Supreme). All PKD Enquiries welcome, contact: indoor homes. Kittens often 0208 641 5695 or email: available. All colours including cthompson1@blueyonder. Lilac. Tel: 01383-721311/07939 co.uk 116861. [email protected]. Find me on Facebook under Carole Langham. HERTFORDSHIRE Abyssinian Mrs Elinor M B Herbert Ms Marjorie Davidson-Smith, Kirkcaldy ELFENTANZ. Hatfield. Ootha. *Siamese, fact file Norwegian Forest Cats - Foreign White & Oriental SH. Brown Tabby, White and Kittens sometimes available. Black kittens 01707 264450 01592 267002 [email protected] [email protected] www.elfentanznfc.co.uk Leahsblues. British Shorthair - Blues, Blue Points, Chocolates, Maine Coons - Silvers, Blues, GLOUCESTER Torties & Reds. Reg/Vacc/Ins. 01442 236860/07866 266477. GAZZELLA. Burmillas & Asian [email protected]. Smokes - Experienced breeder. co.uk Cats tested PKD negative web: www.leahsblues.com Home reared, vaccinated and micro-chipped kittens sometimes available. See website Call Elizabeth on 01903 Origin: Natural, Abyssinia for current details. Gloucester 07507 649294. 884988 or email Size: Medium [email protected] [email protected] Coat Length: Short www.gazzellacats.co.uk or see page 75 more details Coat Colours: Usual, Sorrel, Blue Fawn, Silver, Red, Cream, Chocolate and Lilac Grooming: Easy CAT Vocal: Low Do not accept a poorly kitten. It should Energy: High be bright and alert with clean skin and coat. Average Litter Size: 3 No sneezing or runny eyes. Temperament: Intelligent, loyal, cautious. Tolerates other pets. Okay with children if treated respectfully. TIPS

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Advice for the CAT MANCHESTER SOUTH WALES first time KOORAHK KORATS often Mrs Betty Williams Pontypool It is recommended have kittens available. Home CROWVALLEY. F.A.B. Listed kitten buyer reared with love. Registered, cattery breeder of British that kittens should Vaccinated, Insured, Shorthair Silver Tabby/Spotted Microchipped. Own stud. and Black Smoke. All kittens be at least 13 weeks Tel 0161 281 6482. are home reared with Ped/ of age before going Email: koorahk_korats34@ Reg/Vac/Ins.flea & worm treat- hotmail.com ed. Parents can be seen. to a new home Web: www.koorahkkorats 01495 785546 direct.co.uk [email protected] TIPS Crowvalleycattery.co.uk Here at Cat World we take NORTHAMPTONSHIRE every care to ensure that LINCOLNSHIRE SUFFOLK all those represented in Mrs Jean Brown Aldwincle our pages are reputable Mrs P A Pallister, Sleaford. LUNARIS. Maine Coons Mrs Ann V C Mott Bury St breeders. PENWYNKATZ BURMESE. - Quality home reared kit- Edmunds JANDOUGLEN. Cream*, Chocolate*, all col- tens sometimes available to *Birmans - Seals, Blues, However, to help ensure you ours possible. Home reared approved homes. Chocolates, Lilacs, Reds. Also are buying your precious with children and dogs. 01832 720359 Tabbies in these colours. kitten from the best possible 01529 302236 [email protected] 01359 221200 home, there are several [email protected] www.lunaris.uk.com [email protected] important points you should www.ann.mott.freeuk.com be aware of: •The GCCF recommend that all kittens are house-trained, NEXT ISSUE vaccinated and in good health before being placed in new homes. If a kitten doesn’t look healthy don’t Siberian buy it, no matter how cute it seems. •Beware of buying under- age kittens. No reputable breeder will sell a kitten under 13 weeks of age. •Your kitten’s pedigree should show at least four generations. You can ask to see the pedigree at the outset, and make sure you get a copy when you collect your new kitten. •Ensure you are also given registration documents, a transfer of ownership form, and vaccination certificates. •You should also collect a diet sheet outlining the types of food the kitten is used to, and the appropriate times of feeding. •Most importantly, be sure Breed proﬁle - to check that your kitten’s paperwork is in order at the December issue 453 time of purchase, and check that you fully understand the To advertise your Siberian call Maria now on 01903 884988 conditions of sale. or email [email protected]

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SURREY YORKSHIRE CAT CATBALU BRITISH, Selkirk Mrs Jeanette Fitzpatrick Rex, Scottish Fold. Self, EMERISLE CATS. Ragdolls - Do not bring a new kitten into a Bi-Colour, Tortie, Chocolate, all patterns & colours. *Seal Lilac, Cinnamon. Colourpoint, *Seal Tabby home where family routine is 01932-886728 email: Colourpoint, *Blue Bi-Colour, about to be disrupted [email protected] *Cream, *Seal Mitted, *Blue web: www.catbalu.com Mitted. *Tiffanies. *Scottish TIPS Fold. *British Shorthair . TBRCC or PRBCC Breeder of WEST MIDLANDS the year 1999- 2011. TBRCC breeder of the FROM THE KERNMERE BRITISH top Ragdoll 1993, 1995/96. APP STORE BLUES, Creams, Silvers, Best Opposite Sex 1995/96. ONLY BEGINNING Colourpoints, Lilacs, Torties. Breeder of Supreme Show £5.49 Tel: 02476 681335 Mobile: 1999 Top Ragdoll & sire of CAT BREEDING 07519972046 the first Ragdoll to win the Email: jeanette.Knapp@ UK Grand Title 2003. Now available from the app store btinternet.com Breeder of the Best kitten, is our brand new app Beginning Web: www.kernmere-cats.com adult & neuter 1999-2003. Cat Breeding, perfect for cat Established 27 years - our lovers everywhere looking to take LARNIKAT. British Shorthairs beautiful cats feature on their ﬁ rst steps into the exciting kittens, Colourpoints in all ‘Its a Cats Life’ video, colours, + Tabby Colourpoints, world of breeding. Complete with appeared on Granada Live interactive galleries and videos, selfs in Blues and Lilacs, some- TV and photographs regularly times Spotties and Tabbies. we’ve got everything you’ll need feature in all cat magazines. to get started, from selecting your Reg/Vacc/Ins. 01943 461852 07774 650217 breed right up to birth. Home-reared. PKD- fitzpatrick.jeanette@googlemail. negative tested. com www.emerisle-cats.co.uk 01922-620505.W.Midlands. At only £5.99 you’d be made [email protected] to miss it! www.larnikat.com www.catworld.co.uk Kindle users need not be disappointed. We’re available on Amazon. FACTS ABOUT CATS

1. A cat’s collar bone is 6. In general, cats have five toes on each 10. The first year of a cat’s life equals (in not connected to any front paw, but only four on the back paws, terms of development) the first 15 years of other bones, which is what helps them unless they are polydactyl. a human life. After its second year, a cat is squeeze into all those tight spots! 25 in human years. After that, each year of A cat has a total of 24 whiskers, with 4 7. a cat’s life is equal to about 7 human years. 2. Cats respond most readily to names rows of whiskers on each side. The upper that end in an ‘ee’ sound. two rows can move independently of the 11. The hearing of the average cat is bottom two rows. As you know, a cat uses at least five times keener than that of a The largest breed of cat is the Ragdoll; 3. its whiskers for measuring distances and human adult. Careful what you say! the males weigh in at around 20 pounds. gaps. The smallest breed is the Munchkin; (left), 12. Cats have 32 muscles and the male weighs 7-9 pounds. 8. Due to cat’s nocturnal nature, they are that control the outer ear often known to enter a period of increased (compared to human’s The most popular cat breeds in the UK 4. hyperactivity and playfulness during the 6 muscles each). are British Shorthairs, Siamese, Bengals evening, dubbed the ‘evening crazies’, or and Persians. 13. A cat can rotate its ‘mad half hour’. ears independently 180 5. A cat cannot see directly under its 9. Cats have much better noses than degrees, and can turn in nose, which is why it may have a hard humans. A cat has approximately 60 to 80 the direction of sound time finding tiny treats on the floor right million olfactory cells - a human has 5 to 20 10 times faster than in front of it. million. the best watchdog.

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To help you find a suitable stud, this list gives the names of studs, and brief details of parentage, together with owner’s name. Further details appear under the relevant county in the BREEDERS DIRECTORY (unless the county is followed by an *).

10 CHINCHILLA 19 RED TABBY BSH 31D RED/WHITE BI.COL. BSH ish off this perfect boy. Stud and Gorgeous chunky silver boy Baritophanie Merlin (19) GCh Sheephouse Sunny Jim. Catbalu kitten enquiries. (carrying gold). Good type and Vectensian Red Admiral (19) x Macduff (31f) x Sheephouse Mrs J. Fitzpatrick. YORKSHIRE. eye colour, fabulous tempere- Dubolly Brilliant Red (19). Very Speciality (21b). Supervised 01943 461852 or 07774 650217. ment. DNA PKD and FELV loving and gentle boy. matings. Limited stud. Email: fitzpatrick.jeanette@ negative, fully vaccinated. Limited Margaret Wood. Middx. Jenny Vaughan. EAST SUSSEX. googlemail.com availability to experienced, 0208 894 3544. 01825 840236. Email: tested and vaccinated queens. [email protected] [email protected] 76B30 BLUE-EYED SNOW SPOTTED 07709772938 [email protected] Jetspots Mr Bombastic. 27 BROWN BURMESE 31F CREAM & WHITE BSH Benlotte Crescendo (76a30) x Karsuka Suneta Sharma (76b30). Ch Chinkara Joe Brown. Vinery Cattuccino (Sheephouse 13C12 BIRMAN BLUE TABBY POINT Big beautiful boy, extremely gen- Planxty Dragonheart (27) x Gr Ch SunnyJim 31d X Westways tle, brand new stud quarters and Ch Jandouglen Cuil Lodair. Chinkara MixnMatch (27e). AzureLatte 28) Blood Group A fully supervised matings. Tested Ch Camulodunum Jandouglen Carries Blue and Chocolate. Sussex 07713 270755 queens only. GCCF & TICA reg- Ben 13c12 x Camulodunum Approved tested queens only. istered. Mrs Davida Bemister. Ladyoftiree 13c2 carries dilute. Mrs Carolyn Clark. ESSEX. 54 GOLDEN PERSIAN LH DORSET/HAMPSHIRE BORDER. Super temperament. 01206 331376. Email: Email: [email protected] Supervised matings. [email protected] Admewlo Charlie Boy. Adentlo Mrs Ann Mott, Suffolk Golden Billyboy (54) x Adentlo www.bootyliciouscats.co.uk. 01359 221200. Dillylilly (10). Hand-some, friendly, 01202 479439. Email: [email protected] 27C LILAC BURMESE affectionate. Sires beautiful kittens. Mrs Shakides. UK & Imp Gr Ch Anokhi Boy RAGDOLLS George. IGR Ch Anokhi Master- KENT. 01322 280795. 15 BLACK BSH Emerisle (various boys, some blaster (27a) x UK Gr Ch Mainman Email: shaklaw@ntl world.com are titled). All active boys heart Vinery Zanzibar (GrCh Catbalu Kissangel (27b). Supervised mat- tested normal for MYBPC3 gene HarryPotter 15c x Ch Sheephouse ings to recently tested queens. and FELV & FIV neg. All have fab- Winnie-Niger 15) Blood Group Luxury stud-house. An experi- MAINE COON ulous size, type, temperament and B Carries Lilac and Chocolate enced gentle boy siring healthy Acoonamatata Fire in the Sky. eye-colour. All patterns in Cream, Sussex 07713270755 kittens of superb type & tempera- Gr Ch Acoonamatata Quiff Riley Blue & Seal, ment including show winners. 64 43 fsw Mullycoonz Sapphire Mrs Jeanette Fitzpatrick. Mrs Mary Moore. Mist 64 18g. Gentle experienced YORKSHIRE. 15D RED SELF BSH OXFORDSHIRE 01608 810631. boy. HCM negative. Supervised 01943 461852/ 07774-650217. Achuri Erik. Gr Ch Satinmist Email: matings. Limited stud. Email: fitzpatrick.jeanette@ Apollo (15) x Achuri Iolanthe [email protected] Approved FELV/FIV tested (31f). Five Merits. Blood Group A. Queens only. Siring beautiful googlemail.com Sire of many winners. kittens. 27B CHOCOLATE BURMESE Miss R. M. Stiles. DEVON. Marian Denyer Sussex SNOWSHOE - SEAL 01803 327811. Gr Ch. Chathera Catotigernos. 07946716424. Email Ferry Vom Friedewald. Sire Prefere Chocolate Rondo [email protected] Snowangels Hitop Sneakers (83w) (27b) x G Ch Chathera Mirranda x Southpole Xshu Xshu (83aw). 16 BLUE BSH (27c) Super temperament. Gentle affectionate boy. Vinery Devon (Sheephouse Carries Blue. Approved tested 66W SEAL POINT MITTED RAGDOLL Siring top quality kittens. SunnyJim 31d x Westways queens only. Mrs P. A Pallister. Ch Willowbeck Wolf Mollie Southall. AzureLatte 28) Blood Group LINCOLNSHIRE. Ofemerisle. Adentlo Ambrose WARWICKSHIRE. AB Carries Lilac and Chocolate 01529 302236. Ofemerisle (66w) x Emerisle 01926 402937. Email: Sussex 07713 270755 Email: [email protected] Mistee Morn (66a). Stunning large [email protected] Achuri Meconopsis. Champion boy of superb original Ragdoll Achuri Meconopsis Miletree type. Heart tested normal for 27F CREAM BURMESE THE LEADING BREED-BY Tushka (16) x Achuri Mayqueen MYBPC3 gene and FELV & FIV UK Gr Ch Penwynkatz Creme (16) blood group A. Tested neg. Faultless temperament, BREED GUIDE TO CATS Delight. Sire UK & Imp G Ch queens only. Lovely eye colour. gentle and patient with novice & KITTENS FOR SALE Chathera Coolcolombo (27c) x Friendly gentle temperament. queens. Deep, deep blue eyes fin- Ch Oakford Amira (27j) Super Miss R M Stiles. DEVON. temperaments. Lilac Based. 01803 327811. Approved tested queens only. Mrs P.A. Pallister. Call Elizabeth on 01903 884988, email LINCOLNSHIRE. [email protected] or 01529 302236. Email: see page 75 more details www.catworld.co.uk [email protected]

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