Catching Up Official Journal of NSW Cat Fanciers Inc March 2018 Vol 21 No 1 Supreme Exhibit Federal Kitten Show Zoel Mr Titan Bred by N James Owned by R & R Campbell NSW Cat Fanciers’ Association Inc. Contact us via.. Email: [email protected] Preferred contact method. Phone: 02 9834 6577 Post: PO Box 379, St.Mary’s NSW 1790 Website: http://www.nswcfa.asn.au Members and others, please note our office hours are 9:00am – 4:00pm weekdays Business can be conducted by email (preferred), in writing or by telephone. If you telephone the office during office hours and you find the phone busy, please try again a little later as the office can be very busy. If it is out of hours, the recorded message will ask you to call back during business hours. Available from the Associations Management Committee meetings web site: www.nswcfa.asn.au take place on the second Tuesday Show entry forms of each month. NSWCFA Membership Application Prefix Application All incoming Correspondence items are Kitten Registration required to be listed on the Meeting Agenda, Title Updates and for this to be done, correspondence must Re-registration be received in the Office no later than NSWCFA Constitution 10:00am on the Wednesday prior to the Show Rules and Regulations meeting date. Scale of fees Members Code of Ethics Any correspondence received after 10:00am Show Representative Duties on the Wednesday prior to the meeting date is held over until the following Management + more… Committee meeting in one month’s time. Catching Up Journal of the NSW Cat Fanciers’ Association Inc. VOL.21 No 1 2018 Your Management Committee President Miss Joanne Greentree PO Box 47 Windsor 2756 0409 123 906 [email protected] Senior Vice-President Ms Maureen Norberry 10 Brewster St Mittagong 2575 [email protected] Vice President Mrs Susan Thomas 56 Robinia Grove Garden Suburb 2289 4920 7961 [email protected] Treasurer & Public Officer Mr Warren Price 8 Lomond Crescent Winston Hills 2575 9639 9663 [email protected] COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mr Les Hodge PO Box 134 Campbelltown 2560 0401 443448 [email protected] Mrs Maureen Camarsh 10 Palmer Road Woolgoolga 2456 6654 2000 [email protected] Mrs Deborah Thomas 34 Factory Road Regentville 2745 4733 6521 [email protected] Ms Linda Osborne 246 McCaffrey Dr Rankin Park 2287 4956 3310 [email protected] Mrs Sharyn Yelland 19 Stanley Street, Blacktown 2148 9622 8469 [email protected] Ms Michelle Grayson 9 Athel Tree Crescent Bradbury 2560 0402 050 520 [email protected] Mr Lee Gallagher 14 Town Head Crescent Singleton 2330 0407 042900 [email protected] Mrs Tracey Camp 22 Pretona Pde Hornsby 2077 0413 101538 [email protected] Inside this issue: P17 Show Calendar P2-5 COTY Photos P18 Affiliated Clubs P6 The Scoop on Poop P19 Notices P7 Eye Care P20 Advertising P8-10 Breed Feature Inside Back Cover - Scale of Fees P11 CCCA National Show 2018 Front Cover - Supreme Exhibit Federal Kitten Show P14 Social Media Policy P15 Title Updates Back Cover—Goulburn Show Back photos by Norskatt Photography, front cover by owner P16 Steward’s List 1 Opinions expressed in Catching Up are not necessarily those of the Association, its Officers or the Editors. Content contributed has been accepted in good faith, without prejudice, fear or favour and the Association, etc. accepts no responsibility as to authenticity contained therein. NSW Cat Fanciers’ Association Inc. COTY Luncheon 2 NSW Cat Fanciers’ Association Inc. COTY Luncheon 3 NSW Cat Fanciers’ Association Inc. COTY Luncheon 4 NSW Cat Fanciers’ Association Inc. COTY Luncheon 5 NSW Cat Fanciers’ Association Inc. The Scoop on Poop You can learn a lot about your cat's health from his poop. Whether you’ve just adopted your first kitten or you’ve shared your home with cats for years, watch for a few key signs when you scoop out the litter box. Cat Poop: What’s Normal? Most cats will poop at least once a day. If they’re healthy, their poop should: Be deep brown in color Feel not too hard or too soft or mushy Not smell too foul, though some odor is normal Diarrhea Diarrhea is not uncommon for cats, and there are many reasons why your cat might have it. Sometimes, it comes and goes quickly. Other times, it can last for days, weeks, or months, or come back on a regular basis. Diarrhea that lasts for 24 to 48 hours probably won’t cause a problem, but if it lasts longer, your cat can get dehydrated, which can be dangerous. Some common causes of cat diarrhea include: Changes to their diet or food allergies or intolerances Inflammatory bowel disease Colitis Hyperthyroidism Worms (intestinal parasites) Pancreatic disease Cancer If your cat has diarrhea that lasts more than a day or two, see your veterinarian to figure out the cause. Call your vet right away if the diarrhea is black or bloody, or if it happens along with fever, vomiting, sluggishness, or a loss of appe- tite. The treatment your cat will need depends on what’s causing his diarrhea. Some will need prescription medications, such as metronidazole or prednisolone, to control inflammation. Your vet may recommend a special diet if she thinks a food allergy or intolerance, IBD, or colitis is the problem. To prevent diarrhea, don’t give your cat dairy products like milk or yogurt -- many cats can’t digest them properly. Also, if you switch the brand or type of food you give him, be sure to introduce it over several days by mixing it with smaller and smaller amounts of the old food until he’s eating only the new stuff. Constipation When a cat is constipated, he’ll strain a lot when he tries to poop or won’t be able to produce anything for the litter box. You don’t need to worry if it only happens sometimes. But if it’s more common for your pet, you should contact your vet. Cats can get constipated for a number of reasons, including: Over-grooming, which leads to extra hair in the digestive tract Kidney problems Feline megacolon -- when the colon gets very large and its muscles no longer squeeze, making hard, dry stool build up inside Something blocking their colon, such as string or bones Diets that don’t have enough fiber Problems inside the colon, such as tumors or narrow places Spine problems or pain 6 (Continued on page 10) NSW Cat Fanciers’ Association Inc. Eye Care Seeing “eye to eye” with your cat may be one of the best things you ever do for her health. A good home eye exam just before grooming can clue you into any tearing, crust, cloudiness or inflammation that may indicate a health problem. Here are few simple tips to keep your kitty’s eyes bright, healthy and on the prize-you! Home Inspection Face your cat in a brightly lit area and look her in the eyes. They should be clear and bright, and the area around the eyeball should be white. Her pupils should be equal in size. A Closer Look Roll down your kitty’s eyelid gently with your thumb and take a look at the lid’s lining. It should be pink, not red or white. What to Watch Out For How can you tell if there is something wrong with one or both of your cat’s eyes? Look out for the following: Discharge Watering Red or white eyelid linings Crusty gunk in the corners of the eye Tear-stained fur Closed eye(s) Cloudiness or change in eye color Visible third eyelid Eye-Catching Behavior Certain body language will also alert you to possible eye distress. If your cat is constantly squinting or pawing at her eye area, give her eyes a good inspection. If you find any of the above symptoms, you should immediately call your vet. A Little Wipe Goes A Long Way Wipe away any crusty gunk from your cat’s eyes with a damp cotton ball. Always wipe away from the corner of the eye, and use a fresh cotton ball for each eye. Snip away any long hairs that could be blocking her vision or poking her eyes. Try not to use eye washes or eye drops unless they’ve been prescribed by your vet. If you notice unnatural dis- charge during your grooming session, consult your vet. Know Thy Eye Disorders The following eye-related disorders are commonly seen in cats: Conjunctivitis: One or both of your cat’s eyes will look red and swollen, and there may be discharge. Third eyelid protrusion: If the third eyelid becomes visible or crosses your cat’s eye, he may have a wound or may be suffering from diarrhea, worms or a virus. Keratitis: If your cat’s cornea becomes inflamed, the eye will look cloudy and watery. Cataracts: This opacity on the eye is often seen in elderly and diabetic cats. Glaucoma: The cornea becomes cloudy and the eye enlarges due to an increased pressure in the eyeball. Bulging eye: Bulging can occur because of accident or trauma or an eye tumor. Retinal disease: Partial or total vision loss can happen when light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye degenerate. Watery eyes: The fur around your cat’s eyes may be stained with tears because of blocked tear ducts or an overpro- duction of tears. Treating Eye Conditions Many feline eye disorders can be treated with vet-prescribed drops or ointments-your vet will show you how to apply eye and ear drops at home.