"WallE'

WallE
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                        "WallE"

Dec 16, Bengal Cats, Spotted and Marbled, the energy packed Bengal Breed

Bengal cats were developed to combine the look of the Asian Leopard Cat (a wildcat) with the disposition of the domestic cat.
This crossing of wildcats and domestic cats, usually Egyptian Mau, Indian Mau, Burmese and Abyssinian, met with a good deal of controversy.
For Bengal cats to gain acceptance, it needed to be shown that all the wild tendencies had been bred out, and that the new breed can reproduce a consistent type.
The litters born of wild/domestic parents (F1) tended to produce infertile males and fertile females, and in most cases the temperament of the offspring was unstable.
Most cat associations do not allow early generation, F1, F2, F3 Bengals to be shown, and they are not regarded as being suitable as pets.
Domestic generation Bengals (known as SBT Bengals) are four or more generations away from the Asian Leopard Cat.
It is the spotted coat pattern that most resembles the coat of the Asian Leopard Cat and has earned the Bengal breed the nickname "living room leopard"
The spots range through chocolate, seal brown, tawny, gray, orange and golden. A high contrast between the spots and background color is considered preferable, the Bengal should have a spotted belly and a black tip to the tail.
Some spotted Bengals have a darker center to their spots and are known as Rosetted Bengal cats. Seal sepia with gold or green eyes and seal lynx point with blue eyes, are known as snow leopard spotted Bengal cats.
The term "Marbled" relates to Bengals that have sweeping swirled pattern coats. There will be at the least two basic colors, a light and a darker, with possibly a third color, which produces a colorful whirlpool. Every marbled Bengal flaunts its own distinct pattern.
Bengals have short to medium, very dense and unusually soft coats. In fact the coat of the Bengal breed has been described as "Quite unlike any other domestic breed, being more akin to the feel of a wildcat's pelt".
A medium sized cat the Bengal is large boned, so tends to be heavy for its size, with males weighing up to 15 pounds and females up to 10 pounds. Muscular, and generally very healthy, Bengals live up to about 20 years.
They have small rounded ears, large oval eyes and often quiet pronounced facial markings.
Bengal Cats - Personality Bengals are blessed with personality - in spades! This breed of cat may be admired for their striking and unusual coat patterns, but Bengals are not felines that are content to sit quietly on 'display'!
A running, jumping, and very much a climbing cat (a cat tree is highly recommended), in fact, Bengals could be described as feline dynamos. They are curious, intelligent, energy packed cats who will very much make themselves one of the family. Bengals love to stretch and roll around on the carpet.
Because they are so full of vim and vigor, the occasional unintentional scratch may occur when playing with your Bengal cat. This may be a concern if you have children in the family, but you can be assured that domestic Bengals (SBT Bengals) are not aggressive, love and are loyal to their humans, including children (as noted above, early generation, F1, F2 and F3 Bengals are not regarded as being suitable as pets.)
With its loud 'voice', and often extensive range of yowls and chirrups, a Bengal will get your attention if it needs it. Bengals use their vocal skills to express a wide range of emotions, but do not generally continually chatter like a Siamese.
The Bengal breed loves to receive affection, willingly taking all the stroking and petting that you are prepared to give them. These felines are also not shy in giving affection, often pushing and nuzzling their face into yours.
Bengal cats love water, standing, playing and splashing about in it. Some owners report that their Bengal cat will happily get in the shower with them!
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Dec 13, Stroking your Cat, it does you good to stroke your cat.

By Larry Chamberlain.
Stroking your cat can be good for your health! It has long been known that pet ownership is good for you, we all need someone or something to love. It is also believed that stroking a pet, such as a cat, reduces stress levels and helps you to have a more positive perspective on life.
Stroking a cat, and listening to the sound of its contented purring, reduces tension and lowers your blood pressure it is believed.
A study was made of a group of people before and after they acquired a pet, the majority reported that their health had improved in as little as three to nine months.
The people who owned dogs reported the greatest health benefits, because of the exercise involved in walking the dog, but cat owners too said that they felt a lot better even though they were not so active.
Many senior citizens homes have "residential" cats, and staff report these pets as being of great benefit to the human residents, helping them feel more comfortable and to remind them of normal home life.
The physical contact with the pet can be therapeutic, and the activity needed to care for the cat gives the residences a sense of purpose.
The need for medications falls quite substantially in nursing homes where there is a cat available for stroking, and the act of stroking can help recovery after an illness.
Of course, it is not only seniors that benefit from the company of a cat. Whatever your age sharing your home with a cat means that you will need the services of your doctor less often and be less likely to feel isolated or lonely.
Children also benefit from having pets in the home. Studies have shown that many children believe that their cat helps them with their relationships with other family members and friends.
The American Journal of Cardiology published an article in 1995 attesting that those of us that own pets are more likely to make a recovery from a heart attack than non pet owners. One of the explanations for this was that stroking a pet releases endorphins into the brain calming the nervous system, and therefore lowering your heart rate.
So, if you want to feel better, forget about your favorite tipple, forget about chocolate, simply go stroke your cat.
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"Prince Rooter Tooter WaQue" -GUARDIAN OF WINKIEDOM-

"Prince Rooter Tooter WaQue
Photo/PhotoArt by David McIntire-London, Kentucky

"ROOTER TOOTER WAQUE"

- A Guardian of Winkiedom -

"BIBBY WAQUE" - A Princess of The Kingdom Of Winkiedom -

"Princess Bibby"
A WATCHER of Winkiedom 

Photo/PhotoArt by David McIntire - London, Kentucky

"Bibby WaQue"

- PRINCESS - 

A Messenger/Watcher of Winkiedom

A Messenger/Watcher of the Kingdom OF Winkiedom

Scrappy T. JyoAnnie of Winkiedom
Photo/PhotoArt by David McIntire - London, Kentucky

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Dec 23, Newborn Kitten Care - Caring for newly born kittens.

Newborn kittens are vulnerable and delicate. It may seem that they are too delicate to care for, but with the right information and a little diligence you will be able to take care of them properly. In fact with mama cat around, generally all you need to do is help her out just enough to make sure her new kittens are okay.
When your cat has had her kittens, she will instinctively know how to care for and nurse them.
For the best chance of healthy kittens, mom cat herself must be healthy. A healthy nursing mom cat is able to give her newborns the best of care. So taking your pregnant cat to the veterinarian to make sure all is well is a vital first step in newborn kitten care.
The mother cat needs lots of energy to nurse her kittens so her food is important. She most likely will not want to eat for the first 24 hours after giving birth. But after that she will likely eat with a vengeance.
Feeding mom kitten food is recommended, this will give her the extra calories that a nursing mom needs. Don't forget that mom cat will also need constant access to clean fresh water.
The best thing a new baby cat knows how to do naturally is to suckle. In healthy kittens, this trait will be strong and instinctive. Newborn kittens will slowly and steadily put on weight if they are developing as they are supposed to.
Newborn Kitten Care. New kittens spend lots of time sleeping.
The beauty of it is that mom will know how to feed her litter and in most cases things will be absolutely fine.
But it does sometimes happen that there is a weak kitten in the litter. If the weak kitten does not thrive as it should, mother cat will know it. She may start to reject the struggling newborn and concentrate on feeding her healthy kittens.
This may seem cruel to a human, but it is only nature. Mom cat wants the best for the litter as a whole.
In this event you must treat the rejected newborn as an orphan kitten and care for it yourself, including feeding it.
An important part of your newborn kitten care is to check that the little ones are gaining weight steadily.
A little weight loss in the first day after birth is quite normal, after that the young kittens should double their body weight within the first two weeks. (Male kittens may gain even faster.)
Use scales to check each kitten's weight daily during the first fourteen days and then twice a week until they are weaned. Kitchen scales or postal scales work just fine.
Weight is an important indicator of a kitten's progress, should one of the litter lose weight, or fail to gain weight, contact your veterinarian.
Healthy baby kittens divide their time roughly between sleeping and eating, and if both these activities are happening more or less uninterruptedly, then your newborn kitten care regimen is working.
If a kitten is crying after eating it may be a sign that it is not getting sufficiently fed. All kittens are likely to give a little cry now and then, but a new kitten that cries a lot, rather than sleeps or eats, could be sick and need the vet's attention.
A newborn kitten is not able to defecate or urinate on its own. The mama cat needs to stimulate its rear end, by licking, and then clean up after the kitten has emptied its bowels.
If she doesn't do it, for any reason, then you will need to wipe the kitten's behind with a warm and wet washcloth in circular motions, to induce bowel movement. You will need to do this around every two hours, twenty four hours a day. At around three weeks of age the young ones will be able to defecate and urinate on their own, but it will be about six weeks before they are using the litterbox.
In caring for her newborn kittens a mother cat will want to keep them warm. You can help by ensuring that the room that the nest is in does not fall below 80 ?F for the first week or so. After this the room temperature can be reduced in stages to 75 ?F and then 70 ?F.
Make sure that mom and the kittens have a nest, a warm place to snuggle together in. Cardboard boxes lined with a soft warm blankets are best for your baby cats. Make sure the nest is big enough to accommodate the growing family.
When mom cat has had her kittens, she will instinctively know how to care for and nurse them.
Image courtesy of AlishaV @ Flickr
For the best newborn kitten care the nest should be in a draft free and quite area of your home. Not too much human traffic and it is best if other family pets are kept away as much as possible while the kittens are so young.
If mother cat becomes scared for the well being of her brood, she will take them from place to place in an attempt to shield them from danger. The kittens may be exposed to cold in this situation and you never know where mom might move them to. If she has access to the outdoors she may move them there and you may have a job to find them.
Remember that mom wants warmth and comfort for her newborn kittens but she also wants them to be safe. If anything at all makes her nervous she will move her litter.
Sadly not all kittens make it past the newborn stage. Sometimes the mother cat rejects a kitten and sometimes a kitten does not take to suckling.
Very young kittens can also be disease prone, especially when not being nursed by their mama cat. However, with your care and willingness to seek the advice of your veterinarian, the young ones will have every chance.
Remember that taking care of one newborn kitten, let alone an entire litter be could be stressful and overwhelming, if mother cat is not handling things well. But in most cases mom will cope just fine.
Mother cat will instinctively know how to care for her young kittens. Generally all you need to do is help mom cat enough to make sure the kittens are okay. Mom cat herself must be healthy. Newly born kittens will slowly and steadily put on weight if they are developing properly. Healthy baby kittens eat and sleep . . . a lot. A new kitten is not able to defecate or urinate on its own, it needs help from its mother or from you. Very young kittens need to be warm. Ensure that the room that the nest is in does not fall below 80 ?F for the first week or so. If mother cat becomes scared for the wellbeing of her babies she will move them in an attempt to shield them from danger. If you need the help or advice of your veterinarian, seek it straight away.
With constant vigilance for a few weeks, you will have a litter of lovely healthy kittens on your hands, and you can keep this healthy state ongoing with regular updates of your knowledge about newborn kitten care and regular vet visits.
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The Home Method Of Killing Ringworm On Cats.

   "Hydrogen Peroxide"


     There are many different ways to kill Ringworm on animals.  I've had veterinarians prescribe medicine that is available on the market, and I  have had veterinarians prescribe concoctions for Ringworm that had to be mixed in a drugstore.  
         I've been using hydrogen peroxide to kill Ringworm on my cats for 15 years now.   It is also safe to use on kittens.  I've also used it on dogs and puppies.  
     Hydrogen peroxide will kill bacteria, and also fungus, which is what Ringworm is.  It's something similar to the fungus that causes Athletes Foot. 
     After the Ringworm is dead, the fur of the cat or kitten will fall out.  This is normal since the Ringworm fungus (that is feeding on the skin) has been killed and the skin will dry up.  It will have the appearance of a burn spot.  If the Ringworm is on the cats face, the cat will look terrible until the new fur grows out a little.  As the new fur grows, the burn look will disappear.
     I  use hydrogen peroxide to clean my cats ears.  I also use it for cleaning mucus from around kittens eyes and noses when they have colds. The peroxide will eat away the dried mucus like an acid. Except for an occasional sting, (like alcohol on a cut) I have found no problems with using hydrogen proxide  as an overall safe bacteria, and fungus  killer on cats and kittens. 


P.S. Many thanks to the person who emailed me and brought to my attention that I was calling Ringworm a bacteria instead of correctly calling it a fungus.  Your comment is much appreciated.


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Dec 15, Cat Ringworm Treatment of Feline Ringworm.

Ringworm is not a worm at all, it is a fungal skin infection.

On humans, the infection often (but not always) appears as a raised, inflamed red ring with a clear center, the infection is often itchy.

People thought that the infection looks like a curled worm just under the surface of the skin, and so it was misnamed ringworm.

On cats and other pets, the fungal infection is less likely to be a red ring, more often it shows as dry scaly patches that are usually not itchy. Ringworm in cats is often accompanied by hair loss.

Ringworm is more correctly known as Dermatophytes or as Tinea.

Basically there is no difference between Cat Ringworm and any other. The infection is zoonotic, it can pass from animals to humans and vice versa. Ringworm is highly contagious.

A cat can become infected with ringworm through any sort of contact with an infected animal or human.

The contact does not have to be direct, transmission also takes place from an environment containing fungal spores. Carpeting, bedding, furniture, litter trays, grooming tools, food dishes can all harbor spores. The fungal spores transmit ringworm from infected cats to non infected cats.

Ringworm spores are very robust, they can exist in the environment for well over a year, especially in warm, humid conditions. A cat can be a carrier of ringworm but show no signs of the infection.
A six month old longhair with a touch of cat ringworm.
Image credit to Purrs & Paws of A.R.A.S. @ flickr.

All cats are prone to infection, but young kittens, elderly cats, longhaired breeds and cats with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk.

With humans, adults usually have a degree of resistance to the infection unless there is a cut or break in the skin. Young children and adults with weak immune systems are at risk.

It is estimated that around 20% of domestic felines are asymptomatic carriers, meaning that they carry the ringworm fungus without exhibiting any sign of it.

If you suspect that your cat has ringworm you need to make an appointment with your veterinarian. Left untreated, the infection can spread all over your pet's body causing great discomfort and your cat could lose hair. There is also the potential for the infection to transmit to other occupants of you home, both animal and human. You may be advised by your veterinarian to quarantine your cat until she or he can be examined.

Your vet will not rely on visible signs alone when examining your feline. Some other cat skin problems show similar visible symptoms to cat ringworm.

Your veterinarian may use an ultraviolet Woods Lamp (sometimes called a black light,) to examine samples of your cat's hair, skin or claw. A sample that is infected will glow under the lamp. The drawback is only Microsporum canis (M. Canis) infection will be detected. Microsporum canis is by far the most common form of feline ringworm but other forms would be missed if a Woods Lamp alone was used for diagnosis.

The most accurate method to determine if the infection is cat ringworm is a fungal culture. A sample of the cat's hair taken from an infected area, or a scraping, is deposited on a culture media gel. The gel is regularly inspected to see if the fungus is growing, the gel itself will also change color as the fungus grows.

A positive result will usually show in around two weeks but in some cases a little longer. Occasionally the only way to get a definite diagnosis is by performing a biopsy.

In many cats that are otherwise healthy, an infection of ringworm will clear up spontaneously without treatment. This can take up to four months or more.

All cases of cat ringworm should be treated however. This is because:

a) Your cat may be one that cannot combat the infection without treatment.

b) In the months that it takes for ringworm to spontaneously resolve, the humans and other pets in your home will be at risk of infection.
Ringworm on a human. The infection is zoonotic, it can pass from cats to humans.
Image c.c. Wikimedia.

The course of treatment that your veterinarian recommends will be determined by how sever the infection is, the age and general condition of your cat, and whether there are other pets or children in your home.

Treatment may be by way of an antifungal shampoo, spray or dip.

Oral medications work well in most cases, there can be side effects however so your veterinarian will likely explain what you need to watch out for.

Whatever the recommended treatment, it will likely need to be given over several months as cat ringworm fungus can prove to be hardy and resistant. Your cat will need to be retested periodically, and perhaps more fungal cultures taken, until it is certain that the infection has cleared.

It would be of little use to clear your cat's ringworm only for her to become re infested because the spores remain in your home. Also, other pets will be at risk, if they are not already infected, and so will humans occupants.

Your vacuum cleaner and lots of household bleach are going to be your weapons in your battle to decontaminate your home.

Vacuum your home ? daily if you can manage it! Vacuum everything not just floors and carpeting. Dispose of the bag each time, preferably by incinerating it.

Using a solution of one part bleach to ten parts water, thoroughly scrub or wash everything that can be scrubbed or washed. Do this frequently.

Do not forget things like cat condos, food and water dishes, cat toys, bedding and baskets. If there is something that you can't use the bleach solution on, then it is best to dispose of it.

Always wash your hands after handling an infected cat.

Examine your cat regularly for signs of cat ringworm.

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"Frankie Spot T Momma" A Watcher of Winkiedom

"Frankie Spot T Momma" 
Photo/PhotoArt by David McIntire -  London, Kentucky

Frankie Spot T Momma

- WATCHER -

& 

"A Princess of Winkiedom"

Nov 20, Your Cat Will Not Eat? Why your cat could be refusing to eat.

There are many reasons why a cat will not eat, some serious, some not so serious. Cats generally like the familiar, including the food that they are familiar with.

On the other hand they can become bored with the same old, same old. Your cat refusing to eat the food in her dish could be simply demanding a change.

Conversely though, your cat may point blank refuse to eat if you switch brands on her or she may even reject a new flavor. Make any change to your cat's food slowly, mix in a little of the new with the familiar, gradually increasing the amount of the new brand.

It can be that your cat will not eat because of a health issue. Many feline illnesses will prevent your cat from taking in food. If there are other symptoms of illness, or you suspect that your cat is not eating because she is unwell, you should not hesitate in consulting your veterinarian.

Should your cat not eat, for any reason at all, for more than forty eight hours ? get her to the vet. When your pet does not take food for an extended period the body fat is broken down to provide energy, and this can result in fatty liver disease.

Could your cat have a problem with her teeth? If your cat has problems with her teeth or mouth, eating could be difficult and painful for her. You can try tempting her with softened food but if you suspect any dental problem a visit to the vet is necessary.

Another possible reason that your cat will not eat could be because the food is too cold. Cats are, by nature, hunters. In their wild state cats eat their prey when they kill it, while the prey is still warm. Cold cat food therefore may be unappetizing. Try warming your cat's food slightly.

Changed your dish washing soap recently? If you have your cat may be repulsed by the new smell. Yes, the smell of cat food is very strong and may mask the detergent odor for most cats, but your cat may be able to detect it and so will refuse to eat from the dish.

Your cats dish does need to be rinsed thoroughly, much more exhaustively than dishes for humans use!

Do you use a plastic cat dish? Your pet may have been happily using a plastic dish for some time and then for no apparent reason your cat will not eat from it. Why? Some plastics become slightly absorbent as they age. Your cat's plastic bowl may start retaining the smell of old food, no matter how well you wash and rinse it, so the fresh food gets rejected.
Remember that changes in your cat's feeding and drinking habits can be a signal that all is not well. If your cat refuses food for more than forty eight hours get her to the veterinarian.

One of the reasons to consider as a reason for your cat not eating is ? cat stress. Your cat can become stressed for a wide variety of reasons, most usually reasons involving some sort of change. Cats find change stressful.

One of the many ways the stress manifests itself is by your cat being off of her food. You can try giving your cat a bit of extra fuss and attention, perhaps setting aside a little play time for your cat each day.

With reassurance that she is still loved your cat may not be so anxious about the change and return to her normal eating habits.

Is your cat now an elder cat? As cats get older their eating habits change, an older cat may eat only a portion of what is in her dish at intervals, rather than eat it all in one sitting as she once did. If you can, give your cat small meal three or four times a day, doing this will help prevent the food left in the dish becoming stale and unappetizing.

Also, as cats get older their sense of smell can deteriorate, even to the point of not being able to smell their food at all. You can try heating the food slightly which may increase the aroma.

Is your cat allowed outside? Often the reason an outside cat will not eat is because she or he has been fed by somebody else. You are providing your feline with good nourishing food but she wanders over to a well meaning neighbor and gets fed there. She returns home and, come her regular mealtime, she is simply not interested in more food.

What can you do? If you can spy on your cat and discover where she is freeloading, you could ask your neighbor not to give your cat any food. Explain that she is on a special diet or something. Other than that you could try affixing a label to your cat's collar saying ?Please do NOT feed.?

An infestation of parasites could be the reason your cat will not eat. Naturally there will be other symptoms present and the situation should not be ignored.

Remember that changes in your cat's feeding and drinking habits can be a signal that all is not well. If your cat refuses food for more than forty eight hours get her to the veterinarian.

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"Winkie Triad" - Guardian To The Kingdom Of Winkiedom

Winkie Triad of Winkiedom
Photo/PhotoArt by David McIntire - London, Kentucky

"The Messenger Winkie Triad"

(A Guardian Of The Kingdom Of "WINKIE THE KING")

"Mate To Spider JyoMolly:"

"Spider Triad"

(JyoMolly-WaQue) 

of "Winkiedom"

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"Spider Triad"

 (JyoMolly-WaQue)

"Mate To Winkie Triad"

Dec 20, Cat Poisoning Keep your cat safe from poisoning.

Cats are intelligent creatures. They generally only eat what is good for them.

Sadly though, veterinarians have to deal with thousands of cases each year of domestic cats that have sampled something toxic.

Many instances occur of cats ingesting poisonous substances while free roaming outside the home.

There are also many cases where cats consume something inside the home that makes them severely ill, or even proves fatal.

Cleaning products, including ? branded cleaning fluids and creams, floor and furniture polish or wax, metal polish, soap, detergents, drain cleaner, bleach, disinfectants, mothballs, toilet cleaners.

Cosmetic and beauty products, including ? nail polish, nail polish remover, perfume, aftershave, hair dye, hair sprays, suntan lotion.

Human medication, including - aspirin, Excedrin, paracetamol and any headache or pain relief tablets, antidepressants, laxatives, sleeping pills, dietary products, tranquilizers.

Decorating and DIY, including ? paint, paint removers and strippers, wood dye, spirits, preservatives, adhesives, varnishes.

Garage and motoring materials, including ? gasoline, anti-freeze, kerosene, oils, lubricants, windshield wiper fluid, battery acid, brake fluid.

Gardening, including ? insect killers, slug killers, weed killer, pesticides, fungicides, rodent poisons, aphid sprays.

Human food, including ? chocolate, opinions, alcohol, green tomatoes. (see Cat Safe. )

How can you prevent cat poisoning through your pet ingesting these products?

Store anything that could possibly harm your cat, safely. Remember that cats are inquisitive, dexterous and are expert climbers. An open shelf is not enough, cabinets and closets are best, but cats can get into cabinets that you would think would be impossible for them to do so. Always securely replace lids and caps.
Cat poisoning ? There are many everyday household products that are toxic for cats.

Wipe up and wash away spills and drips immediately. Remember to wipe away drips down the sides of containers.

Treat having a cat around your home the same way you would treat having an inquisitive child, safety first always.

Be aware that cat poisoning can result from the cat absorbing toxic substances through the skin and paws.

Remember that any tainted substance that gets onto your cat's fur is likely to be ingested when she grooms herself. Cats are fastidious, they can't stand anything to be on their coats. A contaminated liquid, for example, that she would not sample normally, might get swallowed when she grooms her coat.

Cats, if free roaming, will come across rotting meats and other contaminated food. Although cats are generally choosy about what they eat, even a well fed domestic cat will sometimes sample noxious garbage.

A little foraging around a garbage can could result in food poisoning for your cat. Milder cases of this type of bacterial cat poisoning can result in nasty stomach problems, a severe case can be life threatening.

Cats eat grass and plants to provide themselves with fiber and to rid themselves of fur balls. However, there are some plants that are toxic to cats.

Unfortunately not everyone likes cats. Some people dislike cats and some others positively hate them.
Many products used in the garden can be dangerous for cats.

Some of the people who dislike cats may be allergic to them, so naturally they avoid felines. Others may have a fear of cats.

Some people who hate cats, do so for no particular reason. This may be because of the negative image felines have had in times past, associated with evil, witchcraft etc. It may also be because cats are sometimes falsely portrayed as being cold, aloof creatures.

Other people hate cats because the animals, both domestic and feral, come into their backyards and gardens and defecate and urinate.

Cats pay little regard to a human's property boundaries. They wander in and do their business, perhaps laying claim to territory. Quite often this means they will dig in newly laid flower beds.

It is understandable that some property owners get annoyed by this. They may place cat repellent in their yard to try and solve the problem, or ask the cat's owner to keep their pet indoors. Others get more than upset, and want to harm the cats.

The most frequent way these people harm cats is by poisoning them, (intentional cat poisoning is a crime.)

They may set out dishes of poisoned cat food or dishes of anti freeze. They do not stop to think that they are killing an animal for doing what nature dictates, or harming someone's much loved pet.

Other people poison cats simply because they are sick, mindless human beings.

Sometimes cat poisoning by humans occurs unintentionally. People set down toxic bait in order to get rid of a rodent problem. The poisons used have to be palatable otherwise the intended victims would not eat them. Unfortunately this means that they are also palatable for cats too.

Then there is secondary poisoning. This happens when one animal, such as a cat, eats another animal that has been poisoned, such as a mouse.

There are many symptoms of cat poisoning and, as many of them could also be indicators of other feline problems, diagnosis may not be easy.

Symptoms vary with the type of poison ingested and not all symptoms become apparent at the same time.

Some of the symptoms of cat poisoning are:

Vomiting (could be bloody,) Diarrhea (could be bloody,) Lethargy, Salivation, Drooling, Agitation, Panting, Staggering or Unsteadiness, Swollen Tongue, Burns in Mouth, Trembling, Seizures, Coughing, Convulsions, Dehydration.

The above list is not exhaustive.

Don't take chances. If you can get immediate access to a veterinarian, let her or him know all the symptoms. If you suspect that your cat has swallowed a noxious substance, have the container to hand so you can read from the label.

Answer all the veterinarian's questions as best you can and have pen and paper handy to write down instructions. If the vet tells you to bring your cat in immediately, do so as quickly, and safely, as you can.

If you can't get immediate access to a vet, or as an alternative: Cal the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435 (Write the number down and keep handy for emergencies.)

The Animal Poison Control Center phone line is available 24 hours a day, every day. A consultation fee of $65 may be charged to your credit card, (includes follow-up consultation should it be needed.)

Don't run the risk of delay when it comes to cat poisoning. If you suspect it, get help immediately.

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"Some Of The Cute and Crazy Kitty Cats of "The Kingdom Of Winkiedom"

"Winkie's Furry Little Friends That Resides In Winkiedom."

Photos/PhotoArt by David McIntire  London, Kentucky.

"Winkie The King of Winkiedom"

"YellowBelly Knokeo"

"RingNeck O Parker"

"Silky Puss O Momma Tuo"

"Frankie O Que"

"Annie Waque"

"Bibby Waque"

"Skookie SnoozStar"

"Bibby Waque"

"Jakie JyoAnnie"

"Honey"

(Mother of the JyoHoneys)

(fr. L.)

"Little Bit JyoHappy",  "Buddy JyoHoney"

"Purdy Boy JyoHoney",  PeeperBaby Jyo Molly

(L.)  "Rosie O Nancy"

(R.)  "Snoozie SnoozGale"

"Prince Slinky WinkaFeller"

(Heir To The Throne Of Winkie The King)

"Ike and Spike O Nancy"

"Ike and Spike O Nancy"

"Momma"

(The Matriarch Of Winkiedom"

"Spot T Boy"

(Mate To Momma The Matriarch -

Guardian Supreme To The Throne Of The King)

"Rooter Tooter WaQue"

"Miss Molly WaQue"

"Blossom Waque"

"Rooter O Momma Cha'one"

"Bobo Jyohoney"

"Bubba JyoQue"

"Meowwowwow Waque"

(Playing with D'Boss's Ear)

"Meowwowwow Waque"

(Nap Time)

"Meowwowwow Waque"

(Playing Hid & Seek With Tommy O Honey)

"Meowwowwow Waque"

(Full Grown and Still At Play)

Nov 23, Pancakes

by W
(Long Island)

Pancakes is 16 years old. He has been going outside during the day for as long as I can remember.

I grew up with this cat and I will tell you this: he is happier and more affectionate (to me and strangers) than any other cat I have ever encountered. In fact, that's what everyone who meets him says.

Cats have two personalities: one is the domesticated pet that comes out when the cat is indoors, and the other is the natural predator that comes out when it is outside. To deny one is fundamentally wrong.

Indoor only cats are typically mal-adjusted around strangers because it sees them as intruders into its "hunting ground"/ home. As I've said I've never met a cat that is as friendly to strangers as Pancakes.

In-door cats are skiddish. However, I do not understand why one would own a cat if not to let it in the house....Cats need the best of both worlds: a safe place to sleep at night, and an outdoor hunting ground during the day and early evening. This way you eliminate many of the dangers faced by outdoor cats...(I admit that I do recommend keeping your cat inside if you live in a highly urban area)

I have had cats all my life and my view is simply this: Life is dangerous,that does not mean it should not be lived...Get real people, cats are animals not babies. I've lost a cat to a car as well, and I still think its cruel to keep cats indoors.

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Dec 26, Frosty Our Angel

by Kathy Radacky
(Williston, Florida USA)

FROSTY

Frosty came into our life about a month after we lost our 16 year old Grandson Jay in a tragic auto accident on June 15, 2010.

A good friend of his contacted us about having kittens to give away. Was not sure we wanting one but she brought her up to look at and we fell in love with her. a fitting name for her was Frosty. She was 8 months old on Christmas day. She has been a god sent. It has given me a reason to get up .

She ride to work with me on a gold cart everyday and if not she will chase the golf cart like a dog. We have customer who come by our shop just to visit with her. We also have Rhonda Island Red laying hens that she keeps in line. It is so cute to watch her chase them but not catch them which she really doesn't want to do.

I believe she was a angel sent from above at a time we needed one. I hope she will be a part of our family for a long long time.

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