Ginger Domestic Kitten (Felis Catus) Rolling on Back Playing
Burton, Jane
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Please tell
Garfield that his Christmas Letter was one of the most heartfelt I've
ever read. Ed Kostro Dec 2005
CHECK OUT RICKY'S YOGA SESSIONS
HERE:
One cat is
company. Two cats are a conspiracy. Three cats is an attempted takeover.
Four or more cats is a complete coup!o
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A morning kiss, a discreet
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Because his long white
whiskers tickled,
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'Cats make one of the most satisfying sounds in the world: they purr
... A purring cat is a form of high praise, like a gold star on a test
paper. It is reinforcement of something we would all like to believe
about ourselves - that we are nice.' - Roger A Caras
"Of all the [cat] toys available, none is better designed than the
owner himself. A large multipurpose plaything, its parts can be made to
move in almost any direction. It comes completely assembled, and it
makes a noise when you jump on it." -- Stephen Baker
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GARFIELD and those infamous 20th
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LETTER FROM GARFIELD is a final letter
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CAT CARE IN THE SUN
by
Pauline Dewberry
Cats
being the hedonistic creatures they are, just love lying in the sun. If your cat
is fortunate enough to have access to the great outdoors, then there is nothing
more wonderful than to see him stretched out enjoying the warmth of the sun. He
may be stretched out on a shed roof, or along a pathway, or even in a plant
trough – as my Ricky does.
But,
just as humans need to take care in the sun, so do cats. White cats have very
poor protection from the sun’s rays and may, as a result from too much
sunbathing, develop a type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma on
their noses and tips of their ears.
If
your cat likes to regularly sunbathe then you can apply a sun block suitable for
babies which won’t cause any problems if your cat licks it off. There is one
product made specifically for pets called Petscreen SPF23. It has been tested on
human skin and contains three different sunscreen agents to give animals a good
level of protection from both UVA and UVB components of sunlight.
‘Petscreen’
is a clear non-toxic spray and the manufacturers say one application should last
the whole day. It dries rapidly and is ‘lick-resistant’. You can order this
on-line at www.petremedies.co.uk.
I’m not sure if there is a product available in the US. I am still
researching but if any readers know of a product, please email the dailymews and
this article will be updated with any further information that comes to light.
If
your cat has white ears and nose, then regular checks are essential.
Early signs of skin cancer are a reddening of the skin, which is similar
to sunburn. There might also be a slight swelling or ‘crustiness’ on the
affected area. If you do notice
crusty sores on your cat’s ears, take it to the vet immediately. The tips of
the ears and nose can be treated the sooner it is seen than if left to ‘see
what happens.’
There
are a number of options open to a vet in terms of treatment. In an extreme case
of skin cancer on the ears, the cat may have to have the tips, or even the
entire earflap, amputated. Cats can cope pretty well with earflaps, even if they
look a little odd.
Just
as we humans are advised to stay out of the sun between the hours of 12.00 and
3.00pm, so it is best if we can keep our cats indoors at those times too. It is
also a good idea to have shady areas in your garden where your cat can cool
down. I have a rosemary bush that Ricky often retires to – and its scent is
also pleasant to cats.
A
little forethought will ensure that your feline friend will live a long and
happy life if these few guidelines are followed.
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Charlie
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Poppy
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Molly
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Alfie
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Max
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Jack
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Ruby
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Daisy
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Oscar
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DID YOU KNOW
... putting your
cat's name on his collar is asking for trouble?
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A
Cat's Prayer'
Lead me down all the right paths,
Keep me from fleas, bees, and baths.
Let me in should it storm,
Keep me safe, fed, and warm.
Let the sun shine where I lay,
Keep me young so I may play.
And most of all ...
Bless the people I adore,
And guard me from the dog next door.
Lisa Malone
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