Cutting The Umbilical Cord Of A Newborn Kitten . . . When To Do It Member Article There is increasing evidence that it may be better to wait longer before cutting a newborn kitten's umbilical cord. Learn why . . . READ MORE >> Settling The Kitten Into Its New Home Member Article Next to actually being born, the most stressful day in a kitten's life is the day it leaves the home of its birth to start its life with a new family. That's why it is so important for the kitten's breeder to provide detailed instructions to the prospective buyer telling them the best way to settle their new kitten into their home and family. READ MORE >> Pemphigus Foliaceus In Cats Member Article Pemphigus foliaceus is a severe autoimmune disorder that is characterized by pustules and scabs on the skin. Learn the best treatments for this unusual disease ... READ MORE >> Pemphigus In A Himalayan Cat Member Article Follow the story of a young Himalayan and her battle against the skin condition called Pemphigus foliaceus. READ MORE >> Spraying In Cats Member Article Understanding the reasons most cats spray is the first step to controlling the unwanted behavior. READ MORE >> The Lion Cut Member Article As we enter the hottest days of summer, many cat owners consider clipping their long-haired kitties to make them more comfortable in the heat. The most popular, and most variable, feline clip is called the "Lion Cut". READ MORE >> The Lion Cut: Unusual Variations Member Article For those people who like to march to a different drummer, check out these unusual variations of the classic "Lion Cut". . . READ MORE >> Birding Behavior In Cats Free Article Birding refers to the soft, rat-a-tat, chirping, machine-gun noise a cat makes when it is intensely watching a bird or similar "prey" object that it cannot get to. Learn more about this unusual and comical feline vocalization . . . READ MORE >> American Wirehair Grands of Distinction In CFA Free Article In 2011, CFA instituted a brand new title the Grand of Distinction. The first and to-date only American Wirehair to earn this title is GCD, BWR, RW Jamis Indigo Moon of Sazikatz, a Blue Silver Tabby American Wirehair male, bred by Judith Bemis and owned by Sheryl Zink and Judith Bemis. READ MORE >> CFA Breed Articles Updated Free Article The cats that earned the title of Breed Winner this past season have been added to their individual Breed articles too! READ MORE >> While COVID-19 remains a world crisis, ShowCatsOnline will list all our relevant articles in this special section of our homepage: TICA Holds Virtual Cat Shows During COVID-19 Free Article With cat shows cancelled around the world, TICA has moved their cat shows into the online universe . . . READ MORE >> Breeding Cats During COVID-19 Member Article Can you continue to breed cats safely during the COVID-19 pandemic? What problems does the pandemic present to cat breeders? READ MORE >> Selling Kittens Amidst Concerns Of COVID-19 Member Article How do you sell your kittens while keeping both yourself and your kitten buyers safe by social distancing? READ MORE >> Length Of Time COVID-19 Survives On Various Surfaces Member Article How long COVID-19 can survive in the environment depends on the surface on which it lands. READ MORE >> Cleaning And Disinfecting For COVID-19 Member Article With the recent discovery that cats can contract COVID19, proper cleaning and disinfection at home and in the cattery is even more important than usual. READ MORE >> Two Pet Cats Test Positive For COVID-19 Free Article The first cats in the U.S. to test positive for COVID-19 are in the state of New York, the epicenter of the pandemic in the United States READ MORE >> Cats Can Catch COVID-19 Member Article A new study from researchers in Chine reveal that cats can catch COVID-19 from infected people . . . READ MORE >> Taking Your Cat To The Vet During Covid-19 Member Article Amid all the concerns regarding the transmission of Covid-19 between people, and the necessity of "social distancing", what do you do if you need to take your cat to the veterinarian for diagnosis or treatment? How do you keep yourself safe? How does the vet and staff keep themselves safe? READ MORE >> COVID-19 & Your Cat Member Article The world is reacting to the pandemic that is COVID-19. Do you need to take precautions to protect your cats from this virus? Can your cat catch COVID-19? READ MORE >> Tiger At Bronx Zoo Tests Positive For COVID-19 Free Article 4-year-old female Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City has tested positive for COVID-19 . . . READ MORE >> CFA & TICA End Show Seasons Due To Concerns About COVID-19 Free Article As of Monday, March 16, 2020, all CFA cat shows through May 31 were cancelled - effectively ending the CFA cat fancy show season, and delaying the beginning of the new show season by a month. TICA quickly followed suit. READ MORE >> The Gallery The Gallery is a permanent photo collection of all breeds of pedigreed cats. Each member of ShowCatsOnline is invited to submit one cat to be included in the Gallery as our GIFT to you, EVERY YEAR when you join or renew your membership! Cats with the breeding title of DM, OS, OD or its equivalent can be submitted at NO CHARGE. Additional cats are only $5 each or 3/$10. 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