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premier online magazine
about breeding & showing cats
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Simon's Cat Fireworks
July 4th festivities typically include fireworks — and that can be scary for the average feline. Simon’s Cat and his kitten housemate are no exception.
Cool Cats
Ann Burnaroos of SweeterPea Persians shares her story of two spoiled kitties who know how to be really cool when it’s much too hot.
2024-25 CFA Breed Winners
Here is a list of the Breed Winners in CFA for the 2024-25 show season.
FEATURED SUBSCRIBER ARTICLES
Learn how to palpate your queen to confirm pregnancy and count kittens. This is a useful skill for the modern cat breeder to develop.
Uterine Infections In The Female Cat, Part 1
Vaginal discharge is the quintessential symptom of a uterine infection. A severe or untreated uterine infection can mean not only the end of a cat’s breeding career, it can be life-threatening.
Kitten's Eyes Stuck Shut
While not all kittens in the same litter open their eyes on the same day, if a kitten has still not opened its eyes several days after all its littermates have, you may need to intervene. The eyes may be “stuck shut”.
Picking Up The New Kitten
Learn the best ways of making the process of picking up their new kitten easy for both the new owner and the kitty’s breeder.
Dematting Your Cat
Longhaired and shorthaired breeds with plush coats can all develop mats in their coats. If you have a kitty with a knot or two, there are tricks you can use to untangle a small mat from your cat’s coat without losing hair or leaving a bald spot.
The Cat Nanny
Sooner or later, most cattery owners will have to leave the care of their cats in someone else’s hands for a weekend or even longer. Where do you find that special someone to trust?
In warm weather, the possibility that your cat may be stung by a bee or wasp increases. A sting can be a life-threatening event if your cat is allergic to the insect’s venom. Learn how to protect and treat your kitty.
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Abyssinian
American Bobtail
American Curl
American Shorthair
American Wirehair
Balinese
Bengal
Birman
Bombay
British Shorthair
Burmese
Burmilla
Chartreux
Colorpoint Shorthair
Cornish Rex
Devon Rex
Egyptian Mau
European Burmese
Foldex
Havana Brown
Japanese Bobtail
Javanese
Korat
LaPerm
Lykoi
Maine Coon
Manx
Munchkin
Norwegian Forest Cat
Ocicat
Oriental
RagaMuffin
Ragdoll
Russian Blue
Scottish Fold
Scottish Straight-Ear
Selkirk Rex
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Siberian
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