Recent Content by hattkatts

Here are a few addresses you might want to check out as well. www.breedlist.com/faq/breeding.html http://www.cfainc.org/articles/kittening.html Pete

Rene, Congratulations on your new LaPerm litter. Let me tell you about a similar situation we had with our last litter of LaPerms. Momma had 8 and after a week or so of their eyes being open we would discover a couple would have their eyes stuck shut in the morning. We would use a warm...

I don't know where you got this information but I, for one, would have to see it to believe it. While I'm sure there are pet food companies out there using these alleged ingredients I find it difficult at best to believe the major premium companies follow suit. Pete

The file is too large to post here so here is the URL for an excellent article on commercial cat food. Hope this helps. http://www.hdw-inc.com/nutrition.HTM#commercial Pete

Usually (and I repeat - usually) the more expensive brands have less filler (corn, meal, etc) so the cats actually eat less and get more out of the food. I am going to my site to see if I still have a dry food breakdown and I will post it if I do. No matter who you speak with you will get...

I agree that if the cat will be allowed outside then by all means put it on the preventative. The Vet will usually test first to make sure your pet does NOT have heartworms before beginning the treatment. Have a great trip. Pete

Sorry, but after reading your post my suggestion is to place the cat and not have anymore of your own. Obviously your priorities are elsewhere and this is not fair to the pets who are willing to devote themselves to you unconditionally only to be cast aside when the potential for a problem...

I am in complete agreement about the cow's milk; some cats can tolerate it, most don't. There is always goat's milk or kitten's milk if you feel the need to add this to the diet. As for food, the better foods have less "fillers" and are less likely to cause weight gain. Also, with the better...

My first thoughts were "how were you driving" and "how full did you fill the bowl"? Many people, when they drive, forget about the pets in the carriers who are not strapped in and have no idea when turns and stops are about to happen. Consequently, while the cat may be standing or moving about...

Thank you, Ladies, for posting the links on bathing. With everything available at those sites I'm sure all the questions will be answered. Pete

My God, I'm getting a reputation I don't feel I deserve! Oh well. BTW, it's just Pete. As for bathing a cat I would be interested to know WHY you want to bathe it. If it is a show cat, has fleas, ringworm or some other reason then I understand; if not, then bathing is often not necessary. Once...

Thanks, Deb; some issues strike a nerve and this was one of them. Pete

I don't believe I mentioned any names or specific posts and that was for a reason. Sorry if my post hit a nerve. Yes, we are all entitled to our opinions, even those with whom we disagree. BTW My screen name is HattKatts, not HattCat but I prefer my name, which is Pete. Pete

That it is and there are strong emotions on both sides of the issue. There is nothing wrong with being passionate in your beliefs; I would be more inclined to question them if you weren't! I tend to be less than kind myself when, in the face of facts, people still disagree with what I am saying...

I don't think you have alienated people as much as you have hit on a topic of strong passions both for and against. While some are plain rude in their expression of beliefs most here are not and I suggest you refrain from replying to those who choose to be rude as nothing will be accomplished...