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KITTEN SPECIAL be up high and will often settle on top of a door as a good vantage point. An active cat, keen for attention, they prefer some- one around all day to whom they can chat and complain. Grooming: The very minimum of maintenance is required as these cats, with satin coats in different colours, are a dream to care for and adore being stroked. • Active, needs company, children and dog friendly, family pet. CHARTREUX The Chartreux are observant and intel- ligent cats that have been known to work radio buttons and open door latches. This cat adapts itself to any kind of situation. Quite social, it will welcome your guests with pleasure. Good with children and ani- mals, they are playful well into their adult years, making them good family pets. They are reasonably happy to travel in a car and will accept a harness with a leash to accompany you on walks. They have an adoring and happy temperament and make devoted house pets, often attaching theiraround the house. For anyone considering and climb but they are not the most sure-a lapcat, this is a good choice. They like footed of felines, so keep your ornamentsheat and will often creep under the bed out of the way.covers at night! They are generally goodwith children, will walk on a harness and Grooming: A little, regular groom-many like to play fetch. ing is usually all that is generally required. However they are inclined to moult heav- Grooming: only moderate grooming is ily when changing from their thick winterrequired coat, so will need more attention in spring. Areas of white fur, especially on the feet,• Lapcat, companion cat, children friendly. are inclined to get grubby if not kept con-BRITISH SHORTHAIR •stantly clean. British Shorthairs make ideal family Playful, family pet, happy indoors, inde- pendent.pets. They are intelligent, loyal and enjoyplaying well past their kitten stage. They BURMESEalso look good for many years and are These beautiful cats are known for theirgenerally long lived. Adaptable to anynormal household environment, they will intelligent and affectionate nature whichlive happily indoors, providing they have makes them very popular pets. Their peo-enough items to keep them amused. If you ple-friendly characteristics seek out humangive a British Shorthair plenty of love and company and they are not usually happyaffection, they will re-pay you many times being left alone for long stretches of time.over and they enjoy company, even though They enjoy being sociable and if allowedthey are quite independent. They get on out, Burmese cats will soon seek out thewell with children and will rarely hiss or company of other people to play with.scratch. (Often, they will sit on the other They are good with children and dogs,side of the room for a few hours, seem- are happy to play and be played with, eveningly deep in thought). when old age finally catches up on them, and they can be taught to fetch toys. The chunky British Shorthair is one ofour most popular pets, known for its intel- Burmese are not known for theirligence and adaptability that has devel- aggressive qualities and are usually fairlyoped over many decades from the UK’s passive in nature. Small to medium sized,indigenous shorthaired cats. Their large they are mostly easy to handle but befaces, big eyes and short plushy coats are warned, when a Burmese jumps onto aadmired by many. They come in all col- lap, it often comes as a surprise as they areours suiting every taste. Brits like to jump much heavier than they look! They like to catworld.co.uk MAY 2015 51

Your guide to the top breeds in the UK BRITISH SHORTHAIR NORWEGIAN FOREST SimCphlayr…mtohdeeBnest cTOaPts RESHMA CATS Specializing in Blues, Blue/Cream and Cream. Enchanting cuddly and totallyTo represent your breed in our next breed summary feature call Also Black, Bi-Colours and Tri-Colours. addictive Norwegian Forest catsMaria Fitzgerald on 01903 884988 or email: [email protected] Silver spotties & tabbies in make wonderful family pets. Well red, blue, cream and black. socialised kittens from championship lines available to permanent loving Reg/vac/ins. Blue silver black silver homes. Cat chat welcome. red silver cream silver spotted and classic tabby Tel: 01663 810161 kittens currently available Email: [email protected] Call Sharon on 02476 684350 / 0777 3818803 www.reshmacats.com or email me on SPHYNX [email protected] www.charmoden.co.uk ALNAKEEDRAGAMUFFIN RAGEDMOLL ERISLE PERSIAN Beautiful home Specialising in Ragdolls since 1988. 11 years Marmelstien Persians reared, show Meet the RagaMuffin running P.R.B.C.C. Breeder of the year winner. Affectionate fun loving kittens full of quality Sphynx Conquering the World, One Heart at a Time confidence, from Champion lines, available kittens. to loving permanent homes, specialising All colours. in Solids and Bi colours. PKD neg lines, Odd eyed white babies and blue vaccinated, registered insured. eyed white babies available now, to Older cats sometimes available. loving indoor homes. Breeder of World’AUTHENTIC’ Photo: Tetsu YamasakiReasonably priced kittens available with01491 641487 / 07725269735 and International KITTENS AVAILABLE PHOTO: KRISSI LUNGRENwonderful personalities. Vaccinated, vetwww.marmelstienpersians.co.uk Championswww.ukrmcs.co.uk checked, GCCF reg. and insured. Tel/Fax: 01383 721311 Telephone: 01943 461852 Mobile: 07939 116861 or 07774 650217 (Yorks) Email: [email protected] www.emerisle-cats.co.uk See more photos on FacebookTOYGER This ROBERT FOX LBPPA advertisement isThe Toyger is a relatively new breed, bred to SPECIALIST PHOTOGRAPHERresemble the appearance of a small tiger with a only £40.00strong, muscular body and braided markings. Experienced with pets and people portraits,Excellent family pets; they are intelligent, playful plus VAT show events and weddings.and full of character. Take this opportunity to I come to you and no distance is too far.Toygers are rare with only a promote your prefix, breed Special price to Cat World readers - Home Visits atfew hundred worldwide and lessthan 20 in the whole of Europe. and any kittens that are £115.00 plus mileage, for a limited period only.Kittens sometimes available as available for the next issue Telephone: 01323 484282 or 07885 630654pets, please enquire www.photopaws.co.uk of Cat World.Gaynor Jean-LouisQueenAnne Cats Deadline for the June 2015 issue 447 is 6 March 201507714 [email protected] RagdollNEXT ISSUEwww.queenannecats.co.uk Breed profile - June issue 447 contact Maria on 01903 884988 for more information or email [email protected] MAY 2015 catworld.co.uk

KITTEN SPECIALaffections to one particular family member Grooming: Hand-grooming and week- and easy-going, with a calm temperament.but happy to be loved by all. ly brushing is all that is needed. Many pet Kittens are available in all the Persian col- owners who have an allergic response to a ours and the two breeds are often born in Grooming: The woolly blue coat normal cat will be alright with a Rex, espe- the same litter.benefits from regular combing and brush- cially a Cornish or Devon Rex, as they areing but be careful not too brush too much, known as ‘low shedders’. Grooming: Being the shorthairedas it can spoil the quality. version of the Persian, the Exotic has all • Good family pet, Active. the Persian’s desirable qualities but with• Children and dog friendly, intelligent, loyal. less of the grooming hassle. However, DEVON REX a considerable amount of care is stillCHINCHILLA PERSIAN With bat-like ears and the curly coat required, for although the fur is short- ‘Chinnies’ are placid cats, have quiet haired, it is much longer and thicker than of a poodle, a Devon Rex is sure to turn the coat of the British Shorthair. Brushingvoices and a soft appearance but are often heads. They have a lively intelligence and and combing every few days is recom-extremely robust, living well into their an endearing expression, are total mischief mended, with any white areas needingteens. Although they are friendly with makers and can provide side-splitting extra attention.humans and enjoy a bit of affection, they entertainment all day. Undeniably hav-can often be quite independent. Some pre- ing great personalities, some can be quite • Companion cat, Happy in a flat or apart-fer the feline company of other Chinchillas naughty if left unsupervised and withoutrather than other breeds or colours of companionship. They become devoted to ment, Elderly or disabled friendly.Persian. They are ideally suited to flats or their owners and will happily perch on a JAPANESE BOBTAILhouses and many prefer to spend much of lap or shoulder. Some are even happy totheir day inside. travel round on a harness and lead when The rabbit-like pompom tail is the on holiday. They love to be up high and main feature of this lively breed. Their Grooming: The long white can be rather naughty if left alone without coat colours and patterns are striking,coat needs a lot of care and owners should a companion. especially the tri-coloured Mi-ke varietybe prepared to spend a good deal of time that is always female in black tan andlooking after these cats. Daily grooming Grooming: Minimal grooming and a white. Bobtails have a soft, chirpy voice,is essential to keep them clean and free weekly brush will be sufficient. often ‘singing’ to their owner to whomfrom knots. Moulting white hairs can be a they can become greatly devoted. Veryproblem, particularly when they are shed- • Active, Loyal, Children and dog friendly, adaptable to any lifestyle, they are full ofding their winter coat, so if you are very energy and love to play so make a perfecthouse-proud, you should consider another Good family pet. family pet.breed. EGYPTIAN MAU• Happy indoors, Independent, Happy in an A very affectionate breed, these cats dote on their human compan-apartment. ions as if they were family. If youCOLOURPOINT PERSIAN want a constant companion with a playful disposition and regular Like any Persians, Colourpoints are moments of affection then thevery laid back and easy going. They have Egyptian Mau is for you. Theycoloured ‘points’ and are always blue-eyed are athletic and active, often said tobut any similarity with a Siamese ends have a bird-like voice and a cheetah-there. They like family life, interacting like stride. An intelligent cat, quitewell with responsible children (who are old good at opening doors and drawers.enough to respect the long fur), dogs and They will live happily in a flat andother animals. would prefer to have another feline for companionship. Grooming: The long coatneeds to be brushed and combed daily. If Grooming: A little more care isyou don’t want, or have the time, to be a required than for the average shorthairedwhizz with the brush, this isn’t the cat for coat but they are still a low maintenanceyou. breed.• Older children and dog friendly, Enjoys • Active, likes company, human and feline,company. intelligent.CORNISH REX EXOTIC As the name suggests, this is a rex or An affectionate and well manneredwavy-coated breed, which genuinely does cat that will make an ideal companioncome from Cornwall. These cats love acro- for anyone – particularly the elderlybatics and like to play ‘fetch’ so will make and retired. They can adapt to anya great pet and companion for a family. home and will be equally happy inThey are adventurous, intelligent and can a large residence with a garden orbe extremely affectionate. The coat comes a small apartment. Many Exoticsin many different colours and pattern like to travel with their owners andcombinations with a soft texture that is will settle well into holiday accom-warm to the touch and has a luxurious feel modation. They are very friendlyof velveteen. catworld.co.uk MAY 2015 53

KITTEN SPECIAL Grooming: The coat is easy to care will often follow them from room known to be good mouse-catchers! Thefor and has minimal shedding. However, to room. Korats are intelligent and Manx can show several variations of ‘noowners must make sure areas of long white energetic so will usually enjoy being tail’ or can even have a tail, though thisfur are kept clean. trained and playing games. They make is quite rare. They make attractive and devoted family pets but prefer not to unique pets, as they are always a talking• Family pet, active, needs entertainment. be left on their own which could be a point. problem if you will be out at work allJAVANESE day. Deeply affectionate, they prefer quiet Grooming: The dense ‘double’ coat Originally bred from Balinese, Siamese evenings by the fireside and are ideal for comes in lots of colours and all patterns. anyone handicapped or preferring a quiet Weekly combing is a must, and bandand the Colourpoint Shorthair, the life. Korats are not suited to a noisy house- brushing and extra grooming will beJavanese are similar to Balinese cats. With hold! This is an unusual silver-blue cat required when moulting.softer voices than the Siamese, they make with a heart-shaped face. They originateaffectionate pets, being playful, loving and from Thailand where they are regarded as • Good for elderly or disabled, can be shy.very intelligent. Said to have an excellent the ‘Good Luck Cat’.sense of humour, Javanese will adapt to Grooming: The shorthaired coat is very NEBELUNGany environment although they often like easy to look after. This breed looks like the Russianto be perched up high where they can sur-vey their territory. • Loyal, needs company, disabled friendly. Blue, from which it was created, but with a semi-longhaired coat. Their bod- Grooming: The coat requires minimal LAPERM ies and legs are long and graceful, as isattention with gentle brushing once a week The LaPerm is a rex-coated cat that their bushy tail. Lively and playful, theybeing all that is necessary. can be either long or shorthaired are affectionate cats with a good nature in all colours and patterns. but can be shy. While they are devoted to• Playful, enjoys company, human and feline. The name comes from their owner, they are not keen to be around the soft, silky, curly strangers. They can live quite happilyKORAT coat which really indoors and will enjoy sitting on a lap. Korats like to have their own way and looks as if they have However, it doesn’t like changes to routine and may take time to adjust.are a rather territorial breed, often con- just had a perm! Bold, inquisitive andsidering their owners to be part of their friendly, they enjoy being stroked. They Grooming: The semi-longhaired coatterritory, which makes them wonderful enjoy toys and remain energetic cats into requires brushing twice a week to keep itcompanions. Very faithful to their owners, adulthood. LaPerms are happy to live in clean and looking healthy.they always like them to be nearby and a flat. • Loyal, happy to be indoors, independent; shy. Grooming: Athough curly, the coat is low maintenance, much like a poodle, and NORWEGIAN FOREST any shedding is minimal. The sociable Norwegian Forest enjoys • Active, happy to live in a flat or apartment. company. Very friendly, they are good with people and will often demand attention. MAINE COON Strongly built and a larger than an average This breed originates from the state of cat, they will require more food too as they are energetic and good at climbing. Good Maine in the USA and is one of the larg- hunters if allowed outdoors, they will also est breeds. Bred in the UK since the mid be an indoor cat. 1980s, some cats can be extremely heavy, meaning handling could be difficult for Grooming: The coat needs daily atten- those with limited physical ability. Known tion in winter when it is at its thickest but as the clowns of the cat world, they are these cats are generally easy to groom. better suited to family households with plenty of space. Generally intelligent and • Energetic, happy to be indoors, enjoys hunt- affectionate with all, they may choose one family member to be the object of their ing. affection. ORIENTAL SHORTHAIR Grooming: The fur is semi long- A playful, medium-sized cat with a haired with a silky undercoat but just needs occasional grooming. White paws huge amount of charm, the Orientals may need extra attention in order to keep make loving pets for all age groups. Their them clean. ancestry is Siamese but they are often thought to be rather quieter and easy to • Family pet, active, needs lots of space. handle. That said, they can be quite vocal and demanding of your attention. MANX Retired people love these quiet and Grooming: Everyday hand-grooming will keep an Oriental’s fur in good condi- gentle cats, which make loyal and devoted tion. pets but can be shy of strangers. They can be trained to fetch toys like a dog and are • Family pet, playful, needs company. OCICAT This breed is another that originates from America, from Siamese, Abyssinian54 MAY 2015 catworld.co.uk

KITTEN SPECIALand American Shorthair breeds. Despite ‘knickerbockers’ on the hind legs. A very them an ideal family pet. Loyal to theirlooking like a wildcat, their nature is any- sociable, intelligent and affectionate cat, owners, they are happy to live indoors.thing but. They are extremely confident they will do anything for a tummy rub.with an extrovert nature and are happy Very active, they love scratching posts, Grooming: Although this is ato be around strangers. Most make great fetching toys and playing generally. They longhaired breed, they are fairly easy topets as they will be happy to curl up on thrive on companionship, getting on well groom as the coat does not get matted.your lap and stay there. Very loyal to their with children and other pets. A perfect However, they do moult so extra groom-owners, Ocicats adapt to all lifestyles but indoor cat. ing is required in spring and summer.do not like being left on their own. Good Bi-coloured versions need a little morewith other pets. Grooming: The low-maintenance, soft care to keep the white parts of the coat plush coat requires no more than a few clean. Grooming: Easy with regular, though minutes of brushing or combing twice aminimal, brushing. week. • Children and dog friendly, playful, family• Likes company, lapcat, family pet. • Active, children and dog friendly, happy to pet, happy indoors. RUSSIAN BLUE, BLACK & WHITEPERSIAN be indoors. Admired for its long, thick, luxurious RAGDOLL An intelligent breed renowned for its gentleness, it is rare for a Russian tofur, the Persian is still the most popular The laid-back Ragdolls get their name scratch. They are graceful and playfulof all the longhaired breeds. They are not from a tendency to go limp when picked pets, well suited to life indoors and/or in avery active cats and are quite happy to up. This distinctive colour pointed breed busy working environment. Russians getbe on their own in a flat or small house. was first created in America during the on very well with children and other ani-Their temperament makes them the ideal 1950s and 60s. They are one of the least mals although some may be less keen forcompanion, as they are very friendly and aggressive and among the calmest breeds cuddles than others. However, they willget on well with all age groups. of domestic cat, possessing a warm, affec- wriggle away in this situation, rather than tionate disposition. Good with strangers, show their claws. Russian Blues are always Grooming: This is definitely these cats may greet visitors at your front blue but Russians whites and blacks arenot a breed for anyone who works full door and follow them around like a puppy. also increasing in availability. Russians liketime or has a busy social life! Persian coats They are easily trained and are playfully to play and be active so if they are to becan become a real chore, especially when a energetic, despite sometimes appearing left alone for most of the day, they wouldsmall kitten has grown up into a very large clumsy. They enjoy games, including prefer a companion cat.adult. Moulting can be a problem, even fetching toys, and get on well with chil-with daily grooming and white coats need dren, dogs and other cats, which makes Grooming: The short, plush, densespecial care as they can be prone to stain- blue coat has the effect of a silver sheening. However, if you have time to sparefor the demanding grooming regime, aPersian will repay you with a lifetime offriendship.• Companion cat, happy in an apartment,quiet.PIXIE-BOBS Intelligent, loyal and affectionate,Pixie-Bobs make devoted household pets.They will make an unusually strong bondwith their family, making them excep-tionally good pets for children. They canbe trained to walk on a harness and willquickly learn to play ‘fetch’ and enjoyother games. Their voice is a quiet chit-ter and they will happily talk to ‘their’humans. They get on well with otheranimals, including dogs, and are goodtravellers.• Grooming: Very minimal care required. Children and dog friendly, loyal, social.RAGAMUFFIN A large, heavy and muscular breed thatdoes not reach full maturity until aroundfour years old. Females are usually muchsmaller than males. The semi-longhairedcoat is thick and plush, growing longerand ‘furrier’ around the neck and face,(the ruff), then around the middle, with catworld.co.uk MAY 2015 55

KITTEN SPECIALand requires regular brushing and comb- lengths. Loving and tolerant, it is compat- SIBERIANing to remove dead hair during the moult- ible with other breeds. In fact they prefer If you are looking for a lifelong com-ing season company, either human or feline. panion, a Siberian is a good choice for• Children and disabled friendly, happy to be Grooming: The longhaired version you. A very loyal and loving breed, they is prone to shedding hair and needs extra will repay your affection with years ofindoors, gentle. grooming to avoid tangles in the coat. happiness. They will meet you at the doorSCOTTISH FOLD Brushing the fur once or twice a week for when you come home and will play with the shorthaired cats will help remove dead just about anything. However, they are This very distinctive breed originated hairs, though care is needed not to damage powerfully built and love to climb andin Scotland and comes in both long-haired the curls. Both shorthaired and longhaired jump.and short-haired varieties with a wide ‘Selkies’ can benefit from the occasionalrange of coat colours. The folded down bath. They socialise well with other semi-ears come forwards, giving them an imp- longhair breeds and do not mind travel-ish look. • Likes company, human or feline, playful. ling. A cute cat, with a sweet expression, they SIAMESE Grooming: Although the coat isare very quiet creatures and will be happy Easily recognised by the pointed thick, it is relatively matt-free and easy toto join you as a couch potato, sharing the groom. Daily grooming will be required insofa with you as you watch TV. Good with coat pattern and sapphire blue eyes, the the winter, when the coat is being shed.those who are handicapped, elderly or Siamese is always a popular cat. They canliving on their own, Folds are also particu- be quite demanding, wanting to be loved • Companion cat, active.larly fond of children. They have a sweet by their owner every second of the day andnature and are very attentive and devoted are often very vocal. SINGAPURAto their owner. Singapuras are very affectionate, It is quite common for them to bond Grooming: The short-haired strongly to a single person. They are intel- love human company and love to talk.Scottish Fold has a well-padded coat that ligent and can be trained quite well to Inquisitive and playful, they love to bebenefits from regular brushing and comb- walk on a lead but also like to jump, so boss and will always be seeking your affec-ing. although they are quite happy to live in an tion. Although they require space to exer- apartment, they should always be provided cise, they like warm places so are suited to The long-haired version, called with a substantial scratching post, prefer- being an indoor cat.Coupari, has silky fur that is much easier ably one with a platform.to care for than the Persian. Grooming: Just a weekly brush is allSELKIRK REX Grooming: Hand-grooming and strok- that is required. ing (which they adore) is usually sufficient A cuddly and playful breed, the rex- to keep a Siamese looking on top form. • Affectionate companion, happy indoors, needscoated Selkirk has a rounded, stocky bodyand comes in both long and short coat • Happy in a flat or apartment, needs com- space. SNOWSHOE pany and attention. Snowshoes have coloured points, blue56 MAY 2015 catworld.co.uk

KITTEN SPECIALeyes and little ‘lone ranger’ face markings pet but are equally suited animals so are a good choice foralthough the latter are not present in every to living with one per- an active family.example. They are generally sweet-tem- son so are ideal cats forpered and affectionate cats that show great an apartment. It is often Grooming: This breedlove and devotion to their owners. They thought that the Sphynx is generally easy to care forlike to be up high and it is not unusual for has no hair but in fact their and the sleek, intermediatethem to be taught tricks such as opening skin is covered with a very length coat with no undercoatdoors. Snowshoes get on well with chil- fine soft down. This means has a silky, luxurious feel. Thedren and make lively and intelligent pets they are often chosen by popular white-coated Turkishfor all age groups and lifestyles. people with an allergy to cat Angora needs extra attention, fur. They like to be warm however, to ensure the coat and Grooming: Snowshoes are quite easy but are also fond of going paws do not stain.to look after, although attention is needed outside.to keep the white feet clean and free from • Energetic, loyal, family pet,staining Grooming: Although there is no children and dog friendly.• Children and dog friendly, family pet, active. fur to groom, the skin TURKISH VAN will require attention. These pretty cats, whiteSOKOKE Wiping down with a wet with different coloured With a tabby patterned coat that resem- tissue wipe is recommended extremities, enjoy playing to keep the skin clean. Ears should games with both humansbles tree bark, these lively and affection- be cleaned regularly to prevent a build upate cats make good pets for families with of wax. and other cats. They are lively,school-age children. They have an elegant, intelligent and friendly so make excellentmuscular body that enjoys being active • Energetic, family pet, companion cat, happy companions. With a quiet voice and a lik-and climbing. They can be trained to walk ing for water, be aware that they may takeon a leash and get along well with other in a flat or apartment. a dip in your bath or garden pond. Theycats and dogs. Very intuitive, they can are quite independent which makes themoften sense when something isn’t right. TONKINESE perfect for an owner who is out at work The ‘Tonk’ is a cross between a each day. Be warned though that they can Grooming: Very easy to care for, they be prone to putting on too much weight ifenjoy being brushed. Siamese and a Burmese, having a good they are left with food on which to ‘graze’. balance of both in looks and character.• Older children and dog friendly, active, Some may be more Siamese than others Grooming: With a thick coat that and some are quite vocal, happy to spend a sheds in the spring, daily grooming is usu-family pet. long time ‘chatting’ to their owners. They ally required during the winter.SOMALI enjoy climbing and travelling and can be trained to walk with a harness and lead. • Loyal, independent, companion cat, Somalis are the ‘foxy tailed cat’ with The Tonkinese loves attentiona distinctive ticked coat and are really a and they combine well with intelligent, lively.longhaired version of an Abyssinian. They calmer children and dogs. Theyare very loving cats that need affection as are sensitive, intelligent catsmuch as food - indeed many of them will who bond strongly with theirask for a cuddle before eating, no matter human companions and willhow hungry they are or how special the show their affection very clearly.meal. They are very inquisitive and cannotresist getting their noses into everything. Grooming: They are very easyThey won’t sit in a corner, hoping to be to groom, needing a brushing justnoticed but will be on your lap, rubbing once a week.your face and nuzzling your neck, soSomalis give a lot of affection too. These • Children and dog friendly, active, enjoyintelligent and playful cats are just theright breed for a cat loving family as they company of other cats.love children and other animals and get onvery well with infants and the very young. TURKISH ANGORAThey suit all households, whether a flat or Extremely intelligent, the Turkisha large house with a garden. Angora breed make devoted pets, often Grooming: Although semi longhaired singling out one person to be theirthey take very little grooming, needing constant companion. Talkative yet softonly the occasional brushing to remove voiced, they are available in an arraydead hair, especially when moulting. of beautiful colours and patterns with whites proving very popular. They are• Family pet, happy indoors, love human especially attractive with odd eyes – one blue and one amber.company.SPHYNX An energetic breed, they love to climb to high places in the home An affectionate, energetic and active such as the tops of doors andcat, the Sphynx is a breed that is ‘on the bookshelves. They get alonggo’ all the time. They make a good family well with children and other catworld.co.uk MAY 2015 57

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JFUUSTNFOR UntitledBreed crosswordAcross2. This breed comes in black, blue and white6. Nationality of the breed with the ‘folded’ears7. Feline connected with the Isle of Man8. This long haired breed is definitely not achild’s toyDown1. Affectionate name for the NorwegianForest breed3. The ‘marmite’ cat - you either love ’em oryou don’t4. Nationality of the mists5. The Self black version of the Asian breedSpot the differenceCan you find 8 things in the picture on the left that are missingAcross Down2. This breed comes in black, blue and white 1. Affectionate name for the Norwegian Fo6. Nationality of the breed with the ‘folded’ ears7. Feline connected with the Isle of Man 3. The ‘marmite’ cat - you either love ’em o8. This long haired breed is definitely not a child’s toy Answers fro4m. Claosutnmtroynotfhthsefumnisptsages Word missing 5fr.oTmhewoSredslfebarlcahckwvaseGrsaiorfnielodf. the Asian bree Below are the answers to spot the difference. catworld.co.uk MAY 2015 59

ASKTHEEXPERTS OUR PANEL ARE HERE TO HELP If you are worried about your cat’s health, our panel of experts will try to help. Here are some answers to your questionsQFeline harmony scent. Offer the cloth to Arthur mix some gravy with Cilla’s cat food as I’m thinking of getting a new kitten several times each day so he can this worked for her cat but I’m not sure. but how can I be sure it will get on get used to the scent of the new kit-with my two year old cat Arthur? ten. If he sniffs the cloth quite happily AYou are right to have concerns about and doesn’t scamper off, reward him adding gravy to your cat’s food. GravyAYou can never be sure in advance with a small treat. usually has a high salt content which, for as it will probably depend on the You could also do the same in healthy cats, is not too much of a problemtemperament and personality of both reverse, rubbing Arthur with a cloth and but can lead to severe problems if yourArthur and the new kitten. It would be letting the kitten sniff Arthur’s scent. cat were to suffer from kidney disease orpreferable to choose a female kitten but When each of them are happy with this, bladder stones. The older a cat, the moreany addition to the household is likely to you should then create a ‘group scent’ by susceptible it will be to these diseases.be disconcerting for Arthur to begin with. rubbing each of them with the other’s Gravy can also contain onion which isThere are plenty of things you can do cloth. commonly believed to cause problems withthough to help the situation as much as Finally you can allow Arthur to meet red blood cells in cats and in dogs.possible. the new kitten. Try opening the door of the kitten’s room a little so neither I suggest it would be far better to try I would recommend that, if possible, you cat can get in or out but can sniff and alternative cat foods suited to Cilla’s age.keep your new kitten in a room away from see the other and identify them. It would Some of these do have a wetter textureArthur initially. Arthur may be able to pick be good to give each of them a small treat which she may prefer. Introduce the newup traces of the kitten’s scent from under if they cope well with this meeting. Once foods gradually, increasing by a little everythe door but hopefully it won’t bother him they are both happy with the situation, one or two days. Too quickly and it couldunduly. Give the kitten plenty of toys, food you can let them meet each other prop- mean a stomach upset which could resultand water plus a litter tray. Provide places erly and, if all your preparations have gone in Cilla being put off her food even more.where he or she can climb, such as the top well, they should be happy in each other’s Hopefully, with patience, you will findof a wardrobe or a shelf. company. something that Cilla will eat quite happily You will need to continue without risk to her health. When the kitten is happy with this new to allow them separate areasenvironment, you can introduce them to though, including food andthe rest of the house but preferably when water bowls and rest places,Arthur is not around. Rub a cloth over your as Arthur will no doubt wantkitten’s face and legs to pick up his or her to spend some quiet time away from a playful kitten. QEncouraging good eating I have a four year old cat, Cilla, who has become increasingly fussy about what she eats and often won’t eat much at all. I have thrown so much food away recently. A friend has suggested I60 MAY 2015 catworld.co.uk

QGet rid of fleas - please! AI don’t think there is anything wrong QIndoors or out? I think I must have tried every flea with your kittens as this can be quite My family and I are really treatment you can buy yet my cat normal behaviour. Some cats will do the excited about getting astill gets fleas. Please help - I just don’t opposite - scrape away vigorously to cover new kitten but I just can’t decideknow what else to do. it but send litter flying across the floor at whether or not to let him outside. the same time - whereas others just aren’t We have lost two previous cats toAFleas, unfortunately, are a recurring bothered about covering it up. Keeping the road accidents and although we problem and need continuing litter tray clean, as you are already doing, is live in a quiet village now, I’m stilltreatment to keep them at bay. You the best option as scented deodorants and worried.should use a prescription strength flea room fresheners can unsettle a cat. If theytreatment on all cats and dogs in the home feel anxious around their litter tray, they AThe decision to allow yourevery three or four weeks. (Never use may decide not to use it at all. kitten to roam outside ordog products on cats as they can be very be kept indoors is not one to beharmful). You should also regularly treat There are some types of covered litter taken lightly. I can see why you areyour home with a prescription strength tray that have a self-cleaning mechanism concerned but urge you to considerspray - usually every six months. Your which scoops the soiled litter into a cup all options before making your finalvet can advise you about both types of at the side of the tray that you can then decision. Yes, going outside canproduct. remove and dispose of easily. Perhaps this increase the risk of accidents and would be worth a try but only if your kit- injury on the road or from other cats Keep carpets flea-free by hoovering tens are happy to use it. but the indoor environment has risksthem at least three times a week; hard too such as toxic chemicals found inflooring, bedding and other soft furnishings For more options of litter and trays, see everyday cleaning items, poisonousshould also be cleaned frequently to eradi- the April 2015 issue of Cat World. plants and open windows.cate traces of fleas and their eggs. Are you and your family prepared It is really important that not only your to entertain an indoor kitten suf-cat but all other animals and the house- ficiently? Will someone be at homehold environment are regularly treated and with them during the daytime? Iscleaned. your kitten one of the calmer breeds or is he likely to be very active andQLazy litter problem inquisitive? Are you and your family My two young kittens refuse to happy to deal with a litter tray in the cover their poo when they have house at all times?used their litter tray. I have tried toshow them what they should do and If you have a large garden youencouraged them to scrape the litter but could perhaps consider compromis-they just don’t seem to be able to get the ing by building an outdoor, fencedhang of it. Is there something wrong with enclosure where your kitten canthem? The smell is very strong and I feel have plenty of fresh air and exer-embarrassed when I have visitors, even cise but without being able to straythough I keep the tray clean. away from the boundaries of home. Some cats can be unhappy to be kept indoors 24/7, leading to anxiety issues that make them ill. You may have to leave your decision until you know your new kitten a little better. •If your cat’s problem requires urgent attention, please seek advice from your veterinary surgeon without delay. catworld.co.uk MAY 2015 61

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Daisy comesto stayLife has become a little more mad than usualrecently as we find ourselves looking afterpoorly family members, both human and feline By Libby RuffleIopen the door and Daisy sits up tive comments. They were ‘impressed’ she not be stressed after her near fatal from her favourite position, lying on at how well Daisy was doing. accident?). She was given an antibiotic a blanket on top of the bed, miaows injection and Joe smilingly told me ‘notand gets up to greet me. So far, so But the path was not all smooth to panic.’ How gratefully I assumedusual. going. The day – seven days after her the role of neurotic mad cat lady! In all accident - we were due to pick Daisy the illness, I felt it better to be safe than Except that a month ago, Daisy, my up from hospital, my mother-in-law sorry and I was relieved to be reassuredmother-in-law’s cat, was hit by a car. We phoned to tell us my father in law was that her health was improving on thecalled the emergency vets on Saturday unable to get out of bed. My mother- right lines.night. As my mother-in-law, in tears, in-law, although you wouldn’t know it,signed the operation consent form, is 92. A month on, my father-in-law is dueDaisy, unable to walk, went into shock. out of hospital and Daisy goes from So Daisy came home with us. She strength to strength. Any concerns about It was hard not be pessimistic. But would need a week’s crate rest (kindly her inclination to mobility (now out ofmy mother-in-law wanted everything loaned by some generous neighbours the crate, she spends a lot of time on thedone that could be done, sparing no with puppies) before a recheck with bed) were allayed by discovering half aexpense. And fortunately, our on-call Simon to see how she was getting on. pack of cat treats - inadvertently left onvet had an interest in surgery. Fate had We were warned that she may leak urine the bedside table - under the bed, torn tocertainly delivered Daisy into the right – “it could get messy” – and would shreds and completely empty.hands. need to be checked regularly to ensure she wasn’t sitting for long periods in Our current concern is the little bald The next days were, as Simon the her own wee. And Daisy’s appetite still patches on her fur. We fear she mayvet warned us in daily phone updates, wasn’t great but it was important that be over grooming through boredom“fraught with danger.” I hesitantly she took her medication. We were in for or stress. So we are taking another tripexpressed my first fear – was it the right an indefinite period of intensive care. to see Simon, to rule out fleas or otherthing to save Daisy or was it cruel to issues and see if we can treat her for theput her through this? Reassured that, Every wee, every pooh, every meal fur and also have her vaccinated.while there were no guarantees, Daisy eaten was a moment of triumph. “Shewas definitely in with a fighting chance, did a poo!” I’d yell excitedly. “She ate Having taken her care very muchwe went ahead with treatment. all her dinner!” And there was no sign day by day, we are keen for advice about of leakage. the next step: how much should we Daisy had two major problems: a encourage her to jump down off the bedruptured bladder and a broken hip. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. As and play or will her mobility improveThe bladder, clearly, had to be dealt my father-in-law remained poorly and naturally? And as she will be stayingwith before anything else. Simon had to was admitted into hospital, Daisy also with us for the foreseeable future, howremove 50% of her bladder and repair had another couple of trips to the vet. much do we let her have the run of thethe rest. This, he told us, should stretch She didn’t seem to be drinking and I house? We were advised by the Catsand return to something of a normal was concerned. Advised by Simon, I did Protection that our rescue cat Pippinsize. But Daisy might leak urine for a the ‘pinch’ test. The skin didn’t seem should be an only cat because of his his-long time. to me to spring back quickly, so I took tory, as a kitten, of cat flu. I have since her in. had a lot of conflicting advice about The operation was a success and, its relevance. One comment was thatonce Daisy was stronger, he could look She was, of course, fine. And pro- Pippin is the one at risk because of theat her hip. Simon, in a week out of work gressing well. chance of flu reoccurring if he becametaking further surgical exams (lucky stressed, so we want to do the rightDaisy!), came in on his day off to oper- There was another call – out of hours thing.ate. on a Sunday morning, naturally – when I saw blood in her urine. Joe, our vet Next month, I’ll tell you how we’ve As the daily calls from the veterinary this time, told us it was either a natural been getting on!team continued, the situation changed process of the bladder repairing, orfrom a guarded prognosis to more posi- perhaps stress related (and how could catworld.co.uk MAY 2015 63

KIM’S WORLD AT HOME WITH KIM ROGERSTipp’s leads Kim a bit of a dance and Kim makesfriends with a beautiful new kitten, confirmingwhat wonderful time wasters cats can beS pring is here and the weather has towards their garden I have to either run through the hedge into the garden with finally changed for the better. It’s around into my immediate neighbour’s the greyhound /staffie? Had the dog always a really nice feeling seeing garden (I only do this if they are out) and caught him? Was he hiding somewherethe blue sky above and watching the pick him up or I call and call frantically injured in their garden waiting to comeswallows swirling round and around. to try to get him to come back before home?They never seem to get tired of flying in he makes his way to the second gardencircles and wandering about overhead along which is where the dog lives. As I tortured myself with these scaryaimlessly. Which brings me very nicely to Sometimes this works and sometimes he thoughts, my heart began to beat hardermy two naughty wandering cats... just meows his disapproval and carries on and harder in my chest. Was he ever walking. coming home? What would I do without One of my neighbours a couple doors him? I couldn’t begin to imagine my lifeaway has recently got a new dog. It’s a On this particular afternoon I called without my beloved Tiptoes; he is mygreyhound crossed with a staffie, a funny and called and walked up and down the best friend, my baby, my little boy. Mylooking thing which has the body of the lane scanning gardens. I peered through brain was going into overdrive with terri-greyhound, albeit a bit more muscular, the hedge and got caught on the bram- ble thoughts of what may have happened.and the head of a staffie. Its head there- bles traipsing down through the field. What should I do? Send out a rescuefore looks way too big for its body. It’s a Still no joy. There was absolutely no sign team, call the SAS, phone the police?lovely dog though, a rescue which I don’t of him anywhere. I can usually hear histhink has barked at all yet. It’s very quiet bell faintly jingling which gives me an There was only one thing to do, soand solemn and a little scared of quick indication of which direction to look but off I went round to my neighbour’s tomovements and loud noises. today I could hear nothing. check if their dog was indeed outside in the garden. As I opened the gate, the big The problem I have with it, is that I resorted to shaking his biscuits lollop bounded over to me (I’m talkinggreyhounds are renowned for chasing which usually does the trick as he’s a about the dog, not my cat by the way).small furry creatures, it’s their nature, so greedy little so and so. I even walked He didn’t have the guilty look of a dogI’m a little worried about my two babies around the garden saying ‘ham’ in a who had recently chased a small fluffygoing anywhere near their garden. The high pitched voice as this is gener- and was happily playing with one of hisother thing is that when I say ‘no’ to ally foolproof. None of my usual tricks toys. I quickly explained my dilemma toTipp’s he invariably does the opposite. were working. Suddenly I had an my neighbour and had a good long lookSo every time he heads along the wall awful thought. What if he had gone around their garden to see if Tipp’s was indeed anywhere about. She mentioned Kittens are that she had never seen Tiptoes in her so funny and garden, only a few cats dared visit, in have just so the dead of night, from the local estate. much energy. Thankful that Tipp’s definitely hadn’t been the dogs’ dinner that afternoon, I headed home. Back in the garden Cyril was still in the same place I left him, on the table in the middle of the patio. Next to him, by the door, sat Tipp’s! I never did find out where he had been. Kitten time I went to see a very good friend of mine who has lots of little pets. Four guinea pigs, a hamster, numerous fish,64 MAY 2015 catworld.co.uk

two rabbits...you name she’s got it. So Dumped pet store kittensnow she has got a brand new kitten. Jet highlight cruelty epidemicblack with two little bald bits of fur aboveher eyes which look just like eyebrows. T he founder of a cat charity The kittens will be looking forShe is called Molly and is so beautiful. has issued a neutering a new home after they have beenI just had to go and see her. Kittens are plea to pet owners to halt weaned, neutered, vaccinated andso funny and have just so much energy. what she calls a growing ‘cruelty wormed. But it seems likely thatThey seem to run about at 100 miles an epidemic’. more will follow in their paw prints,hour and then just as quickly collapse on according to Sara Atkinson, founderthe floor, totally shattered. Sara Atkinson from Yorkshire of Yorkshire Cat Rescue. Cat Rescue has spoken out after I stayed the night so in the morning, the charity had to step in and save “It never ceases to amaze meafter my friend had headed off early to the second litter of abandoned kit- how someone can bundle up awork, I had a visit from the little kitten tens this year already. litter of kittens like that and justwho ventured into my bedroom. Molly dump them without their motherwanted some company. I scooped her When the kittens, Gladys, Elsie, at such a young age. This familyup and put her on the bed next to me, Harold and Freda, were found in a were found in time but it is freez-tickling her under her chin. She has the small cardboard box outside Pets ing cold outside and there is aloudest purr you have ever heard and at Home in Keighley, they were real chance that they might havewas soon laying upside down next to me, brought straight to the rescue died or fallen ill. I urge people whoher little paws kneading the air. She is so centre where it was obvious that don’t want kittens to neuter theiradorable. I seriously considered putting they had not yet been weaned and cats as soon as possible. Raisingher in my overnight bag and taking her should still be with their mother. and finding homes for four, five orhome. I was meant to leave at 10am that even more kittens isn’t as easy as itday as I had planned a day of shopping. Janet Taylor from Keighley is sounds.”As it turned out, one thing led to another a foster carer for Yorkshire Catand Molly and I ended up playing, cud- Rescue; she came to the kittens’ Although this story will havedling, sleeping (her not me, I just didn’t rescue. “It’s upsetting to see such a happy ending for Gladys, Elsie,like to disturb her), eating, followed by young kittens that have been taken Harold and Freda, the charity ismore chasing games and before I knew from their mother far, far too early gearing up for another busy yearit, it was suddenly 2pm. in their lives. They clearly missed as spring arrives and, along with it, her - instinctively searching for her a booming kitten season. Sara said: Kittens really are time wasters – I and nudging each other trying to “Every year I hope that we will startloved it! I can’t wait to visit her again. find some milk,” said Janet. “These to see things change for the better kittens desperately need to feel but so far, it is more and more of Kim Rogers is an active volunteer safe and loved so that is now my the same.” at her local animal sanctuary. job until they are old enough to Ferne Animal Sanctuary leave. It’s tough but also hugely Above: Freda, Elsie, Harold and Chard, Somerset TA20 3DH rewarding – knowing that you are Gladys. making a difference to such tiny www.ferneanimalsanctuary.org little lives.” catworld.co.uk MAY 2015 65

First call forlast postVets2Home’s 24/7 service for pets at theend of their life is just a phone call awayfor caring owners in the south eastS usan Gregersen, 47, DVM, ing to their old or sick cat’s every need. after Mimi passed gently in her sleep MBA, MRCVS, Hospice and As professional hospice vets, we educate one night, Fifi fell ill. Rosy was well Emergency Vet, is founder of our clients about how to best deal with prepared and she wanted to give Fifi theVets2Home, the in-home, end-of-life their companion animal as symptoms same gentle and stress-free, in-home careand euthanasia service for pets and their worsen and disease or old age progresses. that Mimi had received, although Fifi’sowners in Sussex and on the Kent/Surrey We help them understand what to expect symptoms were very different. Theyborders. as the illness develops, prescribe medica- related to her chronic kidney disease andThe vet’s story tion and provide tips for giving this to her lifelong battle with respiratory dis- reluctant feline patients, all within the ease, which caused breathing issues. This I first met Rosy Lee when I was a safe surroundings of home. What’s more, dated from having suffered from cat flugeneral mobile vet and she chased after we are available 24/7 because life - and as a kitten, long before Rosy rescued her.me one day as I filled the vet-mobile at the end of it – can be unpredictable,a petrol station. She had two lovely and although less so once our clients are Rosy fought so bravely to meet everyvery spoilt rescue cats - Mimi (a tiger under the care of animal hospice meth- need Fifi had. She was a typical cat withtabby) and Fifi (a tortoiseshell) – and I ods. chronic kidney failure (CRF), a slow-helped her look after both her babies, as progressing disease of many elderly catsshe calls them, for the last half part of At-home, animal hospice care is that can be managed well by special dietstheir lives as their personal visiting vet. designed as a peaceful, compassionate and supplements, although appetite is aAs they grew older, I started specialising way that includes the end-of-life stage as real problem. This wasn’t so much theas a dedicated hospice vet, which was a natural and treasurable last period of case with Fifi, as Rosy – who works fromlucky coincidence for what was to come. life. It gives both the cat and the owner home - fed her by hand with a special the opportunity to prepare for saying diet, plus water, many times each day Sadly, in 2011, Mimi developed a farewell and quality time to say ‘thank (and at night). She also made sure thatslow-growing tumour in her abdomen, you for being in my life’. We feel, as pro- Fifi had regular check-ups with me aswhich she lived with very well for over fessionals, that we help pet parents give often as she felt she needed it - daily,a year. This was probably because her their companion this one last gift. weekly or several times a month - and Idevoted carer, Rosy, was a natural and gave Fifi stimulating injections to savevery attentive nurse who had looked This quality time was exactly what Rosy from having to give too muchafter her old mother until the age of 95 Rosy Lee wanted. A year-and-a-half medication in her food. I also made sureback home in Mauritius. An account- Fifi had enough pain relief as her condi-ant by profession, Rosy has an extremely tion worsened.good natural instinct and her two catswere lucky to have such full-on, 24-hour Felines hide pain very well and areattention and care where no expense or often suffering silently at the end of theirrequest was too much. (I am not sure lives because the well-meaning ownerher husband Peter feels he gets the same doesn’t realise that hiding, sleeping alevel of attention as the cats did, but he lot, not eating, not moving much or notseemed resigned to second place, and I interacting can be signs of pain and dis-know first-hand that partners of most comfort. With Rosy and Fifi both feelingof us cat lovers realise this is the natural comfortable and supported with regularpecking order). vet check ups - for fluid administration and adjusting her pain relief – complete Once the curing of an animal is comfort was possible till the very end.replaced with caring, one very important Fifi was able to pass naturally just a cou-component of in-home animal hospice ple of hours after my very last visit, lyingcare is to empower the owners so they calmly with Rosy on the special bed pre-feel competent to know they are attend- pared for her.66 MAY 2015 catworld.co.uk

It was obvious to me that Rosy felt so as ost itho t imuch more prepared and at ease letting he ho se as so e tgo of her baby knowing she had cateredfor her every need for weeks and months. needed their services. more pets. But soon after I started to suf-In the end, Fifi decided for herself when In 2010 we called Vets2Home for Fifi, fer from high blood pressure. I was lostshe was ready to go and slipped away without my Fifi. The house was so empty.with Rosy by her side. who was having breathing problems. (We didn’t know at the time that it was Mimi By the end of November I had begun Seeing Rosy at ease with the loss of who was in greater need of medical care to look for another cat, reassured by theher pet at the very end is why animal because she had a slow growing tumour fact that Vets2Home is so dependable.hospice care has proved to be such a in her abdomen.) We were so grateful to We feel that Susan will always be therehealing way of saying goodbye. This have access to Vets2Home 24/7. Susan for us when we need her, so in Januaryis relatively unusual, though. On most was so good with the cats and spent this year we adopted a new, middle-agedoccasions we do actually intervene with a hours examining them, taking blood and cat - another tortoiseshell, called Lara -gentle, two-step euthanasia because some recommending a surgery where we could for us middle-aged parents.diseases result in a more dramatic natural take Mimi for further investigations.end than Fifi’s and that isn’t something It was a really personal service - Mimi We would highly recommend having athat pet lovers want to watch their ani- and Fifi were not so stressed and as their vet at home for any service, be it hospicemals experience. Luckily - unlike in ‘parents’, nor were we. Susan looks after or end-of-life care, as it is so important tohuman hospice care – we have the gift of the owners as well as the animals, which feel that you have given the best possiblechoice for our animals. is important. farewell to your treasured baby. I alsoThe owner’s story feel that if you are lucky to have a gar- At the same time I decided to stop den then it is important to have a special Rosy Lee, 62, is a self-employed going to my office and work at home in place to remember your pets after theyaccountant. She is married to Peter Lee, order to keep an eye on my sick babies. are gone. Our three pussycats are buried76, a retired accountant. They live in We also decided that one of us had to be next to each other in a row and we areSouthwater, near Horsham, West Sussex at home during the day and overnight in having a bed of roses put in to rememberwith their new cat, Lara. case of an emergency. them by. We were adopted by our neighbour’s After 18 months of being cared What Vets2Home offerstabby cat, Sam, and he shared our home for by Susan, Mimi passed away on 9for many years but after he died in July September, 2011. It was a terrible shock An unhurried, end-of-life and/2000 we missed him so much that we and I miss her still - but Fifi seemed to or quality-of-life home consultationdecided to take on a tabby of our own. In think it was not such a bad thing, as all with Susan and Vets2Home typicallyAugust 2000 we went to Cats Protection the attention and cuddles were now for starts at £148 and can be convenient-and came back with two pussycats - her. ly booked for evenings or weekendsMimi, a one-year-old tabby, and Fifi, a at no extra cost. Same-day appoint-two-year-old tortoiseshell. We could not Susan and her veterinary nurse Alex ments for gentle in-home euthanasiabear to leave one behind because they took extremely good care of both Mimi always including ahad both been abandoned on the same and Fifi but Fifi needed regular attention sedation, when theday in London. as she was quite petite and frail. Susan end has come more was very attentive in planning for her suddenly, is avail- We were very happy with them and long-term medical care. We even com- able at all times,we hoped that they were happy with us mented on the fact that Fifi, being very with prices startingtoo but in 2008 both cats developed seri- curious by nature, had grown accustomed at £155 dependingous health problems with their teeth and to seeing Susan and no longer ran away on the area andbegan to suffer from high temperatures. from her. She’d never have lasted as long time of call.We took them to a vet’s surgery recom- as she did without Susan.mended by Cats Protection and they • For more infor-looked very stressed and frightened as When Fifi was about 16 and nearthey were hospitalised for a few days. It the end of her days, I did not leave her mation, see www.vets2home.co.uk,was heartbreaking to watch. We decided side and it was very comforting to know ring 01273 842115, or email contact@there and then that there would be no that Susan was at the end of the phone vets2home.co.uk if less urgent.more visits to vets and that we must find and would never take long to appear ifa vet to do home visits - but this was very I rang her. We lost Fifi on 22 October,difficult. Nobody we asked was interested 2014 and decided we wouldn’t have anyin coming to our home. Then one day in 2009, we saw a bigblack vehicle with VETS2HOMEon the side at a petrol station in theChichester area. 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SHOWNEWS WITH CAROLE KEMPNorwegian Forest Cat ClubO nce again the Norwegian simply stunning. I would not have wanted Best in Show Assessment breed. It went to Forest Cat show at the Greig to have been her! She was abley assisted by Brumeux Man Ov Steel a Nebelung, owned Hall Leisure Centre in Alcester, stewards Wayne Baxter and Emma Watts. In by myself and bred by Teresa Bryant.Warwickshire was a triumph. Except for the end she choose a wonderful male neu-a slight slip up with the rosettes being ter called Champion and Imperial Grand All in all, it was another great day outdelivered to the hall on the day before Premier Noynarock Harald, owned by Mr A in great company and with some stunningthe show, all was ok on the day and there Brewood and bred by Mrs L Grant. cats. If you are fond of large cats then thiswere lots of smiling happy faces around. As is definitely a show to visit. I’ts friendly, wellalways, the well known and respected show Best in show Pedigree Pet and Overall run and I will certainly be back in 2016 - seemanagers Anne and Brian Gregory put on Best in show Pet was awarded to Ethel- you there!another one of their amazing shows for Mary, a lovely Blue Point SLH, owned bythe breed. Not only that; there were also Mrs Jenny Plant. Best in Show Householdclasses for household pet, pedigree pet and Pet was awarded to Humphrey, a Black andfor the assessment breeds. White shorthair owned by Mrs Nuttley. The Best in Show pens again were in the Last but by no means least was theform of wooden chalets with spruce typetrees behind them, giving a forest feel to Above left: Myschyfkitz Creepy Crawly owned and bred by Miss K Brown.the whole thing. Above: Overall BIS Norwegian Forest Cat and BIS Neuter Male Ch and Imp Gr Pr Noynarock Harald owned by Mr A Brewood and bred by Mrs L Grant. Best in Show was awarded by Mrs Betty Top right: Judge Janet Wilshaw with Overall BIS Pet Ethel Mary owned by Jenny Plant.Shingleton, a well known and liked judge, Above right: The brilliant BIS Pens.and she really had one heck of a job on her Below left: Best In Show Assessment Breed 2015 Brumeux Man Ov Steel a Nebelung.hands as the turn out for her to judge was BEST IN SHOW Best Norwegian Adult Male & Best Adult: CH OLD POSSUM’S HUNTLEY (NFO n 21) (M) Best Norwegian Adult Female: LANDSKER XIA HOTLIGHTS (NFO f 09) (F) Best Norwegian Kitten Male: NORSPIRIT JOSEPH WRIGHT (NFO n 09 22) (M) Best Norwegian Kitten Female & Best Kitten: NORSPIRIT ELLEN MACARTHUR (NFO n 09 22 (F) Best Norwegian Neuter Male, Best Neuter & OVERALL BEST IN SHOW: CH & IMP GR PR NOYNAROCK HARALD (NFO ns 09 21) (MN) Best Norwegian Neuter Female: SNOWROCK MALIN (NFO ns 09) (FN) Best Assessment: BRUMEUX MAN OV STEEL (NEB) (MN) Best Non-Pedigree Pet: HUMPHREY (Black & White SH) (MN) Best Pedigree Pet & Overall BIS Household Pet: ETHEL-MARY (Blue Tabby Point LH) (FN)68 MAY 2015 catworld.co.uk

A day in the life of BGEWSTYINNEDSHDOCWAT CLUB SHOW -a show manager 7th February 2015Experienced managers Anne and Brian Gregory OVERALL BEST IN SHOW:tell us it’s not always plain sailing but usually, with GR PR ISADORYOUgood team support, all goes well in the end PHOENIX (MCO ds 03 22 (64 41dsw))F or show managers and itors brought along some outstand- the show team, the show ing Forest Cats, making it a very BEST OF VARIETY actually begins on the Friday tough task for our judges; we had PERSIANmorning and this year’s journey some beautiful Household Pets andto the Norwegian Forest Cat Club a very handsome Nebelung gracing ADULT: CH CULLYKHAN HERCULESShow at Alcester did not go well our day, giving visitors plenty to see (PER n 03 21 (12a1t)) Mfor a number of us from different and enjoy. Vetting-in went smoothly KITTEN: ONNYDALE PEEKABOOTOOparts of the country. For Brian and so judging started in excellent time. (EXO n 22 (70 8)) MI, although we left in plenty of time NEUTER: GR PR ADELFLO SNOWFLAKESfor arrival at the Greig Centre at We also had two YES! (Young (PER w 61(2)) FN2.00pm, the M25 had huge delays. Exhibitor Scheme) Candidates and SEMI LONGHAIRThen, an accident on the M40 kept Sue Amor, our Regional Mentor, ADULT: CH COONARIA CHICAGOus stationary for almost an hour, so came along especially to spend (MCO n 03 22 (64 41w)) Mthere was no time for a break and time with them, discussing the pro- KITTEN: SARMOYAH RED CRUSADER (SBI d (13c5)) Mwe did not arrive in Alcester until gramme, assessing their coursework NEUTER: GR PR ISADORYOU PHOENIXafter 4.00pm! and taking their presentations. The (MCO ds 03 22 (64 41dsw)) MN photos on the GCCF website and BRITISH However, Andy and his team Facebook show how much they ADULT: CH CONQUISTADOR’S CHOCO VAN-II-LAhad everything under control with enjoyed their special time. (BRI h (21b)) Fthe pens already set out and look- KITTEN: XZIBIT TEACAKE (BRI f (21)) Fing great. M&F are a show manag- Our beautiful Best in Show NEUTER: UK & OBIGP KOLINGA BLUEBELLAers’ dream, always going above and rosettes arrived before lunch, so the (BRI g (28)) FNbeyond, nothing is too much trou- Best in Show pens began to look FOREIGNble, and the show starts off with as they should. Carole Kemp, our ADULT: CH TEIGNAGE BOUDICCA (72 45eq) Feveryone in a good mood. official photographer, snapped away, KITTEN: LILYPUT PARMA VIOLETS (TOS j 33) F providing lots of pictures for the NEUTER: UK IGR PR TEIGNAGE SIR POUNCEALOT But things were still not going GCCF Show Report, the club website, (ALH n 25 (68 45)our way. I always have the rosettes Facebook and Cat World magazine. BURMESEdelivered to the hall (the boxes do ADULT: SANLIS BROWN’D OFF (BUR n (27)) Mnot fit in our Mini) - there were no Jim Warrender headed the table KITTEN: ALBA REGIA PADLIZSAN (BUR c (27c)) Mrosettes - Eeeeeeek! My email order and was a great team leader; the NEUTER: GR CH & UK OBIGP MOLYNMEUX GOLDhad not arrived at Richardson’s. Whittles produced their super DUST (BUR e (27f)) FNSadly, this was totally my fault as Certificates plus so many extras ORIENTALI had a printed copy in my Show to cover the breed classes, giving ADULT: UK & OBIGC KARAMUSHI TUTI FRUITYManager box but ‘blueyonder’ often exhibitors a special memorial of (SIA f (32b1))seems to believe that is where all their day. Our judges and their stew- KITTEN: ALDERSTAR BABYBEL (32b9) Femails should go and for once, I had ards worked solidly so we were able NEUTER: PR BEWYCHEN PRINCELING MINGforgotten to check it had arrived to enjoy a full Best in Show, judged (SIA n (24)) MNand all was OK. by Betty Shingleton, who chose the SIAMESE magnificent Male Neuter, Anthony ADULT: GR CH VELVETEENA FAWNYKACHON Fortunately, John Richardson was Brewood’s CHAMPION & IMPERIAL (OSH p (37r)a knight in shining armour! He organ- GRAND PREMIER NOYNAROCK KITTEN: ENIGMATIC PANDORAS BOXised all our Best In Show Rosettes HARALD as Best Exhibit 2015 and we (OSH h (37h)) Fto be made late Friday afternoon were able to close the show before NEUTER: HEMLOCK ALFREDOand sent via courier to arrive on the 4.00pm, enabling people to travel FERRARI (OSH b 24 (38b)) MNSaturday morning. Another team in home as far as possible in daylight. HOUSEHOLD PETSour Fancy that always delivers five NON PEDIGREE PET: IGMC IRISstar service and I cannot thank them The judges and workers were (LH Tabby & White) FNenough. catered for by the wonderful Joan PEDIGREE PET: UK OBIGMC SANJAY (SH Brown Smith and the indefatigable Linda Marbled Tabby) MNShow day Grant and her top team had all the Top: BIS Gwynedd: Grand Premier snacks and treats for the exhibitors. Isadoryou Phoenix. On show day there were so manypeople who worked hard to make A successful show is the result catworld.co.uk MAY 2015 69the ‘Norrie Forrie’ a very happy and of a great team and our team isrelaxed day for everyone. Our exhib- Premier League... Thank you all so very much.

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BREEDERS DIRECTORYBOOK YOUR ADVERT OR SEARCH FOR KITTENS ONLINE AT WWW.CATWORLD.CO.UK Advice for the MANCHESTER SOUTH WALES CAT first time KOORAHK KORATS often Mrs Betty Williams Pontypool Always see a kitten kitten buyer have kittens available. Home CROWVALLEY. F.A.B. Listed in its own home. reared with love. Registered, cattery breeder of British It should not beHere at Cat World we take Vaccinated, Insured, Shorthair Silver Tabby/Spotted brought to youevery care to ensure that Microchipped. Own stud. and Black Smoke. All kittens to viewall those represented in Tel 0161 281 6482. Email: are home reared with Ped/our pages are reputable koorahk_korats34@hotmail. Reg/Vac/Ins.flea & worm treat- TIPSbreeders. com Web: www.koorahk- ed. Parents can be seen. koratsdirect.co.uk 01495 785546 SURREYHowever, to help ensure you [email protected] buying your precious NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CATBALU BRITISH, Selkirkkitten from the best possible SUFFOLK Rex, Scottish Fold. Self,home, there are several Mrs Jean Brown Aldwincle Bi-Colour, Tortie, Chocolate,important points you should LUNARIS. Maine Coons Mrs Ann V C Mott Bury St Lilac, Cinnamon.be aware of: - Quality home reared kit- Edmunds JANDOUGLEN. 01932-886728 email: tens sometimes available to *Birmans - Seals, Blues, [email protected]•The GCCF recommend that approved homes. Chocolates, Lilacs, Reds. Also web: www.catbalu.com 01832 720359 Tabbies in these colours.all kittens are house-trained, [email protected] 01359 221200vaccinated and in good www.lunaris.uk.com [email protected] before being placed www.ann.mott.freeuk.comin new homes. If a kittendoesn’t look healthy don’t RagdollNEXT ISSUEbuy it, no matter how cute it Breed profile -seems. June issue 446•Beware of buying under- To advertise your Ragdoll call Maria now on 01903 884988 or email [email protected] kittens. No reputablebreeder will sell a kittenunder 13 weeks of age.•Your kitten’s pedigreeshould show at least fourgenerations. You can askto see the pedigree at theoutset, and make sure youget a copy when you collectyour new kitten.•Ensure you are also givenregistration documents, atransfer of ownership form,and vaccination certificates.•You should also collect adiet sheet outlining the typesof food the kitten is used to,and the appropriate times offeeding.•Most importantly, be sureto check that your kitten’spaperwork is in order at thetime of purchase, and checkthat you fully understand theconditions of sale. CLOSING DATE FOR JUNE ISSUE NO. 447: NOON, 28 APRIL catworld.co.uk MAY 2015 77

BREEDERS DIRECTORYBOOK YOUR ADVERT OR SEARCH FOR KITTENS ONLINE AT WWW.CATWORLD.CO.UK WARWICKSHIRE YORKSHIRE CAT Upgrade to aMrs Pat Westwood Henley in Mrs Jeanette Fitzpatrick Do not bring a cTOaPtsArden Mobile: 07909 684866. EMERISLE CATS. Ragdolls - new kitten intoFARISLE RAGDOLLS - Blues, all patterns & colours. *Seal a home where advertisement - see page 52Seals, & Tabbies for breeding, Colourpoint, *Seal Tabby family routine or call Maria onshow and pets. Kittens raised Colourpoint, *Blue Bi-Colour,in the home. *Cream, *Seal Mitted, *Blue is about to 01903 884988 email:01564 792560 07909 Mitted. *Tiffanies. *Scottish be disrupted [email protected] [email protected] Fold. *British Shorthair .www.farisle.co.uk TBRCC or PRBCC Breeder of TIPS the year 1999- 2011. WEST MIDLANDS TBRCC breeder of the AFRPPOOMNSTLTYOHREE BEGINNING top Ragdoll 1993, 1995/96. £5.49 CAT BREEDINGLARNIKAT. British Shorthairs Best Opposite Sex 1995/96.kittens, Colourpoints in all Breeder of Supreme Show Now available from the app store is ourcolours, + Tabby Colourpoints, 1999 Top Ragdoll & sire of brand new app Beginning Cat Breeding,selfs in Blues and Lilacs, some- the first Ragdoll to win the perfect for cat lovers everywhere lookingtimes Spotties and Tabbies. UK Grand Title 2003. to take their first steps into the excitingReg/Vacc/Ins. Breeder of the Best kitten, world of breeding. Complete with interactiveHome-reared. PKD- adult & neuter 1999-2003. galleries and videos, we’ve got everythingnegative tested. Established 27 years - our you’ll need to get started, from selecting01922-620505.W.Midlands. beautiful cats feature on your breed right up to [email protected] ‘Its a Cats Life’ video, At only £5.99 you’d be made to miss it!www.larnikat.com appeared on Granada Live TV and photographs regularly Kindle users need not be disappointed. Call Elizabeth on feature in all cat magazines. We’re available on Amazon. 01903 884988 or email 01943 461852 07774 650217 [email protected] fitzpatrick.jeanette@googlemail. or see page 75 more details com www.emerisle-cats.co.uk www.catworld.co.ukFACTS ABOUT CATS 1. A cat’s collar bone is 6. In general, cats have five toes on each 10. The first year of a cat’s life equals (in not connected to any front paw, but only four on the back paws, terms of development) the first 15 years ofother bones, which is what helps them unless they are polydactyl. a human life. After its second year, a cat issqueeze into all those tight spots! 25 in human years. After that, each year of 7. A cat has a total of 24 whiskers, with 4 a cat’s life is equal to about 7 human years.2. Cats respond most readily to names rows of whiskers on each side. The upperthat end in an ‘ee’ sound. two rows can move independently of the 11. The hearing of the average cat is bottom two rows. As you know, a cat uses at least five times keener than that of a3. The largest breed of cat is the Ragdoll; its whiskers for measuring distances and human adult. Careful what you say!the males weigh in at around 20 pounds. gaps.The smallest breed is the Munchkin; (left), 12. Cats have 32 musclesand the male weighs 7-9 pounds. 8. Due to cat’s nocturnal nature, they are that control the outer ear often known to enter a period of increased (compared to human’s4. The most popular cat breeds in the UK hyperactivity and playfulness during the 6 muscles each).are British Shorthairs, Siamese, Bengals evening, dubbed the ‘evening crazies’, orand Persians. ‘mad half hour’. 13. A cat can rotate its ears independently 1805. A cat cannot see directly under its 9. Cats have much better noses than degrees, and can turn innose, which is why it may have a hard humans. A cat has approximately 60 to 80 the direction of soundtime finding tiny treats on the floor right million olfactory cells - a human has 5 to 20 10 times faster thanin front of it. million. the best watchdog. THE LEADING BREED-BY-BREED GUIDE TO CATS & KITTENS FOR SALE78 MAY 2015 catworld.co.uk

STUD DIRECTORYBOOK YOUR ADVERT OR SEARCH FOR KITTENS ONLINE AT WWW.CATWORLD.CO.UKTo help you find a suitable stud, this list gives the names of studs, and brief details of parentage, together with owner’s name. Further details appear under the relevant county in the BREEDERS DIRECTORY (unless the county is followed by an *). 10 CHINCHILLA Winnie-Niger 15) Blood Group B 01608 810631 email: Marian Denyer Sussex Carries Lilac and Chocolate Sussex [email protected] 07946716424. EmailGorgeous chunky silver boy 07713270755 [email protected](carrying gold). Good type and 27B CHOCOLATE BURMESEeye colour, fabulous temperement. 15D RED SELF BSH 66W SEAL POINT MITTED RAGDOLLDNA PKD and FELV negative, fully Gr Ch. Chathera Catotigernos.vaccinated. Limited availability to Achuri Erik. Gr Ch Satinmist Sire Prefere Chocolate Rondo Ch Willowbeck Wolfexperienced, tested and vaccinated Apollo (15) x Achuri Iolanthe (31f). (27b) x G Ch Chathera Mirranda Ofemerisle. Adentlo Ambrosequeens. 07709772938 Five Merits. Blood Group A. (27c) Super temperament. Ofemerisle (66w) x [email protected] Sire of many winners. Carries Blue. Approved tested Mistee Morn (66a). Stunning large Miss R. M. Stiles. DEVON. queens only. boy of superb original Ragdoll 13C1 BIRMAN SEAL POINT 01803 327811. Mrs P. A Pallister. LINCOLNSHIRE. type. Heart tested normal for 01529 302236. Email MYBPC3 gene and FELV & FIVFoye Champagne Charlie13c1. 16 BLUE BSH [email protected] neg. Faultless temperament, gentle(Blood group B). Sire Ch.Caroona and patient with novice queens.Toujour Lamour 13c1, Dam Vinery Devon (Sheephouse 27F CREAM BURMESE Deep, deep blue eyes finish offCh.Foye Morsi de Luce 13c1. SunnyJim 31d x Westways this perfect boy. Stud and kittenCharlie has excellent type and AzureLatte 28) Blood Group AB UK Gr Ch Penwynkatz Creme enquiries.temperament. Also very good Carries Lilac and Chocolate Sussex Delight. Sire UK & Imp G Ch Mrs J. Fitzpatrick. YORKSHIRE.eye colour. Supervised matings. 07713 270755 Chathera Coolcolombo (27c) x 01943 461852 or 07774 650217.Snowqueen Birmans Ch Oakford Amira (27j) Super email: fitzpatrick.jeanette@ Achuri Meconopsis. Champion temperaments. Lilac Based. googlemail.com0117 9682929 Achuri Meconopsis Miletree Approved tested queens only.mobile 07970 012020. Email Tushka (16) x Achuri Mayqueen Mrs P.A. Pallister. LINCOLNSHIRE. 76B30 BLUE-EYED SNOW [email protected]. BRISTOL. (16) blood group A. Tested 01529 302236. Email: queens only. Lovely eye colour. [email protected] Jetspots Mr Bombastic. BenlotteDemilune Jenicol Jackson Friendly gentle temperament. Crescendo (76a30) x Karsuka(13C1) (blood group “A”). Sire Miss R M Stiles. DEVON. 31D RED/WHITE BI.COL. BSH Suneta Sharma (76b30). BigShantatal Jackofhearts 13C1. Dam 01803 327811 beautiful boy, extremely gentle,Adfurlo Angeleyes 13C2 J.J (short Sheephouse Sunny Jim. Catbalu brand new stud quarters and fullyname) has excellent pedigree 19 RED TABBY BSH Macduff (31f) x Sheephouse supervised matings. Tested queensbreeding seal and blue lines only. Speciality (21b). Supervised only. GCCF & TICA registered.Supervised mating’s. Baritophanie Merlin (19) GCh matings. Limited stud. Mrs Davida Bemister. DORSET/Contact Mrs Viv Green Vectensian Red Admiral (19) x Jenny Vaughan. EAST SUSSEX. HAMPSHIRE BORDER.01379 898884 or email: Dubolly Brilliant Red (19). Very 01825 840236. Email: Email: [email protected]@btinternet.com loving and gentle boy. [email protected] www.bootyliciouscats.co.uk.area Suffolk/Norfolk. Margaret Wood. Middx. 01202 479439. 0208 894 3544. 31F CREAM & WHITE BSHGrand CH, Snowqueen Charles [email protected] RAGDOLLSLafitte 13C1 (Blood group“A”). Vinery Cattuccino (SheephouseSire Foye Champagne Charlie 27 BROWN BURMESE SunnyJim 31d X Westways Emerisle (various boys, some13C1. Dam Snowqueen Jasmine AzureLatte 28) Blood Group A are titled). All active boys heart13C2. Charlie has excellent type Ch Chinkara Joe Brown. Sussex 07713 270755 tested normal for MYBPC3 geneand temperament also very good Planxty Dragonheart (27) x Gr Ch and FELV & FIV neg. All have fabu-blue eye colour. Supervised mat- Chinkara MixnMatch (27e). 54 GOLDEN PERSIAN LH lous size, type, temperament anding’s. Contact Mrs Viv Green Carries Blue and Chocolate. eye-colour. All patterns in Cream,01379 898884. Email: Approved tested queens only. Admewlo Charlie Boy. Adentlo Blue & Seal,[email protected] Mrs Carolyn Clark. ESSEX. Golden Billyboy (54) x Adentlo Mrs Jeanette Fitzpatrick. 01206 331376. email: Dillylilly (10). Hand-some, friendly, YORKSHIRE. 01943 461852/13C12 BIRMAN BLUE TABBY POINT [email protected] affectionate. Sires beautiful kittens. 07774-650217.Email: fitzpatrick. Mrs Shakides. [email protected] Jandouglen Cuil Lodair. 27C LILAC BURMESE KENT. 01322 280795.Ch Camulodunum Jandouglen Email: shaklaw@ntl world.com SNOWSHOE - SEALBen 13c12 x Camulodunum UK & Imp Gr Ch Anokhi BoyLadyoftiree 13c2 carries dilute. George. IGR Ch Anokhi Master- MAINE COON Ferry Vom Friedewald.Super temperament. blaster (27a) x UK Gr Ch Mainman Snowangels Hitop Sneakers (83w)Supervised matings. Kissangel (27b). Supervised matings Acoonamatata Fire in the Sky. x Southpole Xshu Xshu (83aw).Mrs Ann Mott, Suffolk to recently tested queens. Luxury Gr Ch Acoonamatata Quiff Riley Gentle affectionate boy.01359 221200. stud-house. An experienced gentle 64 43 fsw Mullycoonz Sapphire Siring top quality kittens.Email: [email protected] boy siring healthy kittens of superb Mist 64 18g. Gentle experienced Mollie Southall. WARWICKSHIRE. type & temperament including boy. HCM negative. Supervised 01926 402937. Email; 15 BLACK BSH show winners. matings. Limited stud. 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