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flap. The latest designs of microchip CATBITES activated cat flaps are a wonderful innovation that prevent unwanted •Does your cat tweet? invasion of your house by foreign Not too many years ago, to ‘tweet’ cats or even worse by the ever would have meant to make the noise of a resourceful Charlie fox! bird but with the popularity of social media over the past few years, many people now • For more information or advice, post ‘tweets’ on Twitter and use other sites such as YouTube or Facebook to contact please contact the Training and friends and relatives and post photos of Behaviour centre at The Company of their loved ones. Animals on: 01932 574293 or visit our website: www.companyofanimals.co.uk Results of a recent survey reveal that nearly one in four cats now has their ownhttp://companyofanimals.co.uk/ • Founded in 1979 by Dr. site on one form of social media or anoth-brands/arm-hammer er. Regular CW readers may recall articles Roger Mugford, (now a world about the Magnificent 7 Cats and the Cat• Meet basic requirements, and renowned animal psycholo- Scouts’ crazy Cardwood Derby. Then, of gist), The Company of Animals course, there is A street cat named Bob,respect a cat’s needs is based on a 100 acre work- Grumpy Cat and Simon’s Cat... We see many cat owners who ing farm in Surrey. The site is also home to the Training and Celebrity’s pets are joining in with thehave set up their cat’s living environ- Behaviour Centre, which was online social interaction too, with catsment in a way which is not suited for also founded by Roger in 1979 owned by fashion designer Karl Lagerfeldcats but, rather designed for people. and is now regarded as one of and singers Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran andExcessively tidy houses deny cats the the best in the country. Cee Lo Green having thousands of follow-cubby hole hiding spots and high This gives The Company Of ers each on either Twitter or Facebook.climbing adventures that they crave. Animals the unique advantage of being able to constantly Reports in the press state that almost We recommend that you care- research and develop new 500 pictures of cats, either alone or withfully consider where the litter tray is products to help resolve pet- their owners, are posted online each yearplaced (away from where he/she is related behaviour and training by cat lovers. Following the successful BBCfed), choice of litter, number of food issues, as well as having a great Horizon programme tracking cats aroundand water bowls and access to the base in which to test new their own neighbourhoods, look out for designs and principles of ani- more feline-themed programmes coming outdoors by window or cat mal training. They have suppli- to your TV in the not too distant future. ers, distributors and partners in over 42 different countries. •Cats around the world Photographer Jesse Hunter has spentBy asking a cat to ‘hunt’ for its food, you several years travelling the world, photo-are not only entertaining him or her but graphing cats for a new book entitled ‘Allusing food to stimulate natural instincts The Cats In The World’. His journey tookand to catch food with their paws. him to six continents and more than 40 countries and resulted in hundreds of pho- tographs of felines, including sleepy cats in Morocco, pampered pets in the US and many more cats just going about their daily business. The book is published by Hardie Grant and costs £8.99. •Unsung heroes More than half of pet owners recently surveyed by a top insurance company admitted they had taken their pet to the vets more than they had been to the doc- tor or dentist themselves. Many owners see vets as the fourth emergency service and feel vets and veterinary nurses should be given the recognition they deserve for the caring work they do for our cats and other animals. Next time you have to visit the vet with your feline friend, make sure the staff there know how much they are appreciated. catworld.co.uk NOVEMBER 2014 51

Lulu - A Usual Somali kitten.suSnobmeaalmi s and found himself at the rescue centre’sGet a sunbeam to light up your life. This happy cat door. At first sight, Evelyn was over-demands love and wants to be part of the family whelmed by his looks and is quoted as saying about George that he ‘was theW e don’t normally start our litter. It was secretly re-homed as a pet most beautiful cat I had ever seen’. stories with ‘once upon and given the name of George. a time’ but this is a good Evelyn soon traced his origins and Around that time there was a caring discovered that his sire was her very own Abyssinian who had been at public stud.story that needs telling. So, once upon a American lady called Evelyn Mague, With the gift of foresight and an eyetime, during the last century, a star was who was a very experienced Abyssinian for natural beauty, Evelyn became deter- mined that George’s existence wouldborn, only no-one noticed. Our poor breeder. She worked at, and was presi- not be in vain. At the risk of contempt from reactionaries, she initiated a breed-unrecognised start was a long-haired dent of, a cat rescue centre. For some rea- ing programme and in 1972 founded the Somali Cat Club of America.kitten found among a normal Abyssinian son, our George was put up for rehoming Through the marriage of two of her Abys carrying the longhair gene – Lynn- Lee’s Lord Dublin and Lo-Mi-R’sTrill- By – she produced six first-generation Somalis, within which was Lynn- Lee’s Pollyanna, the first Somali to be shown in America. Incidentally, we’re informed the name52 november 2014 catworld.co.uk

Somali arose because the breed has a tapering slightly with a full brush. BREEDclose association – or border – with the Length to balance with the body. PROFILEAbyssinian cat and not after Somalia, theAfrican country that has a geographical 63S - Long, thick at the base and desirable.border with it’s neighbouring country, tapering slightly to a rounded tip. Length Chest, belly, under tail, inside of legsAbyssinia! to balance with the body. Coat: 63L - Soft and fine, dense but and breeches are colour of unmarked The breed gained recognition from lying flat along the spine. Semi-long, base hair.the American CFA in 1978 and sub- except over the shoulders where a shortersequently with FIFe in 1982.The first length is permitted. All other points Depth of colour in sex-linked coloursSomalis to arrive in the UK were cour- being equal, preference should be given may not be achieved in kittens or youngtesy of a British breeders’ consortium and to the cat with ruff and full breeches cats as this develops with maturity.the first kittens, Golden Dawn, Daiquiri (may not be apparent in kittens). Coat colours: It’s a case of whatGrenadine, Alamagoozlum and Harvey do you fancy? Within 28 different col-Wallbanger were born to CFA Ch 63S - A coat of medium length that ours there are eight basic shades:Nephrani’s OmarKhayyam and Foxtail’s is smooth, fine and dense but close-lying.Belle Starr in 1981. Coat will be of fairly uniform length • Usual (Known as Ruddy on the conti- with no ruff, toe tufts, breeches or brush. In 1991, Usual and Sorrel Somalis nent) – a rich Golden Brown made up ofwere granted GCCF championship sta- Colour and Pattern an apricot base coat ticked with blacktus. Seven years later further coat coloursgained acceptance and examples of this Ticking is the essence of the Somali • Sorrel – a rich copper colour made upbeautiful cat can be seen at many shows. coat. On the 63L there should be at least three bands on every hair, ie. six contrast- of an apricot base coat ticked with cin-Breed standard ing colour sections from base hair to tip. namon On the 63S there should be at least two A beautifully balanced cat of medium bands on every hair ie. four contrasting • Blue – a soft blue consisting of an oat-build and foreign type, the head should colour sections from base hair to tip.be broad, curving to a firm wedge set on meal or mushroom base coat ticked withan elegant neck. Body should be firm. On both, the roots should be the col- any shade of bluelithe and muscular, of medium length; our of the base hair and the final bandtail fairly long and gently tapering. must be the ticking colour. Ticking is • Chocolate – a vivid coppery brown slow to develop but should be apparent Head, body, legs, feet and tail should at least on the shoulders of all kittens. made up of an apricot base coat tickedbe in proportion, giving a well-balanced with dark chocolateappearance with no exaggerated features. Ear tips and tufts, facial markings,Expression should be alert and smiling. top and tip of tail, toe tufts and heels are • Lilac – a warm dove grey made upHead: moderate wedge with brow, the same colour as the ticking. Darkercheek and profile lines showing gently shading along the spine and top of tail is of an oatmeal or mushroom undercoatrounded contours. A slight rise from ticked with lilacthe bridge of the nose to the forehead Gr Pr Brizlincoat Cougar -which should be high with good width A Cream Somali. • Fawn – a warm powdery fawn madebetween the ears. From the front, a shal-low indentation should form the muzzle. up of a pale oatmeal or mushroomIn profile, a slight nose break is essential, undercoat ticked with fawna firm chin and an elegant neck.Ears: Set wide apart but not low, broad • Red – a warm, glowing red made up ofat the base, proportionately large, prickedwell-cupped and tufted. Inner edges well pale red clearly ticked with a deeper tonefurnished with long hair. of redEyes: large, almost almond-shaped, setobliquely and well apart, expressive and • Cream – a soft, warm, powdery effectbright. Accentuated by a dark surround, made up of a pale cream clearlyencircled by lighter coloured ‘spectacles’. ticked with a rich creamShort, dark ‘pencil’ lines at either edge In addition, there areof the eye, inner one vertical, outer one Tortoiseshells in Usual, Sorrel,pointing toward the ear. Colour: amber, Chocolate, Blue, Lilac andhazel or green Fawn. These are the result ofBody: Firm, lithe and muscular, of random red or cream minglingmedium size, foreign type with a level but base coat and ticking are asback. applicable to the main eightLegs and feet - Long legs. Feet oval colours described, althoughwith tufts between the toes (onthe 63L)Tail: 63L - Long, well fur-nished, broad at the base and catworld.co.uk november 2014 53

the feet should not be of a solid colour. Brizlincoat Liberty - A sitting on, shoulders provide the perfect Add to the range the silver series, for Usual Shorthair Somali. perch and hair has to be groomed.which the base coat colour is silver with considerably. Bathing is not essential Their loving, gentle and loyal behav-not a hint of yellow or brown but the although it does keep the fur in good iour guarantees a companion at all timesticking remains as previously described. condition but it is important for show and, so breeders will tell you - onceThe chest, under-body, inside legs and cats as coat quality, lustre and colour hooked, you can’t live without them.breeches are silvery-white. There’s Usual/ enhancement are vital for the allocationBlack Silver, Sorrel Silver, Blue Silver, of points. You can’t put these cats in the corner;Chocolate Silver, Lilac Silver, Fawn they need as much affection as food –Silver, Red Silver and Cream Silver. Other close feline companions will jumping on your lap, rubbing your face probably attend to ear cleaning and given and nuzzling your neck. Forever kitten Then there are Tortie Silvers – in the Somali’s gregarious attitude, they cats, mums will enjoy toys as much asUsual, Sorrel, Chocolate, Blue, Lilac and dislike being left, so a pair of the breed their offspring. Somalis are intelligentFawn, although I gather that Lilac is or another friendly cat will maintain the and, no matter what the task, they active-rarely seen. ‘smile’. ly participate in family life.Grooming Naturally, careful feeding with a The breed temperament is easy going completely balanced diet is vital if your too, which makes them ideal playmates Regular grooming is important to Somali is to glow from within and it iskeep your Somalis looking tip-top the real force behind coat quality, spar- for children and other animals andand worthy of their desired audience. kling eyes and abundance of energy. perfect for the elderly looking for aHairballs are avoided this way, too. As special companion.with other semi-longhairs, keep the coat Temperament The Somali is a busy littletangle-free by using a comb, the rotating character that will scurry aroundwide-toothed variety prevents discomfort To obtain a first-hand view about life the house, its long fluffy tailthrough tugging, and/or a good bristle with the Somali, talk to a breeder. Most held high, waving like a ban-brush – not rubber, as they strip out the of them are grafters who dedicate their ner. At other times, it assumesundercoat. life to breeding and love the animals, a more seductive walk which, selling only to people they believe will enhanced by its fluffy breeches and You’ll be busier with this task during love them too.the summer when the coat sheds quite tail, resembles a fox. Love a Somali and it will be returned If allowed to roam freely, they are ter- tenfold. Somalis adore people and greet rific hunters but their kind disposition all visitors with enthusiasm. Laps are for and absence of malice tends to result in a live gift for their unsuspecting owners. However, these precious felines are so cherished that many breeders will not let them go to homes where roaming could lead to danger out on the streets. Like any other family member, you want them safe and sound by your side. Shorthair variants Older Somali pedigrees may show a ‘v’ which indicates that the cat had short hair. Shorthaired Somalis were previously known as a ‘shorthaired, Somali variant’. Shorthairs were recognised at Preliminary Status with the GCCF in 2012 and are progressing well. The Somali BAC is com- mitted to gaining full champion-54 november 2014 catworld.co.uk

UK & Imp Gr Ch BREEDBrizlincoat Beau PRoFilEGeste - A UsualSomali. PHOTOS BY ANATOLI &VALENTINA AT PHOTOCAT. ship recognition for shorthairs from the SCALe oF PoInTS GCCF, to ensure Somali breeders will continue to outcross the breed in their 63L 15 programmes. Head 10 Ears 10 As of June 2014, a significant number Eyes 10 of shorthairs had already received the Body 5 required number of Merits to apply for legs and feet 5 promotion. Tail 15 Coat - colour 15 Shorthaired Somalis - ticking 5 a comparison texture 10 length Although related to the Abyssinian, there are noteable differences between 100 the two breeds. Brizlincoat CoaT: The Somali shorthair coat 63S 15 Duchess - A should actually be medium-length, Head 10 Fawn Somali. smooth, fine and dense but close-lying. Ears 10 Fairly uniform in length, it will have no Eyes 10 ruff, toe tufts or brush. Body 5 legs and feet 5 The Abyssinian coat, by contrast, is Tail 15 much shorter and closer, with a slight Coat - colour 15 ‘drag’ as you stroke it; short and fine but Ticking 10 not soft. Texture 5 Head: The shorthaired Somali has a length moderate, gentle wedge that is relatively short. Ears have tufts. 100 The Abyssinian head is slightly longer, with rounded contours. Generally, the overall look of the Abyssinian is sleeker than that of the Somali Shorthair. catworld.co.uk november 2014 55

Your guide to the top breeds in the UK BRITISH SHORTHAIR PHOTO: ROBERT FOXMAINE COON SimCphlayr…mtohdeeBnest TcOaPts Lunaris Maine CoonsTo represent your breed in our next breed summary feature call Specializing in Blues, Blue/Cream and Cream.Maria Fitzgerald on 01903 884988 or email: [email protected] Also Black, Bi-Colours and Tri-Colours. Beautiful Silver spotties & tabbies in home rearedPERSIAN RAGEDMOLL ERISLE red, blue, cream and black. kittens allMarmelstien Persians Specialising in Ragdolls since 1988. 11 years colours running P.R.B.C.C. Breeder of the year winner. Reg/vac/ins. Affectionate fun loving kittens full of Blue silver black silver Tel +44 (0) 1832 720359confidence, from Champion lines, available red silver cream silver www.lunaris.uk.com spotted and classic tabby to loving permanent homes, specialising kittens currently available email [email protected] in Solids and Bi colours. PKD neg lines, Call Sharon on 02476 684350 / 0777 3818803 TOYGER vaccinated, registered insured. or email me on The Toyger is a relatively new breed, bred to Older cats sometimes available. [email protected] resemble the appearance of a small tiger with a www.charmoden.co.uk strong, muscular body and braided markings. Excellent family pets; they are intelligent, playful SPHYNX and full of character. Toygers are rare with only a ALNAKEED few hundred worldwide and less than 20 in the whole of Europe. Beautiful home Kittens sometimes available as reared, show pets, please enquire Gaynor Jean-Louis quality Sphynx QueenAnne Cats kittens. 07714 092518 All colours. [email protected] Odd eyed white www.queenannecats.co.uk babies and blue eyed white babies available now, to loving indoor homes. Breeder of World and International Champions Tel/Fax: 01383 721311 Mobile: 07939 116861 Email: [email protected] See more photos on Facebook 01491 641487 / 07725269735 Reasonably priced kittens available with PHOTO: KRISSI LUNGRENwww.marmelstienpersians.co.uk wonderful personalities. Vaccinated, vet Photo: Tetsu Yamasaki checked, GCCF reg. and insured. Telephone: 01943 461852 or 07774 650217 (Yorks) www.emerisle-cats.co.uk★Mceanketryeosutracrat a Call Maria on 01903 884988 or email [email protected] for prices and further information.56 NOVEMBER 2014 catworld.co.uk

AcuBbANreDaOreNdEDbyLEhOaPnAdRDWhen keepers found a tiny cub abandoned by vulnerable and placed them on their Redher mother, human intervention was crucial List of Threatened Species.C ute little Clouded Leopard cub the park’s Clouded Leopard adults, until The Cotswold Wildlife Park is Nimbus was found abandoned she is big enough to be safely reintro- open from 10.00am everyday, except by her mother, at the Cotswold duced to one of her elder siblings.” Christmas DayWildlife Park in Oxfordshire, soon afterher birth. The reasons for her being Nimbus is part of an important breed- ●British naturalist and zoologistabandoned are not known but when ing programme for endangered species at Edward Griffith (1790-1858) firstkeepers found her weak and underfed, the zoo. discovered and named the speciesthe Park’s curator Jamie Craig took her in 1821. Distinctive cloud-shapedin and made a makeshift enclosure in the The Cotswold Wildlife Park has a markings on their fur inspired thefamily bathroom at his home. conservation programme involving many name. other rare species and is a member of ●Although the smallest of the While Jamie has hand reared several EAZA (the European Association of world’s big cats, relative to bodydifferent species in his career, this is the Zoos and Aquaria). size, they possess the largest caninefirst Clouded Leopard cub he has raised. teeth of any wild cat. These dis- Clouded Leopards are a highly secre- tinctive canines can grow up to The whole family, tive species, living in the forests of two inches long, similar to those ofincluding Jamie’s two a Tiger.children, helped to feed Southeast Asia, and very little is ●Most cats are good climbers, butNimbus with kitten known about their the Clouded Leopard is near thereplacement milk and natural habitat in top of its class. These big cats canJamie began teach- the wild. It is known even hang upside down beneathing her the vital skills though that their large branches, using their largerequired to become numbers are sadly paws and sharp claws to secure aindependent before in decline, with their good grip.returning her to a tem- part of Southeast Asia ●Young Leopards remain depend-porary enclosure at the ent upon their mother for aboutWildlife Park. Jamie undergoing the fast- ten months.said: “Nimbus will est deforestation forremain in her tempo- almost 25 years. Therary home, adjoining International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified Clouded Leopards as catworld.co.uk NOVEMBER 2014 57

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fNoINr TNHinLIFnEy began to deteriorate rapidly so she was rushed into the AHT’s surgical suite forNinny, an eight-year-old female domestic short hair an emergency craniectomy to remove thecat, has received emergency life-saving surgery to tumour and relieve the pressure on herremove a brain tumour at the Animal Health Trust brain.   (AHT), near Newmarket In the days following surgery, NinnyN inny’s owner became concerned Clinic is multi-discipline and helps improved neurologically and became when her vision became reduced patients with eye, brain, spine and skin more alert and responsive. Initially, she and she started to suffer from issues and also those with cancer, Ninny required feeding through a feeding tubeseizures, so on advice from their vet, was able to be immediately transferred and support from the AHT’s InternalNinny was referred to the AHT’s Small to the veterinary charity’s Neurology and Medicine Unit, but soon regained herAnimal Clinic. Neurosurgery Unit for further investiga- normal appetite. Ninny remained hospi- tion. talised at the AHT for a week, improv- Courtenay Freeman, Senior ing remarkably every day and regainingNeurology Clinician at the AHT, who A large tumour causing severe com- her personality. treated Ninny, said: “Ninny was initially pression of the right side of her brainreferred to the AHT’s ophthalmology was discovered and diagnosed as a Ninny was discharged to her owner’sspecialists because of the loss of sight in meningioma; the most common brain care eight days after she was admittedher left eye. However, it was suspected at tumour in cats.  and has continued to improve at home.her first appointment at the AHT that Three months after surgery, she hasshe was suffering with a problem affect- Courtenay explains: “Meningiomas almost returned to her normal self and ising her brain.” are tumours that grow on the surface of starting to enjoy her walks in the garden the brain causing compression, neuro- again. Because the AHT’s Small Animal logic signs, and sometimes seizures. They don’t usually spread to other parts of Courtenay added: “Ninny has done so the body and can be removed surgically, well to recover from her illness. It’s won- although they tend to grow back after a derful to know we were able to remove year or two.” the tumour and allow her to return to her normal happy self. These brain Following discovery of her meningi- tumours are relatively common in cats oma, Ninny’s owners decided the best and not all cats are as lucky as Ninny. option would be brain surgery to remove Her owners will have to keep an eye out the tumour. However, Ninny’s condition for any signs of another tumour but we hope Ninny will be able to continue liv- Above left: Ninny before surgery. ing a normal, happy and healthy life.” Above: Ninny back to health and enjoying the garden once again. Along with the excellent clinical care Left: Ninny shortly after brain surgery the AHT offers, as a veterinary charity recovering at the Animal Health Trust. the organisation is also committed to furthering knowledge and understanding of diseases which affect pets. Research into brain tumours is ongoing to improve our understanding of these tumours and improve treatment options for our patients. •If you would like to support the AHT’s research into many diseases affecting horses, dogs and cats such as cancer, epilepsy and blinding eye conditions, please donate online at www.aht.org.uk catworld.co.uk NOVEMBER 2014 59

Kim’s world AT HOME WITH KIM ROGERSCyril and Tiptoes have had a birthday!Cyril and Tiptoes have had a at the Sanctuary the cats seem to tumble all visit as she may have ringworm – I think they birthday! They are now nine the time to show me their tummies or ask were being over cautious but two kittens years old, although they still for a tummy tickle. Either that or push their that had recently come in had it and arebehave like kittens. They constantly play wet noses into my face or arm. I don’t think I now in the Isolation Block being cared for.with their mice and chase butterflies in will get fed up with it, both are nice to see. Freya didn’t come into contact with themthe garden. They still jump up in the air so hopefully it is nothing. It was so sad thatall of a sudden and then shoot off down Everyone just seems so cuddly at the I couldn’t stroke her though or have her onthe path at one hundred miles an hour. moment. I haven’t been scratched or bit- my lap and she was desperate to come upThey still climb up the tree and the new ten by a Sanctuary cat for ages now. They and see me. She followed me all round thearbour. all seem to just want a lap and a scratch or sanctuary (in the rain) waiting for me to sit tickle from me. I had two or three cats all down so she could jump on my lap – bless I don’t notice them getting older eager to jump into my lap at one time which her! I hope she is better soon otherwise Iand haven’t stopped calling them ‘the was a bit of a problem. I don’t have enough will get Freya cuddle withdrawal symptoms.kittens’ when I am talking about them hands to stroke them all so have to giveeven though on boxes of cat food they them each ten minutes so that they all get Neighbourhood watchare apparently Seniors over the age of their fair share.seven. They don’t get birthday cards but My neighbour has got a pest problem.they do get treats and toys and a special People say that cats are independent but Not the usual pest of a rat or mouse but abirthday meal. I think I enjoy the day as in the sanctuary they clamour for attention. sparrow hawk which keeps trying to attackmuch as they do. One never really knows the background of the sparrows that nest in her hedge growing the cats that have come into the Sanctuary. up the front of her house. I can see it direct-Cuddles for all They may not have had much in the way of ly out of my front room window; early in the cuddles and playtime with their owners so morning and just before it gets dark is when I have been seeing lots of cats’ tum- any kind of attention is thrilling for them. the hawk will come. I have lost count ofmies and noses this month. At home and the number of times I have banged on the I wasn’t allowed to touch Freya on this window or opened my front door to shoo it away but I have to say, it is very persistent. I am sure it must have caught a sparrow there in the past to keep coming back but I was a bit shocked that it would come to such a built up area, especially when it’s right next to the road. It is starting to annoy me now because I can’t help but be on the look out every night to see if it comes and am all ready (slippers by the door!) to scare it away. I know people will say that it has to sur- vive and that it is nature doing what it does but what bugs me is that cat owners get the blame for the decline in garden birds yet my cats have caught only one bird this whole year and that darned sparrow hawk is killing one or two a day. Besides which I have seen60 NOVEMBER 2014 catworld.co.uk

these sparrows make their nests and Agria highlights pet insurancehave their young fledge from thathedge so they are like little friends fraud in BBC1 documentaryto me. I really don’t want them to bedinner for a bird of prey. Agria Pet Insurance has once again contributed to a BBC documentary examining cases of Annoyingly the hawks have no pet insurance fraudpredators and are protected as wellwhich seems a bit strange when there C‘ laimed and Shamed’ focuses on fraud within the insurance industry. Havingappears to be hundreds of them invited Agria to participate in both series two and three, the BBC again calledaround these days – especially in the on the pet insurance company for involvement in series four, due to becountryside where I live. There are shown on BBC1 in the next few months.more buzzards and hawks about thanever before but if nothing feeds on Recently aired series three covered six cases of pet insurance fraud handled bythem, surely their numbers will just Agria. The cases involved four policyholders found guilty of committing fraud relatingget out of hand? to loss, death and veterinary fees for illness. I am determined that it won’t get The documentary highlights how highly trained claims staff are essential in detect-any supper from around here so am ing fraudulent claims. Agria, one of the leading global pet insurers, focuses on provid-staying on hawk vigil until further ing all claims handlers with the right tools to assist them in identifying indicators ofnotice. It’s a shame that the cats sit- fraud, helping to eliminate it and protect policyholders’ premiums from rising.ting in the window don’t seem toscare it away - mind you, they’re not Staff receive training both in-house and from an external firm of solicitors special-exactly very frightening. From the ising in fraud. Wendy Roberts, Claims Manager at Agria Pet Insurance says, “Training isoutside looking in they probably look essential in identifying and dealing with fraud. This, however, must go hand-in-handlike a couple of stuffed toys as they with close relationships with vets, something a recent claim we dealt with clearlyare so fluffy! demonstrated.” Kim Rogers is an active The claim was for a dog that had been swept off a cliff in the south west of volunteer at her local England. Agria settled the claim in good faith as the paperwork appeared in order, animal sanctuary. including a practice stamp and signature of a practice vet. Ferne Animal Sanctuary A few weeks later however, the vet called Agria to say she had been away at the Chard, Somerset time of the claim and didn’t recall the incident. She confirmed it wasn’t her signature TA20 3DH on the claim form, which enabled Agria to make a full recovery of costs. Furthermore, four months later, the practice reported back to Agria that the dog’s veterinary www.ferneanimalsanctuary.org records had been requested by another practice, proving beyond doubt that the inci- dent had never happened. When appropriate, Agria refers fraudulent claims to the Royal Veterinary College and IFED: the Police Insurance Fraud department, and regularly contributes to a fraud round table run by a major law firm. Simon Wheeler, Managing Director of Agria Pet Insurance commented: “Sadly, whatever the type of insurance, there is always scope to abuse the system and always people prepared to try. Fraudulent claims increase premiums for everyone but iden- tifying fraud takes effort and relies on experienced, knowledgeable staff focused on what they are looking for. Agria is lucky; we have the people with the right skills. “We are committed to rooting out fraudsters for the sake of the vast majority of our honest policyholders and their premiums.” New scheme for breeders Agria Pet Insurance has recently launched a brand new scheme for breed- ers, the Agria Breeder Club. Membership of the free club allows breeders to arrange an Agria 4 Weeks Free policy for every puppy or kitten they sell and earn rewards each time the new owner continues their policy to full lifetime cover. The Agria Breeder Club gives breeders a fast and easy way to insure all puppies or kittens free for four weeks, no matter whether they are registered with the Kennel Club, the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) or are unregistered. This gives breeders of unregistered pets an opportunity to set them up with four weeks of free cover from Agria for the first time, so all new owners can benefit from vital, immediate insurance protection. catworld.co.uk NOVEMBER 2014 61

Hello down there... Playtime? We’re exhausted!Being at the top of the slide, Judd clearly thinks he Judd, a sleek chocolate Havana boy andis the king of the castle (or the garden at least) and Amber, a big black fluffy Maine Coon crossthat he has won, which he thinks is hilarious. both look after owner Holeigh Melton.Holeigh MortonCATalbum cGaaettlbiynuomouur!rIf you want to see your cat featured in our album, then email us a large-filepicture along with a few details about them and what they are doing.Don’t forget to tell us who you are too! Email: [email protected]’t forget to visit the Cat World Facebook page too! Best buddies Judy Goldin’s rescued Siamese, Whisky, has a new playmate. Black and white street cat Blighty was rescued only on his second day off the streets. As you can see they are the best of friends.wHiiLninfeer Laid back and lovely They could be sisters! Bengal breeder Lynne Mum Katie and her kitten Dora 62 NOVEMBER 2014 catworld.co.uk Gallagher from Dorset look like two peas in a pod. wanted to show off anoth- Helen Rogers er breed. “This is Otis, my new British Blue boy, chilling.” Looks like he’s tired out after a good play session.

Big paws to fill Team USAThis is my 6month old Blue Point Ragdoll, Coco. Her This is Chance the cat and Sandy the Dachshundgrandma Polywoffles Blue Mist once graced the over of Cat from Florida, USA, snuggling together and ChanceWorld magazine and she would be proud to follow in her having a well-deserved rest.footsteps by having her photograph in your album. Alexi OwlI brought her home on the 27th June from BludiamondsRagdolls and she’s been nothing short of amazing, she’s a Simply stunningtrue fighter and was very brave after having a terrible falling Dreamlover Cats are theaccident - thankfully she made a full recovery and is now proud owners of bluetrying her luck on the show bench. eyed white sphynx named Pickaboo and Ariel, our seal point Siamese. Sweet dreams Here are Laura Rigg’s two cats Herb and Oskar having a snuggle.WIN HiLife Nature’s Essentials:The winner will receive an adult mul- flakes with shrimps, Tuna Flakes intipack from the new HiLife’s Nature’s Crab Jelly and Tuna with Ocean fish.Essentials range. HiLife Nature’s Further information can be found atEssentials has been created to offer www.hilifepet.co.uk.natural, hypo-allergenic, wheat glu-ten free foods for every stage of acat’s life. The recipes are deliciousand nutritious and avoid ingredientscommonly known to cause aller-gies and intolerances. The PoultrySelection includes Chopped ChickenTerrine, Chopped Poultry Pâté andChopped Poultry & Giblets, andthe Tuna Selection, comprises Tuna catworld.co.uk NOVEMBER 2014 63

TEDODYR’SDTEEARRLIBLE Sometimes our pets have far more will and determination than we realise. Despite Teddy su ering terrible injuries, this tale does have a happy ending By Elizabeth WrightT eddy, our big black and white internal bleeding. Either way, his qual- injuries. Having done an x-ray, they cat with the mystical green eyes, ity of life was hanging in the balance; showed us a picture of his damaged back didn’t appear when we called him his back half was barely functioning. bone, stretched spinal cord and a useless,to come and eat his dinner. Something Teddy was going to need an x-ray and wonky tail. His bladder was a mangledwas wrong. He loved his food and an ultra sound scan but, as he was last in mess and his skin blackened with bruises.usually he would dash into the kitchen the queue, there was still a lengthy wait. The prognosis looked bleak; his ability toas the first nuggets of cat biscuit rattled The bill for his treatment was pushing walk was limited to an awkward shuffleinto his food bowl. We finally found up towards £400. Fortunately Teddy was and he appeared incapable of controllinghim laid out on the double bed, one of covered by insurance. any bodily functions. On the plus side,his favourite snoozing spots. He slowly after a non-steroidal anti-inflammatoryraised his head when we cautiously He was given a couple of pain kill- injection plus a second with an antibi-asked, ‘Don’t you want your dinner?’ and ing injections and perked up a little. The otic for his dodgy bladder, Teddy’s felineresponded by struggling to the edge of thought of him being shut in a cage in a fighting spirit emerged. On getting homethe bed and falling on the floor. strange place, with people he didn’t know, he eagerly gobbled up a bowl of his prompted my daughter to say: “We’re favourite cat food and, in spite of his dis- As he tried to get up and walk, we going to take him home. If he is going to abilities, we noticed that his green eyescould see that his back legs were barely die, then he will be with people who love were bright, his ears pricked - good signsfunctioning. Two front claws were miss- him, rather than in a cage on his own.” there. This was going to be a waitinging, leaving a circle of blood on his left She gathered him up and on returning game, closely monitored on a daily basis.paw. Having recently lost his sister Tango home, tucked him in beside her in bed,in a road accident, it seemed that Teddy where he spent the rest of the night in a We were shown how to physi-might have also been hit by a car and, seemingly deep sleep. cally empty his bladder but that proc-in spite of his injuries, crawled home, ess brought its own complications. Wemanoeuvred himself through the cat flap, By morning he appeared slightly bet- couldn’t find the right spot to squeezestruggled up the stairs and somehow got ter, jumped off the bed and his hind legs and by the evening, he was obviouslyonto the bed. Before we could gather didn’t completely collapse. As soon as getting extremely uncomfortable. The vethim up, we noticed that his fine long the local vet, Companion Care, opened, said: “Bring him in and I’ll do it for you.”black tail was hanging at an odd angle. Teddy was in the front of the queue. Teddy had little fight left in him by then They had received the emergency vet’s and meekly accepted the confines of the My daughter was in tears; this was report and asked: “Why did you not cat carrier. As the vet lifted him, the dys-now into late evening; she frantically leave him for an X-ray and scan?” Jackie functional bladder released its contents.phoned her vet’s emergency line and was explained her reasons, and was told: Further injections and daily visits tore-directed to take Teddy to an out-of- “We’ll do that right now.” One of the the vet were going to be needed. Teddyhours clinic 10 miles away. Not knowing vets pinched Teddy’s tail hard, the cat gazed at us with eyes that were still look-what injuries he might have, we carefully didn’t flinch. “His tail is completely dead” ing bright; he seemed to understand howwrapped him in his favourite blanket and he announced. much we were fighting for him.carried him in our arms to the car. Wearrived at the clinic around midnight, Out came the vet’s carrying basket, Slow progressonly to find there were four other feline in went a most reluctant Teddy and weroad casualties there needing life saving watched our pet being taken away, leav- After only a few days, he began to useattention. We sat and waited our turn. ing us to go home clutching our empty his hind legs more, the shuffling pro- carrier and wondering if we would ever gressed into a wobbly walk. As he couldn’t It was 3am when the single on-call see him alive again. go outside, we left litter trays all aroundvet finally got to Teddy. After a thorough the house and if he showed any interestexamination, the vet came to the con- All is revealed or we heard him having a noisy scratchclusion that he’d probably been hit by a around in the grey granule litter, wecar and might have a broken pelvis and Four hours later we had a phone call to say they had news about Teddy’s64 NOVEMBER 2014 catworld.co.uk

rushed to check whether he had succeed- began to look an unhappy cat, as his blad- back yet again; after two days of seda-ed in having a wee. He went through all der was still not working. Back at the vets, tion his bladder had healed well enoughthe actions but no end result. The dam- it was decided he should stay in, at least that he could come home. He still hadaged bladder was still out of action but overnight. In his front leg he had a needle to wear the firmly fixed plastic cone,by day four, one of the children shouted: filtering a saline solution into his system although we removed it at feeding time“Teddy’s done a poo in his tray!” That, we to encourage his waterworks to kick-start when we noticed it was catching on thefelt, had to be a good sign; one half of his again; he had to be anaesthetised so a sides of his bowl and making it difficultrear end workings was back in action. catheter could be inserted in his bladder for him to reach his food. and the plastic cone tied firmly around his However, it was two steps forward and neck. But in the morning the veterinary We watched his every move whilstone back. The damaged bladder was still nurses found that he had pulled out the he was being kept indoors, so there werecausing problems with blood loss, so the needle and catheter, wriggled out of the litter trays laid invitingly everywhere.vet took him in for an intensive course of cone and was sitting in his cage looking We followed him around looking fortreatment; in spite of expert professional very angry at such treatment. any positive signs of the production ofcare, Teddy seemed to fade. By evening a wee. By the end of the day, just whenhe appeared to be so far gone we were “Take him home this afternoon,” said we thought he would have to go to theconvinced we would be bringing his body the vet. Teddy was delighted to be back, vets for his regular bladder emptying, hehome to be buried in the garden next to turned on the charm to an admiring emerged from the dining-room with ahis sister’s grave. audience, rolled over to have his tummy self-satisfied smirk on his face. On the tickled, rubbed around any available legs, bare floorboards that were ready to be But cats don’t give up that easily; the purring with pleasure, and saw off a pouch covered with a new carpet, there was afollowing day, he bounced back after a of cat food. This was our Teddy find- triumphant puddle. Teddy had finallygood long sleep and was allowed home. ing his feet again; we began to hope that managed to do a wee. Never mind that itHe went straight to his empty food bowl maybe he would be all right. wasn’t done in one of the numerous litterand stood by it, looked at us as if to say, trays, there was the liquid evidence of a‘I’m hungry, who’s going to feed me?’ More ups and downs satisfying end result.He got excited when the tin of cat foodappeared and could hardly wait for the We were going through roller coaster Encouraging signsmeaty contents to hit the bowl. A few emotions as Teddy again went fromnoisy slurps and he gobbled the lot, then looking good to looking sickly; further Next day, on vet’s advice, we boughtlicked the sides just in case he’d missed a visits to the vet followed. Teddy a cat harness and took him outbit. Not content with that, he rubbed up into the garden. To our delight, familiaragainst our legs, signalling that he wasn’t “Teddy’s not going to die, is he?” smells stimulated his brain and body intoyet finished; a few tasty cat treats would enquired a tearful, five year old Jack. Still gear again; this outing finally broughtbe appreciated. fresh in his mind was the sudden death success times two – a wee and a poo. of Teddy’s sister, Tango, killed by a driver He objected to the restraints of the har- The noisy scrunching as he chewed the who didn’t bother to stop. She’d crawled ness, wriggled out of it, scuttled intotasty biscuits never sounded so good. He home and died on the doorstep. She was next door’s garden, nipped through theirfollowed that by a lively attempt at giving buried in the garden; the three children cat flap and hauled himself up onto onhimself a good all over clean, although on had made a shrine on her grave, deco- a window shelf in their conservatory,trying to lick an extended back leg he lost rated it with flowers, pictures, toy furry where he sat smugly looking out at ushis balance and toppled over. We couldn’t mouse and a ring of solar lights. Around with the ‘Ha, ha, you can’t catch me,’help laughing and he got up, glared at us, it were three little canvas chairs where look on his face.which clearly said: “How dare you laugh the tearful children had sat, ‘so we canat me” and as much as his wobbly legs talk to her and keep her company.’ For a while his bladder function was awould allow, did a dignified walk out of bit hit and miss; as he liked sleeping onthe room. But Teddy was a fighter and bounced our beds, we had to use protective covers for the times when he was ‘caught short.’ On New Year’s Eve, Teddy was consid- Above: Teddy having a good yawn. But each day brought improvement;ered strong enough to have his useless tail Left: Teddy with 8-year old tortoiseshell Trixie, he still walks with a slight wobble andremoved. He came through the operation who likes to think she’s the boss. But Teddy is there’s the occasional ‘accident,’ but he’swith no problems and the same evening very crafty; when they are fed, he gobbles his food just about back to the lovely cat he was,we fetched him home; his now stumpy up, then inches towards Trixie’s bowl, gives a and living life to the full.rear end was shaved and stitched and his few deep throated growls, she looks up, he dipshead encased in a plastic cone to prevent his paw into her dish and hooks out a some meat Our insurance company picked uphim from trying to lick the wound. whilst she’s watching his face. He’s just got away most of the costs, which ran into four with it again and Trixie’s not very pleased. (We figures, and for this we are so grateful But it was soon another step back; he do make sure she does get enough food.) and so glad he was insured. Otherwise we would have raided our savings to pay for our beloved Teddy’s brilliant veteri- nary care. For his feline fortitude, Companion Care Vets nominated Teddy as their Pet of the Month for January 2014. He didn’t get a badge or a sticker but he did get his picture on Facebook. catworld.co.uk NOVEMBER 2014 65

iAt’Ns nTeIvFeRrEtEooZEearly to worryAs winter approaches, please, please be aware ing for several years to have a bitteringof the dangers of antifreeze and the terrible agent added to all antifreeze products,e ects it can have on our pets which also include brake fluid, screen wash and de-icer.W e have often highlighted the diagnosed antifreeze poisoning and the dangers of antifreeze in Cat animal was put to sleep. Often, the cats have access to the World and as we start to antifreeze purely by chance so pleaseprepare for the colder weather, one of Just a few drops can be enough clean up all spillages as soon as theythe first things we will do is make sure to make a cat seriously ill and a tea- happen and store these products in aour cars are topped up with antifreeze. spoon full is enough to kill them. The very safe place where cats cannot get toEven if you don’t have a car yourself, toxin literally destroys their kidneys. them.you need to know what can happen Depending on the amount of antifreezeif your cat comes across some of this ingested, the cat may live for another Antifreeze added to tunatantalising fluid. few years, suffering miserably from kid- ney disease. In many cases though, the There are, unfortunately, a few very Already, in the first part of amount is enough to stop the kidneys unscrupulous people around and it hasSeptember, I have received an article working altogether, leading to a very recently been reported that a pensionerfrom a leading pet charity about a cat horrible death. in the North of England has admittedowner whose pet became very unsteady putting poison down in the form ofand appeared to be having a fit. The The irony is that cats find this liquid tuna fish laced with antifreeze. While itcat was rushed to the vet who sadly delicious and many charities and veteri- could not be proved that he had killed nary professionals have been campaign- any cats, several pets in the area had died at around the same time and when66 NOVEMBER 2014 catworld.co.uk

Just a few drops can be Charity joins calls for manufacturersenough to make a cat to add bitterant to antifreezeseriously ill and a teaspoonfull is enough to kill them.examined by vets, the presence of anti- E arlier this year, Yorkshire Cat Rescue added their voice to the manyfreeze was confirmed. others calling for something to be done to prevent animals dying from this type of poisoning This type of situation is sadly not Founder Sara Atkinson said: “It would be so simple for manufacturers toas rare as we might like to think but prevent these unnecessary deaths by adding a ‘bitterant’ to their product. Catsthe majority of deaths occur acciden- are attracted to the sweet taste of antifreeze which, even when ingested intally. The guide below will indicate the small doses, is very likely to prove fatal.precautions we should all take and thesymptoms to look out for. “Sadly it is not simply accidents and spillages which cause these untimely deaths. We regularly learn of incidents where people have used antifreeze to If you ever suspect your cat may have deliberately kill cats.”eaten something poisonous, particularlyantifreeze, get them seen by a vet as a She continued: “We recently received the incredibly sad news that Gizmo,matter of urgency. a cat we had rehomed a few years ago, had fallen victim to such an antifreeze attack. It was devastating news. Gizmo was a lovely, incredibly affectionate catThe signs and had settled fantastically well in his new home.” Cats will start to shows signs of Sadly, Gizmo’s death was not an isolated incident and several other catsintoxication after just half an hour were poisoned in the same area during one week of July. unsteadiness Sara said: “It is hateful attacks like this which highlight the need for the Government to intervene and help put pressure on antifreeze manufacturers• tiredness to ensure the safety of our pets. Why they are so dead set against making• nausea such a small but important change to their product, I simply do not under-•• becoming disorientated stand.” This often leads to them not being Sara believes the manufacturing companies have the power to save theable to get themselves home. Add to lives of thousands of cats each year and put an end to such senseless andthis the chances that the temperature deliberate attacks. “Countless families would be spared the heartbreak of los-will be around freezing, particularly at ing their much loved pet.”night, and by the time they are found,the damage has taken effect.Precautions To minimize the risk to animals,try to find antifreeze that is propyleneglycol based rather than one containingethylene glycol, which is far more toxic• keep bottles and cans tightly sealedand locked away where they can’t befound by an inquisitive feline. A garageor shed can be left open and is not suf- ficient to guarantee the items won’t be ● Antifreeze poisoning can cause found pain, suffering, distress and ulti- mately, death. The RSPCA website • mop up even the tiniest spillage states that ‘...poisoning cats can constitute a criminal offence; straight away and double check surfaces under the Animal Welfare Act before putting the bottle away 2006 the maximum penalty for anyone found guilty is up to 6 • dispose of bottles that are finished months imprisonment and/or a £20,000 fine’. with very carefully. Enough liquid may still remain inside to be dangerous, catworld.co.uk NOVEMBER 2014 67 even fatal, for a cat • report any activity you think may seem suspicious to your local animal welfare organisation

Naturalhealth WITH Richard Allport Richard specialises in homeopathy and other therapies. He is president of the British Association of Homeopathic Surgeons.Allegedly, cats have nine lives and always land on their you. What can you now give to acceleratepaws...but what if they don’t? Richard Allport has some healing and help get your cat back to theessential ingredients to aid the patient’s recovery happy, active feline you knew before?If your cat falls from a window seven is formulated as a liquid, it can be given If the victim’s return is within a day stories up or higher, then in fact there by mouth easily and is safe to give to an or two of the accident, then restart the is likely to be less damage and fewer unconscious cat. The bottle comes with arnica and aconite, giving these three timesinjuries than if that same cat had fallen a dropper, and one or two drops of Bach a day for a week. If the poor patient hasfrom a window at or below seven stories Rescue Remedy, given in the mouth or on had to have an extended stay at the vets,high. Makes no sense? Well, it’s all to do the lips directly, can be administered every then any bruising may have already wornwith the facts of terminal velocity (the five minutes until the patient is seen by the off. However if an operation has had to befastest speed a body reaches on falling) and vet. Rescue Remedy helps minimise shock, undertaken – say a pinning or plating of athe fact that as they fall, cats stretch their improve circulation and calm anxiety and fractured leg – then undoubtedly the oldlegs and tail out and somehow ‘parachute’ nerves. ‘AA’ combinations should be given for thedown. week, to help minimise the further trauma Arnica and aconite: These are two and bruising caused by the injury. Very few falls result in death. A cat once homoeopathic remedies which, in combi-fell from the 49th floor of a New York sky- nation, have the same kind of effects as And what else? Here are a few remediesscraper and survived. Rescue Remedy – relieving shock and stress that will come in useful, depending on the and calming frayed nerves. However, Arnica extent of injuries sustained. Falls from floors below the seventh in particular is also excellent at a moredon’t seem to allow cats to get into the physical level, by minimising bleeding and Symphytum: A homoeopathic remedyparachute posture, so they actually sustain bruising and helping to promote healing to speed up the healing of fractured bones.more injuries. The moral of this tale then of any injured tissues. These remedies usu- Made from the herb comfrey (also knownis, if your cat appears depressed, move to ally come in tablet form, although they are as ‘bone knit’), symphytum is a superba higher floor pretty quickly; or keep the also available from some manufacturers as remedy to get damaged bone to heal morewindows closed. But if, God forbid, your powders, pillules or liquids. If using tablets, quickly. It is also useful for eye injuries. Givecat should drop out of the sky – what can it is preferable to use ‘soft’ tablets, as these symphytum 30c twice daily for five weeks.you do to help alleviate the shock and are absorbed from the mouth quite easily,trauma and injuries that result? unlike hard tablets, which can take some Staphisagria: Another homoeopathic time to dissolve. remedy – for cuts and wounds – either The most common injuries are self- deep, straight cuts occurring as a result ofevidently bruises, internal haemorrhage, Unlike most tablets, homoeopathic the accident or incised cuts made duringfractures – especially limbs, pelvis and jaw, remedies don’t have to be swallowed in surgery. Cats needing staphisagria are oftenand external damage such as cuts and lac- order to work; in fact they work better a bit moody or ‘resentful’ as they recover.erations. if they dissolve in the mouth rather than being swallowed. It is also advisable not to Lavender oil: This essential oil can be Naturally the first thing you will do is touch the tablets while or before admin- used on the skin directly, although bet-call the vet and be prepared to take your istering, as this can remove some of the ter mixed with a ‘carrier’ oil such as sweetcat to the vet rather than expecting the vet active ingredients from the pills. almond first; or it can be evaporated in anto turn out. Injuries from accidents such as essential oil burner, such as an aromastone,these will need treating at the vets, so valu- Arnica and aconite are best given fre- in the same room the cat is in. Lavenderable time will be wasted if you wait for the quently at times of serious accident and stimulates healing of damaged tissue,vet to come out and then transport your injury. Dosing every 5-10 minutes while soothes and calms anxieties and nervous-cat back to the clinic. waiting to see a vet is ideal – and arnica ness, and helps restless patients to sleep. and aconite can be alternated with doses While waiting to get through to the of Rescue Remedy or Crisis Remedy. Don’t apply more than twice a day –vet, on the way there and whenever you and don’t leave an evaporator on for moreare able to take your cat back home again, Recovery: than 15 minutes, two or three times a day.there are some excellent natural remedies However, lavender oil is one of the safestthat will be helpful or even life-saving. Now let’s move on. Your cat has been essential oils available. dosed up with Rescue and Arnica/ AconiteBefore treatment: and has reached the vet, been taken in, Hypericum/Lavender cream: patched up and is now back home with Hypericum and Calendula are two homoe-Rescue remedy: This is a combination opathic remedies that can be applied toof flower essences that is ideal at times the skin directly, and are often used as aof acute trauma, shock and injury. As it68 november 2014 catworld.co.uk

Very few falls result in death. A cat once fell from the mAggots ANd Leeches: don’t try this49th floor of a New York skyscraper and survived. at home, but if your cat should be unfor- tunate enough to have a fall and not becombination. Hypericum relieves soreness remedies are known as Rhus tox. and Ruta found for several days, some festeringand pain in damaged skin, especially if there grav. for short. They are ideal for damage wounds could be present.is damage to nerve endings with conse- to ligaments, tendons and muscles. So if,quent severe discomfort. calendula stimu- following your cat’s descent to ground in It is now a not uncommon treatmentlates healing, so the combination is ideal our scenario, sprains, strains or any form of in human and animal medicine to applyfor treating the after effects of lacerations, ligament/ tendon/muscle injury is caused, (sterile) maggots to such wounds. They eatcuts, bruises and any other skin or superfi- then Rhus and Ruta are the twin remedies away the dead, infected, necrotic tissue,cial tissue damage. to bring into use. Give one of each, in 30c but leave the normal healthy tissue intact. potency, twice daily for three weeks. However, it’s important to note that specialdermAgeL: This is a herbal skin gel, made ‘medical’ maggots are used – any old ‘fish-to an original Swiss formula, which contains Rhus and Ruta are also available as a gel ing’ maggots wouldn’t be quite so safe tomany herbs that can cool and soothe sore to use externally on the appropriate site. use.skin and promote healing. In areas where Where injuries cover the whole selectionfur is lost, it will promote the growth of of ligaments, muscles, joints and any other Should an area of tissue lose its bloodnew fur the same colour as the fur that was part of the musculoskeletal system and supply, either because of the injuries them-lost. This may sound a little unnecessary connective tissue, a combination of Rhus selves or, say, following skin graft surgery,– doesn’t fur always grow back the same tox., Ruta grav., arnica and Hypericum is then leeches can be used to ‘draw’ bloodcolour? Well no, fur often comes back available, known as RRaH for short. This is into the damaged areas. again, specialdarker than before, owing to a physiological an ideal broad spectrum remedy for general medicinal leeches are used, not just any oldchange in the skin, including the difference injuries of all types. Normally I give this at pond leeches that may be around.in temperature. a dose rate of three times daily for two weeks. So, to sum up; always carry some arnica, dermagel encourages fur to come back aconite and Rescue Remedy with you, inthe same colour as previously, so that your mANuKA hoNey: apply to wounds to case you find an injured cat. Give thesecat won’t look like a patchwork quilt after promote healing. Medicinal honey prepara- right away or sooner. Following the injury,recovery. tions are available. Manuka honey is the think of which of the above remedies may best type of honey for medicinal purposes be useful, depending on the nature of therhus toXicodeNdroN ANd rutA and does the biz. It has a strong anti-bacte- injuries.grAveoLeNs: These two homoeopathic rial and healing effect. all the remedies mentioned are compat- ible with any conventional medication or surgery your vet may suggest but it will be wise and polite to mention to your vet that you are/will be using them. catworld.co.uk November 2014 69

IFrEaLqIXiTcHaEtWe often hear about the heroic deeds of somecats as they escape from fire or help save the life I have caught. I don’t know what allof their owner. But what about cats in war-torn the fuss is about really, as it’s just whatcountries? This story is straight from the paw of we cats do. The people who look afterone cat who is living close to one such area me, I think, are all ex-military guys. Royal Marines and Para’s I think andG reetings to all Cat World Before I arrived there were a number their job is as (PPOs) personal protec- readers. Please let me of mouse traps around the location but tion officers, from what I understand. introduce myself. My name is since I’ve been here they have been They look after ex-pat oil workers whoFelix and I am a semi-feral cat living taken away. I’m only a young cat and provide this country with oil.in southern Iraq, just outside Basra in would say that I’m still learning mythe oilfields of Rumaila. I came across trade. The people around me seem to When I sit with them in the eve-the Cat World magazine and thought think that I’m doing a very good job as nings, I often come up to one of themthat it would be a good idea to tell you I’m given five star treatment. I believe and get my belly rubbed which I feelall about how life is out here in the the saying goes that a dog is a man’s they enjoy as much as I do. They areMiddle East. best friend but here in the middle of a always talking about the good old hot desert, a cat is man’s best friend to days, when they were off doing dan- Everyone has seen on TV or heard keep the rats and mice at bay. gerous stuff with weapons and tankson the radio about the troubles we are and assault courses, jumping out ofhaving out here in Iraq at the moment. I think I started getting extra treats aeroplanes and going to war zones.Well I have to say I’m in the southern when I caught my first mouse. Since Now they are just my friends and theyregion of Iraq and am in a reasonably then things have got better and bet- look after me. They feed me, cuddlesafe area. The fighting is mainly in the ter for me. I work during the hours me, talk to me and bathe my woundsNorth of the country. of dark, starting at around 7pm until when I get into a fight. sunrise, which at the moment is about Let me tell you about where I’m 5am. After catching my first mouse They wouldn’t admit that theyfrom; I live in an oil camp in the mid- here, I became quite popular and the are as soft as they are but they takedle of the desert. As you can imagine, treats turned into dinner every night. I such good care of me, I couldn’t askthis time of year is very hot, with tem- then started getting small lizards and for more. I must be making a goodperatures soaring over 45C so life here giant grass hoppers - which I have to impression as one of the lads evencan be very difficult, almost unbearable say taste pretty nice. brought me a catnip toy all the waysometimes with the intense heat and from the UK when they were on theirlack of water. Whenever I’ve brought anything leave. That was amazing!! I’ve also back, everyone seems to come out of recently tasted, for the first time, some My main job here in camp is to the accommodation block to see what Go Cat biscuits and some Whiskas catkeep the rodent population down. food, yummy. Not bad at all! Life here, like I’ve said, is hard as I have to keep my eye out for the desert fox. I have ventured out of our camp a few times and have unfortunately bumped into him. He has beaten me up a couple of times now and I have a few battle scars to prove it. I feel I’m very fortunate to have come across this camp and the people that are in it, with the all the food given to me and being well looked after. Life here is pret- ty good really. I don’t know what the future holds for me but long may it continue being this good. Felix70 NOVEMBER 2014 catworld.co.uk

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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. Approved [email protected] Mrs Mary Moore. OXFORDSHIRE FELV/FIV tested Queens only.Vinery Zanzibar (GrCh Catbalu Siring beautiful kittens.HarryPotter 15c x Ch SheephouseCLOSING DATE FOR DECEMBER ISSUE NO. 441: NOON, 28 OCTOBER catworld.co.uk NOVEMBER 2014 79

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