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DON’T MISS ALL THE TOP CAT COLUMNISTS ... & TOP FELINE EXPERTSCat worldwww.catworld.co.ukUK’S FAVOURITE CAT MAGAZINE FOR OVER 35 YEARS £4.99 AUGUST 2016 ■ ISSUE 461‘Anyone can HOLISTIC HELPSummersave a life’ A guide to complimentary ailments & alternative medicine & how to treat them WHY Book clubTHE IN-TMEuRltNi-EcaTt hISome We pick yourSFBgOOeehttRaiGnvgiCoOauAlroOtnTipgDs for perfect holidayLOVERS reading Cool for cats SFHTRGOBOOEOMBPDUSBCPNAAKIGNTSG GKeoepItyaouliralonved 08 aot ntheehinecareltdhiyblaend 9 770952 287132 > SThoaanrrpcetpuAyarrgiynenstuinma merStudent’sincrediblefosterHealthy eatingmission Nutrition: How to feed your cat the right stuffRESCUE RASCALS1 TEDDY BEAR TIMES BIG CATS BEAUTIFUL BREEDS FUN PAGES

28 August 2016 ● Issue 461 theinsidetrack 44 HEALING NATURALLY To reach us: Call +44 (0)1903 884988. 4 MEWS ROUND A guide to alternative therapies Or write to: The Editor, Cat World, PO Box 2258, PULBOROUGH RH20 9BA Feline news and gossip 48 CATS ON THE COUCH Great Britain email: support@ashdown.co.uk 6 HEATSTROKE Irresistible rescue cats Website: www.catworld.co.uk US office: Ashdown Inc., 68132 250th How to protect your cat 51 RESCUE CATS Avenue, Kasson, MN 55944, USA. Tel: 507 634 3143 8 HEALTHY EATING An update on Smurf and Shrek email: usoffice@ashdown.co.uk What should cats really eat? 52 WORKING CATS Editor: Jill Mundy email: jill@ashdown.co.uk 10 TOPIARY CATS How ferals are helping a brewery US Editor: Brita Moore Email: brita@ashdown.co.uk A gardener’s surreal sculptures 55 KIM’S WORLD Advertisement sales: UK office: Maria Fitzgerald 12 WILDLIFE SANCTUARY The latest antics Email: maria@ashdown.co.uk US office: Sara Vix Conservation in Namibia 56 CAT LADY INVESTIGATES Email: sara@ashdown.co.uk Design: Richard Jennings & 16 THE CATALIST Getting to grips with Romans Wendy Crosthwaite Cat-themed products for you 57 CATS ABROAD Subscriptions: UK: support@ashdown.co.uk 18 SUMMER AILMENTS Torre Argentina cat sanctuary US: usoffice@ashdown.co.uk Published by ashdown.co.uk. ISSN 0961 - 0944 Treating summer health issues 58 NATURAL HEALTH Distributed to the newstrade by Comag. Subscription prices: 20 ON THE EDGE Treatments beginning with A One year: (12 issues) UK £59.99. European and worldwide prices will be Charlie has food issues 60 SHOW NEWS adjusted to local currencies. See online for details at www.catworld.co.uk or please 22 CONFESSIONS OF A CAT LOVER The Northern Birman show call +44 (0)1903 884988. All of our sub- scriptions are handled by us at CW. Worries about over-eating 62 SHOW DATES www.catworld.co.uk 24 BOARDING HOUSE DIARY Make a note in your diary Postmaster: Send address corrections to Ashdown Inc, 68132 Getting comfortable 63 NURSE’S NOTES 250th Avenue, Kasson, MN 55944, USA. Canada Post Interna- tional Publications Mail - Sales Agreement No. 546038. 28 BREED PROFILE Ideas above station All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without the written permission of the publisher is prohibited. All editorial Russians: beautiful in any colour 64 FUN PAGE contributions are welcomed by Cat World but material is accepted solely on the basis that the author accepts the as- 32 TIGER RESCUE Test your puzzle skills sessment of the Publisher as to its commercial value. All material submitted to the magazine for publication in How Hoover came to Florida 65 KITTY COVERS whatever form is accepted solely on the basis that copyright in the work will be vested in the publisher who assumes all 36 CAT BREEDING Great book choices rights worldwide, in all forms and in all media. © copyright ashdown.co.uk Where to house your queen & kittens 66 ASK THE EXPERTS2 CAT WORLD ■ AUGUST 2016 40 SURGERY TALES Our team answer your questions A new branch surgery opens 68 HOLISTIC MEDICINE 42 PAT’S CATS Alternative options Fair shares for all

afurrywarmwelcome 44 57 Do you suffer from hay fever? Luck- ily I don’t but I know plenty of people 10 who have a miserable few weeks, eyes watering and noses running, 18 until the pollen threat has gone for another year. I wonder how much is 3A U G U S T 2 0 1 6 ■ C AT W O R L D spent over the chemist’s counter buy-ing medicines to help manage the situation? Our cats can suffer numerous ailments duringthe warmer months and the key to making them ascomfortable as possible is to manage their symp-toms as best we can, with prescription medicines,alternative therapies or both. We have an overviewof some feline problems common at any time ofyear and the alternative treatment options available. Spring into summer is also a time when we oftenstrive to look our best. The men folk get excitedabout cooking slabs of meat on a barbecue andwe all enjoy a few cool drinks in the sun. Eating theright type of foods makes us feel better and usuallylook better too. A cat’s diet is vital to have them feeling andlooking their best and you can learn why it’s soimportant in our feature on healthy eating. A few ofour regulars share their experiences with cats andfood too - I’m sure some of you will understand justwhere they’re coming from! Until next time, I hope the sun shines and youenjoy relaxing with your favourite magazine. Jill & the team70 FELINE FRIENDSHIPS Want to write or report for CW? We’d love toSharing territories hear from you. Email jill@ashdown.co.uk72 COLLECTABLE CATSFinding Staffordshire cats75 PASHA & TANNITo climb or not to climb76 GORDY & MEInto the light78 CHARITY NEWSFrom country to city cat79 COMMON PARASITESTreating fleas and ticks82 TAIL ENDA new arrival

THEMEWS ROUNDOUR ROVING REPORTERS BRING YOU ALL THE CAT NEWS, GOSSIP, HEALTH AND MORE. EMAIL JILL@ASHDOWN.CO.UK Royal visit for Dorwest HerbsCat art exhibition Family business Dorwest Herbs Ltd was delighted to be invited toIf you love paintings of cats, make your meet H.R.H. The Prince of Walesway to the Llewellyn Alexander Gallery at their new, purpose built prem-in London between 25th August and ises at Poundbury, which is on16th September 2016 when The Society Duchy of Cornwall land, close toof Feline Artists will be exhibiting more Dorchester in Dorset.than 200 paintings with cats as theirtheme. All the exhibited paintings will Jo & Ben Boughton-White, whobe for sale and feature all kinds now manage the 70 year oldof felines in a variety of styles. company, said: “It was an honourwww.LlewellynAlexander.com to be invited to meet H.R.H. The Prince of Wales and show him our new premises. We presented him with a selection of our product range for his and the Duchess of Cornwalls’ two Jack Russell Terriers and we also showed H.R.H. our Roast Dinner Toothpaste!” Photography: Finnbarr Webster. Copyright Duchy of Cornwall & Celebrating Poundbury New pet rehoming centreNothing like a No more hunting TV presenter and animal lover Peter Purves cut thegood nap ribbon to officially open the new Blue Cross rehoming Veterinary expert Dr John centre in Wherstead, Suffolk. A cake made by one of theWildlife charity Born Free Bradshaw, speaking at centre’s volunteers was also cut to celebrate the event.is urging cat lovers to take the recent Cheltenhampart in the Big Cat Nap and Science Festival, has The centre, which opened its doors to the region’sraise funds to help rescue suggested cats should sick, injured and homeless pets earlier this year, aimsand conserve big cats. be specially bred to lose to help over 800 dogs and cats each year. their natural hunting So between 4th and instinct and save around Top rescue cat10th July all you have to 55 million birds a year indo is…virtually nothing! the UK alone. Domestic Leading brand RoyalPerhaps hold a cake sale cats, he said, should not Canin are once againor wear your pyjamas to need to hunt prey as their searching for the UK’swork/school for a donation owners provide adequate Rescue Cat of the Year.from your friends and col- supplies of food. Last year’s winner Mr.leagues? Norris is pictured and he hopes his successor “Sleepy selfies’ of snooz- will be just as deservinging pets can be posted on as he was. Mr. NorrisBorn Free’s social media overcame a cleft palatesites. Full details: www. and continues to livebornfree.org.uk/the-big- a happy life at Sunnycat-nap Harbour rescue centre in Fife.4 CAT WORLD ■ AUGUST 2016

It’s a fact ● Landing on all fours is some- thing typical to cats thanks to the help of their eyes and special balance organs in their inner ear. These tools help them straighten themselves in the air and land upright on the ground. ● A cat’s meow is usually not directed at another cat, but at a human. To communicate with other cats, they will usually hiss, purr and spit. ● A cat’s nose is like a human fingerprintYoung photographers competitionPDSA are inviting 10s, 10-13 and 14-16 and for submissions is 9thchildren to photo their the winners will receive September 2016. Fullpets this summer for the a print of their photo details at www.pdsa.org.chance to win a prize. plus a selfie stick. Free uk/photocompAge groups are under to enter, the closing dateICC Gold award PAWS FOR Quick getaway THOUGHTFitzpatrick Referrals Heading off on vacation soon?Oncology and Soft Tis- ‘Any house- Fancy a daytrip? The Monstersue have been certified hold with at Factory are launching their newas an International Cat least one feline product, the VW Pet Carrier, onCare Friendly Clinic member has July 15. Purrrfect timing!at Gold level. The no need for anaward recognises the alarm clock’. Based on the original VWdedication of the highly campervan, the bright blue pettrained and compas- Louise A. Belcher carrier zips open on the end tosionate staff and the allow easy access for any travel-state-of-the-art fa- ling pet and folds completely flatcilities, giving the best for storage when not incare for cats and their use. Mesh windowsowners. The hospital, allow your cat toin Guildford, Surrey see out and accessopened in September fresh air and thereand is the only cancer is a carry han-hospital of its kind. dle and strap to make the carrier easy to use. RRP £39.99 5A U G U S T 2 0 1 6 ■ C AT W O R L D

SUMMER HEALTH Preventing and dealing with Feline Hyperthermia As the summer months arrive, get to grips with the effects heat can have on your cat - and how you can prevent a crisis BY BRITA MOORE t’s a familiar picture to you: your ● Bleeding from the nose mediately and use one of the above ● Coma methods on the way over to attempt toI cat is lying by the window on a Call your vet immediately if you bring down his temperature. clear summer day, soaking up notice any of these things, as your cat rays as if he’s at the seaside while may need emergency life-saving care. Once he’s been treated by the vet,he naps. A sweet image - but don’t If you are able to determine that the you should carefully monitor your cat’sfall asleep on it yourself. If it’s hot and hyperthermia is still in a mild stage, health to make sure he’s recoveredsunny outside, keep an eye on your cat there are a few things you can do to properly.for any strange behaviours and learn remedy it at home, as long as yourhow to keep him safe. cat’s temperature is below 40ºC or Watch for any unusual behaviours or 104ºF. You will need to monitor this via symptoms like blood in the urine. And The good news is, feline heatstroke, a rectal thermometer. take preventative action around youror hyperthermia, is fairly rare. Cats are ● Wrap him in cool, wet towels (but not house, if you weren’t doing so before,‘desert animals’ so their bodies can cold) such as:adjust to heat well. But heatstroke is a ● Immerse him in cool water, keeping ● Put ice cubes in your cat’s waterlife threatening condition, as it means the water away from his mouth and bowl. As always, be sure he drinksinternal organs will shut down and the nose enough of it.cat will go into a coma. ● Apply cold packs to his head and ● Set up a napping spot that’s out of between his legs the heat.You can stick a frozen water It’s more likely to be a concern ● Apply rubbing alcohol (surgical bottle or ice pack in his bed to helpwhen the temperature outside is above spirit) to his paws and legs him regulate his temperature.32ºC, or 89ºF. A cat’s normal body ● Turn on the fan or air conditioning ● Keep the air moving in your hometemperature is about 38.2-39.2ºC, or unit in your home with fans or air conditioning.100.5-102.5ºF, so this makes sense. ● Keep your cat in the coolest room ofA temperature of above 102.5ºF is a your home Kittens, senior cats, pregnant fe-cause for concern and above 105ºF is ● Give him plenty of fresh, cool water males and cats with pre-existing medi-a medical emergency. to drink cal concerns are especially at risk. We ● Take him to the vet after he has suggest keeping them out of direct Your cat will try to keep himself cool cooled down as a precaution for organ sunlight and extreme temperatures.by panting and licking his fur. If he’s damage Older cats like to sleep in the sun butpanting very rapidly, this is a symptom If your cat’s temperature is above the good news is, they tend to knowof heat stroke. Here are a few more to 40.5ºC/105ºF, take him to the vet im- when they’ve had enough.keep watch for: You know your cat best. Take care ● Bright red tongue of him as he needs but you can still let ● Dark red or pale gums him have his time in the sun. ● Drooling ● Weakness “Once he’s been treated by the vet, you ● Anxiety should carefully monitor your cat’s health ● Dizziness to make sure he’s recovered properly.” ● Muscle tremors ● Lethargy ● Vomiting ● Diarrhoea6 CAT WORLD ■ AUGUST 2016

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FOOD AND NUTRITIONFood for health and fitnessis food for thoughtA cat’s nutritional requirements are very specific and althoughwe may think they are fussy eaters, sometimes there may begood reason why a cat turns up its nose ike all cats, the domestic cat is a BY JILL MUNDY only the meat this, among other things, is highly deficient in minerals such asL carnivore (primarily a meat eater) maintaining the cat’s health. calcium and will not allow the bones to and is adapted to a lifestyle of Cats cannot convert the EFA’s found grow properly. hunting prey for food. In fact asobligate carnivores, they cannot thrive in plant sources so must find them in The foodwithout including meat in their diet. the meat in their diet. The smell of food is really important This means that feeding a cat a Carbohydrates for cats and they have a well devel-proper balanced diet can be more oped sense of smell. This is enhancedchallenging as felines have a number of Carbohydrates are not essential for when food is slightly warmed and catsspecial dietary requirements that need cats and their diet is generally low in prefer food to at body temperatureto be met. The ICC website offers an carbohydrate content. around 30°C.insight. Apart from kittens, most cats have Taste and smell combine to makeProtein low levels of the enzyme lactase in the food seem more flavoursome and their intestine. This is the enzyme appealing to the cat. Cat foods with a Cats, like all animals, require protein needed to digest the major carbohy- high level of protein and fat are gener-in their diet to provide for their needs. drate (lactose) present in milk. For this ally much more palatable.However, while humans and dogs can reason, consumption of ordinary milk,adapt to diets that have a relatively and especially in high quantities, can Cats are unable to taste sweetness,low protein content (eg, plant-based often lead to diarrhoea in cats. like dogs and humans, but can de-diets), cats have a much higher protein tect salty, sour and bitter tastes. Thisrequirement in their diet that would Other nutrients reaches back to the meat dependencytypically only be met by feeding a and a diet without plant matter.meat-based diet. In keeping with their meat only diet, cats require preformed vitamins that Texture of the food is also impor- Proteins consist of chains of amino are not present in plants, including tant, with cats generally preferring theacids. These critically include taurine, vitamin A, vitamin D and vitamin B3. texture of meat.argentine, methionine and tyrosine, However, too much of some of theseamong others. These amino acids are vitamins in the diet can also cause That being said, there is a great dealnot found in plants and without them, a problems. of variation between individual felines.cat will ultimately die. Cats need these They are influenced by what they areamino acids from a meat source simply Although cats clearly need meat fed on in early life and will tend toto survive. in their diet, it is also wrong to think prefer the same foods as they see their that they only need a source of meat. mother eating. Over a period of time,Fats Sometimes kittens are fed a meat- some cats develop a liking for wet food only diet as they grow up, using while others prefer dried food. Many Not only a good source of energy, fat fresh cooked meat such as chicken. will like to try a variety of foods.also provides soluble forms of vitamins Although this meets many of theirA, D and E. It makes the cat food more dietary requirements, some criti- Feeding timespalatable and is a source of essential cal components are still missing. It isfatty acids which play a key role in important to remember that in the wild A cat’s natural feeding regime cats would eat a whole animal carcase would be to hunt prey and consume it (meat, organs and bones) and if fed8 CAT WORLD ■ AUGUST 2016

FOOD AND NUTRITION“Many will like to try a variety of foods.”throughout the day, meaning they eat the amount of coverage it has been fering requirements to maintain theirsmall meals often. Domestic cats pre- given, obesity in humans and animals normal weight. Follow the instructionfer to eat like this too, given the option, is on the increase and to alarming lev- on the food packet/sachet/tin as anrather than being presented with one els. We eat food for energy but without initial starting point but adjust the dailyor two larger meals a day. exercise, the excess fat in the food amount up or down as necessary to becomes a problem. keep your cat in peak condition. If us- Many other factors affect a cat’s eat- ing a dry food, ideally weigh the fooding pattern too, such as the presence Because of the way a cat prefers to each day rather than using a measur-of other cats, household noises, light feed little and often, and because it is ing cup – this is a much more accuratelevels, etc. They prefer to eat from shal- naturally out hunting for prey, it is usu- way of making sure you are feedinglow bowls so that their whiskers are ally able to control its energy intake so the right amount.not brushing the sides of the bowl and that it avoids any excess weight gain.they can see around them while they Dividing the food into several smallare eating. Domestic cats are less able to do meals will help and so will hiding this, particularly if they are given a diet some of the food, especially if it is dry, Glass or ceramic bowls are bet- of highly palatable food and of course in puzzle feeders that can be hiddenter than plastic as plastic bowls can their need to actively seek out the food around the house, meaning your catsoak up odours which can put a cat off is often diminished. We fill their bowl will have to track them down.eating a food that he would otherwise with food so that they know exactlyenjoy. where to find it. A well balanced diet and plenty of exercise will help to keep your cat If a cat is stressed for any reason, it Additionally, most pet cats are neu- in the best of health. If you are in anywill be much less likely to eat the food tered and while this has many health doubt about your cat’s health youit is given and will be reluctant to try and welfare benefits, it does interfere should take him to your vet.new foods. with their natural ability to regulate ● Further information about your cats calorie intake and can lead them to eat needs can be found on the Internation-Cats and obesity more than is required. al Cat Care website www.icatcare.org As we all now should know, given All cats are individuals and have dif- 9A U G U S T 2 0 1 6 ■ C AT W O R L D

CATS ONLINE Return to the Darkness Gardener creates Lead singer of pop band cats in the green The Darkness, Justin Hawk- ins, has been reunited Artist Richard Saunders of Hertfordshire creates with his missing cat after cats like you’ve never seen before: as topiaries three years - thanks to her microchip. Ten year-old BY BRITA MOORE Cully was handed to Cats Protection’s Anglia Coastal erhaps you’ve seen pictures on can even now get A5 greetings cards Branch having been found wan- with the Topiary Cat images on them. dering around Lowestoft, Suffolk P social media of large green cats Wouldn’t that be a nice thing to receive and was thought to be a stray. pictured in some beautiful scen- in your mailbox? A routine scan for a microchip ery. They’re not real - as in, you revealed the Bengal did in fact wouldn’t find them if you went to the Sadly, Tolly passed away earlier have an owner – singer and lead site. But all the credit is due to English this year but the Topiary Cat images guitarist Justin, one of Lowestoft’s artist Richard Saunders, who creates continue. The Cat has become her most famous former residents. these Topiary Cat images using Adobe own character on the Facebook page, Justin was delighted to hear Photoshop. interacting with fans and referring to the news and took a break from Richard as ‘The Master’. He’s been fea- a hectic tour schedule to travel to “I have been creating my Topi- tured on BBC Radio and various news the UK to collect Cully. ary Cat images for about five years,” organisations around the world. Branch Coordinator Delphine Richard said. “Our Russian Blue cat, Wood said: “We get lots of strays Tolly, the inspiration for them, lived Richard has long been a creative by and sadly many are not micro- to about twelve years old and was trade. He’s been a surrealist painter chipped, so we’re always pleased quite a character. The first image was since his teenage years and has been if we find one. When the owner’s created when I photographed a giant joint owner and Creative Director of details came up, I thought the ‘cloud-style’ abstract topiary at Hall an advertising agency. He cites Sal- name sounded familiar as my Barn, a historic country house located vador Dalí, Max Ernst and children’s boyfriend is a fan! I was just re- in Beaconsfield, England. It suggested book illustrator Arthur Rackham as his lieved there was a phone number a sleeping animal by a lake. I photo- influences. He and his wife have two and it was up-to-date.” graphed Tolly with the light source daughters. Proof again that having your the same and married the two images pet microchipped is really worth- together.” “I drive a 1949 Triumph Roadster while. 2000, an ancient vehicle with two After contacting Justin, Cats This image went viral online, unfor- dickey seats in the back,” Richard said. Protection volunteers arranged tunately without attribution to the artist, “I’m a keen gardener with a surreal- for Cully to have the necessary and claimed to be real. The Cat World ist themed garden – no topiary cats vaccinations to be able to travel team recently discovered to Switzerland, where Justin now his work and thought though – and an obsessive lives. the same thing at first photographer as well. Now Justin said: “Losing Cully was but soon realised that retired, I can spend my days heart-breaking for me and my it’s the work of a tal- creating more surrealism family but I always knew in my ented artist who loved and generally subverting heart that she was his cat. people’s expectations!” still alive; I could just feel it. You’ll find the Topiary All of the images are “I kept my details Cat drinking from ponds, inspired by Tolly and de- up-to-date because lying on the grass in front signed by Richard.You’ll I knew this day of majestic houses and find them online at www. would come. Thanks guarding schoolhouse thetopiarycat.co.uk and on to Delphine’s ter- doors, to name a few.You The Topiary Cat Facebook rific work, Cully can page. come home at last.”10 CAT WORLD ■ AUGUST 2016

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BIG CATS Namibian sanctuary gives hope to rescued wildlife N/a’an ku sê - offering refuge and a second chance for many rescued and abandoned animals BY YOLANDA WESSELS he N/a’an ku sê Wildlife Sanctu- purchase Farm Frauen- Famous supporters stein on the outskirts oft ary in Africa provides a haven Windhoek together with Angelina Jolie first visited and second chance for injured, Chris. With the help of a the N/a’an ku sê Founda- orphaned and conflict animals. further donation from Jan tion in 2010 and committedThe goal is to release them back into Verburg, we launched a funds for various desig-the wild to live a natural life, whenever work campaign to trans- nated projects. Her supportpossible. If not, they offer them a safe, form the farm into a wild- has put both the N/a’an kulifelong refuge in purpose built en- life sanctuary and build a sê Foundation and Namibiaclosures. Animals calling N/a’an ku sê lodge. The Lodge is part on the world map. N/a’anhome include meerkats, mongooses, of the non-profit charitable ku sê has not only beenlions, leopards and cheetahs with a organisation so any profits able to build vital baboonwide range of feathered, furry and go back into the projects and carnivore animalscaled animals in between. It is also it runs. enclosures but is also ablehome to a Carnivore Conservation to invest in a number of expensiveResearch programme, Clever Cubs “We named the property N/a’an ku GPS collars needed to monitor thosePre-School and Lifeline Medical Clinic sê, which means ‘God will protect us’ large carnivores that could potentiallyfor the San Bushman Community. in the San Bushman language. In 2007, be considered problem animals and the N/a’an ku sê Charity Lodge & subsequently shot by farmers andHumble beginnings Wildlife Sanctuary was inaugurated.” landowners. But the demand for GPS collars Originating as a small sanctuary A good team is never-ending, making continuousnestled in the Namibian bush, N/a’an fundraising efforts a top priority forku sê has grown into a world-famous Marlice is a remarkable woman N/a’an ku sê. Monitoring these animalsconservation organisation, achiev- who has dedicated her life to wildlife on a continuous basis has resulteding great outcomes in African wildlife conservation and the upliftment of San in the N/a’an ku sê Foundation be-and habitat conservation in Namibia communities in Namibia. Raised on a ing able to prevent carnivores suchthrough a variety of innovative projects. livestock farm that became a wildlife as leopards and cheetahs, that wouldThe result is a far-reaching impact sanctuary when she was seven, she erroneously have been targeted asthat has led to increased conserva- grew up with wild animals and started problem animals killing livestock, fromtion measures throughout the coun- working in films with animals by the being destroyed. They also contrib-try through awareness, education, time she was thirteen. She met her ute considerably towards animal foodresearch and direct intervention to match in Rudie, a medical doctor. Mar- and medication, the backbone of theprotect wildlife and their habitats. lice remarked: “Rudie supports me in sanctuary that takes care of a host of everything I do. Naturally attracted to orphaned animals. Marlice and her husband, Dr Rudie the animal and conservation side ofVan Vuuren joined together with their things, he is now a para-vet and is pas- Carnivore-human conflictlong time pharmacist friend Chris sionately involved in all conservationHeunis and Jan Verburg from the Neth- aspects of N/a’an ku sê, especially the Their strong ethics with regards toerlands to create the Lifeline Clinic in vital research that we carry out in the animal welfare means they follow aEpukiro, a small community in the east field of human/carnivore conflict.” principle of no captive breeding forof Namibia. “In 2005, we managed to12 CAT WORLD ■ AUGUST 2016

BIG CATS“You must find what you love to do,because only when you find what youlove to do you can do it with passion -never give up in searching for it.” 13AUGUST 2016 ■ CAT WORLD

BIG CATS large carnivores or any species that ing and appreciating the presence of calls N/a’an ku sê home. Namibia is big cats on their land. By engaging one of the few African countries which farmers in this way they have built up contain six species of large carnivore a spirit of trust and cooperation and (lion, leopard, cheetah, African wild aim to provide a brighter future for dog, spotted hyena and brown hyena) Namibia’s endangered and vulnerable free-ranging outside formally protect- carnivore species. ed areas; for example more than 90% of Namibia’s cheetah population lives Volunteering on commercial farmland. The Volunteers at N/a’an ku sê help Unfortunately conflict between hu- out in all aspects of animal care plus man activities and wildlife is inevitable, the running of the reserve and sanc- usually resulting in the lethal control tuary and truly play a vital role. They of large carnivores as a preventative help to support N/a’an ku sê financially measure against, or in retaliation for, by staying at the facility and paying to livestock depredation. be involved. Volunteers return home with incredible memories and a love of N/a’an ku sê started their Carni- Africa and Namibia. vore Research Project in early 2008 to help protect and conserve large wild In Malice’s own words: “You must carnivores and reduce human wildlife find what you love to do, because only conflict by offering advice and assis- when you find what you love to do you tance to Namibian landowners who ex- can do it with passion - never give up perience conflict with large carnivores. in searching for it. I will never stop. The Captured cats are fitted with a radio passion that I have for what I do and collar before being released back into for this incredible country is simply the wild, allowing N/a’an ku sê to track unstoppable! I would like to leave be- their movements, check on their condi- hind a legacy of peace, where humans tion and gain a better understanding of and wildlife can live peacefully side by their ecology for future conservation. side.” In this way N/a’an ku sê has been The N/a’an ku sê Foundation relies able to prove that majority of the on the generosity of donors to give as collared carnivores are not livestock many of Namibia’s persecuted big cats killers, thereby allowing these mag- as possible a second chance in life. nificent animals to remain in the wild, Please support their vital work by visit- with landowners subsequently tolerat- ing www.naankuse.com14 CAT WORLD ■ AUGUST 2016



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HEALTH CHECKHow to manage some of thecommon summer ailmentsThe welcome rise in temperature that summer brings doeshave concerns too. Here are some ways you can preventand treat ailments more common in warm weather robably the most common and BY YOLANDA WESSELS Fleas have three life stages: eggs, larvae and adults. Other health issuesP worst summer irritants are para- and try to alternate between different that they are associated with, apart sites. They are not only a cause brands, as worms can build up a resist- from itchy bites, include skin allergies of serious irritation but if left ance to products. Kittens need to be and tapeworm infestations. Fleas carryuntreated, can lead to serious health de-wormed for the first time between tapeworms and when a cat swallowsissues. Luckily with the many products six and eight weeks, when they receive a flea while grooming herself, sheavailable on the market we, as respon- their first vaccinations. Then they need may become infected. They are bestsible cat owners, can take matters into to be de-wormed again at 12 and 16 controlled with a combination of adul-our own hands and ensure a healthy weeks and after that once a month until ticides and insect growth regulators.summer for our felines. Pet owners six months of age. Cats older than six This approach breaks the fleas’ lifeusually know how their cats are coping months need to be de-wormed every cycle and prevents them from multiply-in warm weather. It is best to be aware three months for the rest of their lives. ing.of any potential discomfort. Fleas TapewormsPrecaution Fleas might seem like a tiny little The tapeworm needs an interme- All cats are affected by worms, even irritation but can soon lead to much diate host, like a flea, which passeskittens may become infected at a very more serious health issues if left un- the larval stage of the tapewormyoung age. It is important to use prod- treated. They multiply in no time and and then to the final host, your cat,ucts specifically formulated for cats spread from pets and lay eggs all over where the larvae can develop into an your house. Getting rid of them once adult tapeworm. Once the tapeworm settled can be a severe headache, so reaches maturity, in approximately two prevention is surely better than treating to three weeks, proglottids break off the itchy end result. and leave the body via faeces or crawl out of the anus. It has the appearance of rice grains. Once outside the body, the proglottids dry out, releasing the eggs which are eaten by flea larvae or ingested by a rodent and the cycle begins once again. The most common tapeworm found in cats is ipylidium caninum. The pro- glottids are passed in faeces and eaten by flea larvae. Once inside the flea larvae, the egg hatches and becomes cysticercoid. The flea larvae devel- ops into an adult flea, sucking blood from your cat. The cat ingests the flea18 CAT WORLD ■ AUGUST 2016

HEALTH CHECKCats with light ears areprone to sunburn, so applysun lotion to protect them.during grooming. Once inside Ticks Warm weatherthe stomach, the flea is brokendown and the cystercoid is Ticks, typically found Signs that your cat is not happy inreleased. It hooks onto the lining in grassland or wood- the heat include: heavy panting, brightof the small intestinal wall and devel- land, can also lead to pink or red tongue and gums, drool-ops into an adult tapeworm. health problems for your cat. One ing, they may lie down more often or of the diseases transmitted by ticks breathe heavily, sweaty palms, rest- Unfortunately there are very few is Lyme disease. It is a very serious lessness, excessive grooming as a wayoutward symptoms of tapeworm infec- illness and is caused by the Borrelia to cool off.tion. It is usually seen when owners bacteria carried by the Ixodes ticks.notice rice-like segments around the Hotter summers can cause an in- They may even lose their appetite incat’s anus, faeces or in the environ- creased incidence of the disease and heat. It is not a cause for concern but ifment where the cat lives or sleeps. The is unfortunately often misdiagnosed by they eat very little or vomit after eating,fur may also take on a poor appear- veterinarians. you should contact your veterinarian.ance and heavy infestation may cause Symptoms include loss of appetite,your cat to lose weight.You should im- raised temperature, lethargy, lame- Ensure that your cat always has ac-mediately use an effective de-worm- ness, painful joints and enlarged lymph cess to clean, cool, fresh water. Brushing tablet or injection and treat the cat nodes. These symptoms can easily be them regularly to get rid of any extraand environment for fleas at the same associated with many other diseases hair that might be heating them up.time. but a blood test can confirm Lyme dis- Ensure there is always access to a cool ease. Treatment includes a course of and sheltered area inside and out.You Bedding should be washed in hot antibiotics and is only really effective can even consider keeping your catwater and all other pets in the house- soon after infection, so speedy diagno- indoors, especially between the hottesthold should be treated for fleas and sis is of the utmost importance. hours. Cats with light ears are prone totapeworm. sunburn, so apply sun lotion to protect them. 19AUGUST 2016 ■ CAT WORLD

ON THE EDGETHE ADVENTURES OF TWENTY-SOMETHING CAT LOVER KATY EDGEA hungry cat is a noisy cat…unless the cat is eating. So keeping the cat quiet means keeping him eating…right? Charlie couldn’t agree moreI may have mentioned scepticism, then elation. more rotund. with us that Charlie before that my floofy All these weeks of voicing As the days passed we simply didn’t understand white cat, Charlie, his pleas from the depths the concept of stoppingyells for his food. When of his little kitty lungs grew increasingly con- eating when he was full.Charlie yells for his food, had paid off! He plunged cerned about Charlie’s We discussed his noisywalls crumble, founda- himself ears-deep into the weight. We were weighing protests and concludedtions quake, the very bowl and didn’t emerge him twice daily to keep that we needed a way offabric of the earth begins until it was empty. But an eye on things and the slowing down his eating.to shift and some guy what was this? Another full amount he’d put on wor- So we ended up with threesitting in a seismograph bowl? He drained that too. ried us. A week into the brightly coloured andstation says “Huh. That Another? Oh, go on then. new regime, I decided to rather attractive puzzletremor sounded a lot like ring my vet, just to be sure. feeders.“MIAAAAAAAAAOW.” We looked on with trepidation as Charlie Anyone listening to the Each morning and My boyfriend and I seemed to lose interest (or receptionist’s side of our evening, we load up thedecided we needed a capacity) midway through conversation would have puzzle feeders with a pre-solution. For one thing, his fourth bowl. We hadn’t heard something like this: measured amount of foodwe like our house. For thought it would go on and let the three pussesanother, we like having this long. We were armed “Oh no, that’s just not tuck in. Even with practice,peaceful relations with our with pet-safe disinfectant possible, your scales must it takes them more thanneighbours. For a third, I and wipes in case the vast be wrong.” half an hour. Charlie’s justwork from home a lot and amounts of food, uh, re- about got his head aroundhaving client phone calls emerged. But they didn’t. “You have? Well have the whole rigmarole andinterrupted by feline wail- you double-checked?” although he’s not as quietings wasn’t always profes- We replenished the as he was when he couldsional. Having tried every- bowl before bed and “Twelve times. Right. barely heave his greatthing we could think of to again in the morning; And can he still move?” mass over to his bed for achange Charlie’s reaction slowly Charlie seemed to post-dinner snooze, he’sto feeling peckish (ignor- grasp that the food wasn’t “I’m going to put you noticeably more subdued.ing him: check; reward- going to run out. The fear through to a vet. Actually And less enormous.ing occasional seconds that gripped his ‘food’ part no, when can you bringof silence: check; water of the brain visibly less- him in?” Anything for a quiet life,spray *wince*: check), we ened. He became a calm, hey?ultimately made the most relaxed but most impor- (I almost thought she’dcatastrophic move we’ve tantly, SILENT, version of add “Will he fit in theever made as cat owners. his former self. If a little car?”, but she held back.) We put down – Unlim- To cut a long storyited. Quantities. Of food. short, our vet agreed While our other cats,Happee and Widget,seemed pleasantly sur-prised, Charlie’s reac-tion was one of disbelief,20 CAT WORLD ■ AUGUST 2016

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CoOf aNCFEASTSLIOOVNESR TIM RELF RECALLS THE PANIC OF REALISING PARSLEY & NUTMEG COULD SUCCUMB TO THE V.P.D. - VET PRESCRIBED DIETM y cats didn’t seem I was, of course, initially lorn expression and would or ‘two-stone torties’ that to have a ‘full’ duped by such theatricality, sit for hours staring at her would be laughed at and sensor when they assuming that if they looked bowl – her favoured tactic tutted at around the world were kittens – hungry and sounded hun- centring around the “if-I- before I could say ‘vet-pre-they’d simply keep eating. gry then they were hungry. wait-long-enough-they’ll- scribed diet’. feel-sorry-for-me-and- Given half a chance, I was worried about un- capitulate” approach. Drastic measures werethey’d gorge themselves derfeeding them, you see called for. We knew theysenseless, swelling up like – fearful I’d give them way Nutmeg opted for more needed to lose sometennis balls and waddling too little, get prosecuted for direct measures and be- weight. And I came to real-to the nearest sofa for a animal neglect and be- came a thief. Her propen- ise that I’d have to be hard,long, deep sleep. come a hate figure among sity to steal soon saw her because whatever I fed cat lovers. grab tasters of everything them, they’d want more. If food was on offer, from pizza and pasta tothey’d eat it and, if it wasn’t, The cats themselves cheesecake and banoffee The vet, a model of tactthey’d wail as if they hadn’t didn’t make matters any pie. She displayed a par- and diplomacy, never usedbeen fed for a week. Their easier, developing their ticular liking for spicy food the f word (fat), but saidcries became particularly own crafty methods of pro- – a lick of a lamb burger things like “I wouldn’t likeplaintive if we had visitors curing extra food. with jalapeno clearly hit to see her get any bigger”in the house. the mark; she once even or “She does weigh rather Parsley perfected a for- snatched a mouthful of a lot, although I suppose duck bhuna out of a take- she is a long cat”. away carton. Once we had a locum Such endeavours meant who – perhaps a little less both cats put on weight acquainted with the value quickly – Parsley, particu- of discretion – picked her larly, who had topped 6kgs up and declared: “Whoa, by the time she was two. there’s a lot of cat here!” She acquired one of those low-hanging tummies; it Mildly sceptical about made her look like a hov- the guidelines from cat ercraft when she sat on the food manufacturers (surely sofa. they’re going to err on the generous side as they’ve Malnourishment wasn’t got a product to sell), I read the scenario that typi- lots of recommendations, cally played itself out in consulted the vet and we my head now; it was that I cut back the size of their was in danger of making servings accordingly. them morbidly obese. I had visions of seeing them There was a bit of trial become an internet phe- and error involved in work- nomena: the ‘tubby tabbies’ ing out how much food was right for them – but they both soon started to lose22 CAT WORLD ■ AUGUST 2016

weight. of ‘prey’ full stop. She sees The upshot is that meal phone, bend down for the I was delighted. Until, a wild creature that you times have to be super- remote control, and you can might expect would come vised because Parsley, still lose a sausage in thisthat was, I began fearing in this category then sits having wolfed down her house. We’ve developedthey were losing too much down and stares at it, mull- own, will merrily barge culinary habits that thwartweight. I could almost see ing over what to do. She Nutmeg out of the way to her endeavours, but shethe headlines. Surrey man may dob it with her paw, access her food. It’s the one still registers an occasionalfeasts while cats starve. then have another ponder occasion when the pecking success – her latest tastingNew owner shamed in pet about what to do. Usually, order is reversed: Nutmeg, involved lasagne. We’rehorror. So-called cat lover what she does it decide to usually dominant, becomes not the only victims, either.exposed as fraud. ignore it and come indoors. utterly obsequious and will Turns out she’s been in Once, she had a stand-off sit passively by watching next-door’s biscuit tin more It had all been so much with a worm that lasted her sister hoover up her than once and, rumour hassimpler as a kid. Then, all I two hours. I think the worm breakfast or dinner. it, once even had a bite ofdid was enjoy being a pet made a quick getaway. a birthday cake from oneowner – I certainly didn’t Parsley, I’ve decided, will house further up the street.have to take any responsi- The one wild animal always be built for comfort,bility for what went in the she’d clearly dearly love to not speed but we definitely I don’t fret these daysfront end (any more than I eat is a pigeon – she can don’t use the f word these about starving or over-took any responsibility for pass hours staring long- days. She’s big-boned, feeding them. They’re fourwhat came out of the back ingly at them, making that that’s all. And she’s got a now, so I figure I can’t haveend!) strange spitting-cum-cack- healthy appetite. The lady got it too badly wrong. And ling noise. The problem at the cattery put it nicely they certainly can’t com- When I shared my wor- she’s got, though, is that when, remarking on her plain too much. Even afterries with friends, they’d pigeons live in trees and appetite, said: ‘Parsley likes a long day at work, when Ireassure me that if they got Parsley can’t be bothered her food, doesn’t she...’ arrive home worn out andreally hungry, they’d simply to climb trees. That would half-starved myself, there’ssupplement their diets involve, well, climbing – Nutmeg remains smaller never any doubt aboutoutside. They told me, with and sleeping’s far easier – and still never misses a who’ll get their eveninga mixture of pride and hor- and far more fun. chance to steal food. Turn meal first...ror, of the nightly catches your back, pick up theof their cats, ranging from In the absence of na-mice and moles to rats and ture’s wild bounty to feastrabbits. I was always too on, both cats’ weight seemsembarrassed to say that to have stabilised now. TheNutmeg and Parsley, for vet says they’re ideal size (Iall their many attributes, always get a little bloom ofcouldn’t exactly be de- pride when he pays one ofscribed as prolific hunters. them a compliment). I’ll be honest. Nutmeg I wouldn’t say they’re athas only ever caught one ‘racing weight’ – becausemouse, She brought it in, the term implies speed anddropped it by her bowl and they’re not exactly exercisewaited for me to do some- fanatics, so maybe ‘loung-thing (coat it in jelly, per- ing weight’ would be morehaps, so it tasted like her appropriate.normal food?) I took pity onthe poor creature and liber- Parsley remains a quickated it, much to her disgust. eater, gulping down herShe also once threw some meals and polishing off afledglings out of a nest, al- pouch of wet food in aboutthough didn’t get a chance three mouthfuls.to eat them as a neighbourintervened (I’m still getting Nutmeg, meanwhile,disapproving looks from pushes her food round herthe neighbour concerned). bowl, carefully chewing every morsel and nibbling As for Parsley, she seems and nosing half of it overto grapple with the concept the side in the process. 23AUGUST 2016 ■ CAT WORLD

HTHEOBOUASREDDIINAGRYIt doesn’t take long for the latest visitor to settle in and then try to see how much his carer is prepared to let him get away with BY DOMINIQUE URQUHART rom the moment few seconds later he was he will stop and nuzzle door. Charging in to greet flying around the room me. Later he runs towards me he dives onto the bedF Rameses arrived again, trying to catch the me and without pausing or and I scoop him up for a he made himself at light reflections from a breaking stride, continues cuddle. He is heavier than home, nuzzling my passing car. straight up my leg and I expect and very warm.legs and nibbling my lands weightlessly in my His skin is soft and smoothankles, springing from sofa Strangely beautiful, lap. Stretching his squat with a fine film of hairto cabinet then running full Rameses traverses my flat little face towards mine, covering it. A bird landsspeed across the rug and with the expertise and his chin pointing upwards, on a ledge just outsideskidding into the hallway. precision of a born hunter. he closes his eyes and re- my bedroom window andHis enthusiasm for every- He dances over my desk laxes into my arms, falling Rameses’ ears swivel in allthing is infectious. which is a minefield of into a deep sleep. directions until he spots it. pens, paintbrushes and When he does, unable to When his glamorous unanswered letters, each Later he improves on contain his excitement, hisowner left, he meowed paw landing precisely in this skill and runs up my mouth clacks together andas though his heart was the tiny spaces between legs when I’m standing his pupils dilate.broken and pawed long- the clutter. Every so often upright, continuing toingly at the front door. A the top of my back and The next day we spend stretching his paws over together, me working on my head. the computer and Rame- ses veering between In the evening he lies energetic sprints around on my chest, nuzzling my the flat, to a comatose neck and then pushes sleep on the sofa. When I himself up and starts on work on my computer he my chin. “You smell of is never faraway, climbing Tuna” I say, scrunching up onto my lap and demand- my face and trying to turn ing my attention. His away from his determined owner suggested throwing licking. I tuck my chin into a scrunchie to distract him; my chest and he pushes instead I screw up one of his chin resolutely into the many letters that litter mine. my desk. “Hmmmm Nat West, I must give them a The first night of Rame- call” I say before balling ses’ stay he sleeps on up the letter and throwing his own, wrapped in his it overarm into the hallway. blanket on an armchair Rameses immediately in the front room. I wake bounds after it and whacks up early though and at 6.30am open the bedroom24 CAT WORLD ■ JUNE 2016

“...he sleeps on his own, wrapped in his room, admonishing hisblanket on an armchair in the front room” bad behaviour. I put him down into an armchair and he stares at me, ears flat, looking slightly derangedit around the floorboards crazy. I try and detach him landing on my chest with as I close the door. He is aa few times before pick- but he is so frisky that he one paw on each side of one year old and his besting it up with his teeth and starts to nibble, wanting my face. Ducking down friend and owner is awaydepositing it at my feet. to play. He bites my arm he bites the bridge of my so he is trying to see what“You clever boy” I gently, watching me out of nose between my eyes. I he can get away with. Mycroon, before picking it up the corner of his eye. I tell sit up, immediately awake. toes, fingers and nose areand whizzing it through him to stop and drop him He scrambles away and all part of his learning ex-the air to the back of the onto the floor. then darts back, trying to perience. As long as I getroom. He follows again Even though he’s been get another bite in. I pick to bear witness and keepand I manage to type a biting, I am smitten, so I him up and drop him off my digits I’m very happyfew more words before he decide to let him in the the side of the bed. Two to be part of it too.returns empty mouthed bedroom for the night. He seconds later he’sand sits at my feet. disappears under the bed back and refusing THE CAT FACTS: In the evening Rame- and I put the radio on and to let me sleep. The Notting Hill Cat Companyses climbs onto my chest, relax. I scoop him up email: nottinghillcatcompany@gmail.compushes his face into my Just as I’m drifting off to and carry him web: www.nottinghillcatcompany.comneck and nuzzles like into the living Call: 0781 354 7461 sleep Rameses pounces, 25JULY 2016 ■ CAT WORLD

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BREED PROFILEdon’t be blue -GET A RUSSIANAffectionate and friendly, this devoted breed willwarm the cockles of your heart rather than giveyou the cold shoulder BY JILL MUNDYi ntelligent, playful and loving - far types appearing in the same classes from having the chilly personality at shows. The two types were also its name suggests, the Russian cat sometimes interbred. It was not until is warmhearted and affectionate. 1912 that the classes were split into The Russian Blue is one of the British type and Foreign (sometimesoldest pedigree breeds of cat. They Russian) type, and it was not untilwere first brought to the UK around 1948 that the breed was officially1860 by merchants who were trad- named the Russian Blueing with the port of Archangelsk inRussia. For a while they were known Despite being bred with the Britishas Archangel cats because of that Blue, the Russian Blue remains a quiteassociation. In their home country different cat. In 1951, a well-knownthey were reputed to be the favourite cat judge and writer, Kit Wilson,cats of tsars, living a pampered life in observed: “The body of the Russianpalaces – a lineage which may have is long and svelte, the head long andinfluenced Queen Victoria into own- wedge shaped and the ears wideing one of these new arrivals. at the base, large and pointed, the legs long and slender, the eyes deep In the early days of Britain’s Cat grass-green and the coat the textureFancy the Archangel or Russian Blue of sealskin or plush”.was not considered to be a distinctbreed, and was given the same clas- The Russian Blue is a gentle, af-sification as the British Blue with both fectionate cat, easily distinguished from other breeds. They have a short, dense, double coat of an even, bright green and almond shaped, provid- blue colour with the hairs of the top ing a wonderful contrast to the coat. coat possessing translucent tips. The head is sometimes described as This gives the Russian coat a silvery cobra-like which aptly describes the sheen and lustrous appearance that describes the modified short wedge, can best be appreciated in natural with a broad muzzle created by the light. The density of the coat causes prominent whisker pads and angled it to stand out from the body and al- profile. The body of the Russian Blue lows patterns to be traced in the coat is long and graceful, with medium which remain until you smooth them strong bones and firmly muscled. A away. good Russian Blue should have an el- egant appearance with an aristocratic The GCCF Russian Blue has large expression. ears, wide at the base and set ver- tically to the head. Eyes are vivid28 CAT WORLD ■ AUGUST 2016

BREED PROFILETemperament Nevertheless, they are still likely to and teach their owners to fetch. Rus- be loving and devoted companions. sians will sense your mood and will An intelligent, gentle cat that This has made the breed particularly clown around to cheer you up or sitappreciates the quiet life, the Rus- popular with elderly people.” patting your face to make you smile.sian Blue will often talk to its ownerin a soft voice, although a queen in This cat is also very good with While the Russian coat is ideallyseason can make as much noise as children and as a general rule will tol- suited to cold weather, the breed doany other cat. According to the Rus- erate the clumsy handling of a child. tend to be home loving cats and willsian Blue Breeders Association: “The If it finds itself caught in a tight grip, be happy as an indoor cat as long astemperament will naturally vary from the cat will wriggle, rather than claw, you provide sufficient opportunity forcat to cat but generally, the Russian its way out of it and will rarely bite or play and adventure.Blue is affectionate but not demand- scratch.ing. Many love to be picked up and Breedingcuddled but some are not so keen. They are also very intelligent and have been reported to open doors Blue is a genetically recessive 29AUGUST 2016 ■ CAT WORLD

colour. A Russian Blue mated with an- it gets unusually dirty, a bath is rarely angled profile and prominent whiskerother Russian Blue will produce Rus- needed for the neutered pet. pads. The gentle expression andsian Blue kittens. Since the breed was velvety double coat gives this breedrecognised in its own right, breed- With thanks to Clare Bandy of the its unique charm.ing is only allowed between Russian Russian Blue Breeders AssociationBlues, rather than with any other Blue www.russianblue.org.uk Head - The wedge from tip ofbreed cat. nose to upper edge of eyes is short. Breed standard Top of the head should appear flat Russians in black and white are between the ears and the distancealso now on the scene. A medium to large, elegant cat of from eyes to ears should be equal to, foreign type, the Russian has high set or slightly longer than, the wedge.Grooming ears, green almond-shaped eyes, an The muzzle should be broad, with prominent whisker pads. In profile Russians are relatively easy to care the forehead should appear straightfor as their short coats require only to the level of the upper edge of thethe minimum of grooming for general eye. The profile from here to the tip ofmaintenance. But pay attention to the nose has such a shallow concaveremoving dead hair during the sum- curve that it appears virtually straight.mer moulting season. A soft brush This creates a distinctive angle levelis far better than a comb and don’t with the upper edge of the eye. Therebe tempted to over-groom as there must be no stop, break or nose bump,is always a danger of removing the nor should the nose be completelyundercoat and destroying the luxuri- straight from the point of angle toous thick, plush quality. nose tip. Many owners recommend hand The tip of the chin should line upgrooming with a few drops of water with the tip of the nose on the sameon the coat to help gather up moulted vertical plane. Chin should be stronghairs. A chamois leather or silk scarf and deep, with a level bite. The backwiped over the coat will help en- of the head should not fall away.hance the fur’s natural lustre. Unless30 CAT WORLD ■ AUGUST 2016

BREED PROFILE In kittens, the top of the head may Coat colour SCALE OF POINTS 25appear more rounded and the profile 15angle may not be as well developed. Russian Blue - Clear blue and Head and Ears 20 even throughout with a distinct silvery Eyes 30 Ears - Large and pointed, wide sheen. Tones of blue may vary slight- Body, Legs and Tail 10at the base and set vertically to the ly but a medium blue is preferred. Coat 100head with at least the width of an ear The coat must be blue to the roots, Colourbase between them, the ear place- which may be fractionally lighter Totalment is such that the outer line of the in tone, and the hairs must show noears continues the line of the upper banding or silver tipping although and licence of the GCCF and will bepart of the face. In mature males with there may be absence of pigment at open to the public from 12.30pm.jowls, this will be less apparent. There the tip. This can often be confusedshould be little inside hair. with tipping on the body and care On show will be Russian Blues/ should be taken to ascertain whether Blacks and Whites plus Household Eyes - The colour makes the Rus- or not it really is tipping. In maturity pets. The show will be shared withsian really stand out in a crowd. Vivid the coat should be free from tabby the Korat Cat Club.green and almond shaped, they have markings or shading, although ghosta slight upward slant, neither too markings may show in kittens.large nor too small and deep set, butnot excessively so. Eye colour does Nose leather and paw pads - Nosetake some time to develop, so allow- leather is blue. Paw pads are blue butances should be made in assessing not necessarily as blue as the nosekittens. leather. Pinkish lavender pads are acceptable. Body - Medium to large, long andgraceful in outline, the Russian Blue Russian Black - Jet black, with ais well muscled with medium strong high, glossy shine and sound to thebone structure. A cobby or heavy roots. The coat must be black to thebuild is deemed undesirable. Fe- roots, which may be lighter in tone.males may be slightly smaller than Slight ‘rusty’ tinge allowed in kittensmales but should also be well mus- only. Nose leather and paw pads arecled. black. Coat may have a firm, silky texture. Legs and feet - long limbs withsmall, oval-shaped paws, it is a cat Nose leather and paw pads - Black.which moves with considerable Russian White - Pure white withgrace, something that owners appre- no tinge of yellow. May appear tociate more readily at home. This gives ‘sparkle’ in certain lights. A darkit a rather aristocratic air. mark on the head (cap) is permissible only in kittens Tail - Moderately long and in and usually disappears byproportion to the body. Tapering, it around 12 months of age.should be neither blunt ended nor Coat texture may be firmwhip. and harsher than the other colours. Coat quality - This is probably the Nose leather and paw pads - Pink.most distinctive aspect of a Russian. Based on GCCF. Standards varyThe GCCF standard says that the between the different registering‘texture and appearance of the coat bodies and will be different in otherare the truest criteria of the Russian’. countries, such as America Standing out somewhat from ● Think you might like a Russian?the body due to density, the coat is Visit the Russian Blue Cat Show ondouble with a very dense undercoat. Saturday 1st October 2016, EttingtonThe whole coat is thick and very Community Centre, Rogers lane, Et-fine, short and soft, with no harsh feel tington, CV37 7SX.to it, very different in texture fromany other breed. Texture may vary The show is held under the rulesslightly, according to colour. 31AUGUST 2016 ■ CAT WORLD

BIG CATSHero’s welcomefor HooverRescued tiger Hoover got a hero’s welcome on arrivalfrom Peru to his new life in a Florida sanctuary BY JILL MUNDY he sole survivor of up to twelve ment operation to enforce Peru’s ban on wild animals in circuses. The circust tigers that had lived a life of abuse tried to avoid the law and disappeared at Circo Africano in Peru, Hoover but after eight months of searching, was seized by Animal Defenders ADI received a tip-off and moved in forInternational (ADI) and wildlife officials a surprise rescue operation. Sick andsome weeks ago. emaciated, Hoover was then taken to ADI’s temporary rescue centre near Once he was ready to be relocated, Lima where he underwent extensiveHoover was flown to Miami Interna- rehabilitation, much tender loving care,tional Airport on 22nd April, the day veterinary attention, toys and exercise.before his 12th birthday. He receiveda ‘Hero’s Welcome’ party and and a ADI President, Jan Creamer said: “Ithuge sign with the words ‘#Hoover- is a privilege to bring Hoover to Bighome’ greeted travellers at the entry to Cat Rescue to begin a new chapterthe airport. He was then moved to ‘Big and the best birthday gift of all, a newCat Rescue’ in Tampa, Florida where life happy and safe at this wonderfulhe will have a new life, free from pain sanctuary. He deserves special atten-and suffering. tion – and that is exactly the kind of Hoover was seized in an enforce- care that Big Cat Rescue does so well.” At his new home at Big Cat Rescue, Hoover will enjoy a spacious enclo- sure with lots of shady trees and soft grass. He will even have access to a spring-fed lake, where he can swim and splash about whenever he likes. Hoover’s habitat also features a large platform, several dens and plenty of toys. He will receive the best possible medical and dental care and nutrition, as well as mentally stimulating and fun enrichment treats at least twice per week. Big Cat Rescue founder Carole Baskin said: “Big Cat Rescue is forever grateful that Animal Defenders Inter- national rescued Hoover, cared for him during the long process of obtaining32 CAT WORLD ■ AUGUST 2016

BIG CATSpermits and has now transported him wild animals. Hoover will now be ableto America. We are so happy to wel- to enjoy life as he was meant to do.come Hoover and provide him with a I’m proud to have played a role in hissafe, peaceful home at our sanctuary rescue.”in Tampa. He will now spend the restof his life enjoying the warm breezes ADI and BCR would like to thank theof Florida, relaxing in the shady grass, Peruvian Government departments,lounging on his platforms and cool- SERFOR and ATFFS, for their commit-ing off in our lake. He will literally be a ment to enforce the law and eliminateworld away from the abuse he suffered the use of wild animals in circuses. “Inmost of his life. After all his suffering, particular, the ATFFS Piura and po-we hope people will take Hoover to lice, who staged the raid with ADI andtheir hearts like we have and donate stood firm to save Hoover. Our thankstowards his lifetime care.” also to Avianca Cargo Transport, for helping to make Hoover’s relocation ADI Supporter Bob Barker add- possible.”ed: “The dedication and follow throughin rescuing Hoover demonstrates how ● Please donate for Hoover’s lifetimeeffective organisations like Animal care at Big Cat Rescue: http://bigcatDefenders can be in the protection of rescue.org/Hoover/ 33AUGUST 2016 ■ CAT WORLD

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THE SOCIETY OF FELINE ARTISTS 21st Annual London ExhibitionTHURSDAY 25 AUGUST – FRIDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2016Tamsin Lord “Fluffles By Name Jacqueline Gaylard “A Faithful Friend”.Not Nature”. More than 200 paintings will be exhibited, all for sale within a £90 - £3,500 price range at the London gallery. Wild cats – tigers, snow leopards and lions – or Pedigree cats – Siamese, Devon Rex, creamy Persians, Chocolate Point Birmans and Blue Abyssinians…...or maybe just the humble moggy! All may be seen and bought during this exhibition.Jackie Cox “The Owl and The Sara Butt “Naughty Or Nice”. Dominic O’Callaghan “Sumatran Tiger”.Pussy Cat”.At the Gayle Mason “Eyes Down”.LLEWELLYN ALEXANDER GALLERY124-126 THE CUT, (Opposite the Old Vic theatre)WATERLOO, LONDON, SE1 8LNT: 020 7620 1322/24E: gallery@llewellynalexander.comOpen 10am – 7.30pm Tuesday to Saturdaywww.LlewellynAlexander.com

BECOMING A BREEDERWhere to house yourbreeding catsWe continue our series for prospective breeders and thismonth’s feature looks at housing your cats indoors and out BY CAROL HEBDEN any people don’t like the idea reducing or even eliminating the virus that you can buy. There are some great in your cattery. ones available, especially the multi-tierM of keeping their cats in out- ones where the queen can get away door pens and that was my But remember, three cats together from her kittens when she wants to view when we first started is too many if any one of them doesn’t take a break or is trying to wean herbreeding. But having gone through the get on well with the others.You need litter. But do make sure that young kit-painful decision to keep some cats in to separate cats that don’t get on well tens are initially kept on the lower level,outdoor runs, and having observed together, to prevent stress, whether so that there is no risk of them fallingthe cats living outside, we now believe indoors or outdoors. out of the doors or down to the nextthere is a place for both indoor and level until they are big enough and oldoutdoor housing. Keeping living quarters clean is enough to use a ladder or ramp. more difficult indoors where there areIndoors so many soft furnishings to keep clean. And please don’t use the indoor This can be resolved by having a room pens for permanent housing for your Keeping your breeding cats indoors designed specifically for the cats, cats. These pens aren’t big enough foris the ideal situation for you, so long as where all of the surfaces can be wiped a cat to live in long term and do notyou don’t have too many cats for the down with disinfectant and will not give your cat or kittens enough roomspace you have available for them. It spoil if they are regularly washed. to exercise.allows you to enjoy their company andmonitor their health and well-being all Even if you do have outdoor pens, Outdoorsof the time. you will still need to provide some- where indoors for your queens during The main problems with keeping The main problems with keeping the last couple of weeks of pregnancy, cats outdoors are yours – you need tocats indoors only, are avoiding over- whilst giving birth and whilst rearing ensure that you devote enough timecrowding and stress, and keeping their kittens. If you want a happy mum, to go out and play with each of yourtheir living quarters clean and free of producing the maximum milk, and cats and give them plenty of ‘qual-infection. happy kittens, then you need to initially ity’ time with you.You will need to go keep them in a quiet, warm, stress free outside to clean, water, feed and give Over-crowding is not as simple as environment, which is usually best time to your cats at least twice a dayhaving too many cats in the same liv- achieved in the house. – perhaps even more – whatever theing space. It will vary depending on weather.how big the space is, and how well You will also want to keep the kittensyour cats get on with one another. indoors, so that you can spend plenty When it comes to buying or build-Having more than three cats sharing of time socialising them and so that ing your pens, take a look at websitesthe same room, food bowls and litter they get used to normal household and books for ideas. Remember thattrays leads to a health risk, particularly noises such as the vacuum cleaner the minimum size requirements usu-from common viruses such as FCoV. and the washing machine. ally relate to boarding catteries whereKeeping cats in small groups of three the cats are only living in the pensor less helps limit the transmission Keeping young kittens safe in- short term. For a breeding cattery youof any health problems to this small doors can be a problem when they should allow far more space per cat,group and significantly reduces the start wandering round as they might so that they have plenty of room torisk of stress related illnesses. In cases get trapped in small spaces or start exercise and play.such as FCoV it can even contribute to chewing on cables. So you may want to invest in one of the kitten/cat pens36 CAT WORLD ■ AUGUST 2016

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BECOMING A BREEDER Think about how easy the pens will safety run is at least four foot wide roofing panels as the cat runs.You canbe to clean and to keep warm. The and roofed, so that you can use it as a let your imagination run wild, filling itwalk in houses with full height doors working area when cleaning litter trays with tree trunks, rope swings, waterare so much easier to clean, especially etc., and to act as a barrier to the driv- fountains, ladders, bridges, hammocksif they have a good quality wipe clean ing rain or snow, so that the cat runs – all of the things your cat would lovesurface on the walls, ceiling and floor. themselves stay dry. to play with.Purchased houses usually just comewith a wooden floor but your local You might like to have a small Keeping cats warmcarpet store will probably have off-cuts cupboard, on castors, in the safety run.or end of rolls of vinyl that you can use You can put the litter tray on top when With indoor only cats, you rarelyas flooring. Don’t be tempted to use cleaning it (saves your back ache) and have to do anything.You will normallythe stick on vinyl tiles – the youngsters use the underneath to store cleaning keep your house heated during thelove to pick at the corners and pull equipment. winter, so the cats will be comfortablethem up and they will peal off on their but with new born kittens (under threeown if they regularly get wet from spilt If you are stuck for floor space out- weeks old), you might want to supple-water bowls. side then you can build ramps, shelves ment the heating in that room to ensure and walkways around the inside walls it is kept warm 24 hours a day. For the floor of the outside run you of the pen to increase the ‘floor’ space.can get hygienic flooring specially But if the pen is to be used by more Outdoor pens are a different issuedesigned for catteries but this is very than one cat, don’t forget to design altogether but there are numerousexpensive.You can also use garage the walkways with escape ramps or ways you can keep your cats warmfloor paint (make sure it is safe for shelves so that the cats can pass one even on the coldest winter night. Thepets), which is much cheaper in the another if going in opposite directions. first step is to ensure that the pens youshort term but will regularly need re- buy are well insulated.painting so is more expensive in the And if you have lots of room, youlonger term. might want to build a play area at- If you are lucky enough to have tached to the outside of the pens. This power connected, you can provide I would also recommend that the can be as big as your garden will allow electric heaters but do ensure that and can be made of the same wall and they are the type that does not get38 CAT WORLD ■ AUGUST 2016

hot enough to burn the cat if it comes BECOMING A BREEDER you can make panels of Geo-textilein direct contact. Tubular heaters (available from builders’ merchants).are great if mounted underneath the Don’t assume that outside pens are Make sure you get the type that is re-sleeping shelf. Alternatively you can OK.You need a clear plastic roof on sistant to ultra-violet. Stretched acrossbuy flat plate heaters that are specifi- your runs so your cats get enough light a wooden frame, this opaque materialcally designed for pets and can be put and to stop the rain and snow getting will provide shade, whilst still lettingunderneath the bedding without any in. But that, in combination with sneeze some light into the runs.risk of overheating. panels, can turn the runs into a hot- house in the hottest weather. Make the wall and ceiling shade Do make sure that all cables are panels easily removable for when thesheathed and that all power sockets Make sure that the top level sneeze cooler weather arrives and your catshave a cover over them, to protect panels can be removed, leaving just want to enjoy the sunshine.them from spraying. the mesh, so that you can improve air circulation during really hot days.You Have a thermometer hanging in one If you do not have power connected, can make your own shade panels for of the runs and if you find it is gettingyou might like to try using duvets walls that get direct sunlight, either too hot, hose down the roof and walls(most cat beds are not warm enough). from split bamboo, reed or green- outside the run to cool the surfaceGet a single size, 13 or 18 tog duvet, house shading mesh (all available from down, then spray the inside of the runcut it in half (width-ways) and sew up garden centres), which will provide with a fine mist to cool it even further.the raw edges to make two cat beds. shade but also let the breeze through. Spray the carpet squares too, as theFolded in half, or made into a tunnel, water from these will evaporate morethe cats love to burrow into them and For the ceiling of the run, slowly, and provide a cooling affect.are warm as toast on all but the very You may have to do this several timescoldest nights. a day – but the cats will thank you for it. Reflective bedding pads are greatfor putting under the duvets for extra In some cases a hosepipe banwarmth. Underneath all of that, put a does not apply to keeping animalslayer of fleece bedding to stop any and you may find you can still use thecondensation from seeping up and hosepipe to keep the cats’ runs cool,making the duvet damp. even though you can’t wash the car or water the garden - check your lo- If it is exceedingly cold, then you cal area rules.can use microwavable heat pads or ● In the next issue we will look at thewheat bags and put them inside the health and welfare of breeding cats.duvets for that extra bit of heat. Butdon’t forget to go out and re-heat themevery few hours. If they aren’t stayingwarm for very long, then they are get-ting old and need to be replaced. A carpet square or two in their runprovides somewhere soft and warm tolay in the winter sun.Keeping cats cool This can be a problem both insideand outside, unless you are luckyenough to have air conditioning. Inside, you need to ensure thatthere is plenty of air circulation butalso don’t risk the cats or kittensescaping from open windows.You canput mesh panels or slatted shuttersacross windows, or you can have out-side blinds or use a reflective film onthe glass. They all help reduce the heatin a room but you might have to resortto a portable air conditioning unit ormove the cats into a cooler room or toan outside pen. 39AUGUST 2016 ■ CAT WORLD

SURGERY TALES New items from Igloo From older cats to lively Pet Products Ltd kittens, all need tlc Igloo Pet Products Ltd have recently launched Patients visiting our new branch surgery recently had their unique 2 in 1 Beau- something in common - being a farm cat ty grooming posts and Beauty mats, combining BY CLARE WELLS the two most important y bosses, at the beginning of ous; curious and questioning, maybe, needs of a cat (after but certainly not nervous. As soon as food and water) - tak- M June, opened a new branch their owner signed their consent forms ing care of their nails surgery. We’ve never had one and eft, myself and the vet busied and their coat! before so it’s a new venture. ourselves with getting to know them. At It nestles peacefully beside the River the moment we are not terribly busy The post sec- at the branch surgery so there is more tion conditions Severn, thankfully just out of reach of than enough time for play and posing for photos and cuddles, all of which the claws and its flood waters. During my lunchtime were lapped up by the two inpatients. stretches neck, shoulder and walks, Bandit, my terrier, and I have Bandit was hugely enthusiastic back muscles. about helping us look after the little It also helps to relieve stress, met otters, ducks, swans and little riv- brothers. He adores cats and would encourages natural behaviour, never hurt one, all he wants to do is allows a cat to leave his scent erside scuttling creatures. I like to think prance around them like a little puppy through his paws and stops and play. Sadly, however, his well them scratching furniture. that they are water voles and not rats! meaning intentions aren’t always met The Beauty mat section is with enthusiasm. On the odd occasion designed to remove loose hair, Bandit has found a few extras on the when he has escaped from my garden helping to prevent hair balls; after a cat, it’s always his squeals we stimulate blood flow, improv- riverbank, rotting fish left behind by hear as his quarry turns and swipes ing circulation; and spread the him across the face! cat’s natural oils across his body, the receding flood waters, fox excre- helping to keep a healthy skin The kittens didn’t seem to mind his and coat. Clean and hygienic, ment and other sundry remains too attentions too much. Living on a farm, hair stays on the mat, is easily surrounded by animals of all shapes removed and can be washed in disgusting to go into now. Suffice to say, and sizes, including dogs and small warm water. Igloo Pet Products Ltd are also I’ve had to give him a vigorous shower children, means they launching many other new prod- are pretty much ucts, including the Cat/Kitten more than once on returning to the bombproof. How- starter kit, in nine vibrant colours ever, we didn’t think and the Pet Weighter from Peak surgery to transform him from a brown it appropriate to Pet Products Ltd. let Bandit get too The starter kit includes the fishy terrier to the little black and white close so while their 2 in 1 cat loo and carrier with matching scoop, filter, eco - handsome man we know and love. operations and friendly liners, one month’s recoveries were supply of Igloo Snow litter and a One morning a few weeks ago we ongoing, we shut non-toxic cleaning spray, Crystal him away, much to Clean. opened the doors to two of the cut- his annoyance. ● www.igloopets.com est little farm kittens I’ve ever had This was the Tel: 02392 47467 enquiries@igloopets.com the pleasure of meeting, Bertie and www.petweighter.com Percy. They arrived wide eyed, with40 CAT WORLD ■ AUGUST 2016 one sitting on top of the other, in a wicker basket. They were Puff Jones booked in to be castrated and I imme- diately went into our little cattery to set- tle them in for their stay. They weren’t in the least bit nerv-

SURGERY TALES Bertie & Percyone time he really didn’t seem that have a good nights sleep before start- Bandit, meanwhile, had been ban-bothered about going for a lunch- ing their farmyard duties. We assume ished to a dog kennel, much to his an-time walk. If I’d let him, he would have they’re doing well and staying out of noyance. Puff is a little old lady and wasstayed sitting to attention opposite their trouble as we haven’t seen them since certainly not going to be happy havingkennel, monitoring their recovery very which is obviously good news for them a little dog jumping up at her, howeverefficiently indeed. He pulled me all the but not such good news for us or Ban- well intentioned his enthusiasm. In herway back to the surgery that lunch- dit of course! own home territory she’s used to largetime, not even stopping to sniff at lamp unruly dairy cows, livery horses andposts and passing dogs. On opening Another farm cat who visited us in assorted dogs but in the unfamiliarthe waiting room door, he disappeared Upton was Puff Jones. A tiny little black surroundings of a small branch vet-like a cartoon dog, little legs spinning and white with short, stumpy legs. She erinary surgery, she was not relaxedfuriously, his body a blur as he round- is 15 years old, suffers with sun dam- enough to welcome Bandit’s style ofed the corner towards the cattery and aged white ears which may have to be nursing. Even I was on the wrong endskidded straight into the closed door, amputated in the coming weeks and is of a well aimed claw towards the endbashing his nose with some force. He possibly hyperthyroid, a very common of her stay when she clearly thoughtdidn’t seem to feel it though, such was condition in the older cat. This is a farm that enough was enough. She was stillhis excitement. cat who has seen life, a little battered very cute though. and bruised but otherwise very happy By this time, Bertie and Percy were and surprisingly easy to handle. Farm Bandit continues to enjoy his daysawake and looking at them, you would cats can be notoriously difficult and we at our new branch. He doesn’t have tonever have thought they’d each had a often have to resort to the crush cage spend the day in a kennel like he doesgeneral anaesthetic and surgical pro- but this little lady let me hold her for at our main surgery. If he does have tocedure, albeit a minor one. They were a blood sample whilst quietly purring be put away, it’s into a small conserva-on their hind legs at the door of their to herself. his doesn’t always mean the tory with a door which opens directlykennel demanding food which we duly cat is happy, sometimes they do it to into a little garden. But never mind.gave them. It vanished in seconds, fol- make themselves more relaxed and He knows that if he bides his time, helowed by miaows for more. They had I suspect this was the case. However, will be allowed a quick glimpse of theto wait for second helpings. Too much after taking the sample, we put her gentle procession of cats which aretoo soon and they may have been sick. on the floor and she happily strutted beginning to pass through our doors around the room, purring and drib- - but always just out of reach of their 4pm arrived too soon for us as their bling and not in the least bit bothered. teeth and claws.owner arrived to take them home to 41AUGUST 2016 ■ CAT WORLD

Fair shares for allPat Clements discovers why the sanctuary’s funds are being swallowed upT he past year has been the key, I tend to their needs, let out those toughest yet at the sanctuary. who traverse the fields daily and turn Funds have been very low and my attention to the house.I managed a wry smile when I read anewspaper article saying it costs, on The kitchen window is always leftaverage, £8,000 to keep one cat for its open and my next job is to feed thelifetime. No-one goes without food and cats and little dogs in there. At the clinkveterinary care here ever, but that sort of a tin several bodies pile in throughof money would keep us going for a the opening and leap onto the workheck of a long time. surface. I always have to watch the outgo- I then serve the two collies and aings but, despite not being too over- dachshund in the hall - thereby savingpopulated, nothing seemed to reduce fights - and dole out two large bowlsthe bills. and a small one for the German Shep- herds and Jack Russell right at the Over the years I have become quite back of the building.skilled at robbing Peter to pay Paul soI couldn’t understand why I was having It was only when indulging myselfsuch difficulty making ends meet. Until in a cuppa once all these duties hadI paid a little more attention to the cats been performed that I lounged againstat feeding time. the kitchen cupboards, gazing idly at the rapidly disappearing food in bowls There are twelve acres here with various.lots of outbuildings, a mobile homeand, of course, the house itself. The Then it hit me. Hadn’t I seen thatcats are permitted twenty-four hour cat down in the mobile home? In fact,use of it all. hadn’t I seen four of these cats there? The mobile home has three small This crafty crew had eaten their filland one large enclosure for incoming first thing and by the time I had visitedpersonnel to serve their quarantine the pig et al they were legging it downand that is usually where I start my to the kitchen for seconds. No wonderfeeding rounds in the morning. my food bill didn’t dwindle. The moment I walk down the drive I would like to add a story of hopeto the field gate, umpteen cats ap- for all who have lost a precious moggy.pear from all quarters and follow me. Charles is one of the cats at the mobileAny theatrical agent seeking bona home, together with his best friendfide pied piper could do worse than Polly.employ me. They came from a warehouse that Reaching the door of the mobile was moving from a rural area to closehome I glance back to see a long by a busy road. The cats would havestring of felines of every shape, size been in real danger there.and colour strung out behind me. Fortunately they had all been neu- Having dealt with this area I move tered but had not had much handling.on to the sheep and across to the pig,hens, ducks and geese. Moving round After quite a long while in exile theyto the barn, the goats, horse and don- were set free and seemed very happy. Suddenly, one day, I missed Charles and, after many weeks, I was obliged42 CAT WORLD ■ JUNE 2016

to believe he was gone for good. I still questioned everyone in thearea and eventually spoke to a lo-cal farmer who lived some distancefrom me. I described Charles and heconfirmed he had seen just such a catrecently hanging about in his yard.Cheerfully giving me permission to seta trap, the farmer went on his way. Thevery next day I, too, caught a glimpseof Charles and my heart sang. Howev-er, Charles shot off into some buildingsat the first sound of my voice. I knew catching him would be dif-ficult as we had had to use the trapto bring him from the warehouse. Hewould not be so easily fooled a secondtime. I monitored the location severaltimes a day and on four or five nightsthe food had disappeared but the triphad been avoided. I then resorted to a cat’s weakness,pilchards. I didn’t leave enough for ameal but smeared it all inside the trap. Sure enough I got an early phonecall from the farm to say a very wetand miserable looking Charles waswaiting for me to collect him. Once back in a pen he ate and atethen slept for hours on end. Strokinghim despite his fierce hissing, I gradu-ally talked him round. In a recent warmspell I left the door open and said afervent prayer. I am happy to say he and Polly areonce more hanging around everyfeeding time and have made a privateapartment at one end of the mobilehome that they clearly consider theirown. The moral of this story is, pleasedon’t ever give up searching for a lostone. There is always hope. 43JUNE 2016 ■ CAT WORLD

HEALTH CAREA guide to helping treat acat’s symptoms naturallyAn overview of some alternative therapies that can be usedto help treat a variety of different ailments in cats BY SONJA K STEINER s a firm believer of alternative “Illness is the body’s way of commu- Acupuncture nicating its problems and needs” andA therapies, I am often faced with “The Holistic approach means your Acupuncture involves insertion of the usual sceptics, comments of pet is treated as a total entity and no needles into specific points, known as hocus pocus medicine and the single part of its body is regarded as meridians, on the body to produce alike, but as someone who has used ho- more important than another. All body healing response. Each acupuncturemeopathy for many years I have seen it parts depend on each other to survive, point has specific actions when stimu-work in conjunction with conventional all parts are connected and work in lated and can assist the body to healmedicine and where conventional harmony to keep your cat in a healthy itself by affecting certain physiologi-medicine could not help and I felt ho- and happy condition” cal changes. So as well as helping tomeopathy was my only option. relieve symptoms, it can change the Anyone considering having their body’s energy, allowing it to flow more Of course there are many alternative cat treated with alternative therapies freely and helping the body to rebal-therapies to choose from, all of which will need to get a referral from their ance itself as far as is practically possi-can work in conjunction with conven- vet, with the exception of Reiki which ble. Acupuncture can stimulate nerves,tional medicine including Acupuncture, will be explained later. Many conven- help relieve muscle spasms, increaseBach Flower Remedies, Herbalism, tional medicine vets simply do not blood circulation and cause the re-Homeopathy and Reiki. believe in alternative medicine but lease of hormones such as endorphins they should appreciate and respect which is one of the body’s pain control Willow, my cat who was diagnosed the fact that many owners do believe mechanisms and cortisol (a naturalwith lymphoma in July 2011, is a prime in it and therefore should be happy steroid). The needles used are specifi-example of how both conventional for a referral to be made. There may cally for acupuncture and are very finemedicine and alternative therapies be instances where the vet refuses to and sharp. Side effects are rare butcan be combined and work together; give the referral which puts the owner sometimes the cat’s condition can getchemotherapy, homeopathy, Reiki and in a difficult position so in this situation worse for up to 48 hours after a treat-of course a natural diet. Willow was not I think it is important to establish the ment and they may feel a bit sleepy forfed what is classed as a ‘processed’ reasons why the vet will not refer and 24 hours afterwards.diet but was fed real food with no pre- see if you can work with them. Manyservatives, colourings or flavourings. homeopathic vets will do consultations Generally acupuncture is used forHe has just passed 58 months since he over the phone providing they have the muscular skeletal problems such aswas diagnosed. cat’s history, so perhaps if you explain arthritis and hip problems in cats and they will never see the cat, they may can be beneficial as your cat gets old- It is important that if your cat is be more reassured. er and stiffer. Only a qualified veteri-showing signs of illness they are taken nary surgeon can give acupuncture toto see a veterinary surgeon. I was very lucky in the sense that your cat and this is done via a referral whilst Willow’s vet does not believe in from your own vet who sends throughThe whole picture alternative medicine he respected and the cat’s history. Human acupunctur- appreciated that I did and was happy ists are not allowed to treat animals By taking the holistic approach own- to make the referral to Tim Couzens unless of course it is their own they areers are in effect treating the body as a from the Holistic Veterinary Medicine treating and even then they will not bewhole. Centre. familiar with the anatomy of a cat. The A quote taken from Richard Allport’sarticle in an earlier edition of CatWorld really epitomises this:44 CAT WORLD ■ AUGUST 2016

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HEALTH CARErule of thumb with needles and cats is, giving up, I have used Wild Rose as remedies can be put on the cat’s foodthey either tolerate acupuncture well this remedy restores the life force and but it is important that the glass drop-and drift into a state of relaxation or the will to live. I have also combined per is never used directly into the cat’sthey are having none of it and give the this remedy with Oak as this restores mouth as this could be very danger-‘don’t you dare’ look and swishing of resilience, endurance and strength. ous. If you need to syringe in, pleasethe tail as an extra warning. Cats who Many years ago my friend’s cat had a ask your vet for a 1ml syringe and youenjoy acupuncture will usually have a skin condition; she took her to see the can dilute the remedy in a couple oftreatment once a month. vet who performed tests but this failed drops of water. to establish the reason for the condi- To find a veterinary surgeon quali- tion and her cat was totally miserable. Herbalismfied in acupuncture go to the Associa- She used the remedy Crab Apple astion of British Veterinary Acupunctur- this can be used for acute and chronic Phytotherapy is the more modernists website: www.abva.co.uk. skin conditions and within three weeks term for herbal medicine and is prob- there was a remarkable difference. ably one of the oldest systems of natu-Bach Flower Remedies ral medicine used. Herbal medicine is I have used these remedies a lot used throughout the world; not only are These flower essences were named over the years and one of the most healing plants used in Western medi-after Dr Edward Bach who discov- popular used is Bach Rescue Remedy. cine but they are also an importantered the healing properties of flow- part of Indian Ayurvedic medicine anders, although not all the remedies are As with any remedies owners Traditional Chinese medicine (when itactually made from flowers! They are should only use them once they have is usually combined with acupuncture).dilute and like homeopathy work on received a diagnosis from their vetan energetic level not only helping and any medication prescribed can Some of the modern drugs used inanimals with emotional problems but be used safely with the remedies. It is conventional medicine are from plants,those with emotional problems caused advisable to seek the advice of either such as Digitalis which is derived fromby a physical illness. a vet or homeopathic pharmacy as to Foxglove. which remedy/remedies are the most With, for example, an animal who suitable for your cat’s condition. The If you wish your cat to be treatedhas a serious illness and who feels like using herbal medicine, again you will46 CAT WORLD ■ AUGUST 2016

HEALTH CAREneed a referral from your own vet.Herbalism can treat a wide rangeof conditions and they are generallymuch gentler and safer than their con-ventional counterparts and are availa-ble in tinctures which are standardisedalcoholic extracts of plant remedies.However many remedies are nowavailable in tablet and capsule form,making them easier to tolerate for catsthan perhaps tinctures would be.Homeopathy invasive therapy that can heal on all to be sought. Of course many vets will levels, whether that be on an emotional not have heard of Reiki or have very Homeopathy is based on a principle or physical level. It goes to the those little understanding of it. It should beof ‘like cures like’. It is considered ex- issues in need, even those unknown to explained that Reiki is a gentle form oftremely safe with no known side effects the practitioner, and it brings no harm healing, it is not massage, and handsas the dose administered is so small, to the animal. Reiki is there to compli- on healing is not manipulation.the remedies are derived from ani- ment both conventional and alternativemals, vegetable and mineral sources medicine. It never ceases to amaze me howincluding plants, using extreme dilu- animals respond to Reiki. However astions, and work on an energetic level. Before a Reiki level two practitioner with any complementary treatment, treats a cat it is important that the cat Reiki has its limitations and it is impor- Only a veterinary surgeon can treat has already seen and been diagnosed tant that the client is fully aware of this.an animal with homeopathic remedies. by a veterinary surgeon, this is to safe- Sadly Reiki cannot cure everything.The owner will be asked about the guard the welfare of the cat. It would Sometimes rather than sending it forcat’s personality and of course the be up to the Reiki practitioner to con- the purpose of healing, it can helpsymptoms they are experiencing. If tact the veterinary practice to advise animals with the transition of crossingyou imagine a perfectly healthy cat, that the owner has asked for their cat over Rainbow Bridge.their body will be in balance; however to be given Reiki and for permissiona cat who is ill will react to their ill- Depending on your insuranceness by showing symptoms and be company and the type of policy youin a state of imbalance. The remedies have taken out for your cat, somechosen treat the animal as a whole and alternative medicine maybe coveredare on the basis of the body’s reaction and this will show in the informationto the condition with a view to restor- section on your insurance document.ing health and balance. If in any doubt as to what is covered then please do contact your insurance One of the best known remedies company for more information.is Arnica which is useful for counter-acting shock and trauma and can be ● Further information can be found onused to help with the healing process the following websites:for bruising, injury etc. A selection www.alternativevet.orgof remedies can be purchased over www.hvmc.infothe counter but these are limited and www.ivas.orgcome in either a 6c or 30c potency.However there are literally thousandsof remedies and they come in manydifferent dilutions which are onlyavailable from a vet or homeopathicpharmacy.Reiki In simple terms, Reiki is a Japaneseform of healing that helps to balancethe mind and body through light touch;it can also be sent anywhere in theworld. Reiki is a gentle, painless and non- 47AUGUST 2016 ■ CAT WORLD

TCHEACTOSUOCHN WITH LEADING BEHAVIOURIST INGA MACKELLAR Animal behaviourist, Inga MacKellar, gives us an insight as to how her three rescue cats settled in and adapted to life at their new homeS ome years ago, I saw a very to accept us and not be frightened by decided that straight after the vet- frightened cat, Joe, on a local us, I had worries about how he would erinary treatment we would bring rescue internet site, who had cope with being placed in a carrier Bruno into the bedroom so that webeen in a rescue for nine months. and driven to the veterinary surgery could keep an eye on him as heWhen my husband and I viewed Joe, for an examination. recovered from his dental surgerywe found another cat, Bruno, that In most cases the vet will examine and this would enable my husband tono-one could get near to as he was an animal and, if any treatment, such replace the shed, with Bruno well outimmediately aggressive and also as surgery, is needed this is booked of the way so that he did not becomeLloyd, a cat with reported ‘petting and in for another day. I was extremely distressed by all the banging andbiting’ syndrome. lucky as I had a local vet who is par- building.We gave all three a home. ticularly interested in feline medicine. Bruno had never been in the houseAlthough Bruno and Joe were sup- After discussing Bruno’s special before and we were both anxiousposedly meant to be ‘outside’ cats, needs with her and my concerns that how he would cope with the changeliving in a customised and heated he had dental problems and even in environment, especially after hisgarden shed with free access to the possibly kidney disease, we arranged extensive dental treatment and thesurrounding countryside, during the that I would take Bruno in very early. trauma of being at the vet surgery.Spring of 2009, Joe ‘decamped’ into He would be examined, have blood We brought Bruno home and heour bedroom and decided that he tests and, if any treatment needed to immediately hid under the bed. I fullypreferred to sleep on our bed rather be done, it would be done straight expected him to remain under the bed for a few days, using it as his safethan in the shed. away.Bruno, who was the most timid I took Bruno into the surgery haven but, to our surprise, within twoof the three cats, had immensely with much trepidation and although hours we found him lying on our bed.improved but I started to become he was clearly petrified and very That night, as we went to bed our-concerned about him as he did not stressed, he did not resort to the selves, Bruno approached us on theseem to have a good appetite and ferocious aggression that he had bed and purred!would often sit ‘hunched up’, looking been displaying whilst in rescue. It Suffice to say that since that day,dejected. Whilst Joe and Lloyd contin- transpired that Bruno had serious Bruno improved in leaps and bounds.ued to put on weight, Bruno did not. I dental problems and he had to have Although he was still a very leanthen had to face a dilemma. several teeth removed. He was also looking cat he had a much healthierWith any ‘normal’ cat I would not on the low end of the scale for kidney appetite and, on some days, washesitate to take it to the vet if I had disease. pushing past my hand as I served theany worries over health – but as it had As the cat shed was starting to fall food up, to get to his dish. There weretaken many, many months for Bruno apart and needed replacement, we times when he would roll over andGetting to know each other48 CAT WORLD ■ AUGUST 2016

stretch out in total contentment and hunting trophies in our bedroom. If From above left: Joe (front) and Brunoeven occasionally played with us. He we were sitting in the lounge down- (back) making great progress in eachbecame all together a much happier stairs we would often hear the distinc- other’s company.and relaxed cat. tive ‘thump, thump’ above us as Lloyd Lloyd taking a break from mousing to chased a rodent he had brought prove he is as content as they come. And what of Lloyd and Bruno? They home and was now chasing around Joe, once an outdoor cat, on the bed,continued to thrive and Joe devel- the bedroom. We have become quite hopeful of the odd snack.oped very much into a cat that likes adept at rescuing a variety of mice Below: Bruno in one of his favouriteto have control of the resources. He and shrews and returning them, spots - on the garage roof.started to get into the habit of sitting somewhat dazed, but still alive, backin front of the open window, thereby into the field. we progressed to three house cats,blocking Bruno and Lloyd’s access in who learnt to share space togetherand out. We realised that we needed It never ceases to amaze me and seemed to have a contented lifeanother entrance, to ensure that there what tiny spaces mice can squeeze doing as they pleased, when theywould not be any disputes over ac- themselves into. Very often we would pleased.cess and my husband installed a cat find Lloyd still sitting patiently by theflap in another window, which re- bedside cabinet or a shoe, where he Tip of the monthsolved the situation. last saw the mouse, long after we had rescued it. However, the majority of If you have several cats in the Joe, who was supposedly an out- Lloyd’s catches were not so lucky and home, do not expect them todoor cat now, rarely went outside at we frequently found grizzly remains happily share resources, suchall! We occasionally saw him wander- on the floor. Bits of entrails are not as feeding or sleeping areas, oring though the adjacent churchyard the nicest things to wake up to but I entrances. Give each cat plentybut he was generally found on the always maintain that if one can’t cope of its own space, feeding thembed and always expectant of any little with a cat hunting, one shouldn’t have in separate areas or on differ-snacks and meals that we give him. a cat! ent levels. Ensure that you have Lloyd, who we used to call the So, from having one house cat and a variety of sleeping areas‘slob’ cat, as he never went out, two ‘outdoor’ cats available and if you have lit-developed into a great hunter. It was ter trays, remember the rulefascinating watching him through of one tray per cat plus oneour bedroom window as he set- extra. If you are experienc-tled himself down in the field to sit ing behaviour problems withand wait very patiently for unsus- your cat, to find your nearestpecting mice and shrews. Nevera very active cat, he leapt up APBC (Association of Petinto the air with great agility and Behaviour Counsellors). Visit:speed as he pounced on his prey. www.apbc.org.uk During the summer, particular-ly, we were inundated with Lloyd’s 49AUGUST 2016 ■ CAT WORLD

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