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The Holidays are upon us and you should be aware of the effect some of the plants we buy at this time will have upon your pet. Poisonous Plants Could Kill Your Cat When your cat becomes very ill mysteriously and the veterinarian does not immediately know the cause, they might immediately think of FOP or some other malady because it is such a mysterious and evil virus. This is not always the cause and often even the veterinarian doesn't know until an autopsy if performed and the real culprit shows up. Blood work isn't always conclusive with FOP and other viruses. We bring beautiful Easter Lilies in
our homes and if your cat ingests the leaves of Easter Lilies, it could
die. These and many other houseplants/yard plants are fatal or will
make your kitty seriously ill. of course, you don't let your cat outside, do
you? Please go see the list of poisonous plants listed at: http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.html Not all these plants will kill your pet but they can make your pet very ill. This is a list of plants that can kill your cat or give it anything from diarrhea and vomiting to many other unpleasant side effects. Protect your investment in years of unconditional love and affection from becoming another statistic in the long list of cats who have suffered from our decorating our homes with these lovely, sometimes deadly plants. ******************************* FYI: Sort of off the subject, but the FIP virus is carried in every cat that ever lived and is living. Much the same as the cancer virus is hiding in our bodies, and if the cat becomes ill, weak, etc. the immune system is low and the FIP devil will sometimes come out to ruin our lives. A very sick kitty that has chewed on a forbidden plant can become ill and weak and...........need I say more? Your vet should know this and will tell you this is true. If your vet isn't aware of this, you might consider changing veterinarians at once.
REASONS TO KEEP YOUR SMALL PETS INDOORS!
This harrowing story was submitted by Elizabeth and Vernon Soloman, Arlington, Texas. July 3, 2003 "A week ago Sunday, we had a bit of excitement.... It was unbelievable!!! We have 4 kittens in the backyard...all wild, but we watch them play on the patio and of course, feed them. A week ago Sunday, I heard one of them scream....told Vernon, so he'd go check on it. Thought it was probably a Tom...they sometimes bother them....Vernon came around the side of the RV and was holding this monstrously huge hawk in his hands and the hawk was holding a baby kitten in its talons. When he got out there, the hawk was under the RV and was already pecking at the kitten getting ready to make it his dinner....Vernon climbed underneath the RV and drug it out....could not get the hawk to release the kitten, said he could not get the talons to budge...he brought it around to the water bowl, and started splashing water on the hawk....it finally released one talon and then the other....the little kitten jumped up and ran off!! Then Vernon told me to get the camera...so I took some pictures to prove the size of this bird....it was beautiful....and huge!!! He threw it into the air and it flew over to one of the tree stumps and sat up there watching the yard. Later he was in the backyard 'eating'....he had gotten a bird...and then he was on the patio again, just sitting there waiting for another kitten, I guess.....he finally ended up on the roof across the alley just watching.....next day we didn't see a cat....not even the big ones....but by the next morning, Mama Cat was laying out back with all the babies and they are all out again....the one the hawk got, seems to be just fine....and thankfully, we have not seen any sign of the hawk since!! It was all so strange....the bird did not try to get away from Vernon, did not try to bite him....acted like he was very used to having his picture taken!! Could be he escaped from someplace, and I hope went back there.." KEEP YOUR PETS INDOORS OR UNDER STRICT SUPERVISION!
Hermaphrodite Kittens A cat lover sent this recently: My mother bought me a Pedigree Kitten for my birthday in August 2002. The owners are registered to sell Persians but my kitten was sold not for breeding. We wonder why this was but they didn't give a reason. To cut a long story short my kitten has been very ill and has just had an operation and it turns out he's an Hermaphrodite. This has caused me a lot of worries, he's had to have 2 operations and will have to have a special diet for the rest of his life. It has now been proven that he has a boys bits & girls and he has also got a severely twisted bowel, and if this diet doesn't work he may have to have more operation of may even have to be put to sleep. Now with them being registered breeders they have a licence to sell these pets, and they do not sell them until they are 12 weeks old at which point he would have been to the vets at least once or twice to be checked over and given his injections, so what iam trying to get at is the vets would have noticed (as this was very apparent) that he had a very small penis and a clitoris but the owners still sold him to my mother. Do I have any come back as to why they would have sold a deformed kitten ? ? ? ? ? If you do not know the answers is it possible I could get any more information / facts about breeders etc.... Your help would be gratefully appreciated =========== Dear Cat Lover: This is an unusual event. I don't think I've ever heard of this before. You might research this problem on the internet and Cornell University has a feline web site, as does CFA. If the breeder knew the kitten's condition, they should have told you. However, if the vet wasn't specifically looking for anything of this nature, he may not have noticed. Usually, a physical consists of a physical exam (listen to the hearbeat, look at mouth and teeth, check ears. Unless asked about the sex of a kitten, I doubt if the vet would have done more than just see if it's bottom was clean or if there were any signs of diahrrea. Since the kitten was sold as a pet, the breeder isnn't obligated to make any guarantees except as to the health of the kitten when you took possession and until you had your first vet visit, usually within 7 to 10 days. After that, they should have had a neuter/spay contract and at least a one year health agreement against fatal congenital/genetic diseases. I don't know if your kitten's condition is genetic or not. Many breeders don't sell kittens for breeding as they don't want them ending up in a "kitty mill" and bred to death. More often, the breeder can control the blood lines and get championship quality when showing. Good breeders often have very strict rules about their kittens and adoptions. Some breeders don't show because it is too stressful and hostile in the show arena. The cats sit in cages for several days, are scared and exposed to diseases other cats may bring with them. Many are not curable and most can ruin a cattery. Unfortunately, CFA and TICA do not require health certificates to bring cats to a show and more often than not, someone brings a sick cat. This spreads very rapidly and for many viruses, there are no inoculations. Pretty scary business. Unfortunately, occasionally, a cat will have unforseen problems after the adoption and they can be very expensive. The breeder is not legally under any obligation to take back the kitten or pay for the vet bills unless it is covered by a Contract. However, the breeder might want to help with the vet bills if the kitten is under a year old. That depends upon the breeder. You see, no one can say what the health of longevity of a kitten might be. It is a "leap of faith" so-to-speak on both sides. The odds of the kinds of problems you are experiencing are remote. Most folks want a purebred pet and don't mind spending the money. However, you should be aware that purbred cats, etc. are more fragile and prone to more health problems. I wouldn't think the sex of the kitten would matter if it is a pet, and it can still be altered. I don't know what surgery is required in this event. The twisted bowel is serious enough and will require surgery. After that, it should be all right. Hopefully, that is all that is wrong. Breeders are not required to be licensed to sell pets as a hobby, to show, or small home cattery in most states. Requirements for animals to be registered within the city limits of most cities is about it. When purchasing a pedigreed animal, the breeder should have registered the litter with CFA, TICA, or the pertinent organization that does this. Then they can give you the kitten's papers to be registered. If you do not show or breed, this is just a formality as the paper will mean, basically, nothing. Just something to show you have a purebred pet. Again, it is possible the breeder didn't know the sexual problems the kitten was having. It is hard when a kitten is young to be absolutely certain which sex it is. At 3 months, it would be more obvious, however. I hope this helps. The Cat House
Traveling or moving with a pet can be quite an odyssey if not well planned. Someone called me last week asking about flying their cats with them to their new home. Some travel agent told them it would cost around $800 to fly the cats n the passenger cabin with them in August. The time of year is critical as far as temperatures are concerned. Not under 45 degrees or above 84 degrees outside at point of origin and destination any time the day of travel. Most all airlines will take up to two pets inside with passengers if accompanied and with proper documentation. A veterinarian signed health certificate is required for each pet and an airline approved under-the-seat carrier. The ticket should cost no more than $60 per cat. Arrangements cannot be made more than 72 hours before the flight, so be sure to let the airlines know when you make your reservations that you will be accompanied by a pet and then call to make their reservation as early as possible within the 72 hour time frame. The total cost should be around $150 per pet. Flying cargo, weather permitting is a little more. Priority Package is more expensive, but the animals do not sit on the tarmac in the weather and are brought directly to the owner.
Visit us here to get tips on caring for cats and kittens, advice, and useful information. We welcome interesting or funny stories about your pet. If you have any questions or concerns about your cat's behavior, you can email us at info@houseofcats.net and we will try to find an answer for you. Your breeder is a good source of information as they usually have vast experience dealing with their own cats and could suggest a solution. We are not veterinarians and will be quick to tell you that if your cat is showing symptoms of being sick, call or visit your veterinarian immediately. Cats, like children, can't tell you what they are feeling and by the time you notice they aren't behaving as they do normally, they usually need medical attention. We just like to pass on any helpful information about cats. Better safe than sorry. Early attention can save a life or prevent long term suffering and expense.
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