Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States/Canada Coat Type: short, silky, close to body Color: natural mink, blue mink, champagne mink, platinum mink, either with points or solid Temperament: active, curious, trainable, social, good with children & dogs, not trustworthy with birds or rodents February’s Cat of the Month is the Tonkinese This social cat […]
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is a more common heart disease in cats, rare in dogs. It is frequently the cause of spontaneous death in cats. Some cats with hyperthyroidism may develop it, but when the thyroid problem is treated, HC may resolve itself. HC usually affects cats 1-5 years old, but can be present in younger or […]
Animal welfare organizations such as the ASPCA and the HSUS are asking people to contact their U.S Representatives concerning two amendments. Their votes are critical in protecting animals. Ask them to: Support the Campbell-DeFazio-Peters amendment to stop Wildlife Services use of taxpayer money to kill predators with inhumane methods such as poison and aerial gunning. […]
