Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Australia Coat Type: short, flat Color: brown, blue, chocolate, lilac, gold & peach, all 2 patterns – spots or swirls Temperament: Intelligent, affectionate Cat of the Month for October! These cats have beautifully patterned coats. They show great affection to and bond closely with their humans. What is the origin […]
Parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious disease. There are a number of different strains and it is a common infection in the United States. It affects the intestinal tract of the dog. Parvovirus is spread through contact with feces of an infected animal and can survive on many items in the home including dog dishes, […]
If you’ve ever been licked by a cat, you’ve experienced the roughness of the tongue, almost like sandpaper. A cat’s tongue is covered with barbs called papillae that face backwards and cause the rough sensation. The barbs are made of seratin, a substance found in human fingernails. The barbs serve a number of purposes. Cats […]
