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 | We have a full plate again today and Mothers Day is just around the corner, as well as a preview of Summer heat. Try to keep your cats cool and happy indoors, but don't be surprised if they aren't crazy about being hugged when it's hot and humid. Try throwing a few ice cubes into the bathtub for a little play fun instead. Connect With Franny Facebook | Twitter | Free Newsletter | |
The Road to Feline Diabetes
 Billy was due for dental work last month, which had to be put off because he was wheezing when our vet examined him the day of the procedure. As my vet, LaDonna Baily, is as conservative as I, she called and asked permission to do an xray first, to eliminate potential problems with anesthesia. The xray showed bronchitis, so he was given antibiotics and prednisone, and the dental work was postponed until this past Monday.
I had agreed on another xray, which was done shortly after we dropped him off at the vet's on Monday. About an hour later, Dr. Bailey called and said that although the xray showed his lungs clear...read more
| Facts About Tuxedo Cats
Did you know that tuxedo cats are 200% smarter than other cats? That the first cat in the new world was a Tuxedo cat named Asgerd aboard a Viking ship, or that the largest inheritance given a cat was to a tuxedo? Learn more amazing bits of fact and/or fiction about tuxedo cats, as researched and verified by Dr. Magrathea Wallace (A stunning Tuxie in her own right.)
| How Soon Can a Cat Go Into Heat After Kittens Are Born?
Adrienne has a cat who gave birth five months ago. She kept one of the male kittens, and has heard that the cat won't have a heat cycle as long as she still has a kitten. Adrienne wonders if what she heard is true, and if not, could the kitten impregnate his mother? It was apparent to me that this was a disaster just waiting to happen, so I cleared up those questions as well as other misconceptions about pregnancy, heat cycles, and the need to spay and neuter all pet cats. Please read my reply for the full story.
| Remembering The Man Behind the Cats
Over 16 years ago, a friend emailed a group of us, telling us that a new company, The Mining Company, was hiring writers with experience writing HTML for a variety of topics. I was in a semi-limbo as a real estate broker, and decided to take a look. My husband stood behind me as I scrolled down the list. Suddenly, he said, "Cats! You could write about cats." At that time the requirements were a thorough knowledge of the subject, strong writing skills, and a working knowledge of HTML. That was the start of my career writing about cats, and my husband, Asa, the man behind the cats became my strongest supporter, and remained so until he went to the Rainbow Bridge on May 2, 2008...learn more
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