Cat Behavior 101: Scratching Problem?

Do you have a Scratching Problem with your lil feline friend at home?

Cos there are lots of good reasons why your cat scratches and claws around the house, none having to do with a desire to destroy your expensive belongings!

Well.. err actually...using their claws is a perfectly natural feline behaviour and provides a number of positive benefits to the animal. Amongst benefits for em':

• It helps kitties stretch and tone their shoulders and legs.
• It sheds the older layers of nails and keeps the claws clean and smooth.
• Kitties use clawing to mark their territory both visually and with the scent of their paw pads.
• It reduces stress and just plain feels good!

However, if your kitty seems to have a special fondness for shredding your favorite spots in the house like your side of the bed or your recliner, according to Amy Shojai, a certified animal behavior consultant, it’s because she loves you and wants to share her scent with you....

Therefore it’s important to understand why your kitty scratches so you can direct her energies toward less destructive use of those sharp little claws.

What Should I Look for When Choosing a Kitten?

For those who loves animal and thinking of adopting a pet, let us tell you that adopting a kitten/puppy is a life-changing event. The young cat you bring home today will hopefully be with you for the next 18 years... Selecting a cat that's right for you and your home is therefore of the utmost importance. Few things you may have to consider when selecting a cat or kitten to bring home, you'll need to know how much time you have to raise a kitten, what you're looking for in terms of their personality, and how to balance the needs of other family members and pets in the home (if you have other pets).

Cat Selection

Choosing kittens can feel like trying to pick your favorite star out of the night sky. At first glance, every adorable face looks to be the perfect match. In fact, your biggest challenge when adopting a kitten will be walking away with just one whenever you drop by a pet store. Afterall how can we resist those sad looking eyes behind the cage with looks saying "pls adopt me?"

Cat Info: Whats the difference? Himalayan Persian vs Persian?

We know some of you catlovers are wondering whats this difference between a Himalayan Persian & the Persians?? The Persian cats have been around for centuries and are known for its ever thick coat and flat/semi flat faces.. And now there's Himmies Persian? who are they & how different they are from the Persian categories?

The only real noticeable difference between Persians and Himalayans is their coloring. These two breeds are so similar that the breed is often called the "Himalayan-Persian", according to Cat Fanciers' Association (variation from the Persians). Himalayan-Persians became a division of the Persian breed in 1984. The ideal Himalayan is a Persian with Siamese points. The "points" are the tail, paws, legs, face and ears. (In ancient history these Persian species were mixed breed with Siamese.. and Himmies Persians are perfected after years!).The beauty part of Himmies Persian, they too have been award winning beauties (like the Persians) in lots of cat shows the past years due to their "points" and beautiful persian furcoats.

Cat Info: The Himalayan Persian Story

by Linda Berg

Hi Cat lovers! we know some of you wondering what is actually a himalayan persian and how they are different from other persians as we have seen around.. So, here we would like to give a bit of Himalayan Persian history and a lil bit of background on how their characters are...  Scroll below to read more!

INTRODUCTION

The Himalayan Persian cat is one of the most beloved of pedigreed cats. Enjoyed and appreciated by judges, pet owners and breeders, over 343,000 Himalayans have been registered since 1957. In 1998 there were 2,428 Himalayans shown; that is an average of 5.6 entries per show in kittens, championship and premiership. Himalayans have achieved over 41 national awards since 1981 and over 175 regional awards since 1992.