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.

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.