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Hyacinta - 2013-09-16
I have a 4 year old Silver shaded persian male cat and a 9 mth. old chocolate point Himalayan female, they are both fixed. My Persian is beautiful but very slim and I have tried everything to add weight to his slim build. If there are any suggestions, I am open to any. He is a little over 7 pounds. My Himalayan is big, at least 9 or 10 pounds already, and very active, she is very smart and affectionate, loves to play, but my persian doesn't like her. What am I to do, I want them to be company for each other and I love them both. They are a lot of work as they require daily brushing, which I don't mind doing. Just want my Persian to get a little heavier. Cats in Canada.

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Anonymous - 2013-12-21
Hi my name is Angel, I am a breeder of Persians, the silver Persians do not succeed over 7-8 lb there is nothing wrong with your fur baby..they are the smallest of the different color shades in the persian breed via. golden , Tabby , smokey etc.

jessica - 2009-12-27
hi i have a black angora and he is a rescued cat. someone threw him into a snow bank, two police found him and brought him to a shleter, and on christmas eve my mom got him for me, so he got a good home. my question is he dosent use the letter box and i have had him for 3 days, what can i do to get him to use it and not use my room as one. he is loving,gets along with everyone. but if there are a few tips could anyone let me know.

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Anonymous - 2010-09-01
Build a really big cage and line it with plastic.
Terri - 2013-09-30
Keep the cat in the bathroom with the door closed along with a litter box. Make sure there is no clothing, or carpet for it to urinate on, it should start using the litter box while being confined to the room. *Once the cat gets used to using the litter box you can now put the litter box in an area where you would prefer it to be. Then show the cat where it's new location is by putting the cat in the box. If the cat still urinates in an area other than the box in the new location. Then... Repeat step 1. You just need to work with this confinement method until it clicks with the cat as to where it should be urinating. Lastly, you must know that once a cat urinates on something you almost always need to throw it out or replace it. Otherwise the cat will smell it and repeat the behavior again.
PJ - 2013-10-12
Residual odors from 'accidents' prompt pets to reuse those areas for that purpose. I use white grain-based vinegar to *NEUTRALIZE* residual odors with. On a tile floor, I would mop it on & dry it off after a few minutes. On carpeting, I would spray it good, and *after* allowing it to set for a few minutes, try to dry it with an absorbant, non-lint cloth. Cleaning does NOT neutralize odors! Residual scent left from urination &/or defecation *MUST* be neutralized away, after cleaning the area as thoroughly as possible, first.

Peter Trapasso - 2013-08-27
My take with video - African Serval cat: Big cat killed in Detroit (Video)

http://www.examiner.com/article/african-serval-cat-big-cat-killed-detroit

faith parkhurst - 2013-08-06
i owned a japanese bobtail named taz. We named her that because I had a parakeet named guitar and every day she would try to knock him off the tv!

Bev - 2013-07-04
My Devon (Jasmine) will be 10 next month and has never had a sick day. She is very curious and when a cupboard or door is opened then whoosh...she is on your shoulder looking around to see what is going on. She loves the sun and cuddles between the sheet and blanket. I am handicapped and she never drops in front of my walker but walks to the side. She is less than five pounds and a wonderful pet. Her best buddy is my miniature Schnauzer.

mandy rt - 2010-04-15
These are the cutest kitties ever! I MUST HAVE ONE!

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peyton - 2010-12-30
I have a dog so I barely know anything about cats. I barely like them also but I think this one is SO
to die for! I hope you get one that IS to die for!

Thai Dye Cattery - 2012-07-24
Tonks are mystical, adventurous, goofy, thoughtful, loving, interactive and just plain wonderful! I love reading all these people's comments about how their Tonks have affected their lives. I can't see being without one!

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Charlie Roche - 2012-07-25
They must be. More people write in about a Tonkinese than any other cat. I guess it takes them awhile to train their human but when the human finally understands what they are supposed to do - all works out wonderfully.

Meena Fech - 2010-11-29
These cats are pretty! If I get one, I'm gonna name him Simba.

Terri Blaylock - 2008-06-04
I just accuired an Ocicat by accident. Someone left him behind and he wandered up to my folks place. Starved for food and attention. I took him to the Vets to be checked out and I have a new menber to my extended family. My husband and I are at awe over his markings and resembilance to the Ocelot cat.

Julie - 2012-12-08
We have had the pleasure for the last 18 and a half years to share our life with our Scottish Folds. Hildie and Chumley were our first 2 babies in 1994. We bought them together and we had 16 perfect years with chumley (a beautiful brown tabby)until he passed away from kidney failure in 2010. Hildie is eighteen and a half now. She is a silver patch tabby with white. She was a fold to fold breeding and we always worried she would have health problems early on but she didn't. The only problem she has had was one she developed recently and at almost 19 yrs old that is to be expected .She has developed a serious chronic health problem which we are treating. She is doing well and we are thankful for each day we have her. Our folds were very healthy all of their lives. We have a new baby now which we got a year ago from Pegkens Scottish Folds in California and she is a doll. Scottish folds have incredible dispositions. I have had many cats over the years mostly rescue cats that found me. The Folds were the first cats I picked out myself and it has been an incredible experience having them. They are always loving and gentle. They want to be near you but are never over bearing. They are the sweetest cats I have ever owned. Very mellow and devoted. They have very soft thick fur. My Folds have been bred with Brittish short hairs and it is a beautiful combination. They travel well in the car and we have taken them on many trips to the beach where we vacation often. Scottish Folds are extraordinary cats I hope to always have one near me. I have my boyfriend Jeff to thank for reading an article in the newspaper many years ago about Scottish Folds and he said this would be the perfect cat for me. He was right and we have lived happily ever after with our folds!

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Clarice Brough - 2012-12-09
What an awesome story Julie. I've always wanted to get a Scottish Fold, but always ended up getting whatever showed up at my house:) But I love hearing what a great pet they were for you guys.

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