Cats and Kittens

Just as it’s name implies, the Scottish Fold originated in Scotland. It only took 17 years for this breed to work its way from the barn to the CFA. We can thank a shepherd by the name William Ross for the development of this sweet looking cat.

The most unique fact about this cat is not the folded ear as you may think, but that the fold does not appear in every kitten. While a cat still is called a Scottish Fold even if the fold does not develop, it would be ineligible for showing. This is one of the few instances were a mutation is the deciding factor if the cat can be shown. Normally a mutation (such as extra toes in cats) is a disqualifier. However, a Scottish Fold without the folded ear can still be used for breeding. All kittens of this breed are born with their ears straight. Owners have to live in suspense for about four weeks until they find out if the ears will fold. This fact makes this breed rare, expensive, and sought after.

Not only do the ears give this breed their sweet look, so does their overall appearance. A small nose and round eyes that are set far apart are complemented by a medium sized body. Their bodies are rounded and padded, which make them quite cuddly looking. Their short dense coats (which come in a big variety of colors) make them easy to care for.

In this case, the visual aspects of the cat breed do match the personality. They are as gentle and quiet as their looks and expressions convey. However, they are not delicate. On the contrary, the Scottish Fold is quite a hardy breed. They are personable and can adapt to pretty much any surrounding. Since they are not very vocal, they would make a nice cat for apartment dwellers.

Also, if you want a very visually appealing cat without the maintenance of a cat like a Persian, this cat could be the one for you.

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One thing people have to remember is most cats will play with almost anything that moves on its own. Cats love hunting, so purchasing a self moving, preferably soft toy will almost always be a sure fire hit. If your cat is more of a timid cat, try something small, and soft or plush. I have owned numerous cats in my life and with every single cat there seems to be a common like for any toy with feathers on it. I got to a point where I had to start hiding the feather toy because my cats would go absolutely wild over it. Some other tips to buying cat toys is many common household items make great cat toys.

Ping-Pong balls are fun to chase. You can make a “mouse house” by cutting a hole in the bottom and the side of a paper bag; flick a wad of paper inside the bag and watch your cat ingeniously fish it out. Avoid string,ribbon, or rolls of yarn. Their barbed tongues could make it hard to spit the string out of swallowed. When buying commercial cat toys, pick a toy that you could give to an infant. There should be no parts that can come off and be swallowed. I hope this helps. Take your cat to the pet store and keeps these tips in mind, and you will have one happy cat.

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Having been a cat owner for over twenty years, I’ve purchased numerous toys for my kitties in that time. From various furry mice to plastic balls to a big round red container with plastic balls inside (don’t ask) to a yellow, battery-powered thing that swung a fake bird around. Oh, and then there was that remote-controlled helicopter as well, a purchase influenced by that famous video on YouTube.

But there’s really no need for any of this. And that’s not being cheap or mean cats aren’t aware of brands, after all, and won’t throw a strop just because their friend has a better fake squeaky fish than they do.

For this article the answer could really just be the same word repeated ten times: string. Yup, a good ol’ piece of string. Or perhaps ten pieces of string of different lengths.

But enough joking, here’s the real top ten list:

10) Anything long and relatively pointy, that can be waved about or moved around quickly under newspapers or blankets

Like a pen or pencil. Or better yet, your finger. Because when the cat pounces, it provokes a reaction from you. And that’s double the fun. (For the cat, not for you.)

9) Leaves

Okay, this one assumes that you have a garden, as leaves that have fallen from indoor flower arrangements aren’t really all that exciting. These leaves must fall from trees in an abstract fashion.

Baths

Stick with me on this one. Baths are great but clearly not when they’re full of water. Your cat will most likely prefer to sit outside in the rain rather than sit within 5 meters of a water-filled bath. But when empty, they’re superb. It’s like another world in that tub a big, white slippery world.

7) A box

An ordinary cardboard box that you get from the supermarket that’s been used to transport fruit in its previous life is best. If it has holes in its side its better, as that’s great for sticking paws through. A box is especially great if you have two or more cats, because they will repeatedly take it in turns to “claim” the box by sitting in it for hours on end. Not because they especially want to sit there, but because it prevents the other cat from sitting there.

6) The corner of a wall

Clearly, not the kind of corner that one backs into, but the kind that you turn round. Because, on spying another cat or human, your cat can hide behind it and pounce at exactly the right moment.

5) Kitchen roll

This one is amazingly fun, and there are two games to be had from it. The first is dragging

When it comes to sharing your bed with a cat, I can think of far more benefits than I can drawbacks! I find nothing more soothing than having a cat curled up in the bend of my knees or the small of my back, making a little warm spot and purring contentedly whenever I move. I have had cats sleeping in my bed since I was a child and our Tiger cat would sneak upstairs when it was time for Dad to put him down the cellar for the night and hide under the covers by my feet. I would pretend to be sleeping, and even though Dad had a pretty good idea where Tiger was, he wouldn’t want to disturb his little sleeping daughter. We had it all figured out, Tiger and I. As soon as Dad was bedded down, he’d crawl out & curl up next to me for a sound night’s sleep, after giving my toes a complimentary wash with his scratchy tongue. Much cozier than a damp smelly old cellar.

After Tiger came Cougar, the Siamese cat that adopted me at the home where I boarded while I was going to Tech. After him came a myriad of other cats that left less of an impression on my mind, but always made a large impression on my heart as they dozed beside me. The next signifigent cat was Fido, so named because I couldn’t have a dog. He was a tabby striped, blue cross-eyed, kinky-tailed, spare-toed Siamese colored mutt, and he purred his way into my bed and my heart, more than any cat I had owned (or actually who had owned me, one does NOT ever own a cat!)for many years. He went everywhere with me, except to work & out on dates, including sitting on the side of the tub while I had a bath, he fetched (compulsively)& his “fetchee” was a rabbit’s foot – he must have gone through a dozen of them, and he was my nearest & dearest friend. He was murdered, at the age of 7, by a rotten Himalayan I had foolishly adopted, and I hated that cat forevermore.

Fido was followed by Sylvester and Travelling Wilbur, who metamorphed into Barnacle Bill when we all moved onto our 42′ wooden sailboat. The bunk was pretty small, so he would sleep on me, instead of beside me – not nearly as desirable for either of us. Eventually sea life made him quite neurotic & we found him a safe and solid home “on the hard” with some good friends where he happily lived out the rest of his days. We eventually sold our boat & bought an acreage, where we are at the present time with our 3 cats – Radar, Flossie & Bert (poor Ernie was et by the evil coyotes) & they all take turns cuddling up to us and purring us to sleep, either singly or en masse! Disadvantages: they can be real blanket hogs at times, their feet can pack an awesome amount of detritus onto the covers, and they do shed. A small price to pay for their loving presence & soothing purrs!