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"Where
Beauty & Enchantment Are Created"
How to adopt our kittens:

All our kittens are Desexed, Microchipped, fully Vaccinated,
Wormed & flea treatment applied before they leave home. Pedigree Pet papers,
Veterinary health certificate, 6 weeks free
Pet Plan Insurance, Desexing Certificate and Kitten starter kit is also supplied.
Kittens are usually ready to leave home at 13 weeks. Desexing,
Microchipping and final vaccination are usually done at 12 weeks.
Singapura kittens are not desexed till they are 14 to 16 weeks, as theses
babies are much smaller than the other breeds and therefore need the extra time
to develop. Remember these are the worlds smallest breed of cat.
Bengal and Devon Rex kittens that are to fly interstate do not leave home
till they are at least 13 to 14 weeks of age. Singapura kittens need to be
around 16 ++ weeks before being flown.
The flight, pet pack, transport costs and balance of kittens adoption cost is
to be paid 10 days prior to departure date.
** International quotes available.
A deposit of $200.00 is required to reserve a
Bengal or Devon Rex kitten, $400.00 is required for a Singapura kitten, this
deposit is non refundable
after 3 days. If the kitten/s is flying interstate or Internationally, then
full payment plus transport costs are to be paid by the time the kitten is 10
weeks of age.
Once your deposit is processed you will receive
via E-mail your kitten Care notes regarding your kittens requirements and diet
information.
Updated pictures of your new baby will usually be
placed on this web site each fortnight, so that you can see how quickly your new
kitten develops.
** If you wish to
place a deposit on a kitten, please email me, at
mangala@dcsi.net.au
then l will forward you by email the Banking Details for your deposit to reserve
a kitten.
Also do not forgot to let me know your details and
if you are from interstate, l will need to know which AirPort, in what state, to
calculate the flight costs.
Please state which breed, sex, or colour of kitten
that you are interested in, then we can proceed.
Singapura Queen & 8
Kittens
(World Record number of Kittens for
a Singapura Queen)
Devon Rex babies:

Devon Rex Black
Smoke &
Chocolate Smoke Kittens
Pet Kitten Adoption Costs:
The Rare & Enchanting Singapura Kittens ~ $1100.00
Devilish Devon Rex Kittens (all basic colours) ~
$650.00
Pointed,
Chocolate, & Mink Devons ~
$750.00
Beautiful Glittered Bengal Kittens ~
$850.00
"What does your kitten come
with ? "
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1st and 2nd Vaccinations ( F3)
* Desexed, with Desexing & Health Certificate
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Microchipped (in adopted parents name, no
transfer required)
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Pedigree Pet Papers (Certificate)
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6 Weeks Pet Plan Insurance
Pet Insurance covers: Up to $3000. for Veterinary fees resulting from
illness or injury, Death from illness or injury, Loss by theft or straying, Up
to $400 for advertising and reward. 72 hours after the kitten is collected the
policy is activated. There is a excess of $150.00
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Kitten Care Starter Kit including Litter (sample bag) pick up only
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Kitten Care Notes on your new baby
(sent via email on receipt of deposit)
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Kitten has been wormed regularly and leaves with a Spot On Treatment, such as
Advocate giving you another month of protection from intestinal worms & worm
lavae, fleas & flea lavae, ear mites, heart worm, lice, mange mites & demodectic
mange.
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Kittens nails are cut, and you will be shown how to do this simply procedure.
All babies have their nails cut every two weeks from 4 weeks of age so that they
are accustomed to having it done.
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Kittens are completely Litter trained & well socialized.
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Continued Support if ever needed or just an ear to brag about how special your
new baby is.
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Boarding available for your new kitten/cat if ever needed at a reduced rate.
* Carry Boxes, Litter & Litter trays are available
for purchase at the Cattery if required.
Extra Costs to send your new baby interstate:
Air Flight, Pet Pack PP20,PP30 & PP40(carry Boxes), & Courier Transport to
Airport
** Prices for Kittens for International Breeders, please email
us**
Bengal Kittens for Breeding are only available to
Registered Breeders.
P.O.A for Breeding Kittens/cats.
At this stage, we do not sell Entire Singapura or
Devon Rex Kittens or Cats
for Breeding in Australia.
Available Kittens:
Bengal Kittens available for adoption - click
here Devon Rex Kittens available
for adoption - click here
Singapura Kittens available for adoption -
click here

Interesting reading on
desexing kittens:
While it may seem that
interest in early spay/neuter is a recent phenomenon, it has not only been
talked about, but it has been practiced for over 25 years in North America.
Early age altering refers to spays and neuters done between the age of 6 and 14
weeks. Altering pets between 5 and 7 months of age was established by tradition
rather than for any specific medical reason. Years ago, when safe paediatric
anaesthetic techniques were not available, waiting until a patient was older
increased the safety of surgery. But we no longer need to delay altering for
this reason.
People working to decrease the problem of surplus dogs and cats in the United
States pioneered the idea of early altering. While surgical sterilization
remains the most effective means of population control, delaying the surgery
long enough for sexual maturity to occur defeats the purpose. Animal shelters
advocate mandatory altering, but many adopted animals either are never altered
or have at least one litter first.
Over the years, the safety of early altering has been questioned, mainly by
veterinarians who may be unfamiliar with the surgical and anaesthetic techniques
required for paediatric patients. As well, concerns that early altering could
increase the incidence of feline lower urinary tract disease, could affect
skeletal development, and affect behaviour have been voiced. These concerns have
largely been laid to rest by many studies, and early altering is becoming more
widespread and available. A study recently published by researchers at the
University of Florida found no significant differences in the physical and
behavioural characteristics of cats altered at 7 weeks of age compared to those
altered at 7 months of age.
Very important work has been done by Drs. Michael Aronsohn and Alicia Faggella
at the Massachusetts SPCA on the anaesthetic and surgical techniques for early
altering of dogs and cats. In 1993, two papers were published outlining their
work on the early altering of hundreds of kittens between the age of 6 and 14
weeks. They evaluated several anaesthetic protocols and made recommendations for
safe handling and anaesthesia in patients of this age. Some small changes to
surgical technique are necessary for patients in this age group. As well, these
young patients must be handled a bit differently both before, during, and after
surgery. The changes in surgical protocol are simple and easy to carry out, and
the experience of these veterinarians with early altering is overwhelmingly
positive.
As cat breeders, we must do our part to curtail the serious issue of surplus
animals. Many of us work in breed rescue programs and give our time and
expertise to shelters. We can ensure that our own kittens not destined for
breeding programs will never reproduce by practicing early altering. Early
altering is a safe and effective means of ensuring we do not unwittingly add to
the burden of unwanted pets.
Further information - refer to the website for The Winn Feline Foundation
"A Winn Feline Foundation Report on Early Spay/Neuter in the Cat"
# A
progress report on a study funded by The Winn Feline Foundation - Developmental
and Behavioral Effects of Prepubertal Gonadectomy. Mark S. Bloomberg, DVM, MS;
W.P. Stubbs, DVM; D.F. Senior, BVSc; Thomas J. Lane, BS, DVM; University of
Florida at Gainesville. Funded by the Winn Feline Foundation, February 1991.
Continuation funded - Summary prepared by Diana Cruden, Ph.D.
Are fears of negative side effects of early neutering warranted?
Background and medical issues including a summary of an ongoing Winn Foundation
funded project to evaluate the long term effects of early altering.
The concept of early spaying and neutering (e.g. before the animal is sexually
mature) is not a new one. In the early 1900's, early neutering was the norm and
it was not until much later that questions were raised about the negative side
effects of such a procedure. Today most of the experts acknowledge that there
has not been enough scientific information available about the most appropriate
age to neuter a pet. Until recently, there was no research data that either
supported or disproved the idea that neutering dogs and cats at ages younger
than five to eight months was deleterious.
There is, in fact, little scientific basis for selecting this age group as the
most appropriate time for neutering. Indeed, one investigator points out that
many veterinarians have been practicing early neutering for years, since there
is an incredible range of ages when puppies and kittens reach sexual maturity.
Large animal practitioners have long practiced early neutering on their
livestock and consider it not only acceptable, but desirable in many cases.
Even before concerns for the burgeoning population of unwanted pets raised our
collective consciousness, there were many scientifically documented reasons to
spay and castrate.
Spayed females are protected against mammary cancer and uterine infections. In
males, castration reduces the risk of testicular cancer and enlargement of the
prostate and related infections. From the pet owners point of view, the spayed
or castrated pet is a much better companion. They are less aggressive and more
affectionate than their unaltered counterparts. Since they are not driven by the
urge to reproduce, they are less likely to roam and fight.
Controlled studies into the short- and long-term
effects
Controlled studies into the short- and long-term effects of early neutering have
been sadly lacking until recently. While there had been numerous anecdotal
reports of early spaying and neutering, these cases were generally uncontrolled
from the scientific viewpoint. Most reported cases were random bred, unrelated
animals from a variety of backgrounds and no attempt was made to control for
these variations. There have been few university based studies in this area.
M.A. Herron of Texas A&M reported in 1972 that neutering before sexual maturity
had relatively little effect on the diameter of the urethra in male cats.
Studies have more recently been conducted at Angell Memorial Hospital in Boston,
the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota, and the
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Florida.
The Florida research project
The
Florida project, begun in 1991 and completed in 1992, was funded by the Winn
Feline Foundation in conjunction with the American Veterinary Medical
Association (AVMA). A serious attempt was made in this study to limit background
influences and genetic variation.
The kittens were bred especially for the project and litter mates were divided
among the three groups. The queens were bred and housed in quarantined
facilities since both pre- and post-natal nutrition and other factors can
contribute to the ultimate size, weight, and overall health of the kittens. Dr.
Mark Bloomberg indicates that although long-term follow-up results are
incomplete, the initial results are extremely positive. Prior to undertaking the
Winn Foundation study, Dr. Bloomberg had completed a similar study in dogs.
Animals involved in that study have now been followed for over five years, with
no negative side effects reported. In the Winn Foundation study, there were a
total of 31 domestic shorthair kittens from 7 litters born on the Gainesville
campus.
The kittens were divided into three groups:
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Group 1 (11 kittens) were neutered or spayed at 7
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Group 2 (11 kittens) were neutered or spayed at 7
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Group 3 (the control group of 9 kittens) were not
neutered until maturity and after the completion of the first phase of the
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The
investigators reported that the surgical procedures in the Group 1 kittens were
straightforward and uncomplicated, and that the kittens recovered even more
rapidly than the Group 2 kittens and Group 3 cats. Dr. Bloomberg notes that
although there is very little material on paediatric anaesthesia in animals, the
paediatric patient in human medicine is generally considered to be a very good
surgical candidate and there is no reason why this should not also be true for
dogs and cats.
The major concerns in paediatric surgery are:
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preventing hypothermia (maintaining body heat); |
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utilizing proper doses of anaesthetic agents
(since the respiratory centres are not as well developed in the paediatric
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The
investigators did not fast the paediatric patients as long as adult patients and
administered small amounts of Karo syrup prior to induction of anaesthesia as a
precaution. It should be noted that due to the rapid recovery of the paediatric
patient, the common practice of reducing anaesthesia during final stages of the
surgery was modified.
Critics have claimed several possible detrimental side effects from early
neutering. It is commonly believed that neutered animals are less active and
more prone to obesity than unaltered animals. It was also suggested that
neutering at an early age would stunt normal growth. In male cats in particular,
it was feared that early castration would affect the development of the urinary
tract and lead to an increased incidence of cystitis or urinary obstruction.
Concerns have also been raised as to the effect of early neutering on behaviour,
food consumption and dietary requirements, etc. The investigators attempted to
answer most of these questions by evaluating several parameters in the three
groups of kittens. In particular, they looked at weight and body composition
(i.e., percent of body fat); bone length and the age of physeal closure (the age
when long bone growth stops); behaviour; food consumption; development of the
urinary tract; and the development of secondary sexual characteristics and
degree of sexual maturity.
The results of the comparisons of weight showed some differences between the
three groups. Males weighed consistently more than females, but this was uniform
in all groups. The studies of body composition and body fat indicated that Group
1 (neutered at 7 weeks) and Group 2 (neutered at 7 months) were identical and
were generally fatter than Group 3 (neutered at 12 months, after they were
sexually mature). Investigators point out that by 12 months, the male cats in
Group 3 were already exhibiting the normal adult male characteristics of
decreased weight and the development of jowls, which accounts for some of the
differences. It has also been noted that in the course of follow-up, the
differences between the weight in cats from Group 1 and 2 and Group 3 are
becoming less apparent. All these cats have been placed in selected and
supervised pet homes and are more active than they were in the University
facilities. A three-year follow-up exam was to be conducted in May of 1994.
Observations:
Growth rates
There was generally no difference in food consumption between the three groups
other than the differences between males and females, which were consistent in
all groups. There was no difference observed in the growth rates in all three
groups, although the males grew faster in all groups. Increased long bone length
was observed in both males and females in Groups 1 and 2. This appeared to be
due to the fact that physeal closing (closure of the bone growth plate) was
delayed in Groups 1 & 2. This explains why cats neutered and spayed as kittens
are frequently larger (longer and taller) than unaltered cats or cats altered
later in life. This seems to be particularly true for males.
Behavioural differences
In
terms of behaviour, after 7 months, the cats in Group 3 were noticeably less
affectionate and more aggressive prior to altering than the cats in Groups 1 and
2. Contrary to popular opinion, neutered animals were as active as their
unaltered age mates.
Urinary tract development, sexual characteristics
Observations of urinary tract development showed no differences between the
three groups other than the differences related to sex and these were consistent
across all groups.
The investigators measured the diameter of the urethra in the male kittens only
and found no differences between the groups. Concerns have been raised that
early neutering would result in smaller diameters in the urinary tract,
resulting in an increased incidence of cystitis and related problems. This does
not appear to be the case. The main differences observed between the groups
occurred in the comparison of secondary sex characteristics. Males were examined
for differences in the development of the penis and prepuce (skin covering the
penis), as well as for the development of penile spines. The penile spines were
absent in Group 1, smaller than normal in Group 2, and normally developed in
Group 3. In the examination of the female kittens, investigators found that the
vulvas were more infantile in Groups 1 and 2 and normal in Group 3. None of
these differences had any impact on the ability to catheterise the kittens.
Concerns that development of the urinary tract might be arrested or impaired by
early spaying and neutering proved unsupported.
Results of this study
The
results of this study so far indicate that the differences between cats neutered
at 7 weeks and 7 months are insignificant. The differences observed between
animals in Groups 1 and 2 and the animals in Group 3, while in some cases
statistically significant, are not differences which appear to affect the health
of the animal in a negative way. While the final results will depend on the
analysis of long-term follow-up, the indications are that early neutering is not
detrimental to the overall health of the animal. From the perspective of
shelters and particularly in respect to the problem of surplus puppies and
kittens these results are encouraging. If all the animals adopted from shelters,
including puppies and kittens, are neutered prior to adoption, there should be a
corresponding decrease in the numbers of animals euthanised each year in this
country. Preliminary results from Alachua County, near the University of Florida
at Gainesville, would seem to support this theory.
Alachua County Animal Control has been working with the investigators at the
University and have had an early neuter policy in place since 1990. No animal
leaves the shelter without being neutered. In 1987 the county euthanised 1,250
cats and dogs per month. Since implementing the early neuter policies they have
seen the numbers drop to 940 per month in 1992 and there has been no increase in
morbidity or mortality associated with the program.
In the last year, recognition of the safety and efficacy of early spay/neuter
has grown rapidly. The American Humane Association has endorsed early neutering
prior to adoption as a "feasible solution to decreasing pet overpopulation and
the tragedy of resulting deaths." In July 1993, delegates to the American
Veterinary Medical Association Annual Meeting voted to give AVMA's support to
the concept of early neutering. Work done by veterinarians at Angell Memorial
Hospital for the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
supports Dr. Bloomberg's observations. Other organizations involved in early
neuter programs include the Denver Dumb Friends League in Colorado, the Miami
Humane Society and Alachua County Animal Control in Florida, The Humane Society
of Austin and Travis County in Texas, the Chicago Animal Control in Illinois,
the King County Animal Control in Washington state, the Vancouver SPCA in
British Columbia and the Southern Oregon Humane Society in Oregon. The Dekalb
Humane Society in Decatur, Collie Rescue of Metro Atlanta, the Georgia Alliance
of Purebred Canine Rescuers, The Haven (dog rescue) and Dog River Sanctuary in
Douglasville are among the Georgia organizations working with early neuter in
dogs and cats, as well as exotic species.
The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) has changed its show rules to permit altered
kittens to compete. Many breeders of pedigreed cats are working with their
Veterinarians to neuter pet quality kittens prior to placement in new homes.
Those breeders who have adopted this policy report that they are very happy with
the practice. New pet owners indicate that acquiring an already neutered animal
relieves them of the worry and expense of scheduling the surgery at a later
date, enabling them to relax and enjoy their new companion. As is the case for
shelter managers, breeders can relax in the knowledge that the kitten they place
today is not going to contribute to the surplus pet population tomorrow.
Further information - refer to the website for The Winn Feline Foundation

Dietary Habits - Don't Kill your Cat with Kindness"
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The source of this information is from "Nutrition of the Domestic Cat" by VH
Menrath, BVSc, BAgr, MACVSc, as published in "Target" all breeds magazine of the
Council of Federated Cat Clubs of Queensland and printed in an issue of
"National Cat"
Your Cat is a True
Carnivore
It
is typical of the cat's independent nature that although it has been a companion
of man for many centuries, it has generally refused to change its dietary
habits. The cat has continued to hunt and provide for itself at every
opportunity. In its natural state, the cat is a healthy and resourceful animal
and as a hunter is second to none.
Recent nutritional studies have proved the cat to be a pure carnivore. It is
unable to exist in its natural environment without a diet of tissues and organs
of other animals. A wild cat eats all of its prey - hair, skin, flesh, bones and
internal organs.
Since the wild cat is a healthy animal with excellent teeth and bone structure,
it has given us some clues in the search for a good diet for our domesticated
companions. Cat owners often unknowingly cause nutritional diseases in their
animals in a quest to provide a balanced diet.
Research studies indicate the cat's dietary requirements are unique.
Protein
The
cat has an extraordinarily high requirements for protein. An adult cat needs 20%
of its total daily calorie intake to be protein. This is about five times that
required by a dog. Kittens need 30% protein for normal growth and development.
The majority of the protein has to be of animal origin. If a cat is fed
exclusively on tinned dog food, it loses weight gradually and eventually becomes
irreversibly blind.
Vitamin A
The
cat is unable to synthesise Vitamin A from the plant pigment carotene and has to
eat the vitamin in its true form. Cats have a high Vitamin A requirement, but
excessive doses are more disastrous then deficiencies.
Raw liver is an excellent source of Vitamin A but cats often become addicted to
eating liver, which causes excess bone tissue to be laid down in joints. The
Vitamin A poisoning eventually causes permanent stiffness of the legs and neck.
Low grade Vitamin A deficiencies occur quite commonly, especially in breeding
catteries, where stress caused through viral respiratory infection or pregnancy
results in a rapid depletion of Vitamin A stored in the liver. This not only
results in prolonged recovery from illness but is a common cause of sterility,
reduced litter size and birth defects such as flattened chests and cleft
palates.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is required for normal bone growth and development. Cats with Vitamin
D deficiency develop a disease known as rickets. Rickets in cats is virtually
unknown in Australia. This is because cats need only minute quantities and are
able to synthesise Vitamin D in their skin under the influence of sunlight.
Over-zealous Vitamin D supplements in the diet, through cod liver oil and
Vitamin D/calcium mixtures - can cause mineralisation of body organs.
Mineralisation in the heart, arteries and kidneys can lead to death.
Calcium
The
most common man induced nutritional disease in young cats is bone disease due to
a diet of too little calcium and excessive amounts of phosphorus.
Growing kittens rapidly acquire a taste for raw beef and stubbornly refuse to
eat anything else. Although beef is an excellent source of protein and B
vitamins, it contains very little calcium and large quantities of phosphorus -
just the right ingredients for severe bone weakness which can cause permanent
spinal and pelvic deformities.\
Fats
Cats
are not capable of utilising vegetable oils for all their requirements and need
to have part of their daily diet as animal fat. Too much vegetable or fish oil
can cause pancreatitis, known as 'yellow fat disease', where the fat pads and
internal fat deposits become severely inflamed and painful.
Vitamin B
One
of the most startling nutritional diseases in cats is due to thiamine or Vitamin
B1 deficiency. Thiamine is essential for a healthy nervous system and raw meat
and offal normally provide ample quantities of b vitamins. Yeast powder or
tablets are also an excellent source of Vitamin B.
Thiamine deficiency can occur in two ways. The first is by feeding cooked meat
and offal where the cooling process destroys all the B vitamins. The second is
to feed a large proportion of the diet as raw fish, especially deep sea fish
which contains enzymes that destroy thiamine.
Both these feeding methods will eventually lead to a disease called Chastek's
paralysis which has neurological symptoms such as convulsions and paralysis -
and finally permanent brain damage.
Summary
These unusual nutritional requirements of the domestic cat ensure it is
extremely sensitive to man interfering with its natural diet. Ideally we should
feed a diet of mice, rats, birds and other small prey - but this is impractical.
Cat breeders and owners are fortunate the pet food industry has studies their
animals' needs to provide them with a wide range of good quality tinned and
dried foods. These prepared foods are divided into two types - one provides a
complete diet and the other must be supplemented with other foods.
It is important to distinguish between the two types. Vitamins and minerals are
added to these prepared foods to prevent deficiencies.
So What Should you Feed your Cat?
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Do
feed raw liver once or twice weekly |
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Do
feed Raw bones, such as large chicken bones and lamb chops bones regularly.
Bones are an excellent source of calcium which ensures healthy teeth and
gums. Cats rarely get bones stuck in their throats. |
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feed milk and other dairy products such as cheese - if your cat likes it. A
few cats are allergic to milk which will cause diarrhoea. |
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feed a varied diet to young kittens to prevent them becoming finicky eaters
as adults |
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Don't
feed one foodstuff only continuously - vary with foods such as tinned food,
milk, cheese, fresh beef, fresh chicken or cooked fish. |
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Don't
feed dry food as a complete diet particular, to male cats. This could
play a part in the formation of bladder crystals and subsequent bladder
obstruction.
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"Fat is Important to That Diet"
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by Dr. Truda M. Straede
The correct diet for your cat?
The
correct diet for a cat is a matter of contention - and every economic
competition! Every brand of pet food trumpets its value with many claiming to be
complete or balanced. This may be true - but I have yet to meet a cat that
doesn't become unutterably bored by the same flavoured can every day, and most
are not interested in the second half of a tin opened the day before.
If biscuits are the dietary mainstay, more sustained enthusiasm is likely - some
seem to be addicted to them completely, and then will not eat any raw food at
all. This addiction to dry food is often caused by the basting of the dry
biscuit with flavour enhances to encourage the cat to eat them.
The protein to fat ratio:
The
content of these prepared foods is generally given as crude protein, crude fat,
crude fibre and natural sodium chloride. The protein to fat ratio is between 2:1
and 3:1, values well worth committing to memory when planning a non processed,
more natural, and cheaper diet for your breeding colony or companion.
The most common mistake made by fussy cat owners and breeders is not providing
sufficient fat in the diet.
Proteins consist of amino acids made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen,
phosphorus and sulphur which can be used as building blocks to make cat
proteins, or the excess can be used as an energy source. In this case the
proteins are delaminated - nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur are stripped away,
leaving the carbon, hydrogen and oxygen portions to be utilised in respiration.
This is wasteful as it takes a lot of energy to make proteins and is an extra
strain on the kidneys, which have to excrete the unused material.
The secret:
The
secret is to provide only the growth and repair requirements as proteins, and
the energy source as some less complex form of carbon hydrogen and oxygen.
Carbohydrates immediately spring to mind, but cats are carnivores so their guts
are not able to utilise complex carbohydrates such as cereal and bread with any
efficiency - they are designed to use the carbon hydrogen oxygen complex which
naturally accompanies protein - fat.
How best to provide this fat?
How
to provide this fat may cause a bit of head scratching - but don't despair,
there are some simple and very palatable answers.
Don't buy best mince because it has a low fat content. Cheaper human consumption
mince or pet lines are a better and cheaper proposition.
Chicken mince is sometimes fatty, but it is hard to tell by looking. Ask about
the source, or boil a small amount until well cooked, then allow to cool
overnight in the fridge - the fat content will quickly be revealed.
Kangaroo mince is extremely low in fat, and is unsuitable as a foundation diet
unless adequately fat enhanced. Fat from the dripping from your roast, from
cheap fatty lamb breasts - which can then be sliced into rib sections and served
with bone to entranced cats - or butchers' lard can be used.
I cut a portion of set fat off the block, then chop it up finely then mix it
through a mince mixture. Don't forget that the fat should be stored in the
fridge, and roast dripping should be used with its jelly within a few days.
Other fat sources are on pieces of meat themselves, particularly hearts, which
can be chopped up so that most sections have some fat on them. Anything trimmed
off your own meat should not be wasted. A fatty but cheap cut of lamb is more
economic if you give the fat trimmings to the cats.
If you have a food processor you can buy fresh suet. Shred and store it in small
quantities in the freezer for up to three months.
Cheese is excellent, but a bit of a treat and is perhaps more suited to the
weanling kitten than adults. Plain or Vanilla yoghurt can be added to a mince
mixture but no more than a level teaspoon per cat. Yoghurt makes the mixture a
bit odd by the third night and cats won't eat it - so don't add it if you are
making up a mince mixture for a few days ahead. It should be added fresh at each
meal and also with cheese..
Note:
Jalna yoghurt is our favorite here as it is naturally prepared with no
thickeners or additives added.
Older cats:
Older cats and those with dicey kidneys, need a lower protein diet. White meat -
fish, chicken, pork - with bulk, such as cooked rice or oats can be mixed when
cold, with fat prepared as suggested. Offer a saucer of cream, or a cheese
snack, and those fatty sliced roasted lamb breasts are all very acceptable.
These make the cat feel full, lively and maintain its condition, but do not
overtax its kidneys.
Cats in poor condition:
A
cat in poor condition, perhaps recovering from a long illness, or simply having
reared a large litter kittens, will benefit from having as much as it likes to
eat with about half of this being some form of fat. Unless the cat has lost
muscle mass, it really needs to lay down fat reserves it used up in its recent
endeavours. To supply this as primarily protein is not only energy inefficient,
and expensive, but also works kidneys very hard. As the causes of the poor
condition probably also put extra strain on the kidneys, this recovery time is
an opportunity to allow them to recuperate.
Cats with a skin condition:
A
cat which suffers from skin conditions, such as dry and scaly patches in the
fur, or cracked skin on noses and paw pads may have some kind bacterial or
fungal infection which will respond to suitable medication. The underlying cause
of such a problem, however, may lie in the skin itself, so that medication only
clears up the secondary infections.
To maintain the restored health of the skin and to improve the coat's lustre,
examine the diet for its fat content, and amend if necessary.
I find that a fatty diet, in combination with the addition of heavy metals,
particularly zinc (in the form Keylomin Organic) reduces allergy type skin
problems. You will also find that some Devon Rex kittens/Cats react to dry
biscuits causing what we call "Devon Bumps", like mosquito bites usually on top
of the head and sometimes appear on the neck, remove all dry food, increase the
fat content of their food and it is resolved within 2 to 3 days.
Summary:
So
remember, fat for cats for energy will save your pocket, is good for their skin
and conserves their kidneys.
Renal failure in cats is still one of the main causes of death, so no dry food
and little Carbohydrates. Back to a natural diet as close as we can provide.

Toxic Plants to keep you
cat/kitten
away from
If you suspect your cat has eaten a toxic plant, seek
immediate veterinary care. If possible, take a sample of
the suspect plant for identification.
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Acocanthera
Aconite
Alfalfa
Almond (pits)
Aloe Vera
Alocasia
Alsike Clover
Amaryllis
Amsinckia
Angels Trumpet
Angels Wings
Apple (seeds)
Apple Leaf Croton
Apricot (Pits)
Arrowgrass
Arrowhead Vine
Asparagus Fern
Autumn Crocus
Avacado (fruit and pit)
Azalea
Baby's Breath
Baneberry
Bayonet
Beargrass
Beech
Belladonna
Bird of Paradise
Bitter Cherry
Bitter Nightshade
Bittersweet
Black-eyed Susan
Black Locust
Bleeding Heart
Bloodroot
Bluebonnet
Blue Flag
Blue-Green Algae
Boston Ivy
Bouncing Bet
Box
Boxwood
Brackenfern
Brake Fern
Branching Ivy
Buckeyes
Buddist Pine
Bull Nettle
Burning Bush
Buttercup
Cactus, Candelabra
Caladium
Caley Pea
Calfkill
Calla Lily
Candelabra Cactus
Castorbean
Ceriman
Chalice Vine
Charming Dieffenbachia
Chinaberry tree
Chinese Evergreen
Chinese Inkberry
Christmas Plant
Christmas Rose
Chrysanthemum
Cineria
Clematis
Climbing Nightshade
Clover
Cocklebur
Common Burdock
Common Privet
Common Tansy
Coral Plant
Cordalis
Cordatum
Coriaria
Cornflower
Corn Plant
Cornstalk Plant
Cowslip
Crabs Eye
Croton
Corydalis
Crocus, Autumn
Crown of Thorns
Cuban Laurel
Cuckoo Pint
Cutleaf Philodendron
Cycads
Cyclamen
Cypress Spurge
Daffodil
Daphne
Datura
Day Lily
Deadly Nightshade
Death Camas
Devil's Ivy
Delphinium
Decentrea
Dieffenbachia
Dog Bane
Dolls Eyes
Dracaena Palm
Dragon Tree
Duchman's Breeches
Dumb Cane
Dwarf Larkspur
Easter Flower
Easter Lily
Eggplant
Elaine
Elderberry
Elephant Ear
Emerald Duke
Emerald Feather
English Ivy
English Yew
Ergot
Eucalyptus
Euonymus
Euphorbia
Evergreen
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False Cactus
False Hellbore
Ferns
Feverfew
Fiddle-leaf fig
Fiddleneck
Florida Beauty
Flag
Flax
Fleur-de-lis
Fly Agaric
Four O'Clock
Foxglove
Foxtail Barley
Fruit Salad Plant
Geranium
German Ivy
Ghostweed
Giant Dumb Cane
Glacier Ivy
Golden Chain
Gold Dieffenbachia
Gold Dust Dracaena
Golden Chain
Golden Glow
Golden Pothos
Gopher Purge
Green Dragon
Green False Hellebore
Ground Ivy
Groundsel
Hahn's Self-Branching Ivy
Heartland Philodendron
Hellebore
Hemlock, Poison
Hemlock, Water
Henbane
Holly
Honeysuckle
Horsebeans
Horsebrush
Horse Chestnut
Horse Nettle
Horse Tail
Hurricane Plant
Hyacinth
Hydrangea
Impatiens
Indian Rubber Plant
Indian Tobacco
Indian Turnip
Inkberry
Iris
Iris Ivy
Jack in the Pulpit
Jamestown Weed
Janet Craig Dracaena
Japanese Show Lily
Jatropha
Java Beans
Jequirity Bean
Jessamine
Jerusalem Cherry
Jimsonweed
Johnsongrass
Jonquil
Jungle Trumpets
Juniper
Kalanchoe
Klamath Weed
Laburnum
Lacy Tree Philodendron
Lambkill
Lantana
Larkspur
Laurel
Lily
Lily Spider
Lily of the Valley
Lima Bean
Locoweed
Lords and Ladies
Lupine
Madagascar Dragon Tree
Majesty
Mandrake
Marble Queen
Marigold
Marijuana
Mayapple
Mescal Bean
Mexican Breadfruit
Mexican Poppy
Milk Bush
Milkweed
Milo
Miniature Croton
Mistletoe
Mock Orange
Monkshood
Moonseed
Morning Glory
Mother-in Law's Tongue
Morning Glory
Mountain Laurel
Mushrooms
Nap-at-noon
Narcissus
Needlepoint Ivy
Nephytis
Nightshade
Nutmeg
Oaks
Oleander
Onion
Oriental Lily
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Panther Cap Mushroom
Parlour Ivy
Peace Lily
Peach (pits and wilting leaves)
Pencil Cactus
Pennyroyal
Peony
Periwinkle
Philodendron
Pie Plant
Pimpernel
Pin Cherry
Pinks
Plumosa Fern
Poinciana
Poinsettia
Poison Hemlock
Poison Ivy
Poison Oak
Pokeweed
Poppy
Potato
Pothos
Precatory Bean
Primrose
Privet
Quaker Bonnets
Ragwort
Red Clover
Red Emerald
Red Maple
Red Princess
Red-Margined Dracaena
Red Sage
Rhododendron
Rhubarb
Ribbon Plant
Richweed
Rosemary Pea
Rubber Plant
Saddle Leaf Philodendron
Sago Palm
Satin Pothos
Schefflera
Scotch Broom
Scouringbrush
Senecio
Sensitive Fern
Sheep Laurel
Silver Pothos
Silver Queen
Singletary Pea
Skunk Cabbage
Snake Plant
Snapdragon
Snowdrops
Snow on the Mountain
Soapwort
Sorghum
Spotted Dumb Cane
Squirrelcorn
Squirreltail Barley
St. Johnswort
Staggerweed
Star of Bethlehem
Stinging Nettle
String of Pearls
Striped Dracaena
Sudan Grass
Sweet Cherry
Sweetheart Ivy
Sweetpea
Swiss Cheese plant
Tangia Pea
Tansy Mustard
Tansy Ragwort
Taro Vine
Tarweed
Thornapple
Tiger Lily
Tinsel Tree
Tobacco
Tolguacha
Tomato Plant (green fruit, stem and leaves)
Tree Philodendron
Tri-leaf-wonder
Trillium
Tropic Snow Dieffenbachia
Trumpet Vine
Tulip
Tung Tree
Valley
Venus Flytrap
Verbena
Virginia Creeper
Walnuts
Water Hemlock
Weeping Fig
West Indian Lantana
White Clover
White Hellebore
White Sanicle
White Snakeroot
Wild Barley
Wild Black Cherry
Wild Bleeding Heart
Wild Call
Wisteria
Wolfs Bane
Wood Nettle
Yellow Jasmine
Yellow Jessamine
Yellow Oleander
Yellow Sage
Yellow Star Thistle
Yew |
Other Common Toxins
Acetaminophen
(Tylenol)
Alcohol
Acetaminophen
Antifreeze
Aromatherapy Oils
Please Consult your Vet before using any type of
aromatherapy oils
Aspirin
Bleach
Boric Acid
Brake Fluid
Cleaning Fluid
Chocolate
Coffee
Deodorants
Deodorizers
Detergent
Disinfectant
Dyes
Fungicides
Furniture Polish
Garlic
Herbicides
Ibuprofen
Insecticides
Lead
Laxatives
Metal Polish
Mineral Spirits
Moth Balls
Nail Polish Remover
Onion
Paint
Paint Remover
Paracetamol
Phenylbutazone
Photographic Developer
Rat / Ant Poison
Rubbing Alcohol
Shoe Polish
Snail / Slug Baits
Suntan Lotion
Tar
Teflon
Weed Killer
Windshield Washer Fluid
Wood Preservatives
Zinc
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