Category: Feline Resources



We are  a registered, small, pro-quality of life organisation, dedicated to helping abused/abandoned or neglected kittens. KC consists entirely of dedicated volunteers with no source of outside funding

Kitten Corner – Pretoria, Gauteng

  We are  a registered, small, pro-quality of life organisation, dedicated to helping abused/abandoned or neglected kittens. KC consists entirely of dedicated volunteers with no source of outside funding The objectives of the organization are to: Help rehabilitate abandoned and abused kittens Provide a safe and loving haven for these kittens until approved homes have [...]

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Event Calendar: 2013

Event Calendar: 2013

March 2013 30 March Feline Fan Club – Double Show Gauteng Show Manager ETRECIA BESTER www.cfsa.co.za

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Cats are very intelligent animals that express various emotions including fear, grief, jealousy, anger and love according to animal rights advocate Igor Purlantov

Easy Ways to Know if Your Cat is Happy

Cats are very intelligent animals that express various emotions including fear, grief, jealousy, anger and love according to animal rights advocate Igor Purlantov. For those that are lucky enough to have a cat in their home, it is important to know if your feline companion is happy. Finding out if your cat is happy can [...]

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Cats may be sensitive to some toxic agents simply because of their unique metabolism.

Potpourri, Glow Sticks, and Slug Bait, Oh My!

They’re lurking. In your garden.  On your night stand.  In your kitchen.  In your closet.  In your medicine cabinet. Substances potentially toxic to your cat are everywhere. Cats may be sensitive to some toxic agents simply because of their unique metabolism. Cats can also jump to high places and encounter materials that are assumed to [...]

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Cancer is a mass of tissue that is characterized by persistent, excessive, and disorganized cell growth that is unresponsive to normal control mechanisms.

Cancer and Chemotherapy

INTRODUCTION Cancer is a mass of tissue that is characterized by persistent, excessive, and disorganized cell growth that is unresponsive to normal control mechanisms. Why this happens, in most cases, is not yet known. In a normal situation healthy cells grow, divide and replace themselves in a systematic fashion. This natural process helps keep the [...]

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In the latest edition of Ettinger’s Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Dr. Karen Moriello, Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, describes a scheme in which cats with problem body odors are divided into four broad categories based on the patient history and physical examination findings.

Foul-Smelling Felines

People often complain about the “wet dog” smell that seeps out of a dog after a good romp in the rain.  But we rarely hear complaints about the smell of a wet cat.  Or a dry cat, for that matter. Cats are fastidious groomers and pride themselves on their cleanliness. Cat lovers know that no [...]

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The great thing is that you can try a couple of very simple ideas to lessen the anxiety that your cat suffers from.

4 tips for decreasing cat stress and anxiety

Were you aware that many cats go through stress and anxiety, just as people can? Too much emotional stress can generate problems for the cat in numerous ways. Signs and symptoms of stress in kitties include things like being overly-hyper or overly-tired, ripping out fur, a change in feeding behaviors, peeing or defecating out of [...]

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Typical grooming is just about the helpful ways that would help drastically decrease the amount of hair a cat sheds.

Handling a Shedding Cat

There are several cats shedding constantly. Have you got one? Do you clean up cat hair as part of your every day routine? You can do numerous things to lower the quantity of hair shed by your cat. So, worry no more! While you cannot get rid of cat hair totally, you can at least [...]

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Not surprisingly young cats tend to be more at risk, and there is a strong correlation between the risk of injury and high traffic density and that a large proportion of incidents happen outside the cat’s family home.

Road traffic accidents

In Case Of Emergency What to do to increase the chances of your cat surviving a road traffic accident It is extremely common for cats to be knocked down by cars and lose one, or all of their nine lives. Not surprisingly young cats tend to be more at risk, and there is a strong [...]

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This is probably the most exciting thing that’s happened all year, particularly for an indoor cat.

Why cats love Christmas!

Christmas is an exciting time for most of us and especially our cats. There’s this enticing tree to climb, magnificently decorated with the loveliest cat toys. Underneath the tree lie beautifully wrapped packages covered in tasty bows, just waiting to be explored. Irresistible smells waft through from the kitchen where the biggest bird a cat [...]

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Heat stroke can kill an animal. Dogs and cats should NEVER be left alone in a car or truck, even briefly.

Hot-Weather Tips for our Cat & Dog Companions

When summer arrives, it is very important that we take the proper precautions when dealing with our pets.  Here are a few important tips and facts that should help protect our furry friends. Heat stroke can kill an animal. Dogs and cats should NEVER be left alone in a car or truck, even briefly. Even [...]

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Adopting a feral cat is not an easy task. You need to have time on your hands and be patient.

Adopting a Feral Cat

Rescuing a feral kitten isn’t exactly an everyday activity one might undertake, but after my unexpected experience in rescuing a seemingly harmless creature, I feel it my duty to impart wisdom to fellow cat lovers. I found my feral kitten when I was on my way out with my boyfriend one Wednesday evening. I was [...]

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World Animal Day is celebrated on the 4th of October and is intended as a day of celebration throughout the world for everyone who cares about animals.

Spay and Neuter

Are you a responsible cat owner? There is more to being just your average cat owner who feeds and cares for a cat. You owe it to your cat and the world to be a responsible owner by neutering or spaying your cat. World Animal Day is celebrated on the 4th of October and is [...]

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A domestic cat is has much in common with its wild equivalent. For all human interference it is still basically designed as a fearsome predator and as such it's senses are still very much geared towards identifying, stalking and hunting it's prey. It's taste, hearing, touch, smell, sight and agility are a unique combination.

Cats and their senses

A domestic cat is has much in common with its wild equivalent. For all human interference it is still basically designed as a fearsome predator and as such it’s senses are still very much geared towards identifying, stalking and hunting it’s prey. It’s taste, hearing, touch, smell, sight and agility are a unique combination. Taste [...]

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Many parents know that the best way for children to learn compassion and the importance of keeping commitments is by helping to care for a pet.

Ensure a Good Relationship Between Your Cat and Your Kids

Many parents know that the best way for children to learn compassion and the importance of keeping commitments is by helping to care for a pet. Children learn from watching the adults in their lives. If a child can learn to treat an animal with respect they can take that lesson into later life. A [...]

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Adult cats of either sex can be affected. Any breed of cat is susceptible. Middle aged to older cats are most likely to be affected.

Hepatic Lipidosis

Section: Overview Hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver disease) is a syndrome characterized by an accumulation of excessive amounts of lipid (fat) within the cells of the liver, abnormal bile flow within the liver, and impaired liver function. Severe impairment of liver function may affect the liver’s ability to detoxify the blood. As toxins accumulate, they can [...]

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NCat – Plea for help with cats at Monateng resort near Pretoria

NCat – Plea for help with cats at Monateng resort near Pretoria

Dear supporters and animal loving friends About a year ago we put out a plea for help with donations towards food and sterilisation costs of a number of cats living at Monateng resort near Roodeplaat Dam outside Pretoria. Since we put out that plea we have sterilised a number of the cats and have also [...]

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View all Cats and Kittens Adoption for September 2012

View all Cats and Kittens Adoption for September 2012

JESSIE has been rejected by her family because of a new puppy…….. such an adorable girl but she had to go. Last week I sent out a plea for her to find a home but only had a picture of when she was a kitten so please see attached. I originally rescued her in January [...]

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View all Lost and Found Animals for September 2012

View all Lost and Found Animals for September 2012

Pet’s Name: CatzRus gave him the name Barney. Short Description: Approximately 3 weeks ago, Barney was brought to CatzRus (situated at Glen Animal Clinic). He was found in a person’s house, lying very still and she thought he was dead. There was a fire in the Moreleta Spruit and apparently Barney got caught in the [...]

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KISAMEE CHESMU

The Cat Federation of Southern Africa – COTY & GARS 2012

COTY 2012 RESULTS CAT OF THE YEAR 2012 & MALE OF THE YEAR KISAMEE CHESMU Cornish Rex Black Van Owned / bred by N Strydom FEMALE OF THE YEAR FLAMBOYANT SUMMER WISHES, WINTER DREAMS OF SHAKESPURR Persian Blue Tortoiseshell Spotted Tabby Owned by H Rohrs / bred by M Nel NEUTER OF THE YEAR ROAR’N [...]

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SPCA’s in South Africa

SPCA’s in South Africa

SPCA’s DO NOT GET FUNDING FROM GOVERNMENT AND RELY ON THE GENEROSITY OF PUBLIC SUPPORT The SPCA is the only Animal Welfare Organisation in South Africa which is governed by an Act of Parliament, namely the SPCA Act, 169 of 1993. Every Society has to be registered with the Department of Social Development and Welfare [...]

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ANIMAL WELFARE FORUM INFORMATION BOOKLET

ANIMAL WELFARE FORUM INFORMATION BOOKLET

Click Here to view the Animal Welfare Information Booklet Information supplied by www.facebook.com/Trix4Animals www.twitter.com/#!/Trix4Animals

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FIREWORKS – THE SPCA GUIDE TO THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS

FIREWORKS – THE SPCA GUIDE TO THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS

THE SPCA GUIDE TO THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS Issued by the NATIONAL COUNCIL OF SPCAs PO Box 1320, ALBERTON 1450 Telephone: (011) 907-3590 Fax: (011) 907-4013 E-mail: nspca@nspca.co.za Website: www.nspca.co.za THE EXPLOSIVES ACT No 26 OF 1956 This law applies nationwide with no exceptions. It is unlawful to discharge any firework in any building, on [...]

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Tracking and locating the perpetrators of these frauds is an expensive exercise, and has generally not yielded much success.

Beware Internet Kitten Purchase Scams!

The Internet is a wonderful source of information and knowledge. However it is increasingly being used to operate scams and hoaxes, as many have discovered to their cost!  A number of complaints have been received by the Southern Africa Cat Council (SACC), from people who thought that they were buying pedigreed kittens via websites listed [...]

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