Cat Toys

Your new Cat or Kitten will need some toys to play with. If you get two cats then they will play with each other. My cats when they were younger would chase each other around the house. A single Kitten will still do that but giving some toys to the Kitten would be a good idea. The main toy that they need is a scratching post, this will also save on your furniture. Hanging toys from the scratching post is another way for them to play. Take a look at the online shopping site below to give you some ideas.

http://www.pamperedcatsplayground.com.au/

Pedigree Cat Breeders, Western Australia

Somalis and Abyssinians Cat Breeders in Western Australia

http://www.joylincarsomalis.com/

Russian Blues and Silver Abyssinians Cat Breeders, Kwinana, Western Australia

http://www.kimara.iinet.net.au/

Bengal Cat Breeders,Western Australia

http://www.runamokatz.iinet.net.au/

British Shorthair Cat Breeders, Western Australia

http://www.britzcats.com/

Raggdoll Cat Breeders , Western Australia

http://www.raggdollcats.com/

Burmese Cat Breeders ,Western Australia

http://www.faubourgburmese.com/

http://www.charobburmese.com/

Burmese Pedigree Kittens Australia

Are you looking for a pedigree kitten? After having a Burmese ,i would highly recommend them as a cat for a family. I got Lilly my Burmese from a breeder in Perth, Western Australia. Take a look at the breeders web site .

http://www.charobburmese.com/

Burmese Cats , Lilac Burmese ,Pedigree

This is my Cat Lilly,she is two years old and a Lilac Burmese. I bought her from a Breeder in Perth, Western Australia when she was three months old. Her Mother was also a Lilac Burmese and her father was a Chocolate Burmese. She was one of four kittens ,all Lilac, two girls and two boys. When i first saw her she was snuggled up to to her siblings ,all perfect Lilac Burmese. They were all so cute. Homes had been found for the boys so we had first choice on the females.

Traveling Cats

Here is an interesting story about Charlie the cat who was found 1,100 miles away from his home in New Mexico. He was found in Chicago, which just goes to show its worth while having a micro chip in your cat.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-cat18-2010apr18,0,825605.story?track=rss

Clothes For Cats

If you have looked in a good pet shop lately you will have seen all the really cute outfits that you can buy for dogs. Who buys that sort of stuff you ask, well my hairdressers has a small dog and she has bought outfits for her,so she is probably not alone. So if people buy for Dogs then why don't they buy for Cats. Well they do buy clothes for Cats. Take a look at this online shopping website to see what would suit your moggy. When you think about it who has not heard of the family cat being dressed in baby clothes and put in a dolls pram and pushed along.

http://www.thesophisticatedcat.com/cat_clothes/index.html

The Best Funny Cat Video

Kittens Free To Good Home

How many times have you seen the notice 'Kittens Free To Good Home'. Many times i would think and then when you are looking for a kitten you never see them advertised. If you are in Western Australia then i would suggest looking in the Sunday Times in the pet section. You could also try the Quokka, it is out every Thursday. Supermarkets also have noticed boards with items for sale .
Most Kittens are born in Spring so if you are looking in the middle of winter then you will have to wait a while.
I have a Siamese Cross Cat who must 13 years old .She was given to my family 'free to a good home' She was tiny when my Husband brought her home,she was only the size of his hand. At five weeks old she was too young to leave her mother but the the mother cat's owner wanted rid of all the kittens. She was very independent and was not a lap cat.Like full Siamese she was very vocal and still is. I had only had her a few days when she went missing. The house was turned up side down looking for her. In the end we all blamed the youngest in the family ,it was concluded that he had opened the front door and she had escaped outside. Then three hours later she just appeared,she had been asleep behind the fridge

Free Kitten Starter Pack

Have a look at this website for Purina. Sign up your Kitten or Puppy for a free starter kit. Learn lots of tips for looking after your Kitten and ask questions to their site vet.

http://www.purina.com.au/Home.aspx

My Burmese Kitten

My Burmese Cat Lilly is just over 2 years old . We bought her from a Breeder when she was 3 months old. She is a lilac Burmese and has turned out to be a clever and entertaining Cat. She was bought for my 12 year old son. He gathers her up every night and takes her into his bedroom when hes going to bed. He gets a spare pillow out and puts its on his bed. She jumps on to this every night and snuggles down.
When it was Lillys fist Christmas with us she had a wonderful time when we were opening presents.Just like an excited toddler she was tearing up and down and diving into the wrapping paper. We had been thinking that she needed a playmate so a couple of days later we Adopted a cat from our Cat rescue,a young male. She was not happy having him in the house at first but after a week she had settled down.
Christmas came again last year and Lilly again was tearing up and down in the wrapping paper and her playmate was fast asleep on the bed.

Buying A Pedigree Kitten

First, put "pet shop" right out of your mind. No reputable breeder, of any kind of cat or dog, would even consider selling an animal to a pet shop. Pet shop prices will always equal or exceed what a reputable breeder would charge. And you cannot evaluate the conditions the kitten was raised in, or meet its parents.
It is important you find a breeder you are comfortable with. The breeder should be registered with either a local or international cat club. Don't be afraid to ask questions, such as how long they have been breeding for, if they can provide references. Do they guarantee the health of the kitten & if so for how long? Is it ok for you to e-mail or phone them with any queries once you have the kitten at home?
Do they guarantee the health of the kitten & if so for how . Any breeder worth their salt will be happy to provide you with as much help as is required after you've bought your kitten.
Don't buy a purebred kitten from a pet shop or an unregistered cattery. You will not be supplied with the cat's papers & you don't know anything about the cat's history. Almost all unregistered breeders offer no guarantee with the kitten, many don't perform routine checks on their animals. Many breeders sell kittens microchipped, fully vaccinated & already desexed. This not only saves you time running around organising it yourself but it often saves you money because breeders are able to pass on their veterinary discounts & therefore save you money. NSW law states that cats obtained after 1st July 1999 must be microchipped, so pet shops are required to sell kittens that have had this done, but most pet shops/unregistered breeders don't sell their kittens desexed & they will also require an additional vaccination, which can work out costly in the long run.
You may think you are saving money buying from an unregistered kitten but more likely than not you end up greatly out of pocket because their kittens are often sick & require expensive veterinary care.
Selecting Your Kitten
This is very important and you need to take care when doing this. It is advisable that you contact breeders several weeks in advance as they often have waiting lists for their kittens. You should be allowed to go & choose a kitten when the litter is around 7-8 weeks of age. You can make a selection then and watch what they do as they play. You can also see which kittens are outgoing and those who are a little quieter. Once you have chosen your kitten you should be able to get updates on the progress of the kitten as the next six to eight weeks go along.

Take a look around the cattery, does it look & smell clean? Steer clear of a cattery that has too many cats kept in cramped & dirty conditions.

Try to take a look at the parents, their nature will give you a good indication of what their kitten’s nature will be like. Does the cattery look clean, do the cats appear happy & healthy? When you are deciding on a kitten give it a discreet look over, check it’s ears, eyes, bottom & nose. Never buy a kitten with discharge coming from the eyes or nose or dirty ears. The kitten’s coat should look & feel healthy, you should not see or feel any dry skin or scabs. There should not be a greasy feel to the coat, which could mean the kitten has not been properly groomed by its mother.

Prices of pedigree cats can vary. This is because breeders sometimes sell cats that may have a minor flaw. This could include incorrect eye colour, a slight kink in the tail or something else that makes it less than perfect to breed from & show, but doesn’t have any effect on the cat’s health or personality. So, if you are buying a pedigree cat just as a pet & you don’t plan to show or breed from it, a pet quality cat will be ideal. These are cheaper than show & breeding quality cats. When you speak to the breeder let her know exactly what you want your cat for. If you want to show your cat, you will pay a little more for a show quality cat. Generally breeding cats are the most expensive to buy.
Many breeders will ask you a lot of questions, this is because they have raised these kittens from birth & want to make sure that they are going to the best possible home & that you, the buyer are fully aware of the responsibility of owning an animal that can live for up to 20 years.
Some questions the breeder may ask you are...
Do you plan to for the kitten to be indoors only?
Many breeders won't sell their kittens to people who plan to let their cats outside, unless they are either supervised, in an enclosure or on a harness. Too many cats are killed on the roads.
How Much Time Do You Spend At Home?
If you are out for long hours daily the breeder may recommend you get a second cat. This is because a cat left for long hours daily will get lonely & could even become destructive.
Questions for the Breeder
When you go to choose a kitten it is important to ask her what you get for your money. The most common questions are...
Is the kitten desexed?
Does the breeder regularly check her cats for infectious diseases? Such as FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency virus) & FeLV (Feline Leukaemia).
How many vaccinations has the kitten had? When is its next one due? You should get a signed vaccination certificate from the breeder.
Does the kitten come microchipped?
Has the kitten been regularly wormed?
Does the kitten come with official cat club registration papers? If so, do you get the papers when you pick up your kitten or when you show proof the kitten has been desexed? Will the pedigree be transferred into your name or kept in the breeder's name? Some owners don't mind what name the official pedigree remains in, while others do. It is better to sort this out before money has exchanged hands.

Chosing Your Pedigree Cat

The biggest advantage of buying a pedigree cat is that you know what temperament you are getting .Their appearance and personality is likely to fit the profile of that particular breed.
Cat or kitten?
Few people can resist kittens. They're cuddly, playful, mischievous and inquisitive. At the same time, they demand a lot of vigilance and attention. Are you prepared to invest the time and energy necessary to care responsibly for a kitten?
Adult cats are also playful, but bear in mind that they have spent their formative years in someone else's home, outdoors, or even homeless. Whatever influences have shaped them, their personality is better established and may therefore be easier to read. With some luck, you'll be able to get information from the cat's previous owner - including litter tray habits, food preferences and personality.Pedigree kittens can be bought from a Breeder but sometimes they have Adult Pedigree Cats for sale. Maybe a grown up kitten that they did not find a home for or a cat that they have used for showing. Spend the time choosing the right cat and breed for your family .

Pedigree Cat Breeds

Cats just like Dogs come in many different Pedigree's. Each Pedigree has a different temperament,some very demanding some less so. In Australia some of the popular breeds are Abyssinian, Begal, Bombay, British Shorthair, Burmese,Burmilla, Persian, Ragdoll, Russian Blue and Siamese. I have a Siamese Cross and a Lilac Burmese. The Siamese Maylim has been a one person cat,me! She is quite demanding as she crys every time she see's me. The Burmese,Lilly is a real family cat, almost like a small dog as she will play chase through the house with you. Then she will stop and roll over for you to tickle her tummy. Take a look at the link below to a cat site that i would recommend to see the various Pedigree Profile's.

http://www.catsinfo.com/profiles.html

The Best Food For Your Cat

You may think that the Cat food you can find in your supermarket is good value but really it is not a balanced diet for your Cat. I use Iams Cat Food that i can buy at my local pet shop. Yes it does cost more than what is on the self at the supermarket but it will last a long time and is a fully balanced diet. Take a look at the link below to read about the Iams food on their website. My youngest Cat 'Yoshi' sits by the food cupboard and head buts the food bag when it comes out.

http://www.iams.com.au/module-LM-main_cats.html

Bringing Your New Cat Home

Congratulations ! You have a new cat, what do you do next?
For the trip home you will need to confine your cat in a sturdy Cat Carrier. Do not leave it loose in the car as it could cause an accident.
Once at home select a quiet, closed in area such as your bedroom or a small room away from the main family traffic. Provide your cat with a litter box,food and water and maybe a scratching post. Over the next few days slowly introduce the cat to the rest of your house and other pets. It will take a little while but eventually it will become settled.
We did all this when we Adopted a big kitten from our Local Cat Rescue. He was no trouble , the one who was not happy was our Lilac Burmese Lilly. She followed him around, peeping behind furniture and hissing when he got near her. This went on for a week and then she got used to him. Then it was all forgotten and they were soon cuddling up together in a chair

Adopt A Cat, Cat Rescue

If you are planning on getting a cat then please consider adopting one from your local Cat Rescue. Not only would you be giving a rescued cat a home ,they offer the best possible health care and low cost sterilisation and microchip service. At certain times of the year Springtime, they will have many Kittens to choose from. Maybe you could choose two from the homeless cats. Two cats can be easier than one, especially if the house is empty during the day. This is the link to my local Cat Rescue in Perth, Western Australia. Over the years i have had three cats from them ,they have all been lovely cats who fitted into our family.

http://www.cathaven.com.au/