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Introduction - The Middle Ages, sometimes referred to as “The Dark Ages,” spanned approximately one thousand years, between 479 AD and 1450 AD. This time period is not generally considered to have been friendly to anyone, human nor animal, but it was especially hostile toward felines. Ignorance of knowledge and science was rampant among the majority of the population, with the ability to read limited to clerics and the wealthy. Myths, legends, and galliard songs spread widely throughout Europe as people migrated from place to place, searching for food and a safe habitat. Fear of the unknown and the unexplainable, particularly of witches and their cat familiars, was spread not only by the stories and songs, but by the Popes themselves. Without touching on the atrocities of medieval times, let us just say it was not the best time to be a cat.
What You Don't Know About American Wirehairs
Wired For Sound! (Specifically, Purrs!)
UP CLOSE AND, Purr-sonal
Northwest Region Judge Wendy Heidt stumbled upon CFA completely by accident while out with friends at a Harvest Festival.
Hey Kids! Let's Put on a Show!
Getting Your Show on the CFA Schedule
Move Over, St. Patrick
St. Patrick’s “Sister Saint”
Staying Safe "On the Road Again"
Safety Tips for You and Your Cat at Hotels
Emerging Colors and Patterns
“The only thing certain is change” goes an old saying. However, sometimes there is actual change, and sometimes change is the result of more accurate information.
Premature Enzyme Activation Pancreatitis in Cats
Has your cat ever had repeated or continuous episodes of diarrhea or vomiting? Maybe your vet has given you medication and the issue seemed to go away for a while but then came back.
Is Dental Care for Cats Important?
The simple answer to this question is YES
Odontiasis: The Gnashing of Baby Kitten Teeth
February is National Dental Month for veterinarians across the US as healthy teeth translates to healthier pets. Cat Talk takes a look at how owners can care for teething kittens and how ongoing dental care helps adult cats live healthier lives.
Problem Pedigrees: Old Problems, New Tools
“You Think He’s What Color????”
What if You Could "C" it Coming?
“There you are in the ER waiting room, waiting for the vets to assess a queen who is having birthing troubles.
What You Don't Know About Exotics
Imagine a Persian in its PJs
Show Manager To Ring One, Please
We all adore our feline friends. It’s one of the main reasons why we showcase them at shows and share their beauty with the world, For me, the love of my cats is what fuels my passion for them.
UP CLOSE AND Purr-sonal
ERIC SIMPSON PERSIAN BREEDER AND DAYLILY EXPERT
Accounting for Animals in Government Disaster Preparedness Plans is a Continuing Effort
Eighteen years ago, the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 began a movement for change in disaster preparedness procedures for federal, state, and local officials.
Toxoplasmosis in Cats
Stay Away From the Cat Poop and No One Gets Hurt
Paws-itive Impressions
HG HNW Doctor Pepper as told to Theresa Gleason
From Russia, With Love
A breeder sets off- alone - to a country she's never been to before in search of a new cat for her breeding program. She found not only her cat, but friendship and a completely new outlook on the country.
Exhibiting In Europe Unity in Diversity
After my last CFA cat show in France, in April 2023, I had dinner with a fellow judge from the U.S. and we discussed many different aspects of the show.
Some Things Get Better With Age Finding a Forever Home For a Senior Cat
One of the hardest decisions we make as breeders is to rehome an adult cat. Sometimes they are a poor fit for the show program, other times they don’t thrive in a cattery setting.
The Right Way to Say Goodbye
The was held for a human friend of mine. He had been killed in a car accident two months previously, and various investigations/complications had delayed the burial.
A New Way to Manage Senior Cats' Aches and Pains
Blu, my 15-year-old Maine Coon Cat neuter, was showing signs of his age, most notably, a pronounced "plodding" in his walk and favoring his right back leg.
Is Your Cat Show Ready to Accommodate Children?
In this new era of social media, our target cat show guests (women aged 25-49) may be accompanied by children who are more excited than their parents to see the cats.
Bigger Isn't Always Better The Prostate Problem
Marketing and advertising companies encourage belief that bigger is always better. Why settle for just a regular burger when you can upgrade to a mega-burger combo? Why settle for a small home (that you can probably clean yourself) if you can afford a mansion (that requires you to hire help with the upkeep)?
The Amazing Kit Kat From the Farm to Guinness Star
Walking into professional animal trainer Trish Seifried’s spotless home in Eureka, Missouri, is a pet-lover’s dream. Visitors will be greeted by three happy dogs, a chatty green-winged Macaw, and a multi-colored clowder of domestic long and shorthairs, three Siberians, and a macho Bambino, Rogan, who at any moment may launch himself on to your shoulder.
Why Do Breeders Stop Breeding?
Ten years ago, approaching 57 years of age, I attended my first cat show - the August 2013 Midwest TGIF Fanciers show in St. Louis, MO. There, I met my first show cat, GCD, BW, RW Slava Better Believe It, a six-month-old male Siberian we called \"BB.\"
What You Don't Know About Toybobs
Good Things DO Come in Small Packages!
Just a Little Off the Top, Jimmy...
The Whys and Hows of Kitty Summer Shave-Downs
The Art of the Lounge Cat
An Interview With Shag