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Library Cats felis cattus bibliotheca

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.

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February 2024
What You Don't Know About American Wirehairs
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What You Don't Know About American Wirehairs

Wired For Sound! (Specifically, Purrs!)

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February 2024
UP CLOSE AND, Purr-sonal
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UP CLOSE AND, Purr-sonal

Northwest Region Judge Wendy Heidt stumbled upon CFA completely by accident while out with friends at a Harvest Festival.

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February 2024
Hey Kids! Let's Put on a Show!
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Hey Kids! Let's Put on a Show!

Getting Your Show on the CFA Schedule

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February 2024
Move Over, St. Patrick
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Move Over, St. Patrick

St. Patrick’s “Sister Saint”

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February 2024
Staying Safe "On the Road Again"
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Staying Safe "On the Road Again"

Safety Tips for You and Your Cat at Hotels

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February 2024
Emerging Colors and Patterns
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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.

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February 2024
Premature Enzyme Activation Pancreatitis in Cats
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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.

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February 2024
Is Dental Care for Cats Important?
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Is Dental Care for Cats Important?

The simple answer to this question is YES

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February 2024
Odontiasis: The Gnashing of Baby Kitten Teeth
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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.

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February 2024
Problem Pedigrees: Old Problems, New Tools
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Problem Pedigrees: Old Problems, New Tools

“You Think He’s What Color????”

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February 2024
What if You Could "C" it Coming?
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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.

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February 2024
What You Don't Know About Exotics
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What You Don't Know About Exotics

Imagine a Persian in its PJs

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December 2023
Show Manager To Ring One, Please
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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.

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December 2023
UP CLOSE AND Purr-sonal
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UP CLOSE AND Purr-sonal

ERIC SIMPSON PERSIAN BREEDER AND DAYLILY EXPERT

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December 2023
Accounting for Animals in Government Disaster Preparedness Plans is a Continuing Effort
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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.

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December 2023
Toxoplasmosis in Cats
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Toxoplasmosis in Cats

Stay Away From the Cat Poop and No One Gets Hurt

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December 2023
Paws-itive Impressions
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Paws-itive Impressions

HG HNW Doctor Pepper as told to Theresa Gleason

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December 2023
From Russia, With Love
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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.

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December 2023
Exhibiting In Europe Unity in Diversity
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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.

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December 2023
Some Things Get Better With Age Finding a Forever Home For a Senior Cat
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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.

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October 2023
The Right Way to Say Goodbye
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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.

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October 2023
A New Way to Manage Senior Cats' Aches and Pains
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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.

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October 2023
Is Your Cat Show Ready to Accommodate Children?
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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.

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October 2023
Bigger Isn't Always Better The Prostate Problem
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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)?

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October 2023
The Amazing Kit Kat From the Farm to Guinness Star
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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.

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October 2023
Why Do Breeders Stop Breeding?
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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.\"

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October 2023
What You Don't Know About Toybobs
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What You Don't Know About Toybobs

Good Things DO Come in Small Packages!

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August 2023
Just a Little Off the Top, Jimmy...
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Just a Little Off the Top, Jimmy...

The Whys and Hows of Kitty Summer Shave-Downs

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August 2023
The Art of the Lounge Cat
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The Art of the Lounge Cat

An Interview With Shag

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August 2023

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