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Tsunami Update: Cat Island Persists!

The tragic earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan on March 11 displaced thousands of people, destroyed countless families, and left a bitter nuclear disaster that still plagues the people of Japan. Thankfully, one thing they weren’t able to do is wipe out Tashirojima, better known as ‘Cat Island.’

Situated in Ishinomaki City, Japan, Cat Island is essentially an island in an island that houses about 100 elderly people, many of whom believe that filling a cat’s tummy can and will bring great wealth and good luck. As such, Cat Island is teeming with tens and thousands of stray cats. And as you can imagine, dogs aren’t allowed!

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Cat rescued after three-day ordeal

The desperate cries of a tomcat stuck up a tree for three days led to a full-scale rescue operation in Palmerston North.

Fire officer Austin Pomana risked razor-sharp claws yesterday as he scaled a two-storey high phoenix palm tree – much to the relief of animal-loving students from neighbouring Our Lady of Lourdes School.

The feline saga began on Saturday when city resident Kathryn McKenzie heard cat meows coming from her tree near Botanical Rd.

"It had just been crying all night and all day," she said. "It just seems cruel to leave it up there to die."

She called the Palmerston North Fire Brigade on Saturday, but the cat was left for a couple of days to see if it would clamber down in its own time. However, the cries were getting more desperate yesterday. After a visit from the SPCA, the Fire Service was called to action.

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Cats Are a Bird’s No. 1 Enemy

While public attention has focused on wind turbines as a menace to birds, a new study shows that a far greater threat may be posed by a more familiar antagonist: the pet house cat.

A new study in The Journal of Ornithology on the mortality of baby gray catbirds in the Washington suburbs found that cats were the No. 1 killer in the area, by a large margin.

Nearly 80 percent of the birds were killed by predators, and cats were responsible for 47 percent of those deaths, according to the researchers, from the Smithsonian Institution and Towson University in Maryland. Death rates were particularly high in neighborhoods with large cat populations.

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Cat sleeping in a planter

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Dusty The Cat Burglar

They call him the Klepto Cat.

For three years, Dusty has been stealing personal items from his neighbors in San Mateo, California.

But nobody's ever called the police because they know the thief well. This cat burglar is, in fact, a neighborhood cat. Dusty's owners estimate the cat has stolen some 600 items over the course of three years.

Items include shoes, children's toys, and Dusty's favorite: women's swimming gear!

The question is - Which house will Dusty hit tonight?

Things that my cat can do better than your cat

My smart, annoying cat
by John Carroll, San Francisco Chronicle

My cat can sleep with one eye open longer than your cat. Merely lying on the daybed with one eye open doesn't count; that's just a cat being watchful. Conscious cats are always watchful. They have many enemies. Suppose a human sneezed within a three-room radius? They'd be so on top of that.

The sneeze is a noise that predators make. Few people know that.

But my cat can be dead asleep, totally zonked, and if you look closely, you can see that one eye open a slit. You know how some people call sleeping "40 winks"? They were talking about my cat. My cat can wink at you for hours and still be fast asleep. Should the sneeze monster arrive, my cat would be on guard. Perhaps a little slowly and stiffly, but on guard.

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The Love Cat that needs a home

Feline's unique fur pattern means she's a real heart-throb

At first glance she looks like any other black and white moggy, but a closer look at her markings reveal she could well have been the inspiration for The Cure's top ten hit The Love Cats in 1983.

The abandoned cat has become a heart-throb with animal carers after they noticed she bore a unique marking on her side - a perfect HEART.

Black and white 'Bette Davis' was handed in to Gables Farm Dogs' and Cats' Home last month looking dishevelled and emaciated after she was dumped by her previous owners.

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Rare Andean Cats Discovered in New Locale

A new population of the Andean cat, a house cat-sized feline thought to live exclusively in the high mountains of South America, has been discovered at lower elevations, extending the range of the endangered and elusive species.

Previously, it was believed the Andean cat lived only at and above elevations of 9,800 feet (3,000 meters), among the arid, rocky slopes of the high Andes. However, a lone photograph of two Andean cats in the foothills of central Argentina, captured in 2004, prompted a search for the species in the region.

Survey results show evidence of the cats at elevations as low as 2,100 feet (650 meters) in the Patagonian steppe region.

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Happy St. Patrick's Day in feline way

Terry the cat opens drawer

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A Guide to Feline Dental Care

Feline dental care is perhaps the most overlooked and under-treated area in small animal medicine. Cats are affected by many of the same dental problems that affect dogs (periodontal disease, fractured teeth, and oral masses) in addition to special syndromes (tooth resorption, gingivostomatitis).

More than fifty percent of cats over three years old will be affected by tooth resorption (TR). These tooth defects have also been called cavities, neck lesions, external or internal root resorptions, or cervical line erosions. Teeth affected by lesions will erode and finally disappear when they are absorbed back into the cat's body. The root structure breaks down; then the enamel and most of the tooth become ruined, and bone replaces the tooth. This most commonly happens where the gum meets the tooth surface. Some molars are most commonly affected; however, tooth resorptions can be found on any tooth. The reason for the resorption is unknown, but theories supporting an autoimmune response have been proposed.

Cats affected with tooth resorption may show excessive salivation, bleeding in the mouth, or have difficulty eating. Tooth resorptions can be quite painful. A majority of affected cats do not show obvious clinical signs. Most times it is up to the clinician to diagnose the lesions upon oral examination. Diagnostic aids include a probe or cotton tipped applicator applied to the suspected resorption; when the probe touches the lesion, it causes pain and jaw spasms. Radiographs are helpful in making definitive diagnosis and treatment planning.

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10 Subtle Signs of Sickness.

Inappropriate Elimination Behavior

Client education about litter box care and normal elimination behavior is important for prevention and treatment of medical and behavioral problems. Clients should be aware that inappropriate urination and defecation often accompany an underlying medical condition and do not occur “to get back at the owner.”

A cat that is urinating inappropriately may have any number of conditions associated with the behavior, including lower urinary tract disease, kidney disease, urinary tract infection and diabetes mellitus. It can also be a sign of arthritis, which makes it difficult for the cat to get into the litter box.

Blockage of the urinary tract signals a veterinary emergency. A blockage is treatable, but timing is critical. Once identified, the cat must receive veterinary care as soon as possible. Otherwise, fatal complications could develop. Signs include straining in the litter box with little or no results, crying when urinating and frequent attempts to urinate.

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Terry's Love, the Vacuum Cleaner

Terry The Cat Likes The Vacuum Cleaner. http://ow.ly/4bs8j

Cats with Thumbs

Cats with thumbs. And milk... briefly. http://ow.ly/4biV6


Cravendale - Cats with Thumbs

A very smart cat.

A very smart cat! http://ow.ly/4bs4G

Persy and Flower

Spring has come. http://ow.ly/4aACX

Kitten behind the couh

This is Leo when he was about 2 or 3 months old. He is very playful and adventurous.

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Bisshell's MVP Photo Contest

Enter MVP Pet Photo Contest by BISSEL for a $10,000 donation to a pet charity, a $500 shopping spree and more.

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Fun, Irish Cat Names

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Going my way. No matter what.

Cat St. Patrick's Day Ecards

Below you will find our selection of cat St. Patrick's Day ecards. When you find the cat St. Patrick's Day ecard you would like to customize just click "Select". Next choose from over 25 cats to star in your St. Patrick's Day ecard, including a: Tuxedo cat, Black cat, Bengal, Maine Coon, Tabby, Chartreux, Himalayan, Persian, Siamese, Sphynx, White cat, Ragdoll, and more!

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Yesh, St.Patrick Day iz coming!

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