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There is a long-haired Oriental breed, named after the Far Eastern island of Java. It looks like a cross between a Siamese and a broad-tailed Maine Coon type. In Britain, the name Javanese is attributed to kittens that aimed at recovering the Angora breed. In North America the name tends to be associated with Balinese cats that do not conform to the four traditional Siamese color-points.

The first indication that a cat is unwell is usually that its normal behavior pattern change. This might mean an active cat becomes inactive; sleeping more and eating less. There can be more obvious indications of poor health in the cat’s physical appearance, movements or locomotion, which change from stealth-like to clumsy or awkward.

Signs to look for are summarized in the table below. Once the early signs of ill-health are detected it is advisable to consult your veterinary surgeon as soon as possible so that an illness can be dealt with before it becomes serious.

Signs of Illness or Stress

• Unusual behavior, especially inactivity and hiding away.
• Loss of appetite.
• Weight loss.
• Excessive drinking of water.
• Regurgitation of food.
• Difficulty breathing.
• Loose stools.
• Cloudy eyes.
• Poor Balance.
• Awkward movement.
• Excessive vocalization.
• Refusal to leave the house when normally keen to do so.

Rescue centres will generally have a range of abandoned kittens and cats in need of caring homes. These may include moggies, pet-quality kittens and sometimes pedigree cats. Such centres will be listed in local newspapers or telephone books.

Non-pedigree cats are often advertised in local newspapers. They are always much cheaper than pedigree cats and may even be offered ‘free to a good home’.

During weaning, begin with a small single meal to supplement the litter mother’s milk. This is because a kitten’s stomach is tiny and you do not want to overload it. Gradually increase this until the kittens are eating between three and six small meals per day at 6 weeks old.

By about 8 or 9 weeks, the fast-developing kittens will be able to eat standard cat food and will thrive on good-quality brands.

Named after the Welsh word or Wales (Cymru), this is a rare long-haired type of Manx cat. It is therefore characterized by its tail slump plus longer coat. There are some lovely color forms, including orange-eyed white and reds, with three different tail-forms – ‘rumpy’ (almost no tail), ‘stumpy’ (very short tail) and ‘longy’ (extended stumpy tail). The Cymric (pronounced ‘kumrik’) has strong support in the USA.

It can be extremely traumatic for owners when their favorite cat is no longer around. The majority of people who do not own companion animals often fail to realize the strength of the emotional bond that can exist between owner and pet. In the case of companion cats, that bond can stretch over 20 years and the loss of a feline friend can weigh extremely heavy on a sensitive owner.

So much is missing when a cat is no longer there to greet them first thing in the morning, in the evening and forever in the kitchen, where the cat was usually found brushing up against them in a way guaranteed to produce a treat or some supper. It is not surprising that owners find it difficult to fill that gap in their lives.

This may vary, depending on the degree of material drive the litter mother naturally displays. A litter mother with a strong maternal instinct will care for her kittens throughout the 9 or 10 weeks of their early kittenhood, usually until her milk begins to dry up. In nature, this mother would almost guarantee a perfect start to life, and natural selection will have succeeded.

Most cats appear to ‘enjoy’ being stroked by their owners. This apparent willingness on the part of cats to succumb to human needs suggests that there is a benefit to them in this behavior. However, it is probably more accurate to analyze the interaction as the cat perceiving that the human is performing marking behavior as they stroke the cat and, seemingly deliberately, leave their skin scent behind on it. Cats may not fight against being stroked (although some cats do shy away or become aggressive during interaction that involves stroking), and they may even thrive on the cross-marking behavior. In this analysis, there would clearly be a benefit to being stroked, but it may not be equally balanced between human and cat.

Most rescue centres will follow a similar procedure with prospective adoptive families. They will:

• Take down basic details about you , your family and your home.
• Ascertain whether or not you have had experience of owning a cat.
• Ask if you want a kitten or an adult cat.
• Decide if you will make a suitable owner.
• Try to match you up with the ideal cat.