PandEcats
The premier online magazine devoted to Persian & Exotic Shorthair Cats
PandEcats
The premier online magazine
devoted to Persian & Exotic Shorthair Cats
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2025-26 CFA Regional Winners
The CFA 2025-2026 cat show season results are official. See the top winners in CFA with the Persians & Exotics highlighted. Congratulations to all the winners!
Patriotic Kitties
Some cats like to celebrate the Fourth of July by dressing up in their patriotic best.
Let's Go For A Swim
While most kitties do not like getting wet, some cats actually enjoy swimming. So when summer temperatures rage, perhaps your cat would like to go for a dip in the pool.
CH, GP, RW EMGems Contessa
At the end of the 2025-2026 show season, CH, GP, RW EMGems Contessa made breed history when she became the first chocolate tortoiseshell Persian Regional Winner in CFA. This is her story…
FEATURED SUBSCRIBER ARTICLES
Learn the tricks to keep your cat cool at home, on the road and in the show halls of summer.
Bees, Wasps & Your Kitty
In warm weather, the possibility that your cat may be stung by a bee or wasp increases. A sting can be a life-threatening event if your cat is allergic to the insect’s venom. Learn how to protect and treat your kitty.
Birth Control Options For Cats
If a female cat has repeated heats without breeding, it can risk her health. The solution is to suppress her heat cycles. Learn the options available to the cat breeder to control the cycling of a queen.
Eclampsia In The Mother Cat
Every breeder should be able to recognize the signs of eclampsia. Your queen’s life may depend on it.
Hot Soak For An Abscess
This article discusses in detail how best to soak an abscess in hot water as part of its treatment regime.
Wetting Agents To Add To Your Cat's Bath
If you struggle to get your cat’s coat completely wet from the skin to the hair tip when giving it a bath, perhaps you need the help of a good “wetting” agent.
Viruses In The Show Hall
Viruses in cats (and humans) are often most infectious right before symptoms appear. This can mean that a healthy-appearing cat at a cat show may be harboring a virus that it can pass on to your kitty.
While the majority of cat owners feed a commercial cat food, there are people who advocate feeding a raw food diet to felines because it is considered more natural. This article discusses the pros and cons of feeding a raw diet.
NEW SUBSCRIBERS / RENEWALS
Fred Wong
Lemon Green Persians & Exotics
Debra Evans
Cuddle-Paws Exotics & Himalayan
Stephanie Rawlins
Moonseed Ragdolls
Jane Limon
Melo Maine Coons
Emily Mamer
Bengals
Maria Hurmetian
Beaufait Turkish Angoras
Ben Lorden
BLBengals
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ARTICLE INDEX
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
BREED SPECIFIC ARTICLES
BREEDING
BUYING & SELLING CATS
THE CATTERY
CAT REGISTRIES
CFA (General)
CFA History
CFA Show Season Results:
CFA Breed Winners
CFA National Winners
CFA Regional Winners
TICA (General)
GENERAL TOPICS
GLOSSARY & DEFINITIONS
GROOMING
HEALTH ISSUES
Abscesses
Allergies
Alternative Medicine
Blocked Bladder
Dental / Teeth / Bite
Diarrhea & Constipation
Diagnose The Problem
Digestive Issues
Eye Problems
Feline Herpesvirus-1
FIP
First Aid
Heart & Blood
Medical (General)
Medical Case Histories
Medications
Medicating Your Cat
Parasites
Respiratory Infections
Ringworm / Fungus
Skeletal Issues
Skin Conditions
Surgeries
Urinary Problems
Vaccines & Vaccination
Veterinarians
NEW TO THE CAT FANCY
NOTABLE CATS & PERSONS
RAISING KITTENS
SHOWING
SAFETY & EMERGENCIES
SENIOR CATS