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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Is Your Cattery Healthy?
Maintaining a healthy cattery can be challenge. It is not always easy to know whether the occasional medical issue is normal, or if there is a major problem brewing. Learn more by taking a short quiz that asks the question, “Is my cattery healthy?”.
Strange Cat Laws
In Sterling, Colorado, it is unlawful to allow a pet cat to run loose without a taillight. This is only one of the strange cat laws that will make you go, “Hmmmm”.
Breed Winner Articles Updated
The list of CFA Breed Winners by breed has been updated to include the 2025-26 show season results.
FEATURED SUBSCRIBER ARTICLES
The first clear indication of a cat`s pregnancy is the phenomenon known as `pinking up`.
Hand-Rearing A Kitten
If you are involved in breeding cats, sooner or later, you will find yourself needing to hand raise a kitten. Learn the basic things you need to know to start.
How To Write A Kitten Inquiry Email
Kitten inquiries can sometimes be confusing or frustrating, especially if the initial contact comes via e-mail, rather than in person or by telephone. Including a kitten inquiry form on your cattery website provides the breeder with better information about the potential kitten buyer.
Hot Oil Treatment For Your Cat's Coat
If your cat’s hair is dry, flyaway or brittle, a hot oil treatment may be just what is needed to put life and shine back in to the coat.
Feline Calici Virus (FCV)
Calici is also called the `Limping Kitten` virus since this is the most dramatic symptom of this common upper respiratory virus. Our article discusses the disease, its symptoms, prevention, treatment and choice of vaccines against it.
Epinephrine
Epinephrine is primarily used to treat anaphylactic shock — a severe allergic reaction to an allergen such as an vaccine, an antibiotic or an insect bite. Learn more about why this drug is an important part of the cat breeder’s emergency kit.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) In Cats
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is a genetic disease in cats that leads to a cat losing its eyesight. The symptoms of PRA are progressive, worsening over time. The cat may adapt to the gradual loss of sight so well that the owner never notices a problem.
Entry clerks may be one of the most under-appreciated members of the cat fancy. Learn more about their many responsibilities.
NEW SUBSCRIBERS / RENEWALS
Jean Kunzelman
Denise Lawson
Purrden Mee Persians
Katrina Ojaste
Catspell Himalayans & Persians
Susan MacArthur
BonnieBen Pilar
Mainlysilver Maine Coons
Maria Doucedame
Doucedame Persians
Dawn Spinks
Ceimycatt Exotics & Himalayans
Larisa Zhou
KFBear Ragdolls
Stephanie Nelson
Keeper Kats Burmese
Kent Sopa
Rosaida Carini
Abyssinian
Elizabeth Hodge
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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