by Mariann Lawrence So, you finally decided to enter your first show. Whether your cat is a lovable household pet or a stunning pedigreed cat, his chances are equal to …
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Preparing Your Cat for Show
by Jody L. Rugenstein From where did your “Show Kitten” come? Whether you bred your show quality kitten or got him from a reputable breeder, he started being a show …
How Do Cat Shows Work?
by LeAnn Harner Cat shows are typically held on weekends. Each show features a number of “rings,” each with a different judge. Since the judges are not allowed to compare …
Want A Healthy and Happy Pet? Spay and Neuter
by Mariann Lawrence GOOD HOMES There are not enough homes for the number of dogs and cats we have, and more are being born every day. Every year millions of …
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Use of Sedatives or Tranquilizers When Traveling with Your Pet
by Dr. Stefanie Schwartz, veterinary behavior consultant, www.dr-cookie.com Tranquilizers or sedatives intended to ease your pet’s fear during transport were once commonly dispensed. Recently, veterinarians have discovered that most pets …
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Training Your Child to Be ‘Pet Wise’
by Dr. Stefanie Schwartz, veterinary behavior consultant, www.dr-cookie.com A child should be taught to interact appropriately with pets from the moment they begin to move around on their own. Children …
FeLV: What to Do If Your Cat Tests Positive
by Dr. Nell Barrett Salter Feline Leukemia Virus positive. These are some of the most frightening words that a cat breeder or owner will ever hear. In this article I …
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Cat Allergies
by ACFA One of the major problems with cat ownership these days seems to be in the area of allergies. I’m not sure if more people are allergic to cats …
The History of ACFA Through Its Presidents
by Jim Mendenhall Almost all of the material for this article comes from the past 50 years of ACFA Bulletins and Parades of Royalty. My thanks go to Lila Rippy …
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Disputes
by ACFA Executive Director On occasion, ACFA is requested to intervene in personal disputes between members, breeders and/or owners. Although we are saddened to hear and read of such disputes, …