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Similar to their British and European cousins, the American Shorthair cat is derived from the domestic cat. The difference: In Britain, the shorthair has been around for at least 1,000 years, but has only been established in America for about 400 years. It is noted that the American Indian probably did not domesticate one of … Read more
On April 15, 2020, my shelter cat, Pogo, and I celebrated our first anniversary of home-sharing. It’s been a rewarding year for both of us. I don’t know Pogo’s exact age, but he is close to his 16th birthday. I’ve known him for several years. I often spent some nights at his former home, and … Read more
How has your pet reacted to your lockdown status during this pandemic? Have you noticed any difference? What changes are noticed when observing cats and lockdown? Vets are noticing that stress seems to be more obvious among cats and dogs. Partly it is because they sense our stress, but it is also partly due to … Read more
Have you looked for online veterinary services? In these unique times, when you are isolated from the world because of the lockdown practice, it might be hard to get a pet to the vet as often as needed. During such times, it is good to have an alternative in place if your pet needs veterinary … Read more
Lucinda the literate cat greets you two-leggeds. After my rant last week, I decided a more positive post would be in order. So, today I will share with you a few stories about hero cats. I truly marvel at the cat in this first story. His owner, Gwen Cooper, adopted him when he was a … Read more
I’m sure we are all familiar with the beautiful Persian cat. However, did you know that in Britain, Persians are classified as Longhairs for show purposes, thus mixing in other breeds. In this article, I will focus solely on the variety of Persian cat breeds. This cat has a cobby build, featuring short, thick legs, … Read more
Hello, this is Lucinda, your literate cat. I’ve learned in my reading that if you want to have an argument but you only want your side to be heard, you can have a rant. I’ll try it. Here are your thoughts from a cat for today. It’s my duty and my privilege as an educated … Read more
From time to time, friends give me books about cats. They must think I like the critters, or something. Today I will review one of those books, to help you answer the question, “What is the cat saying?” The book I’m reviewing is called Cat Talk, by Carole C. Wilbourn, cat therapist. In it, she … Read more