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Feline Adoption Center/Shelter and Feral Cat Advocacy Organization
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 December was a wonderfully successful month for us, we managed to find homes for over 100 cats and kittens in December. Ten of those kittens were brought into Town Cats from another shelter just in time to avoid euthanization. I'm happy to say all 10 were adopted within a week and have a happy ever after they could well have missed if Town Cats hadn't had such a successful month already, making room for a few more purry friends. So to all of our adopters, not only did you give a cat a home last Christmas you also saved the lives of 10 more kittens. Gramps, Town Cats resident 20 year old was the lucky recipient of some great new sweaters this Christmas, stay tuned for more on Gramps coming soon on the main site... We are also pleased to report that our Christmas letter which went out in December has so far raised over $3000 in donations. To everyone who supported Town Cats in 2002, Thank You, your generosity means so much to us. 
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Kitty's
paw condition is no cause for alarm - by GARY BOGUE Contra Costa Times
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Health Notes: Ringworm |
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of year again for skin irritations such as ringworm, which is a fungus
that is extremely common in rainy, damp weather like we're currently
experiencing here in Northern California this winter. Ringworm is
not a "worm" like the internal parasites roundworm and tapeworm;
rather it is a fungus of the skin transmitted through spores in the
environment from animal to animal or animal to people and people to
animals. In cats it causes hair loss, much like a bald spot and is
typically found on eartips and toes, as well as balding areas all
over the body in severe cases. Ringworm does not form scabs. (If an
animal has scabs on his or her body, this is usually dermatitis caused
by allergies, most frequently allergic to flea bites and is dealt
with by applying Front Line, Advantage, or other flea control medications
as well as a Cortisone shot administered by your local veterinarian
as well as given Linatone supplement which is rich in fatty acids
to promote healing and fur growth. Dermatitis is not contagious.)
Be careful when treating animals or people for ringworm by wearing protective clothing such as long sleeved workshirts, surgeon gloves and washing yourself and all surfaces thoroughly with a 1:3 ratio of bleach and water or a strong veterinarian strength disinfectant solution prior to touching other people or animals. Our favorite medication for ringworm and other skin disorders is Fungisan which is a topical fungicidal and germicidal spray that promotes hair growth and healing of the skin and is available at Pet Food Express stores or from Dr's. Foster & Smith on line or catalogs. Don't despair if it takes a long time for the ringworm to disappear as a case of ringworm can range from 4 weeks to 8 weeks and even longer, depending on the severity of the case and the particular cat's immune system. We have discovered from trial and error and vet tips that the Program tablet for monthly flea treatments small dogs size 11-20 lbs and cats up to 6 lbs also helps treat ringworm and promote skin healing - the cats like the taste too since it's a meat flavored tablet that some of them chew when we give it to them. In some severe cases your vet may prescribe a medication such as Fulvicin that must be taken with fatty foods, such as canned food for cats and supplements such as Nutrical or Linatone to prevent liver problems down the road for the cat. There are baths available too, but we have found that Fungisan is much simpler and easier to administer and works great! We always recommend giving Fatty Acid supplements, such as Linatone and Lipiderm to animals with skin or coat conditions to help promote healing and fur growth. The strays we work with arrive here at Town Cats in all sorts of condition, so we use quite a few supplements...Their coats will grow in quite luxurious - in fact, giving supplements to your pet will ensure healthy animals with gorgeous coats for many years. |
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A houseful of kittens. Aquarium: interactive television for cats Caterpillar: A soft scratching post for a cat. Human: An automatic door opener for cats. Purradise: The garden of Cats. For more cat definitions visit: www.unwind.com |
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| A Kittens
Prayer Now I lay me down to sleep, The king-size bed is soft and deep.. I sleep right in the center groove My human cannot hardly move! I've trapped her legs, she's tucked in tight And here is where I pass the night No one disturbs me or dares intrude Till morning comes and "I want food!" I sneak up slowly to begin my nibbles on my human's chin. She wakes up quickly, I have sharp teeth- And my claws I will unsheath For the morning's here and it's time to play always seem to get my way. So thank you Lord for giving me This human person that I see. The one who hugs me and holds me tight And sacrifices her bed at night! |
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Name: Peppy Sex: Male Category: Special |
Links
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| Ugly The Tomcat
- Everyone in the apartment complex I lived in knew who Ugly was. Ugly was the resident tomcat. Ugly loved three things in this world: fighting, eating garbage, and, shall we say, love. The combination of these things combined
with a life spent outside had their effect on Ugly. To start with,
he had only one eye and where the other should have been was a hole.
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LillySex: Female Category: Adult |
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