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I would like to thanks my reader and to those who send me an email asking some advice, I had reply some and the rest I may write in my blog as suggestion and we can also exchange some idea and advice on how we take care our pets.
Most emails asking me about the trainings for cats. But as for now I’ll write on how to litter train your cats. This is crucial. Its not going to be too early or too late for this training. It’s a hygiene issues and important for us especially if your cat is indoor (I hope every cat is indoor!)
Actually to litter train your cat is easy..Especially for kitten. Unlike puppy, cat is programmed to doing his business only at one place : Litter box. The only part the owner should do is to show where is the place: again it's the litter box. How this thing happen? The nature of cat; they will buried their feces to eliminate prove of their existence at that place from the rival, enemy or predator! They will dig and cover until they are satisfied.
Actually this nature makes our cat as a clean companion unlike other pets. If someone is claiming their cat is messy and poop everywhere, it’s because the owner is not doing their part for the training..

Color and you.

When we choose  our new cat at the breeder, petshop or animal shelter, beside their expression looks we mostly will  attracted with their coat colors and their marking. This marking are combinations of colors in a specific patterns. There are six basic varieties,: Tortoiseshell, Bicolor, Tabby, Tricolor, Colorpoint and Solid. Thanks to my friends & Mr Google for the pictures.I dont own any copyright for those picture. :)Check this out!!

Tortoiseshell - Two colored. Some call it Party-color too~

Its like over-ripped banana to me sometimes :)

Bi color is a white coat with darks patches of any recognized color.

Tabby is the most common coat pattern and it has four varieties: striped (Mackerel), classic marbled, spotted, and ticked.

All tabby have a distinct "M" marks on their forehead, spectacles around the eyes, ring on the tail and broken rings or bars on the legs.(I got this from wiki)

• Mackerel Tabby. Ticked hairs alternate with solid hairs in stripes, as on a tiger. This is the most common tabby pattern.

• Classic Tabby. Ticked hairs alternate with solid hairs in a marble pattern, often with a circular "bullseye" on the side, or a "butterfly" on the back

• Spotted Tabby. Ticked hairs alternate with spots or rosettes of solid color, as on a leopard or jaguar.
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  Miki with his ticked tabby









• Ticked Tabby. Ticked hairs are found uniformly over the entire coat, giving a flecked or freckled appearance.

Calico (like my lil monster Choco) or also known as tricolor pattern comes in white, black and red (orange), or their diluted versions of cream and blue and there also a category of calico depend on the pattern.  Chick this blog: http://just-catz.blogspot.com/2010/05/calico.html he have Calico persian in all pattern.

Some breeds are based on their colors or patterns eg Siamese while others exclude certain colors. In this pattern, the face, paws and tail (tips/points) are of a darker color than the rest of the body ThisColorpoint pattern appear in ragdoll breed too. Should I mention about Snowshoe? Tuxedo or more? Maybe i should tell you guys at my other entry. Its is a nice  pattern and unique feature of some lucky cat :)

Solid. The easiest one to recognize is a coat of one color that is evenly distributed all over the body.

White - This is the only color that is always solid without any underlying tabby markings.

One genetic variety of solid white can sometimes cause deafness; however, not all white cats are deaf (just as not all deaf cats are necessarily white).

I dont know.. I feels like magic!

Black - Black cats sometimes have underlying tabby markings. When exposed to sunshine, some black coats turn into rusty color.

Bee in Red Color by Lula Bell 

Red also known as orange or ginger.

Rich brown of Havana Cat

Chocolate- Well.. seriously I never see a solid chocolate cat coat in live in my life!!.

Cinnamon - A variety of solid light brown with distinct red overtones.

Dilution causes uneven distribution of the pigment in the fur shaft, dilution of all colors. When a cat inherits the "dilute" genes, black becomes blue and red becomes cream and more color to make me more confuse! LOL

Note: Fawn - A dilute version of cinnamon. More confuse. LOL

Tipped British Shorthair

Tipped - only the tips of the hair are dark. This gives the effect of the Chinchilla coat, where the cat appears almost white, with an all over silvery shimmer. This is sometimes referred to as "Shell."

Shaded - Roughly half of the hair is light and half is dark. Like my Chika!!


Smoked - Most of the hair is dark, with a light undercoat that shows through as the cat is moving.

Before i start having my babies, i was dream to have a pair of solid black and white cats. its like Ying and Yang. I was dream to have them loooooong time ago. Dont ask me why. i'll explain later in the next entry :)

http://www.catilisacattery.com/

Puuurrrrring More?

Now only i have time to tell you guys about what happen recently..We are super pack since last month. Of course with the new job, moving out, Eid Fitri fever, even 10.10.10 wedding list to be attend, new cat bla bla bla.. did I mention a new cat?

Well most of my fren know that we I have plan to have another cat. our third cat. our last edition of cat in the house (I promise 3 is the max). there is a lot of suggestion for me on what breed to choose, which breeder to get, what is the best price but deep in my heart i have save that space for this little cute pie.

Let me introduce our new addition in my furry-family : CHANTAL AMARISE

She is a persian. Blue-Cream Bi-colored, 9 month old female persian. Did i mention Blue-Cream? and Bicolor? how about her white colored? How to categorise? then we should call her Tri-color aite? or tortoiseshell? or perhaps calico? I dont know!!. u named it! LOL

Actually I brought this cat from one of my close friend. She is sort of breeder at Rawang. I have been to her house and see how she run the business and i satisfied. Too bad when i get Amarise on hand, She infected with a fur mite. Thats why i went to Vet for check up and testing right after she handed to me. At home i separated Amarise from my two monster (Chika my Macho Alpha cat and Choco my Miss Hug-Me-Please). Of course i wont let the mites infecting my little monster!! She is now still recovering.

I'll post more pic when she is ready. Stay tuned!

Hi Housemate!!!

I did share my joy about having Amarise in the house right? How is she now? How about Mr Macho Chika and Ms.Fatty Choco’s reaction? Some of my friends did ask me how did I introduce my new cat to my two monsters. I did some research and wandering around with other cat-lover for tips and advise before I introduce Amarise in the house. OH MY before I forgot!! If you are staying with your housemate or family, PLEASE SEEK FOR THEIR PERMISSION FIRST!!

Some of my cat-lover friend’s advise is to cage a new cat in a separate room for several days until they can get used to each other's scents. But some have a view that keeping a new cat separated from the others can actually increase their anxiety as they wonder about the "enemy" on the other side of the door. Mixing them will go more smoothly if you're relaxed and feel confident that the new cat will fit in beautifully with you and your fur-family.

This is what I did.

First, I prepared a new litter box, toys, cat bed and food bowl for Amarise not to forget some treats (you may ask your previous cat's owner or breeder on what is their favorite treat).  Then I cleaned my cage to remove all scent of my two monsters and thanks to Joey to find me few boxes to make Amarise feel more privacy. The reason I separated them is to reduced stress and avoid transmission of any unwanted skin problem or disease (if any).

Second, I set up my working-room into "safe room" for the new cat. Make sure all ventilation and light is enough for the new cat. Remove any poisonous or dangerous items from the room.When you arrive at home with your new cat, put it, in its carrier, down on the floor so it and the original cats can get a look at each other and pick up each other's scents.

Set the new cat up in its safe room. Close the door and give the cat some time to get used to its new surroundings. I keep the room in dark and thanks to Joey for sit and talk to Amarise to make sure she felt comfy. Next day, I open the safe room door and let the Amarise, Chika and Choco do their part. Relax and monitor them closely. Don't force them together or try to separate them when they meet. They'll do that when it's ready. And don't worry if they hiss at each other. That's normal. For Chika and Choco, they love to feel special. I feed them first! If you have original cat resident.. Make them special. Feed them before you feed the new cat and give them extra attention.

Note: Be patient. It could take several weeks for the new cat to feel comfortable in your home and become friends with the other cat

First Step..

I dont know why.. but i believe everyone should have a pet. It doesn't matter if its a lazy cat, hyperactive dog, silent rabbit, noisy parrot,or mysterious ferret, everyone should have it. If you want to try something different you maybe can try to get an exotic animal like snake, gecko or even a pair or marmoset! They will teach you more on discipline and responsibility. They will reduce your stress. Ask people around you who have a loving pet. They know better. perhaps, they can share you more tips, recommend you better vet or know which breeder you can go to get your pet.

But, before they get a pet for their companion, They should studied more about themself before their pet and be prepare in everything; financially, emotionally, time, your health condition, allergy issues  and ready for the responsibility. Be sure what kind of responsibility you going to deal with. Being an owner is not just to feed them. The vet bills, time for grooming or cleaning their mess, love and attention, everything must take into account.

After all the consideration, then you can study on your choice of pet, A pedigree or non-pedigree, neutered or not, age preferences and again all is depend on your capacity. If you choose a pedigree. You can be a part in your pet show. If you choose a neutered, you dont have to think about unwanted litter, the howling for mating, or even spraying!

Where to find your pet? I strongly recommend you to buy it at the reputable breeder. Yes, its expensive but you still can negotiate with the breeder and get a written agreement for maybe a breeding right or something~ Dont buy from a backyard breeder. You have no idea what you deal latter or perhaps you adopt from animal shelter!

Adopting a pet from a shelter can transform your house into a cozy home. But without careful preparation, your new furry friend can turn the old homestead into a mess.

Good luck!!

Mika and her love song..

Mika Mickhachu.

I named her after singer : Mika after listen to Lolipop song and we thought that she is MALE and CHIKA is FEMALE!!! But its vise verse! Dont blame me. Mika is soo active like a boy! and Chika is demure like a little girl ;P We know about he-and-she things after our first visit with Dr Jonathan at his vet clinic for their 1st vaccination. And at that time, its too late to shuffle the name..lol Well.. Mika was one of the greatest joy of my life.

Now that she's gone, what left is just a memories.. I miss her active personality and her charming character.Every night she will come & sleep with me on the bed, on my face literally..

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She will wake and come to me whenever i call her name.  Always up for the games..(Sigh). I miss her so much. Whats worse is that my phone & hardisc  is full and loaded with her pictures.. As a tribute to her, here is the album. thanks for spending time with us.. I'm deeply sorry for what happen..Mika, you'll never be replaced. We miss u. RIP Mika...

3 days only.. OK?

Selamat Hari Raya!! So, you are going back to your home town? Gathering with your family and loved one. But who is looking after your fur-babies? Although some cats travel well, most really don't enjoy traveling. If you're going to be gone only a day or two and your cat free feeds and has no special care needs, you might be able to leave him alone with plenty of food, water, and litter. But if you'll be gone longer or if your cat needs medication or can't free feed, you'll need to make other arrangements.

Whether you choose to board him or hire a pet-sitter to come in, make reservations as much ahead of time as possible.

Many Petshop accept cats, and many vets offer boarding for client's pets. If your cat requires special care due to medical problems, consider boarding your cat at the vet's when you travel. Good boarding petshop can handle most routine support for cats with special needs. Consider your cat's overall comfort, the quality of care and attention he'll receive, and how long he'll be boarded. Some cats find the atmosphere of a veterinary facility very stressful, so a boarding petshop that accepts or specializes in cats might be better!

Ask your family, friends, and veterinarian for good boarding facility recommendations. Before you make a reservation, ask for a tour. The facilities should be clean and reasonably free of odors. Cats should be boarded separately and should have no physical contact with their neighbors. It is a prevention step for any disease. Find out who will handle your cat and who else will have access to him. Be particular! Its for your own good. Feel free? you may try this link : http://www.petknode.com.my/

Chika and Choco prefer to stay at home, so I found that a pet-sitter is a better choice than other boarding facility. You should consider this option. Usually the sitter visits the home a specified number of times each day, although some can be hired to stay full-time, sitting not just your cat but also your home, plants, newspapers, and mail. To find a qualified pet-sitter, ask your veterinarian and friends for recommendations. Or maybe your friend can offer helps! :P

It's essential that you feel good about the sitter you hire, for your cat's well-being and your own peace of mind. Selamat Hari Raya!! Drive safe and Enjoy your holiday!!

Yes! You are my pet house!!

Where do u go during weekends? Seriously, i have a weird way to spend my weekends. Other than my charity activity I love to go to any petshops around!! Yup! Seriously! its not that I'm going to hit on someone there or try my luck~ But actually I wish that I have my own petshop that I run myself. So basically I'm learning how they run their business.

My favorite pet shop is U R My Pet House. Yes! They are my pet house. My Favorite one!! I am membership of this petshop and I am entitle to a 10% discount for any product store wide. But what i love the most is the dedicated and passionate petshop-assistant there. They are friendly, loving and always smile!! Well we love it when people smile at us, don't we? It feels like home.. sweet!! The staffs are well versed in products that they are selling and they can even recommend the products that suits your needs the most. Owwwhh!! And they sell healthy kitten too!!!!

U R My Pet House is located at Ampang Waterfront, Selangor. They are the pet house dedicated to all pet owners especially cat and dog lovers. They sell pet product: cat food, dog food, shampoo, accessories etc. they do grooming service and boarding, not to mention delivery services too. the training and consultation also available!! The place is clean and the caretaker is trusty~

Feel free? Check out their website @ http://www.urmypethouse.e2pages.com/

Zaaaaaassssssss!!!! Meow~

Well.. early this month I sent my only dear boy Chika, to be neutered. So we received many mails and phone calls asking about the procedure. Then its a good things to write-in my experience and share some tips and advice. As you know Chika was born with one undescended testicle or monorchid in medical term. What happened was, only one testicle came out and the other one was up in his abdomen. It could be cancerous if we don’t get it removed. So I have decided to get him fixed. I checked with few vets since Chika case is kinda critical and surveyed on the package and price until I found out about Klinik Kembiri. Actually I do know about Klinik Kembiri and I trusted their services since I sent my fren’s cat there few times before but I thought that they wont accept critical case like Chika's. But it turned out they were happy to accept Chika's case.

Coincidently, my close-friend Shirley also wanted to neuter her male cat. So I book an appointment at the clinic for her cat and mine together. So the night before the procedure, I fed Chika with his favourite meal and put him in fast after 9 pm prior to the procedure. At night, Chika slept with us. He don’t play much . The next day I took out his carrier and put on my coffee table and open its door. Suprisingly, Chika just come in the carrier and laid quietly. Somehow he knew we will bring him somewhere. In the car we let Chika out of his carrier. Usually, this is when he will meowed out loud. But this time he just busy with his discovery mission as usual. Sniffing around like no tomorrow.

I met Shirley with his male cat at Tesco Ampang. We drove together to Setapak to Klinik Kembiri which is just only 20 minutes drive. We reached Klinik Kembiri around 9:40am and get ourselves registered at security registration and went in to the clinic. There were few cats in the separated carrier already numbered. We waited in the office until Dr Krishnan came in. There was a form to be filled and signed. Some questions to be answered and explanations to be understood. After everything was cleared and agreed, we handed our cats to Dr Krishnan. Chika remained silent. Maybe he got annoyed with the noise from other cats. Chika was numbered. His lucky number was 11. We're set to go as Dr Krishnan will call us upon the compeltion of the operation.

While waiting for Chika, I went to the PC Fair at KLCC. Well around 1pm we received a phone call from Klinik Kembiri telling us that Chika was fixed. What a relief, and we're dying to see him. We got back at Klinik Kembiri and Chika was high on anesthetic!! Hahahahaa.. poor thing. He tried to greet us but he was too week. The vet advised me on his condition and gave some advise on the post-sugery care. Our cost of operation was RM150.00 since Chika have a unique case of neuter. We brought Chika and Shirley’s cat home since Shirley have a pet grooming class. Guys, if you're planning to send your cat there, appreciate if you can pick your cat before 4pm~ It's weekend and the vet need rest too hihihihi…

By the time we got home, Shirley’s cat was awake. He only required a normal procedure of neuter and cost only RM50.00!! FYI, all the money will go to the SPCA Charity. And the receipt, you can keep it and use to get your tax exemption as your payment is considered as donation!! I kept Shirley’s cat in my study room and put some food and a bowl of water and also a litter box. From time to time we check on him. He started sniffing around like a normal cat and kept himself rested in the room while waiting for Shirley to pick him up. At around 5pm Shirley showed up to pick him. Another happy customer.

Chika on other hand was still under sedative. I checked the operation area and surprise that his abdomen have been shaved revealing his wobbly one pack (Maybe the vet is trying to find another ball.) and the cut was clean. I’ve been advised that we must observe our cat everyday for days. This is to ensure the cat is fine and the sedative doesn’t have that much effect on the cat. I applied some gamat gel from House of Healin on the cut. I got this tips form one of PF (Petfinder. Well I’ll let you know what is PetFinder in the next post) and I can see that the wounds get better. Now Chika is like the old chika.. No more spraying, and moody. He turn to be my old Chika.. the kitten version!! He is so lovely and not so territorial like before. I'm relief.  
So guys.. All the best!! Go for neuter or spay them if you think you can't handle more than you can!!Errkk.. i mean your cats!!!

Yummy!! Feeding time!!

Do you choose the food for your pet or they choose their food from you? We always want the best for our pets. Be it food, toys, vet, everything. But it's all depending to what one can afford and what your pets loves~

I am so lucky that all my cats are not fussy when it comes to food. They will just eat happily whatever I feed them. Let me tell you about my cat-sitting experience. Miko, an exotic shorthair adult cat of my friends. He is so fussy. He only eat a freshly canned-out kibbles of very specific brand and flavour. He wont eat the leftover kibbles and he eats so little. Thats make him skinny. At first I thought he is stressful but it turns out he' just being a fussy brat~

I feed my monsters with the brand that I trust. When they are first handed to me they were only 6-7 weeks old and only drinks cat's formulated milk until they reach 2.5 months old. When they are able to eat by themself, I feeds them with IAMS kitten. Actually before I feeds with IAMS, I have tried some brands that were suggested by my friends. But I noticed that they were both having diarrhea. Not only after I changed to IAMS, that they turned out fine healthy and happy. They both gained about 40% of body mass when they are around 3 months! Now we mix with Royal Canine Fit 32 and they loving it!

Other than feeding them with kibbles We also treat them sometime with EVO canned food. Its high with protien for muscle development, as supplementaries I'm giving them multi mineral & vitamin paste daily, hairball control paste, as well as supplement for healthy coat. Their favorite: Greenies!!!

Besides all that, I feed them with boiled chicken too! They love it!!! and easy!! Just sliced the chicken meat into a small cube, add water and boil it until it turns white. Serve the chicken meat together with its stock and some bones! they love to lick it!! You can always try red meat too. But if you know about BARF, it will make your life easier and your pets healthier. I will tell you about BARF in the next entry.

Recently, my dear Choco started to eat non stop! I'm planing to change her diet to low protein kibbles or else wise she will turn into an obese cat~