Snowy's cats, kittens and other animals thread

[Tania]

^^Lol the news is "me." I was playing with em b4 i took the pic. He was actually about to go to sleep lol.

My version was much better :giggling: The men always like the news, they could entire day talk about news. Don't forget to read your rep

 

[Nσσя'υℓ Jαииαн]

^^Yea he's following the camera ;D I was moving around to get a good pic of it lol. But I'm sad. We might have to give them away My cuz is allergic to them cuz theyve started to shed. He has to leave as soon as he starts sneezin like a fool lol. My mom doesnt want to separate them, cuz they're so used to each other. They dont sleep without each other. So, we r trying to find someone who would keep them all . Im too attached to them though =|

 

[Tania]

^^Yea he's following the camera ;D I was moving around to get a good pic of it lol. But I'm sad. We might have to give them away My cuz is allergic to them cuz theyve started to shed. He has to leave as soon as he starts sneezin like a fool lol. My mom doesnt want to separate them, cuz they're so used to each other. They dont sleep without each other. So, we r trying to find someone who would keep them all . Im too attached to them though =|

They shade only in spring. Its one time/year and if you brush them, groom them you will not have this problem. Do it twice/day

 

[Nσσя'υℓ Jαииαн]

We do, which is why they shed less. I dunno, maybe hes just really allergic. Sometimes I get weezing if i get too close to them.

 

[starfortress]

salamualikum.
it doesn't really matter about how the tail looks because it matters how old the cat is because cats whom are young tend to have a short,think,not that furry tail, it doesn't matter if the tail is bent or straight
Ma'assalama

He's probably 2 yrs old maybe 3

 

[Tania]

He's probably 2 yrs old maybe 3

I will post the american bobtail tail.Tell me if its shorter or longer than that

this is an american shorthair

 

[starfortress]

I will post the american bobtail tail.Tell me if its shorter or longer than that

Almost like this(tail),but with more hairs.

 

[starfortress]

i'll post the full picture of him soon,i just saw him somewhere.

 

[Tania]

Its looking like this one:

 

[starfortress]

Its looking like this one:

yep

 

[Tania]

yep

Uff, good we didn't cut off his tail:exhausted
Its the Somali breed - known as abyssinian with long hair They don't shed

 

[Tania]

How cute he is yawning

 

[Tania]

The SOMALI BREED STANDARD

General: The overall impression of the ideal Somali is that of a well proportioned, medium to large cat, firm, muscular development, lithe, showing an alert, lively interest in all of its surroundings with an even disposition and easy to handle.

HEAD

• Shape: A modified, slightly rounded wedge without flat planes; the brow, cheek and profile lines all showing a gentle contour; a slight rise from the bridge of the nose to the forehead, which should be of good size, with width between the ears, flowing into the arched neck without a break. Muzzle:
• The muzzle shall follow gentle contours in conformity with the skull as viewed from the front profile. The muzzle shall not be sharply pointed and there shall be no evidence of snippiness, foxiness or whisker pinch.
• Chin shall be full, neither undershot or overshot, having a rounded appearance.
• Ears: Large, alert and moderately pointed, broad and cupped at base. Ear set on a line toward the rear of the skull. The inner ear shall have horizontal tufts that reach nearly to the other side of the ear; tufts desirable.
• Eyes: Shape - Almond shaped, large, brilliant and expressive. Skull aperture neither round or oriental. Eyes accented by dark lid skin, encircled by light colored area. Above each eye a short dark vertical pencil stroke with a dark pencil line continuing from the upper lid toward the ear.
• Color – Gold or green, the more richness and depth of color the better.

BODY and TAIL:

• Body: Medium long, light and graceful, showing well developed muscular strength. Rib cage is rounded. Back is slightly arched giving the appearance of a cat about to spring. Flank level without a tuck-up. Conformation strikes a medium between extremes of cobby and svelte lengthy types.
• Legs: In proportion to torso.
• Feet: Oval and compact. When standing the Somali gives the impression of being nimble and quick. Toes, five in front and four behind.
• Tail: Having a full brush, thick at the base and slightly tapering. Length in balance with torso

COAT:
Very soft to the touch, extremely fine textured and double coated. The more dense the coat, the better.
COLOR

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• Ruddy - Overall impression is of an orange-brown or ruddy color tipped with black. Color has radiant or glowing quality. Darker shading along spine allowed. Underside of body and inside of legs and chest to be an even ruddy tone harmonizing with top coat; without ticking, barring, necklaces or belly marks. Nose leather tile red; paw pads black or dark brown, with black between toes and extending upward on rear legs. Toe tufts on front and rear feet black or dark brown. White or off-white on upper throat, lips and nostrils only. Tail continuing the dark spine line, ending at black at the tip - complete absence of rings on tail. Preference given to unmarked ruddy color. Ears tipped with black or dark brown. Ticking begins at skin with ruddy tone, alternating with black.
  
  
• Red - Warm, glowing red, ticked with chocolate-brown. Deeper shades of red preferred. Ears and tail tipped with chocolate-brown. Pad pads pink, with chocolate-brown between toes extending slightly beyond paws. Nose leather rosy pink. Ticking begins at skin with red tone alternating with chocolate-brown.
  
  
• Blue - Warm, rosy beige, ticked with two or three bands of soft blue-gray to steel blue, the extreme outer tip to be the darkest with a fresh mushroom to rosy beige color to the skin. Paw pads; mauve with steel blue between the toes and extending slightly beyond paws. Nose leather; Dusty Rose.
  
  
• Fawn - A warm dusty cream, ticked with two or three bands of lilac fawn, the extreme outer tips to the darkest with a pale cream to the skin. Paw pads; Dusty pink with lilac fawn between the toes and extending slightly beyond the paws. Nose Leather; Dusty Pink.

Source

 

[Tania]

WHAT CAUSES CAT-ALLERGY? ​

The real culprit appears to be cat saliva which contains an allergen; this allergen is a protein called Fel d 1. When a cat washes itself, saliva is deposited on its fur (or skin in the case of hairless cats). The saliva dries into dust (dander or dandruff) which is released when a cat scratches or moves and when humans stroke or brush a cat.

All cats wash, even those which lack guard hairs or which lack hair altogether. The dust forms on all types of cat hair or directly on the cat’s skin if it lacks fur. Hairless Sphynx cats produce dandruff directly on their skin and though they produce less of it than furred cats, they can still produce enough to trigger an allergic reaction. An allergy occurs when the body over-reacts to a substance (allergen) and produces excessive amounts of histamine. Excessive histamine production leads to the irritating symptoms associated with cat-allergy - itchy eyes, sneezing, skin rash etc.

Although Fel d 1 is the protein most often associated with allergies, humans are very variable and there will be some people who develop allergies to other feline proteins. I have met people who are unaffected by Siamese cats, but allergic to other cats and I have a friend whose cat alergy is only triggered by male cats (even if the cats are neutered).

In general, it is not the cat hair which causes the allergy, it is the dandruff (dust) on the cat’s hair and skin. All cats produce dandruff, though some cats produce less than others. No cat is allergen-free, not even hairless cats.

CAN I REDUCE THE ALLERGIC REACTION WITHOUT REHOMING THE CAT? ​

1. Inquire about desensitising treatment. Not all GPs offer this treatment.
2. Use a spray which can be applied to the cat’s fur to neutralize or reduce allergens on its fur. The apparent “effectiveness” of these sprays varies as some people are more allergic than others.
3. Wear a pollen filter mask whenever you groom the cat or indulge in long cuddles with it. Grooming is best done in a well-ventilated area so that the dust dissipates.
4. Restrict the cat’s access to certain rooms. Some rooms should be kept cat-free. Don’t let the cat sleep in your bedroom as it will leave behind dust-coated fur.
5. Invest in a good air filter unit. These are not cheap, but they extract the minute dandruff particles which pass through most vacuum cleaners.
6. If the cat lives indoors only, bathe it in distilled water each month to wash away dried saliva dust. Tap water leaves residues on the cat’s fur.

Source: HELP! I’M ALLERGIC TO THE CAT

 

[Tania]

The MAINE COON BREED STANDARD​

Head:

• Shape: The head is medium in width and slightly longer than wide with allowance for broadening and jowls in males. Muzzle is square when viewed from any angle. Cheek bones are high. Chin must be firm and in line with nose and upper lip.
• Profile: The nose is slightly concave with no break.
• Ears: Large, tall, wide at base, tapering to appear pointed, with lynx-like tipping and inner tufts extending beyond the outer edge of the ears. They are set high on the head, the distance between them being equal to the width of an ear at its base.
• Eyes: Large, round, wide-set, with a slightly oblique setting. Eye color may be shades of green, gold or copper. Clarity of color is desired. There is no relationship between eye color and coat color, except in white cats, which may be blue-eyed, copper-eyed or odd-eyed.

Body and Tail:

• Body: Medium to large in size, muscular and broad chested. The body should be long with all parts proportioned to create a rectangular appearance. Neck medium to long; may be thick and muscular in older males. The body should feel solid, with firm muscle and no flabbiness. When viewed from the rear, there is a definite squareness to the rump.
• Legs/Feet: Sturdily boned, wide-set, medium in length, in proportion to the body. Feet large, round and well tufted underneath and between the pads.
• Tail: Long, at least the length of the body, wide at the base and tapering to the tip.

Coat:
Length: Coat is uneven in length and markedly subject to seasonal variation. Fur on head, neck and shoulders is short, becoming gradually longer along the back toward the tail and down the sides toward the belly. Britches and belly fur are full and shaggy. The coat flows smoothly down the body, continuing in the same manner on the tail. There is a frontal ruff, generally heavier on males than females. The tail is heavy furred, long and flowing, but it is not bushy as is a fox’s brush.
Texture: More or less self maintaining, the coat is warm with a light density undercoat covered by a water proof outer coat. The coat is not fluffy. Coat texture may vary with coat color.
Color:
White trim around the chin and lip line allowed except in solid color cats.
To see the exact color please visit the site

Source: Maine coon

 

[starfortress]

Just like Grey's father.:happy:which is belong to my uncle.

 

[starfortress]

I wonder what was his mood.


Very shy to my neighbour female cat's.

 

[Nσσя'υℓ Jαииαн]

are those your cats?? theyre awesome!!

 

[starfortress]

are those your cats?? theyre awesome!!

Yep the first and 2nd pics are the same cat(grey color),the tricolor one belong to my neighbour.

 

[Tania]

Then is a Maine coon breed :happy: If his father was one, he must be the same breed. This breed is very well spreed in America and Europe. If Grey will have the mood to take a pic in a bright color room we will settle his final breed. Please learn him some cats manner. Is not polite to show the back to a women cat :-[ even if she is a tricolor. (calico pattern of coat)