Kittentanz Blog

Traditional Siamese kittens are not the same as the modern-style Siamese. The original breed came from Thailand, where they were called Wichien Maat. Both are related to the Western Siamese cat, but the Thai cat is different in many ways. Its fur is thick and velvety, and it has a distinct, long-haired pattern on its

Kittentanz kittens are generally pretty good with fireworks and other sudden noises.. but, those whose kittens are a less “laid back” might want to take a look at these tips for a more comfortable Fourth of July for your cats! The first is pretty obvious: Keep your cats indoors! Even if you are not setting

Michelle has just finished and published her first book on breeding cats! “Breed Your Best Cat Ever!” addresses managing the cattery and touches on managing your Cattery business. This book looks specifically on cattery management to help both new and established breeders breed their “Best Cat Ever!” This book is for for potential and inexperienced

I have to admit the following comes from my wife, Michelle (AKA “the Catwoman!). I am just not this smart! Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) describes a variety of conditions that affect the bladder and urethra of cats. Cats with FLUTD most often show signs of difficulty and pain when urinating, increased frequency of urination, and

There have been several customers who have called and related to me their experiences with a recent scam that is making the rounds currently. The scam goes something like this: There will be a website (nicely done) that will provide an email and phone contact. There will be several legit sounding testimonials and will offer

This winter you should be aware of cold weather and how it affects your cat even if they never go outdoors! Cats can be sensitive to cold and here are some ways to help your cat be safe and comfortable this winter. Older cats need to keep warm because older joints and metabolism may not

Good afternoon, cat lovers! We get questions all the time about what the best diet for your cat is. We are always looking for the best thing for our kitties, and Michelle wanted to write about what she had read up on this past week! It is a long post, but settle in! *It is

RIP Grumpy! The world lost another Icon this week!  Grumpy Cat has passed away.  She was a cat that had the dwarfism gene and was prone to have urinary troubles.  She passed away from complications from a UTI.  It is good to remember that an important role in maintaining your cats’ health is avoiding and

It is Spring and the Easter lilly is going to be a common flower on tables everywhere this weekend. Lillies are beutiful but they pose great dangers for cats! Lillies are a member of the lilium family and are really dangerous for our feline Family members. Here are some tips from the Pet Poison Hotline!

Whenever I hear of changes in a kitty’s litter habits, the first advice I give our customers is to see your vet for urinalysis, blood work, and a physical exam to rule out health problems.  There are many health reasons for a cat’s litter habits to change, such as obesity, impacted anal glands, diabetes, urinary

The personalities of Siamese and Tonkinese are special and make for unique and wonderful companions but are sometimes accused of being loud or grumpy…. Siamese and Tonkinese cats and their relatives are very affectionate and talky. Not all affectionate cats are clingy or loud, but they may be, particularly when feeling stressed.  One of the

I often must defend my choice to feed Purina to my cats, yet my customers and friends are usually surprised to hear that one third of my actively breeding cats are technically senior or geriatric cats.  Furthermore, our vet has just examined these older cats and found no diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, heart