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5 Reasons Kittentanz is a perfect place to get a Siamese kitten

Kittentanz is a perfect place to get a Siamese kitten for these five reasons: Focus on health and temperament: Kittentanz is a reputable Siamese breeder that prioritizes the health and well-being of their cats. They carefully select breeding pairs to ensure that the kittens they produce are healthy and have excellent temperaments. High-quality breeding standards:

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Siamese Cats – The Perfect Companion

The Siamese breed has a very diverse history. The Siamese cat originated in Thailand and is closely related to the Western variety. However, the Thai cat is distinct from the modern-style Siamese. The differences between the two kinds of cats are extensive, but there are some traits that they all have in common. Here are

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Traditional Siamese Kittens

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

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Siamese and Tonkinese – Celebrating the 4th of July!

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

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Breed your Best Cat Ever!

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

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Cats with FLUTD can be made more comfortable and stay in the home!

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

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Kitten Scams!

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

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Cold weather and your cat! Tips for safety and comfort..

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

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What is a Tiffany?

STORYTIME with Carolyn! Let’s talk about Jade! But first.. let’s talk family background! Chocolate Chip (second picture) was a CCA registered Sable Burmese male we had the pleasure of owning. Kona *now named Shug, and 18 years old* is a Natural Mink Tonkinese (3rd picture). Pretty babies! Jade (first picture) was the first Tiffany *now

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What is the right food?

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

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RIP Grumpy Cat!

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

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Easter Lillies are beautiful but, deadly to cats!

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!

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Kittentanz owner, Michelle, discusses urinary troubles in cats:

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

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Stress and the “Dog like” Siamese and Tonkinese!

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

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Why we feed Purina Products – Michelle Harrsion AKA “The Catwoman”

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

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Time to plant a Feline friendly Garden!

Spring!   Time to plant the Garden! I know a lot of my customers want to plant their gardens soon and why not plan a few plant for your kitty? Here are some ideas for planting some window box plants ( for city or strictly indoor cats) or some more open-air ideas for more free

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Siamese dangers heat up in Summer!

Keeping your kitty out of mischief is a daily duty, but owners have to be extra vigilant during the summer, when threats to your cat’s well-being generally rise with the temperature, says Michael Stone, a veterinarian who specializes in small animal care at Cummings School. He points out a few of the hazards and offers

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New Kittentanz Website!

Kittentanz has published a brand new website!  We have included some new features that will make mobile browsing a lot easier!   We have noticed that as many as half of our customers come to Kittentanz through their phones and we wanted to make the site as best it could be for them.  Please look

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kittentanz family, siamese cats

We are Michelle and Bill Harrison and we have been breeding and selling kittens together for over 40 years. Kittentanz Cattery is in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains and we specialize in traditional “Applehead” Siamese kittens, and traditional Tonkinese kittens.

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