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This Month's Features: The Scoop on Exotics A Tale of Stud Tail The Truth about Bonsai Kittens
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The Scoop on Exotics (This information came from Mary B., Jennifer H., Kim M., & Kim D.)
Known as "the lazy man's Persian," Exotics are really the same as shorthair Persians, and they are wonderful!
The CFA-written standard for Exotics, or Zots, is identical to the Persian standard - except for coat length. They are
known for being just as sweet and laid back as Persians (although maybe a bit more active). They come in all the same
colors as Persians do, as well a few additional ones.
One of the best things about Zots is the easy-care coat. You get the adorable look of a Persian and the sweet
disposition without having to fuss with the unruly hair! Of course, the coat is not just like that of a regular shorthair cat's
either. You really have to feel the coat to appreciate it. On average, the plush coat is 1 1/2 inches to 2 inches in length.
It feels much like a very plush teddy bear and should stand away from the body.
Note: Zots do shed, but like any shorthair breed, the shedding is a little different than longhair cats. To eliminate some of
the shedding, it's helpful to just strip out all of the undercoat out when they really start to shed badly.
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A Tale of Stud Tail (This information came from Joan S., Mary B., Kelly S., & Kathleen F.)
Have you ever noticed a greasy substance at the base of your cat's tail? If so, it sounds like a case of stud tail.
Unneutered males are the ones who usually develop this condition. According to Joan's book, "The glands on the upper side
of the tail, and especially at the root of the tail, secrete too much fat, making the tail look greasy and yellowish brown."
Stud tail is not something that can be stopped, only controlled. Here's how you can treat it:
To prevent stud tail from happening: rub some talcum powder into the hair of
the tail once or twice a week. Leave the powder on overnight, then brush it all out the next day.
* Kathleen's Goop Tip: Mix 1 part Goop, 1 part shampoo and 1 part water. Warm it up in the microwave like a baby bottle -
not too hot - and apply. Once saturated, wrap the kitty in a warm towel for three minutes. Next rinse completely.
Then shampoo and condition as usual. Your cat's coat will float!
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The Truth about Bonsai Kittens (This information came from Lindsay R.)
As many of you know by now, there is a very disturbing site on the Web about something called Bonsai Kittens. (I'm not
going to publish the site's address because an increase in hits will only fuel them.) At any rate, this revolting site
describes how you can reshape your kitten's bones by stuffing the animal in a jar for weeks therefore restricting growth.
That's right, it's animal abuse at its worst. As horrible as this sounds, there is good news. Apparently, the site is
a hoax.
Initially thought to be created by an M.I.T. student, the site has been a source of concern for quite some time. The Humane
Society of the United States (HSUS) got wind of it back in December and began investigations. HSUS successfully had the site
removed, but it resurfaced again in January no longer hosted by M.I.T. but WEB2010.com. After receiving complaints, the company
removed the site, but now it is back. Reportedly, the FBI is investigating the matter.
Joke or no joke, the site is unacceptable. Again, please do not visit the site or contact its webmaster. However, I encourage
you to visit http://h4ha.org/stop/ and sign the petition against this dreadful site.
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