46 CATS AND ALL ABOUT THEM 



The last meal for cats should be the most substantial one, 

 as it has to last until the morning. During cold weather a 

 cat will sleep better and feel warmer if it has enjoyed a good 

 supper. 



Do not give liver frequently to your cats. This food is 

 very laxative and will cause diarrhoea. If, however, you 

 allow your pussies to have it now and then, be sure and boil 

 the meat very slowly. 



I consider that cats require more feeding in cold weather 

 than in hot, and I generally treat my pussies to an extra 

 meal in the middle of the day during the winter months. 



Rsw beef is generally considered the best meat for animals, 

 and next to this mutton. Veal and pork should not be 

 given. 



I consider Freeman's Scientific Food capital for cats. I 

 have used it for two years, and my pussies never tire of it. 

 I mix it with fish or meat stock. I am sure that once tried 

 it will be always used. 



I do not think fanciers estimate at its proper value pure 

 cold water as a drink for cats. No doubt good fre.-h 

 country milk is nourishing, but at the same time it is rich 

 for young kittens, and I have known a promising family la>d 

 low with liver complaint simply by allowing the ki:s too 

 lavish an allowance of milk. I recommended water instead, 

 and I hear that they are on the frolic again. 



Loss of appetite is often the result of a bad cold. Pussy 

 loses the sense of smell, and refuses her food, even thorgu 

 the greatest delicacy is offered to her. Just pop a piece of tue 

 meat or fish into her mouth ; she will then realise how good 

 it is, and will turn to the plate and make quite a hearty meal. 



Cat fanciers often fail to realise that their pets are thirsty 

 in winter as well as summer. During cold frosty weather 

 warm water should be added to pussy's drinking bowl. 



