48 CATS AND ALL ABOUT THEM 



I came across some finely grown and very plump young 

 cats the other day, and on inquiring about their diet I heard 

 it consisted of raw meat and Neaves' food. The result was 

 certainly very satisfactory. 



It is not advisable to feed a cat just before she starts on a 

 journey. Give a good meal three or four hours previous to 

 packing her up. The receiver will be pretty sure to attend 

 to her wants on her arrival. It is a mistake to put food into 

 the hamper, and pussy generally shows her good sense by 

 refusing to touch it. 



Many fanciers are averse to giving horseflesh to their cats, 

 and, no doubt, in hot weather it is not to be depended upon. 

 If, however, really reliable cat's meat can be obtained 

 during the winter months, I am sure it forms an excellent 

 and nourishing food. As a rule, the pussies delight in it. I 

 have known cats who become well acquainted with the days 

 on which their butcher calls, and even if they are in a sound 

 sleep they recognise the voice of the charmer, and will make 

 a wild rush for the back door. 



During hot weather it behoves all cat fanciers to pay 

 extra attention to the condition of the meat, which should 

 be carefully looked over to see if it has been tainted by 

 flies. It is best to dip the meat in weak vinegar and water, 

 but this might give it a taste if to be eaten raw, so use boil- 

 ing water only and rub with a cloth. Flyblown meat is 

 most injurious for cats. 



Most cats are very fond of lights, and these make a nice 

 change. I find it is best to half cook them, and cut up finely. 

 I do not recommend lights to be given more than twice a week. 



Have you ever tried boiling sheeps' heads till all the meat 

 falls away from the bone, and then mixing it with some of its 

 own gravy ? It makes a delicious dish for pussy, and not an 

 expensive one. It is surprising what a quantity of meat 

 there is on a head, and I believe it is very nourishing. I use 

 rabbits' heads in the same way, and add some Freeman's 

 scientific food with the meat to make it go farther. 



