io8 CATS AND ALL ABOUT THEM 



A capital collar for 9 cat is a leather garter lined with 

 flannel. The sharp edges being covered do not injure the 

 frill and fur. 



All White cats are not deaf, but in purchasing one of this 

 breed it is always best to test their sense of hearing. If 

 stone-deaf, the price should certainly not be so high, as 

 although this fact does not prevent a cat from winning 

 prizes, yet it is undesirable for our pets to be deaf to our 

 entreaties. 



White kittens are frequently born with a dab or splash of 

 grey on their heads. Tnis apparent serious blemish is 

 only temporary, and as the kittens grow the dark hairs 

 vanish. 



Tabby markings are often visible upon Blues when they 

 are tiny mites, and one is apt to fear lest these should 

 become more and more apparent, but as the fur grows they 

 quite disappear, leaving no trace of stripes or bars. 



It would be a great benefit if the executive of all cat 

 shows decided to supply only water for the pussies, unless 

 milk was specially asked for. I think we should then hear 

 of fewer disasters following exhibitions. Nothing collects 

 germs so easily and quickly as milk, and in all weathers 

 there is the risk of its turning sour. In and about London, 

 and, indeed, even in the country, it is unfortunately the 

 custom to introduce boracic acid as a preservative, which 

 proves a poison to cats and delicate children. 



Cobby cats are certainly to be preferred as regards 

 appearance, but I incline to the belief that those females 

 who are long-bodied are the best cats to breed from. 



It is not a bad idea to have warm coats made for our 

 travelling queens when making a long journey in cold 

 weather. A lady was sent to my stud the other day clothed 

 in a very smart jacket, through which her front paws were 

 placed, and it was buttoned up on her back. This puss 

 had also a pair of washleather boots on her back legs, so 



