ii2 CATS AND ALL ABOUT THEM 



It is most improving for the fur of young kittens to have 

 a good romp. They delight in rolling about those little 

 celluloid balls which rattle. Don't let them play with corks, 

 as I have known them bite pieces off, and they swell in 

 their inside and are most dangerous. I have also heard of 

 string being swallowed, and becoming twisted round the 

 intestines. 



The enamel unbreakable ware is decidedly the nicest and 

 most serviceable for our pussies. I recently observed upon 

 the very convenient shape of some of these dishes in use in 

 a very complete cattery. I was told they were frying-pans 

 from which the handle had been removed ! 



It is curious that as a rule the lighter the coat of the cat 

 the more fragile is the constitution. For instance, amongst 

 Persians, Whites and Silvers are less hardy than Blacks and 

 Tabbies. 



If you wish to pick up a dangerous or strange cat be 

 careful to seize it quickly and firmly by the back of its neck 

 and hold it out at arm's length. It will then only be able 

 to use strong language. 



I have heard that the best way to part two fighting cats 

 is to pour water upon them. I know from a painful 

 experience that it is dangerous to attempt to separate them. 



It is really better to give your puss a name suggestive of 

 his or her sex. I can assure you this is of assistance to the 

 judges and to those who have the arrangement of specials 

 given at a show. 



If any one is kind enough to send you a cat on approval 

 and she does not suit you, do not return her the next day, 

 especially if she has travelled far, but keep the poor puss 

 for two nights and a day, and start her off early the 

 following morning, giving the sender due notice of her 

 return. 



Beware of tying ribbons round your pussies' necks. They 



