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I bet they are playing with cats!
Cat Sweaters: So you want to make a cat sweater. So easy and fun to do. Like the one Baldwin
has on. Here is how. Take a nice white athletic sock and cut the toe off, cut the cuff down about 1
inch, then put 2 holes about 1 1/2" long on both sides (for arm holes). See diagram. Use the correct
size sock for cat size (i.e. for adult cats use large & tall men's sock for smaller cats use kids socks.
CAREFUL, older cats that are not used to wearing something might not like this.
You can add decorations like buttons, but just be sure to sew them on well (or you can just paint them
on with fabric paint). BE WATCHFUL! Don't let cats get tangled in their sock sweater.
has on. Here is how. Take a nice white athletic sock and cut the toe off, cut the cuff down about 1
inch, then put 2 holes about 1 1/2" long on both sides (for arm holes). See diagram. Use the correct
size sock for cat size (i.e. for adult cats use large & tall men's sock for smaller cats use kids socks.
CAREFUL, older cats that are not used to wearing something might not like this.
You can add decorations like buttons, but just be sure to sew them on well (or you can just paint them
on with fabric paint). BE WATCHFUL! Don't let cats get tangled in their sock sweater.
Coming up: So, you want a litter of
babies. It isn't as easy as yard cats
would have you believe! Tips on what
can make the difference between the
Peterbald litter living or dieing.
** Update on this, after talking with many
other Peterbald breeders and thinking it
over, it would be better (if you want to
breed the Peterbald) to contact the
person you bought your cat from or an
experienced Peterbald breeder. It isn't
easy, there are many things to know and
the death rate can be VERY high. The
only way to avoid killing your Queen or
the babies is to have someone help you.
Get help, once you're holding a dead
baby in your hands..........it's too late (and
it will break your heart).
babies. It isn't as easy as yard cats
would have you believe! Tips on what
can make the difference between the
Peterbald litter living or dieing.
** Update on this, after talking with many
other Peterbald breeders and thinking it
over, it would be better (if you want to
breed the Peterbald) to contact the
person you bought your cat from or an
experienced Peterbald breeder. It isn't
easy, there are many things to know and
the death rate can be VERY high. The
only way to avoid killing your Queen or
the babies is to have someone help you.
Get help, once you're holding a dead
baby in your hands..........it's too late (and
it will break your heart).
What are you doing down here? Silly Monkey :-)
This seasons lovely winter ensemble is simply called:
"Husband's Sock"
"Husband's Sock"
Question & Answer Time!
Q: What are the hairless breeds of CATS?
A: Here ^ we see the 3 breeds, from left to right (Peterbald/Donskoy/Sphynx).
Q: I want to learn about Peterbald's before I get one, where can I find people who know about this breed?
A: Go join Gary & Shantel's Peterbald Corner chat group (yahoo groups):
PeterbaldBreedersCorner-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Q: Do you think tattooing is okay to do to a naked cat?
A: no. Regardless of how you may feel about tattoos & piercing on cats, the breeders of the Peterbald, Donskoy and
Sphynx see this as animal cruelty. The animals did not ask to have ring dings attached or to go under anesthesia
(which is dangerous). Any time you put an animal under anesthesia you risk it's life and lower it's immunity. New laws
are being passed to stop this practice. Personally, I have no problem with you using washable markers, but remember
cats absorb through their skin. This is why putting too much flea dip in the bath will kill a cat. Put a sweater or a
colorful harness on your animal, it looks so much better than a tattoo anyway.
Q: How do you feel about new breeders for the Peterbald?
A: Love, love, love new breeders! As long as you start with the best breeders you can find, PCR test all your litters
before they are placed with others and stand behind your kittens 100%. This isn't a great way to make money either, so
never go into it for that reason. Also, keep your numbers down to avoid illness, no cages (exceptions for
breeding males) as long as you take him out all the time. The fact is, the Peterbald unlike other breeds must have human
companionship, they will become sick & die without it. They want to sleep with you and think they are human. Each and
every cats personality & temperament must be considered. Queens need 100% attention or they will let their litter die.
This isn't an easy breed unless you truly love the breed. They are rare & most unusual. Consult an experienced PD
breeder on how to choose breeding pairs, because my dear, if you pick wrong, you'll spend thousands of dollars at the
vets and may not even end up with kittens. Also, join one of the YAHOOOOOO groups for breeding cats for
information BEFORE you start. ** Note, so far our male cats can roam our home uncaged, we are either very lucky or
he just learned not to spray.
Q: I'm thinking I'll get 2 naked cats and that way I can have LOTS of naked kittens! Is that a good idea?
A: NO! Never, but NEVER breed naked to naked. You won't end up with more naked kittens, you'll end up with
DEAD kittens.
Q: I have a Sphynx cat & I'm thinking I'll mate it with a Peterbald, what do you think?
A: NO! That is like asking can you mate a pitt bull with a poodle! They are 2 different breeds! Nobody will want
those kittens, they will not be registered/papered and PD people will NOT be happy! Just don't do it.
Q: What are the allowable out crosses for the Peterbald?
A: Another Peterbald, Siamese and Oriental Short Hair (may I suggest only using another PD or a Siamese at this time.
Q: I have a question and I didn't get the Peterbald from you...... Will you help me?
A: Of course, just write me. I'll try to help or come on and join us at the Peterbald forum on Yahoo.
Q: This is such a strange breed of cat, what hair types are there and which one is best?
A: Very strange indeed! In one litter you can have a naked, flock and a straight coat or even a brush coat. The most
popular is the flock coat because, it still looks naked but has a soft down (which seems to keep it cleaner). That said
if you want a big baby on your hands get a naked. The naked kittens are not the best for breeding just for pets. My
favorite is a flock coat or hair losing with fur points.
Here is an example of a hair losing Peterbald with fur
points (at a young age she would be called flock), >>>
but turned into a cat that looks naked except for fuzz on
it's paws & mussel. * note the freaky whiskers! (another
sign it is a PD, wild whiskers).
Q: Are you saying that cat lost that fuzz? I want to see a picture of it NOW! With no hair.......
A: Here she is (the seal pointed one giving attitude).
Q: When do they have their FINAL coat?
A: Some kittens just stay the way they were born, but by 2 years of age (3 at the very most) that is the coat you will have.
We Dance for Gary & Shantel~
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BALDWIN
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Bath Time: When giving a bath have all your supplies open and ready. Wear thin winter
gloves to bathe your animal. Winter gloves hold shampoo and help hold hairless kittens
(these work better than facial gloves which can be too harsh on cats skin). Have a dry
towel close by to wrap the clean kitty in.
Fill your tub with warm water, add some shampoo to soften the water.
Shampoos to have on hand (and open) are:
Earthbath Natural Shampoo (works great I got it at PetSmart) good stuff.
EQyss (by Micro Tek) Equine Shampoo. Love this stuff!
Sulf Oxy Dex Shampoo (by IVX Animal Health, Inc) (use on tails & under chin)
Hartz Whitener Shampoo (for white & light coats)
White vinegar (rinse with a water & vinegar solution, then final rinse in clear water).
Hexadene Shampoo by Virbac
* I have all these shampoos (and more) so I can change them around , but you can just get
one or two; I'd get a medicated one & just a regular shampoo like the Hartz for white
animals.
gloves to bathe your animal. Winter gloves hold shampoo and help hold hairless kittens
(these work better than facial gloves which can be too harsh on cats skin). Have a dry
towel close by to wrap the clean kitty in.
Fill your tub with warm water, add some shampoo to soften the water.
Shampoos to have on hand (and open) are:
Earthbath Natural Shampoo (works great I got it at PetSmart) good stuff.
EQyss (by Micro Tek) Equine Shampoo. Love this stuff!
Sulf Oxy Dex Shampoo (by IVX Animal Health, Inc) (use on tails & under chin)
Hartz Whitener Shampoo (for white & light coats)
White vinegar (rinse with a water & vinegar solution, then final rinse in clear water).
Hexadene Shampoo by Virbac
* I have all these shampoos (and more) so I can change them around , but you can just get
one or two; I'd get a medicated one & just a regular shampoo like the Hartz for white
animals.
Do NOT get water into their ears (this can cause yeast in the ears). *yeast looks like black gunk in
the ears. To remove this, clean with "swimmers ears" medication. 2 or 3 drops in each ear (clean the
ear with it first on a cotton pad, then add 2 drops to each ear). Or, get Epi-Otic" by Virbac. This
is an ear cleaner by Virbac. You can either get it at your vet or Google it and find the best price.
Very important, talk to your baby kitten or cat, this will help relax her, fill her bath before you bring
the cat to the bath (to avoid her hearing water running). Trimming the nails before the bath will help
if she is wild. If you play with your kitten for a minute before the bath, this will help settle them.
If you have a major problem with ear yeast use it daily for two weeks and you will see it clear up
totally. If it continues see a vet.
Have your towel ready by the bath. Take time to dry under the legs and in the folds of skin.
Baby oil (lavender) works wonders on their bottoms. Don't have any baby oil on hand? You can
use olive oil (it is natural, but you will want to get baby oil, it smells much better).
*One more tip, put your shampoos in a pump bottle (easier to use), and if you don't have any gloves
turn a sock inside out and put that on one hand to help wash.
the ears. To remove this, clean with "swimmers ears" medication. 2 or 3 drops in each ear (clean the
ear with it first on a cotton pad, then add 2 drops to each ear). Or, get Epi-Otic" by Virbac. This
is an ear cleaner by Virbac. You can either get it at your vet or Google it and find the best price.
Very important, talk to your baby kitten or cat, this will help relax her, fill her bath before you bring
the cat to the bath (to avoid her hearing water running). Trimming the nails before the bath will help
if she is wild. If you play with your kitten for a minute before the bath, this will help settle them.
If you have a major problem with ear yeast use it daily for two weeks and you will see it clear up
totally. If it continues see a vet.
Have your towel ready by the bath. Take time to dry under the legs and in the folds of skin.
Baby oil (lavender) works wonders on their bottoms. Don't have any baby oil on hand? You can
use olive oil (it is natural, but you will want to get baby oil, it smells much better).
*One more tip, put your shampoos in a pump bottle (easier to use), and if you don't have any gloves
turn a sock inside out and put that on one hand to help wash.
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