Thumbs Up Cat Fanciers

Thumbs Up Cat Fanciers Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) member club CFA affiliated cat club dedicated to producing CFA cat shows in SE Michigan.

02/19/2025

Cat Talk | The Pet Owners Corner

Join the Cat Talker as they answer some of our reader's questions this week over at Cat Talk! They're covering questions like: Does my indoor-only cat need to be vaccinated? Can my household cat be shown? and are wood pellets safe to use for litter?

Read more at cfa.org/cat-talk/

12/24/2024

The holidays bring festive decor, including beautiful plants, but many of these can pose serious risks to our feline friends. Here’s a guide to the dangers of popular holiday plants and how to keep your cat safe.

⚠️ Highly Toxic Plants to Avoid

Holly: Both the leaves and berries can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy.

Mistletoe: Can lead to severe gastrointestinal upset, difficulty breathing, and even seizures in severe cases.

Yew: Extremely poisonous, yew can cause sudden death due to its toxic alkaloids.

Amaryllis: All parts are toxic, especially the bulb, causing vomiting, drooling, and tremors.

Christmas Rose (Helleborus niger): Contains toxins that can cause abdominal pain, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, and depression.

Lilies: Even small amounts of lily ingestion can cause kidney failure in cats, making them among the most dangerous plants for cats year-round.

⚠️ Plants with Mild Toxicity

Poinsettias: While not as toxic as once believed, the sap can irritate your cat’s mouth and stomach, leading to drooling and mild vomiting.

Christmas Cactus: Generally non-toxic, but ingestion may cause mild stomach upset in some cats.

🎄 Safety Tips

1. Keep plants out of reach: Cats are curious climbers, so ensure toxic plants are placed where they can’t access them.

2. Opt for faux plants: Artificial decorations can provide the same festive cheer without the risk.

3. Know the signs of poisoning: Look for drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, or seizures. If you suspect poisoning, contact your vet or an emergency pet poison helpline immediately.

Let’s make this holiday season safe and joyful for everyone, including your furry family members!

12/06/2024

Many CFA judges report that they decided they wanted to judge the very first time they attended a cat show -- before they even understood how everything worked! Watching a judge handle, assess, and PLAY with the cats looked like so much fun that they wanted to participate immediately. Of course, it took many years of experience and training before that dream could become a reality, but it did come true for many members of our judging panel.

So watch out! You could attend your first cat show and acquire a new ambition!

11/08/2024

Preservation Breeder | Home for Life

Acquiring a cat from a preservation breeder who guarantees the cat a home for LIFE if the new owner is unable to care for it for ANY reason helps reduce owner surrenders to animal shelters and rescues.

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