Jesco Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 dont have one of these, but who wouldn't want a norwegian forest cat Does anyone have any experience with Norwegian forest cats? I'm sorta considering adding to our little family with one of these guys.
Guest Muon Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 Does anyone have any experience with Norwegian forest cats? I'm sorta considering adding to our little family with one of these guys. Mate had a small female that was a stray, looking at her and it came down to Main Coon or a Forest cat, looked more like the Forest cat. She was a sweetheart, very affectionate and gentle. That's all i have sorry. The personality profile here fits the one my mate had. http://www.purina.com.au/owning-a-cat/cat-breeds/norwegian-forest
Guest Muon Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) Hehe...add to little family, so what better way than to get yourself a huge cat Edited February 6, 2016 by ortofun
Guest Muon Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 Not sure if cat owners know that a lot of the off shelf pet food is too high in sodium or something, long term very bad for the cat. I'm sketchy on details as some friends had found this the hard way. I'll see if i can confirm the issue after I see them next time.
Guest Muon Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) Hmm...some differing opinion of heath issues between the breeders site and this 10 facts page on Forest cats. http://mentalfloss.com/article/69586/10-furry-facts-about-norwegian-forest-cats I would be inclined to double check any facts that are there on that page. Edit: they do love to climb, my mates little female was living in a mango tree before she adopted him Edited February 6, 2016 by ortofun
Guest Muon Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) Not sure if cat owners know that a lot of the off shelf pet food is too high in sodium or something, long term very bad for the cat. I'm sketchy on details as some friends had found this the hard way. I'll see if i can confirm the issue after I see them next time. Just talked to my friend, and the issue was indeed too much sodium in a lot of the commercial cat foods, he recalls that it is an issue as it crystallizes in the Kidneys or something, not good. They pay much more for the food they get the cats now, but it avoids the vet bills later and of course the cat is much healthier and happier Edit: He actually said all the ones on the supermarket shelves were too high in sodium. Edited February 7, 2016 by ortofun
Guest Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 Most pet food is rubbish. At least the cheaper, supermarket stuff. We always gave our dogs the more expensive dry food (Eukanuba, Advance), tried a few cheaper ones and the amount of ....poo they produce is incredible compared to the other stuff These days they're mostly on a mix of veggies, kidney and liver with a few raw chicken wings and/or necks thrown in. Much better for them. And A LOT cheaper I assume the same applies for cats.
Jesco Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 Hmm...some differing opinion of heath issues between the breeders site and this 10 facts page on Forest cats. http://mentalfloss.com/article/69586/10-furry-facts-about-norwegian-forest-cats I would be inclined to double check any facts that are there on that page. Edit: they do love to climb, my mates little female was living in a mango tree before she adopted him Oh well, plenty of trees here for any Forest cats who make their way here
Jesco Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 Most pet food is rubbish. At least the cheaper, supermarket stuff. We always gave our dogs the more expensive dry food (Eukanuba, Advance), tried a few cheaper ones and the amount of ....poo they produce is incredible compared to the other stuff These days they're mostly on a mix of veggies, kidney and liver with a few raw chicken wings and/or necks thrown in. Much better for them. And A LOT cheaper I assume the same applies for cats. Yep, same applies to cats... most pet food is crap, no matter what they might claim. Mine get raw meat: roo, beef and lamb mostly (usually with some kelp powder added). Fish once a week: usually some trout but sometimes tinned tuna (tuna should be in moderation, too much can cause inflammation) They get a small amount of dry food daily, which is grain free. Plus of course, whatever I'm eating... Apparently that is a legally binding requirement, or so the cats believe. 1
t_mike Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 Be very careful with chicken necks, be sure they're from Australian chickens. Chicken neck demand far outweighs local production and as a consequence we import. The trouble with this is that many of the source countries do not have our animal care standards, using larger quantities of antibiotics to avoid illness in the birds. Guess where the injection point is? Yep, back of the neck resulting in high residual levels of antibiotic. Since finding this out I've stopped consuming chicken necks myself. 1
Guest Muon Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) Be very careful with chicken necks, be sure they're from Australian chickens. Chicken neck demand far outweighs local production and as a consequence we import. The trouble with this is that many of the source countries do not have our animal care standards, using larger quantities of antibiotics to avoid illness in the birds. Guess where the injection point is? Yep, back of the neck resulting in high residual levels of antibiotic. Since finding this out I've stopped consuming chicken necks myself. You ate chicken necks, Mike I have only seen them fed to hounds, never ate one myself. Interesting on the supply and demand, cheers for the heads up Edit: I don't have pets, but do like to pass this sort of info onto others.. that do. Edited February 7, 2016 by ortofun
t_mike Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 Only ever used for stock. I still eat the ones as part of a roast.
ThirdDrawerDown Posted February 13, 2016 Author Posted February 13, 2016 with thanks to @@Litejazz, because this is a terrific photo and story. That is a happy cat! My present cat stays by my side everywhere, he is like a shadow. He is completely happy, well mannered, loving, and well adjusted... Today he is sitting on my copy machine, content, happy and relaxed, watching me type .... [he] was a rescue cat, from the shelter, he was going to put down in three days. He was the tiny one in the bunch, so we took the one no one else wanted, and today, well, you tell me, does he look great or what? 3
Guest Muon Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 @@ThirdDrawerDown A pretty cat with a beauty spot too
catman Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) G'day all, actually she is our neighbours cat but she seems to be here most of the time and whilst she is a beautiful and endearing cat, there is 'one' problem, she loves to eat (yes we feed her), and she is getting quite fat, despite being fed good quality cat food! The trouble is she never stops demanding food! She is quite active, but the fat is piling on! She doesn't seem to mind or care, but surely this can't be too healthy for a cat?! Regards, Felix. Edited February 18, 2016 by catman 2
Guest Muon Posted February 19, 2016 Posted February 19, 2016 It will adversely effect her health down the track, maybe back off the feeding somewhat for her sake.....cat food off the supermarket shelf is bad for them also, hope It's not that stuff....and as you say It's quality i suspect it's not that kind. She is a very pretty cat, Felix. Never enough cat pics on the internet Maybe this can be merged into the cat thread.
Guest Eggcup The Daft Posted February 19, 2016 Posted February 19, 2016 Feeding someone else's cat - or any other pet - is never a good idea, unless the owners know about it and approve. If there's one thing cats are universally good at, it's taking advantage of people!
Guest Muon Posted February 19, 2016 Posted February 19, 2016 You have the best intentions I'm sure, Felix. So please take our comments as the constructive type And don't worry, I'm a sucker for cats too as a lot of us here are, they wrap me around their little claw.
~Spyne~ Posted February 19, 2016 Posted February 19, 2016 As above, stop feeding your neighbour's cat. While you mean well and persistent kitties can be very persuasive in getting us humans to do their bidding, it doesn't take much at all to over-feed a cat - they are small after all and therefore don't need much food.
Guest BobbyD Posted February 19, 2016 Posted February 19, 2016 Felix, you are becoming a cat servant......................just like me!! Pretty kitty btw
Guest Eggcup The Daft Posted February 19, 2016 Posted February 19, 2016 Perhaps you could try to entertain her in other ways to distract her from the food bowl (and from visiting other neighbours who are also feeding her - there was one cat in our neighbourhood when I was a kid, and he actually had two "owners" as well as at least three other feeding stops!) Is there anything else she particularly seems to like doing? She seems fascinated by something on the floor in that photo.
catman Posted February 19, 2016 Posted February 19, 2016 G'day all, well our neighbour is quite ok with this feeding arrangement as they have recently acquired themselves a large dog and the two cats no longer wish to be around that dog. We try not to feed them too much but alas cats, especially like Tiger are very persuasive and hard to resist! Regards, Felix.
emesbee Posted February 19, 2016 Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) It sounds like you are in the process of acquiring a new feline companion. Just make sure she doesn't get like this. Edited February 19, 2016 by emesbee
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