Cat Flea Size
Large Domestic Cat Breeds
Author: Morris Crisologo
Cats are probably the most popular of pets nowadays. Originally valued for their inbred ability to hunt various house pests such as mice and roaches, cats also offer a warm and affectionate companionship to their owners. In 1987, cats overtook dogs as the number one pet in America (about 50 million cats resided in 24 million homes in 1986) and bout 37% of American homes today have at least one cat. Domestication of cats were first believed to have originated in ancient Egypt in about 3000 BC, where cats where also revered as sacred animals. Different breeds of domesticated cats come in various sizes. Some pet owners prefer small kitten-sized ones, while some prefer large-size domesticated cat breeds.When choosing pet cats, one must consider the breeds' characteristics in addition to its size. Here are just some of the large domesticated cat breeds that are popular with cat-lovers.
The Maine Coon
The Maine Coon is a native of the state of Maine in the USA where it is also the official state cat. It is one of the largest breeds of domesticated cats where the males can weigh anywhere between 13 and 18 pounds (5.9 and 8.2 kg) on average, and females between 8 and 12 pounds (3.6 and 5.4 kg). In 2006, the Guinness World Records named a male purebred Maine Coon the "Longest Cat". It measured 48 inches (120 cm) in length, from the tip of his nose to the tip of his tail, and weighs 35 pounds (16 kg).
The Ragamuffin
The Ragamuffin is a long-haired domestic cat. Ragamuffins are fairly large cats - females weigh between 10 to 15 pounds (4.54 to 6.80 kg), and males weigh between 15 to 20 pounds (6.80 to 9.07 kg). Ragamuffins are notable for their sweet, friendly personalities and plush, rabbit-like fur. They are adoptable as early as four months of age, but do not reach full maturity until around four years of age. The Ragamuffin is an expensive breed and costs can range from 0 - 00 per kitten.
The Ocicat
The Ocicat is an all-domestic breed of cat which resembles a 'wild' cat but has no wild blood. It is named for its resemblance to the ocelot, which is a wild cat. Ocicats are a very outgoing breed. They are often considered to have the spirit of a dog in a cat's body. Most can easily be trained to fetch, walk on a leash and harness, come when called, speak, sit, and lie down on command. On average ocicats weigh about 12.1 pounds or 5.5 kilograms.
The Turkish Van
The Turkish Van is a large, semi-longhaired cat with a swimmer's body. The cat is moderately long and its back legs are slightly longer than its front legs. The coat is the most fascinating trait on this cat. The semi-long haired, water resistant single coat, is thick in winter but very soft, like rabbit fur or cashmere. During the spring and summer months when it becomes extremely hot, the long hair on the body is shed for a shorter coat that retains the cashmere feel. Male Vans grow to about 16 pounds (7.3 kg) while females tend to be a bit lighter in weight, 12 to 14 pounds (5.4 to 6.4 kg). Vans, because of their fine fur, are hypo-allergenic cats. They are considered excellent pets for those with allergies.
Pixie-Bobs
Pixie-Bobs are a fully domestic breed of cat bred to resemble the North American Bobcat. Pixie-Bobs are a large breed, with males reaching 18 pounds (8 kg) and females reaching 14 pounds (6 kg). The Pixie-Bob's body is stocky and solid. Pixie-Bobs are also the only polydactyl breed recognized by The International Cat Association (TICA). These cats may have anywhere from six to seven toes on each foot.
These large-size cat domestic cat breeds are only a few of the ones available for pet purposes. It is important to take note of the qualities of the breed of cat before we decide which ones to adopt, as this would remarkably affect the way we take care of them. Knowing such could help make things a lot easier for us pet owners as we go about our endeavor in raising our pets.
Frequently Asked Questions
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QUESTION:
Dog flea medication on cat?
I have a 5-6 pound dog and a few months worth of flea medication (Frontline Plus) and I found a stray cat.So I was wondering if it would hurt the cat if I used to the dog's flea meds on it.
I could understand it being harmful if the dog was much larger than the cat, but they are pretty close to the same size (the cat being bigger than the dog).
I can't buy cat flea medication right this second. I would have to wait until the morning, which is fine, that can be done. But if I didn't have to wait I would rather not.-
ANSWER:
Advantage actually works better. The issue with Frontline and Revolution is that they go systemic. Basically if there is an issue you cant wash it off where if you use Advantage and there is a problem you give the animal a bath and don't have to worry about it.The medication for cats and dogs are identical. The reason they are labled for cats vs. dogs is due to the amount of medication that would be safe and effective. The average person would not feel comfortable measuring medication. For example a dog between 11 and 20 pounds would get 1 ml of advantage where a cat under 10 pounds would only get .4 ml. It would be dangerous for someone who does not know how to measure the medication to use it.
I would weigh the cat and go to any vets office and buy Advantage. If you are planning on keeping the cat you are going to want to have it examined for feline leukemia, heart worm and basically a general check up.
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QUESTION:
Anyone out there try buying dog size Advantage and using on cats. Would save money on flea treatments.?
I have 2 big cats. Seems like I could keep track of volume used, but buy larger size for the same price. Don't know if the dog Advantage is different than cat Advantage. Wondering if someone else has tried it.-
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Yes, I use the dog Advantage & split it up for my cats. The ingredients in Advantage for dogs and cats are exactly the same - I've checked with my vet.ONLY do that with plain advantage or regular frontline - the other flea control ingredients are different for dogs & cats. Be sure to use a marked syringe to split up the dose just right. I got the instructions on how to divide the dosage from my vet - otherwise I couldn't afford year-round flea control for all my pets (we have 5 cats & a big dog). We spend about /month on flea control now, vs. every month for individually packaged product. For only 2 cats, it might not be worth the hassle. But this link explains how to do it, if you're curious: http://www.lisaviolet.com/cathouse/advantage.html
Advantage and regular Frontline (I don't know about Frontline Plus, so please stick with Advantage or regular Frontline) are the ONLY products safe to use on cats - otherwise, NEVER use any other product designed for dogs on cats, because cats are much more sensitive to pesticides than dogs. Make sure to avoid ADVANTIX - that's a dog-only product which contains permethrin, which is toxic to cats.
Check with your vet if you have any questions, to be safe.
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QUESTION:
Can advantage flea treatment for cats and rabbits be used on dogs?
My mother only has advantage flea prevention and treatment for cats and rabbits. My daughter is covered in flea bites. The shops are closed. Can we use the one we have on the dog-who really is the size of a cat.Thank you. Really bad day!!!-Took a diploma, court results from husband, daughter has bites!-mother is drunk!
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No, there are different medications in the cat and dog versions.
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QUESTION:
My cat has a gash on the side of his head about the size of a 5 pence coin should i be concerned?
We've been away for the weekend (dont worry my cats were looked after by my sister in law) and upon returning today we noticed the gash its slightly bloody, but he's his usual happy self and the gash doesn't seem to be affecting him in anyway.We've recently had a flea infestation (eek) but they've gone now. Our other kitten doesn't have any wounds whatsoever its just on our 18 month old cat. They're strictly indoor cats and I don't really want to take him to the vets if it isn't any cause for concern.
It just looks like he's got himself into a bit of a scrap. Should I be concerned if it isnt bothering him?
Thanks I'll Keep an eye on it and if I notice any change in his behaivour I'll take him straight to the vet
Its not deep or anything it just looks grazed and it is very small. If it was any larger I wouldnt even think twice about a visit to the vet.
It is difficult for me to take either of my cats to the vet because as soon as we bring one cat home the other cat seems to "forget" that we have another cat and for 3 or four days theyre at each others throats then they're best of friends after the 3 or four day period. So thats why I wanted some opinions as i worry far too much about them
Well fiddlesticks at least I left my cats with someone who cared for them. That cant be said for the Mccans can it? And they left CHILDREN alone not animals. So yes fiddlesticks I care for my animals
Oh and also, Fiddlesticks You posted a stupid answer about me not realising i was married. If you'd have read my question CAREFULLY you'd see that I was asking other people how long it took for them to realise they were no longer a miss.So instead of posting shit on question that arent even to do with the Mccans i suggest you keep your mouth shut
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i wouldnt worry too much but it may get infected. please, take him to the vet and see what you should do. even though it isnt hurting him now, it may be serious. my cat, she got into a fight, and another cat bit into her side. the bite(the cat actually ripped out her flesh) --im not kidding about this--the bite mark was 1/2 inch to 3/4 of an inch deep. no joke!!! take your kitty to the vet please!!!
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QUESTION:
After using Black Flag flea spray should my cat...?
I used "black flag flea ender, room and pet spray" and i SWEAR my cat is scratching more than ever... HOWEVER now (24 hours later) she is shedding these big black pieces (a bit smaller than the size of a flea) as opposed to the small black balls that are the flea dirt. What is this and can I help her? I changed my sheets yesterdat morning and am changing them AGAIN because these things are just EVERYWHERE... help me!-
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Here's how we deal with fleas and what I tell others to do --First get Frontline, Advantage, or Revolution from the vet to treat the cats. These products are intended to be used once a month to keep fleas off the cat.
Then, if you need to treat the house - which is often the case - use a product which not only kills adult fleas but also prevents eggs from hatching.
When we have bad flea years (haven't had one in along time - knock on wood
we use Raid products for the house.They make a fogger called Raid ® : Flea Killer Plus Fogger
http://www.killsbugsdead.com/fop_fkpf.asp
They also make an area spray called Raid ® : Flea Killer Plus Carpet & Room Spray
http://www.killsbugsdead.com/fop_fk_pc_rs.asp
We have had very good results with those products.
Remember, you want a product that not only kills adult fleas but also prevents eggs from hatching. If you use something that does not prevent the eggs from hatching, when they hatch you are back where you started.
There is a product, Capstar, which is a pill you give the cat. It kills all of the fleas on the cat within about 5 hours.
http://www.capstar.novartis.us/
It does not provide long lasting protection - it merely kills all the fleas on the cat.
You can use it to kill all the fleas on the cat and then treat the cat with Frontline, Advantage, or Revolution, and then treat the cat.
Ask your vet about Capstar and using it in combination with other products.
Capstar is available only by prescription.
We have used it to kill all the fleas on feral cats who we could not handle to apply something else. We transfer them to another cage or carrier, move them out of the room, fog the room, give them the Capstar in food, and then put them back in the main cage.
Capstar is like magic - it really will kill all of the fleas on a cat very quickly and it is safe enough that you could use it every day, if need be - though that would be an expensive way to control fleas, day to day.
Indoor cats can get fleas that people carry in on their clothes. If you think that might be happening, get an insecticide you can spray on the yard to kill fleas.
You will probably need to get a sprayer. The ones that attach to the end of a hose might be the type you could use.
Ask the people at a garden store, Lowes, or Home Depot, or similar store for help picking an insecticide and a sprayer.
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