Lion Cut Himalayan Cat
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Himalayan Cat Lion Cut
Teddy, my Flame Point Himalayan Cat, has red tips on his ears, nose and paws. He gets a Lion Cut every Spring. He has lovely sweet green eyes, and a great disposition. Featuring a Flame Point Himalayan Cat and lion cut Himalayan Cat pictures.
Teddy my Himalayan Cat
has now gone Blind!
Teddy went completely blind 5 days ago, shortly before Christmas, 2009. I had noticed over the last couple of months a slight whitish cast across his eyes and suspected cataracts. I called the Vet and their only concern would be if he has oozing from the eyes, which he doesn't, so we carry on. It is very hard to watch him struggle with this new affliction, but he is adapting.
His Litter has been moved to the Living Room, close to were he sleeps and he has no trouble finding it, the fireplace and his bed. The only issues now is walking a straight line to the kitchen to eat without traversing the steps down to the foyer or the 3rd level. I find if I march in one spot in the kitchen next to the sink he is then able to walk the straight line.
We have decided to continue to care for him until he can no longer use his legs to function. Himalayan Cats are very loving cats and he continues to demonstrate his excellent disposition in this trying time. God Bless Teddy.
His Litter has been moved to the Living Room, close to were he sleeps and he has no trouble finding it, the fireplace and his bed. The only issues now is walking a straight line to the kitchen to eat without traversing the steps down to the foyer or the 3rd level. I find if I march in one spot in the kitchen next to the sink he is then able to walk the straight line.
We have decided to continue to care for him until he can no longer use his legs to function. Himalayan Cats are very loving cats and he continues to demonstrate his excellent disposition in this trying time. God Bless Teddy.
Teddy, my Himalayan Cat is getting Old
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Teddy is not doing as well now. He no longer cleans himself and has become somewhat eccentric, by refusing to poop in his litter. I have managed to train him to poop on a puppy urine sheet. I'm not sure if that's what it's called, but you get the idea.

I clean him with a warm face cloth. He has passed out twice and each time I thought he was dead. Once we gave him a bath because he was such a mess and can't clean himself and while I was drying him on the bath mat he passed out, but came to. I thought over the past 4 months that we would lose him. He did drop about one pound several months ago also, which is a lot for a 10 pound cat.
He was hanging his head down and seemed to be very lethargic, but now is a pound heavier, alert and curious! I'm not surprised because he asks for food all the time and with wet food, well you can imagine how many times a day I feed him. I don't want to count. I put him on a strict wet food mature kidney failure diet - no dry food as this was causing problems because he stopped drinking his water. The wet food gives him enough water so that all systems are go!
I must say though, he continues to have that great, lovable Himalayan cat personality, even in his old age!

I clean him with a warm face cloth. He has passed out twice and each time I thought he was dead. Once we gave him a bath because he was such a mess and can't clean himself and while I was drying him on the bath mat he passed out, but came to. I thought over the past 4 months that we would lose him. He did drop about one pound several months ago also, which is a lot for a 10 pound cat.
He was hanging his head down and seemed to be very lethargic, but now is a pound heavier, alert and curious! I'm not surprised because he asks for food all the time and with wet food, well you can imagine how many times a day I feed him. I don't want to count. I put him on a strict wet food mature kidney failure diet - no dry food as this was causing problems because he stopped drinking his water. The wet food gives him enough water so that all systems are go!
I must say though, he continues to have that great, lovable Himalayan cat personality, even in his old age!
Teddy, Always the Gentleman
I believe Teddy, my Himalayan Cat, is always a gentleman because, when I change my clothes, he always looks the other way; now I'm hoping it's not in disgust....
I chose to believe that it's because he has "a Conscience" and is a 'gentleman cat'. Mind blowing ain't it!!!!!
Teddy, my Himalayan Cat, looking as wise as an owl, but a bit apprehensive or perturbed; probably the camera flash!

I chose to believe that it's because he has "a Conscience" and is a 'gentleman cat'. Mind blowing ain't it!!!!!
Teddy, my Himalayan Cat, looking as wise as an owl, but a bit apprehensive or perturbed; probably the camera flash!

Never Trust a Himalayan Cat with Money
He is my confidant and business partner, more specifically the "Shipping Supervisor", but I have to keep on his tail!The business end of it I handle - word of advice - never trust a Himalayan Cat with money.
Himalayan Cat Kitty Cab Chronicles
Fish!!! and We're off to see the Vet - hi ho!
While I praise my Himalayan cat, Teddy to the hilt, now, there was a time, believe it or not, when he was the 'Kitten for Hell'. Ah kittens are so cute you say, except the 'Kitten from Hell'! In the middle of the night Teddy would get on top of the headboard and then jump on my chest. Needless to say, this is an extremely startling thing to happen to you when you're sleeping. He did this so often, that I wasn't getting enough sleep and was coming down with colds all the time.
I put an ad in the paper to sell him. When I finally got an interested caller, I just couldn't do it. One friend said, he must have read the ad in the paper and decided to behave himself.
He wasn't six months old yet, so I had to wait before he could be neutered. I purchased a kitty cab and at night that's where he slept. He didn't like sleeping in the kitty cab. I'd yell "fish" around 11 at night and he'd run into the kitchen (where the kitty cab was kept) and in he went. He fell for it every night - LOL. We both slept finally! Once he was neutered he calmed right down and the kitty cab was put in storage.
Teddy doesn't like the kitty cab, riding in the car, or going to the Vet, no ifs, ands, or buts. The morning we're going to the Vet I get the kitty cab out from the basement and hide it in the den, because if he sees the cab he'll get suspicious and maybe will crawl under a bed. Once I'm ready to go, I'll grab Teddy and try to get him in thru the cab door. What he tries to do is splay all four paws out (kinda like Wiley Coyote) to prevent being put in. So I tilt the cab up and gravity gives me a hand.
When we get to the Vet he won't come out of the cab and usually the Vet suspends the cab on an angle while I pull him out, as he is now using his paws, Wiley Coyote style, to stay in the cab. You'd think he'd be a Vet's nightmare, but he's perfectly terrified and co-operative at the same time; that's how I like my men!
If I have to leave him there for a few hours I usually take the cab and return later. When the technician brings Teddy out - now he walks right into the kitty cab - no problems. Once we get home and in the door, he's batting at the cab door to get out asap.
When we're on vacation, a member of my family will check on Teddy every day to feed him and make sure he has enough water. After returning from our first week-long vacation away from Teddy, he meowed at us steadily for at least an hour. And he wouldn't let us pet him until he had his say. Ah, those emotional Himalayan cats!
I put an ad in the paper to sell him. When I finally got an interested caller, I just couldn't do it. One friend said, he must have read the ad in the paper and decided to behave himself.
He wasn't six months old yet, so I had to wait before he could be neutered. I purchased a kitty cab and at night that's where he slept. He didn't like sleeping in the kitty cab. I'd yell "fish" around 11 at night and he'd run into the kitchen (where the kitty cab was kept) and in he went. He fell for it every night - LOL. We both slept finally! Once he was neutered he calmed right down and the kitty cab was put in storage.
Teddy doesn't like the kitty cab, riding in the car, or going to the Vet, no ifs, ands, or buts. The morning we're going to the Vet I get the kitty cab out from the basement and hide it in the den, because if he sees the cab he'll get suspicious and maybe will crawl under a bed. Once I'm ready to go, I'll grab Teddy and try to get him in thru the cab door. What he tries to do is splay all four paws out (kinda like Wiley Coyote) to prevent being put in. So I tilt the cab up and gravity gives me a hand.
When we get to the Vet he won't come out of the cab and usually the Vet suspends the cab on an angle while I pull him out, as he is now using his paws, Wiley Coyote style, to stay in the cab. You'd think he'd be a Vet's nightmare, but he's perfectly terrified and co-operative at the same time; that's how I like my men!
If I have to leave him there for a few hours I usually take the cab and return later. When the technician brings Teddy out - now he walks right into the kitty cab - no problems. Once we get home and in the door, he's batting at the cab door to get out asap.
When we're on vacation, a member of my family will check on Teddy every day to feed him and make sure he has enough water. After returning from our first week-long vacation away from Teddy, he meowed at us steadily for at least an hour. And he wouldn't let us pet him until he had his say. Ah, those emotional Himalayan cats!
The Furminator
11/07/05
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Himalayan Cats chase Birds and Geese too!
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Most of the time he likes to sleep on a shady deck chair provided there's a comfortable cushion on it - comfortable enough for a pussy cat that is.
Himalayan Cat Meow Sounds similar to the Siamese Cat
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When Teddy was quite young his meows could sometimes be an annoying high-pitched Siamese Cat meow. As he got older these occasional funny meow sounds mellowed out. Himalayans are bred with Persian and Siamese cats. The Siamese are one of or perhaps the longest living cats - up to 22 years I believe.

As mentionned earlier, Teddy is still quite playful. One of his favourite toys is the yellow foam earplugs. He'll come to me with the earplug in his mouth, drop it onto the floor, and look at me with those eyes "let's play earplug!", and so we do. I kneel down on the floor and flick the earplug with my finger and he races after it. Sometimes he even brings it back to me. Fetch Teddy Fetch!
Other times, when I have teased him, every so slightly, he'll trail after me and swat at the back of my ankles and everytime I'm always surprised and squeal. These squeals seem to delight him too! So yes, Teddy likes to chase feet, just like most cats.

As mentionned earlier, Teddy is still quite playful. One of his favourite toys is the yellow foam earplugs. He'll come to me with the earplug in his mouth, drop it onto the floor, and look at me with those eyes "let's play earplug!", and so we do. I kneel down on the floor and flick the earplug with my finger and he races after it. Sometimes he even brings it back to me. Fetch Teddy Fetch!
Other times, when I have teased him, every so slightly, he'll trail after me and swat at the back of my ankles and everytime I'm always surprised and squeal. These squeals seem to delight him too! So yes, Teddy likes to chase feet, just like most cats.
My Himalayan Cat, Teddy, Died on Victoria Day
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My dear, sweet Teddy boy died on May 24th. He was 19 years old. I am devastated.The pain in my heart has been too much to handle. The loss of a beloved pet is just as hard as losing a close family member. My husband and I are childless, so he was our child. He died May 24th right between our birthdays in May. He will never, ever be forgotten.
Update: We have since bought a long hair, black and white, male cat from the Humane Society. We have had him since July, 2010 and are simply delighted. Teddy will always hold a very special place in our hearts and will never be forgotten.
Epileptic Himalayan Cat
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I have an Epileptic Himalayan Cat in Kidney failure, but he's doing well as a senior citizen.He is epileptic, but has only had 2 seizures to my knowledge. He is very affectionate ♥, persistent and confident when he wants something. He constantly wants to be pet and cuddled.
June, 2007: Teddy and I were in the backyard while the Ontario Hydro was working on the electrical wires. One of the machines they started to use sounded just like a jack hammer. I turned to look at Teddy and his head started to jerk back and forth. I also suspected that loud sequential sounds could trigger a seizure. I ran towards him and about half way there he went into a full seizure, rolled over a plant onto 2 rocks.
I picked him up and took him into the house onto the sofa, talking to him in a soothing voice to reassure him and stroking him gently. The vet said not to stick fingers in his mouth. The seizure lasted only 2 minutes.
When he pulls out he lets out these little meows that sounds to me like "What happened to me?". Poor thing.
Safe Cat Lookout
I know Teddy, my Himalayan cat, would have loved this Cat Veranda too!
Teddy still hanging in there ...
* 14/05/10
We have had some problems keeping Teddy interested in his food. He has been on a special diet which is a low protein for cats with Kidney problems, however, he does get bored with it, so we add some of the cheap canned food. At one point, for about 5 days, he didn't want the good food at all, but his walking became a problem and his left leg kept slipping out from under him. I tried the good Vet food again and within 3 hours his legs improved. This to us, was a clear indication of how important it is to feed your cats the proper Vet food!
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Himalayan Cat Lion Cut
12/04/10
In 2008, because Teddy hadn't been as well, I didn't take him to the Vet to get his lion cut. What a mistake that was. The loss of fur due to the heat of the summer created quite a fur ball delima and aggravated his weak digestive system. I just had to make sure to brush/comb him every day.
This summer, if he is still alive and kicking, he'll get his lion cut again. He just loves it!
Teddy normally gets his Lion Cut in late May. The first time I had him shaved my friends look at me in horror. "How could you do this to your cat?", and I replied, "he loves it".
There's nothing quite as cute as a lion cut himalayan cat, especially if the lion cut is also done on the tail with a little pouf of fur at the end. Teddy's had both done - full tail left and the little pouf, that looks sort of French Poodle-like. I prefer the pouf!

Himalayan cat lion cut: The cut - which should be done by a professional groomer experienced with long-haired cats - the body fur is shaved. Generally the fur around the ruff and on the tail is left long, making the kitty look like he has a lion's mane. While some cats take the shave as an affront to their dignity, others enjoy their warm-weather fashion.
This summer, if he is still alive and kicking, he'll get his lion cut again. He just loves it!
Teddy normally gets his Lion Cut in late May. The first time I had him shaved my friends look at me in horror. "How could you do this to your cat?", and I replied, "he loves it".
There's nothing quite as cute as a lion cut himalayan cat, especially if the lion cut is also done on the tail with a little pouf of fur at the end. Teddy's had both done - full tail left and the little pouf, that looks sort of French Poodle-like. I prefer the pouf!

Himalayan cat lion cut: The cut - which should be done by a professional groomer experienced with long-haired cats - the body fur is shaved. Generally the fur around the ruff and on the tail is left long, making the kitty look like he has a lion's mane. While some cats take the shave as an affront to their dignity, others enjoy their warm-weather fashion.
Teddy My Himalayan Cat Relaxing on the Deck
17/03/10
Teddy is a Flame Point Himalayan Cat. He is 18 now, 19 next month ~ hard to believe - yes he's kept his svelte 10 pound weight. He really does love getting all that fur trimmed off, with a lion cut, and then he can endure the summer heat better!
He has also been on special diets (that have changed over the years, as appropriate) from the Vet and I think that is why he has done so well, ie. he doesn't appear to have arthritis. Teddy asks "But why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food?
For the past year he has been strictly on moist cat food for cats in kidney failure. He's been in kidney failure for 5 years at least! Unfortunately it means he demands food every hour on the hour, except for a brief 2 or 3 hours during his afternoon nap.
The ladies at the Vet's office just love Teddy. He is one of two cats that does not need to be put under in order to be shaved for his Lion Cut, because he is so sweet-tempered ♥
and does not claw or bite the ladies.
The Vet's Receptionist mentionned her sister had a Flame Point Himalayan and said it was a female, full grown, weighed 6 pounds and was stand-offish. I think it also depends on how you raise and treat your cat. All my cats have been considerate, gentle and affectionate!
Teddy's fur is no longer matting, so I'm debating whether or not to take him to the Vet to get shaved again. We'll just have to see how he handles the summer heat. The house is air-conditioned though.

That's love and total adoration you see in his eyes!
I still think he's one of the prettiest Himilayan Cats I've ever seen, but then I'm biased!
He has also been on special diets (that have changed over the years, as appropriate) from the Vet and I think that is why he has done so well, ie. he doesn't appear to have arthritis. Teddy asks "But why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food?
For the past year he has been strictly on moist cat food for cats in kidney failure. He's been in kidney failure for 5 years at least! Unfortunately it means he demands food every hour on the hour, except for a brief 2 or 3 hours during his afternoon nap.
The ladies at the Vet's office just love Teddy. He is one of two cats that does not need to be put under in order to be shaved for his Lion Cut, because he is so sweet-tempered ♥
and does not claw or bite the ladies.
The Vet's Receptionist mentionned her sister had a Flame Point Himalayan and said it was a female, full grown, weighed 6 pounds and was stand-offish. I think it also depends on how you raise and treat your cat. All my cats have been considerate, gentle and affectionate!
Teddy's fur is no longer matting, so I'm debating whether or not to take him to the Vet to get shaved again. We'll just have to see how he handles the summer heat. The house is air-conditioned though.

That's love and total adoration you see in his eyes!
I still think he's one of the prettiest Himilayan Cats I've ever seen, but then I'm biased!
Lion Cut Himalayan Cat in Garden
19/02/10
July 2008: Teddy, my Himalayan Cat has been in Kidney failure for about 4 years now. Since then he has been on a special Kidney diet through the Vet's office. At the time he stayed 2 nights at the Vet's for intravenous hydration. I dropped by the first night and was quite distressed to see him really traumatized and disoriented. When I finally took him home the Vet was quite distressed about the fact that he hadn't eaten for 2 days. I told my husband we would never do that again.
My main objective now is to make Teddy as comfortable as possible and that means Vet visits, administration of medications, but no overnight stays.
He became constipated for 3 days, his head was hanging low and he wasn't moving much, so I once again took him to the Vet on Thursday, June 19, 2008. Apparently he now has a Heart Murmur. He was given an enema, water injections, blood tests, and $318 dollars I trotted back home with Teddy and a bottle of laxative.
By the way, the laxative was Lactulose and I paid $16 for a small bottle at the Vet's. You can buy it at the Pharmacy for about 1/5 of the price.
The blood tests will come back in 3 days. He'll stay on wet food from now on.
Update - Teddy's blood tests were fine.
The Vet mentioned injecting water intravenously, but I don't like needles, let alone giving them.

Today, Saturday a.m., June 21st Teddy's head is up and his tail is curled and he's purring. He ate a big bowl of wet cat food and then drank from his water bowl. I checked his litter box and he did defecate and urinate. So far so good! Needless to say, I am delighted.
July 24, 2008. Teddy has gained his weight back and appears to be doing much better now. He's trying to hunt birds outside - so that's a good sign. He has a good apetite, however, I still need to give him lactulose every 3 or 4 days to ensure bowel movements.
My main objective now is to make Teddy as comfortable as possible and that means Vet visits, administration of medications, but no overnight stays.
He became constipated for 3 days, his head was hanging low and he wasn't moving much, so I once again took him to the Vet on Thursday, June 19, 2008. Apparently he now has a Heart Murmur. He was given an enema, water injections, blood tests, and $318 dollars I trotted back home with Teddy and a bottle of laxative.
By the way, the laxative was Lactulose and I paid $16 for a small bottle at the Vet's. You can buy it at the Pharmacy for about 1/5 of the price.
The blood tests will come back in 3 days. He'll stay on wet food from now on.
Update - Teddy's blood tests were fine.
The Vet mentioned injecting water intravenously, but I don't like needles, let alone giving them.

Today, Saturday a.m., June 21st Teddy's head is up and his tail is curled and he's purring. He ate a big bowl of wet cat food and then drank from his water bowl. I checked his litter box and he did defecate and urinate. So far so good! Needless to say, I am delighted.
July 24, 2008. Teddy has gained his weight back and appears to be doing much better now. He's trying to hunt birds outside - so that's a good sign. He has a good apetite, however, I still need to give him lactulose every 3 or 4 days to ensure bowel movements.
Teddy, my Himalayan Cat, has 2 out of 5 senses left!
25/01/09
I have ascertained that Teddy, my Himalayan cat, who is approaching 18 years of age, has two senses left: touch and taste. The remaining senses are sight, and he appears to be totally blind; sound, he appears to hear only certain sounds; smell, even that seems to be severely handicapped unless there is fresh fish or freshly cooked fish nearby!
We carry on with our dear Teddy. When picked up he stills purrs and continues to maintain his kind and wonderful disposition. There is a little head drooping from time to time, which is an indication of either pain or general malaise, but this is occasional.

My husband made the mistake of getting up and feeding him when he howled for food at 3 in the morning, a few days ago, and now Teddy continues this behavior, so I'll have to get him retrained to be fed at 6:30 again! Loud howls for food when a cat is close to death apparently is standard fare.
On the plus side he is peeing and pooping in his litter, which is a very good thing because our Himalayan Cat's litter is now located in the living room!
We carry on with our dear Teddy. When picked up he stills purrs and continues to maintain his kind and wonderful disposition. There is a little head drooping from time to time, which is an indication of either pain or general malaise, but this is occasional.

My husband made the mistake of getting up and feeding him when he howled for food at 3 in the morning, a few days ago, and now Teddy continues this behavior, so I'll have to get him retrained to be fed at 6:30 again! Loud howls for food when a cat is close to death apparently is standard fare.
On the plus side he is peeing and pooping in his litter, which is a very good thing because our Himalayan Cat's litter is now located in the living room!
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
Who's the fairest pussycat of them all? Well me of course ...
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MikeChantry says:
Mine, for now, is certainly a flame-point. I have a 14 year old Flame Point named Flurry aka Big Cat. King of the Tibetan Mountain Halls as well. RIP Teddy, mine also has kidney problems but he is doing very well, especially after he got a nice grooming this summer. Cheers!
Posted September 16, 2010
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Matie
Jan 28, 2012 @ 1:14 pm | delete
- I love his personality!! so stern and serious! XDD
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kingsrookie Nov 28, 2011 @ 5:45 pm | delete
- I messed up my Himalayan's Lion cut so ended up shaving him a few months back. He lloked so dreadful! Blessed!
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MiaBellezza
Nov 29, 2011 @ 9:38 am | delete
- Whoops, not a happy, nor a pretty pussy cat. I hope you didn't let him look into any mirrors!
Best people to do a lion cut for a cat are the wonderful technicians at the Vet's office. Most cats need to be put under to properly shave the cat. Every time one of my cats walked out of the office they looked beautiful and absolutely loved having less fur for the Summer. Thank you for your blessing.
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kinworm
Nov 3, 2011 @ 9:11 am | delete
- Teddy was a beautiful cat and I loved reading about him and admiring the beautiful photos. We have a tabby cat who is very eccentric indeed - she can be very cuddly one minute and sometimes I'll wake up and she's lying on my head! and at other times she doesn't want to know and she'll actually stalk off if we try to fuss her. Lovely, lovely lens.
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Tipi
Sep 24, 2011 @ 9:53 pm | delete
- A sweet tribute and memorial to the sweets of cats. Like a Disney movie, you give tears and smiles. I could picture Teddy pouncing on your chest in his happy game....until he read the newspaper ad! I would say that no one has ever been more loved through to the end of their lives and there must be kitty angels around you all the time. Sweetness!
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