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Teddy My Himalayan Cat

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Flame Point Himalayan Cat

 

Teddy, my Flame Point Himalayan Cat, has red tips on his ears, nose and paws. He has lovely sweet green eyes, a great disposition and likes to be around people all the time.  Providing information on Himilayan Cat Breeders, the Lion Cut, How to Give your Cat a Pill, Training your Cat and more!

Teddy My Cat Relaxing on the Deck 

Teddy is a Flame Point Himalayan Cat. He is 17 now, hard to believe - yes he's kept his svelte 10 pound weight. He really does love getting all that fur trimmed off and he can enjoy 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?

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.

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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!

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 looking as wise as an owl, but a bit apprehensive or perturbed; probably the camera flash!


Teddy having a nap in the linen closet!


My Zimbio

Meow Sounds similar to the Siamese Cat 

Cats like to chase feet - my feet get swatted!

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.

Cat in Kidney Failure 

Teddy 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. The blood tests will come back in 3 days. He'll stay on wet food from now on.

Update - Friday, June 20th, Teddy did not hardly eat and as far as I could tell would not drink any water even with a little tuna juice in it, so I fed him a solution of Bentonite Clay mixed in water apx. 2 ml. through the mouth with a syringe and via this method I also administered water continuously throughout the day, as he still resisted drinking from his bowl.



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.

Epileptic Himalayan Cat 

Affectionate, Considerate and Always a Gentleman



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Teddy is now 17 years old. 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.

Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall 

who's the fairest pussycat of them all? Well me of course ...

Reader Feedback 

What's your favorite Himalayan coloring?

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PetMemorialWorld says:

Since I have only met one it would have to be - Flame Point

The_Homeopath says:

Sealpoint. That's what my Michaelangelo was.

 
 
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Cats chase Birds and Geese too! 

July 23, 2007

One afternoon my husband, and I were out in the backyard talking to our neighbour when a Canada Goose flew overhead - probably 20 feet above our heads. Well Teddy must have had a hankering for goose, took a good run and then leaped into the air but then suddenly landed into the side of the fence. Good try Teddy and A for effort; points off for depth perception though!

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.



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It's a Tough Life being a Pussy Cat 

Lion Cut - shaved Himilayan Cat

Teddy got 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".


Himalayan cat "lion cut": In this 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.

Flame point YouTube vids 

Cheesecake - Male Flame Point Himalayan Kitten

This beautiful little fella is named Cheesecake! He is already sold but I wanted everyone to enjoy this video of such a sweet little kitten! For more cute kittens visit www.daphnesdolls.com

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Fish!!! and We're off to see the Vet - hi ho!

While I praise 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 thing he'd be a Vet's nightmare, but is 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.

You can see in the photo 'top left', Teddy's himalayan lion cut!

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.

Cat Beds and Furniture 

If you have pets at home, you know that like living with children pets need toys and beds to be happy. But let's face it; what you get from the pet shops is not stylish to say the least.

If you spend a lot of time and money designing your interior, this can ruin your entire design scheme. Who wants to entertain guests with ugly cat stuff lying around?

Cat Beds 

Himalayan Kitten Playing 

HImalayan kitten Goma playing by the window

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Never Trust a 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 Cat with money.



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Teddy thinking to himself! 

"I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit.



The Bird on the other hand has got to be an informant. He has mastered their frightful tongue (something akin to mole speak) and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his current placement in the metal room his safety is assured. But I can wait. It is only a matter of time."

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Leave your Comments. Be My Guest! 

The_Homeopath

He is just gorgeous! My Himalayan, Mikey, passed away last year. He would have turned 18 this past June 6th. He and I had been together since he was 13 weeks old. I miss him terribly.

Posted July 13, 2008

bafiedel

What a beautiful cat. How lucky that you have such a nice companion.

Posted June 20, 2008

MiaBellezza

Thank you for all the wonderful comments. All I can say is that Teddy has been one of my great loves and speaking of loves, doesn't talk back as much as the husband, so look out hubby! Who could ask for anything more? Silly huh.

Posted June 08, 2008

Recession-Proof

Before 4 years ago I'd never been a big cat lover, but my girlfriend brought home a Himalayan cat that we named Pablo Diablo, and he totally warmed my heart toward cats. He is the best cat I've ever been around, and I can't imagine my life without him. Corny I know but true. Thanks this was a great lens. ~Jesse

Posted June 08, 2008

ecovicki

Very nice lens! I am a cat lover too, with 4 in our home! I saw you on the Stores board.

Posted June 06, 2008

 
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