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And almost always female.
my calico was less white. she was beautiful..Best cat I have ever had. Her fur was always silky too. I miss her...Them fucking italian fucks probably killed her too. FUKers
She would always do love purs and talk to us. She was awesome.
yea, thats what mine is but i didnt know they all had the same colors. i thought they just had 2 or 3 colors of any kind.
i bet yours is female.
how do i know? because most calico cats are female.
i know a lot about them for a rather funny reason.
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After reading this article cats are far more filthy than I had realized.
ZOONOSIS - DISEASES SPREAD FROM CAT TO MAN
Copyright 2000, 2003 Sarah Hartwell
WHAT ARE ZOONOSES?
Zoonoses (also called zoonotic diseases) are diseases that can be passed from animals to man. Most diseases are species specific. Humans don't catch cat flu despite urban legends to the contrary. Most zoonotic diseases can be avoided through good hygiene - disinfecting areas which have become contaminated, washing hands after handling contaminated items (including cats) and wearing rubber gloves to prevent infectious matter entering skin wounds. The majority of diseases pose no threat to humans and can be treated by your doctor. A few are more dangerous to those with poor immune systems and a very small minority are unquestionably dangerous e.g. rabies.
Common examples of zoonoses are toxoplasmosis (a protozoan), psittacosis (virus) and ringworm (fungus). Toxoplasmosis is a protozoan which can be spread from cats and a wide variety of other sources to humans. A pregnant woman who contracts toxoplasmosis risks having a baby with congenital defects. Psittacosis is an upper respiratory infection usually caught from cage birds e.g. parrots. It is a chlamydial infection of birds which can cause pneumonia in humans. Although easily cured in healthy adults, it is dangerous to the very young, very elderly and to those with a poor immune system. Psittacosis also causes chlamydial eye and respiratory infections in cats. Ringworm is a fungal skin disease which for most people is more irritating than dangerous, though it can cause scarring (due to constant scratching) and may be of concern to individuals with poor immune systems.
This a short and simple owner's guide to common zoonoses. A web-search will provide in-depth information on any of these infections. If you have any concerns, your veterinarian and your doctor will be able to provide information. Remember - zoonoses are only newsworthy because dangerous ones are so rare! Many pet owners have probably had zoonotic illnesses without even noticing the symptoms.
Important note: Some of the photos in this article show cats in inappropriate situations e.g. sharing human food or on food preparation areas. In all cases, the cats were healthy and their owners had good immunity to most minor infections and understood the risks. Surfaces were wiped clean afterwards.
FUNGAL INFECTIONS
Fungal infections of humans are surprisingly common: thrush, athlete's foot etc. The only one of concern in the context of this article is ringworm.
Ringworm
Ringworm is probably the most common zoonosis of cats. Vets who treat ringwormy cats are used to seeing owners with red, scaly, itchy patches of skin. Ringworm is not a worm but a fungus; it normally causes circular scaly patches (which often fluoresce under a Woods Lamp [UV light]). Some strains do not fluoresce and must be cultured in the laboratory to provide a diagnosis. Unfortunately up to 40% of cats may have the fungus without showing any symptoms.
It is a nuisance to eradicate from a household because of fungal spores. Cat treatment is usually by tablet (sometimes by dips or baths). Human treatment is usually by anti-fungal creams. The human version is probably frequently dismissed as eczema by cat owners and left untreated. As with other skin diseases, the red scaly circular patches may be itchy and continued scratching may cause scarring.
BACTERIAL INFECTIONS
Bacteria are usually secondary infectious agents that follow viral or mycobacterial infections. Bacteria may be present in diarrhoea which is an effective means of cross-infection (solid stools buried in litter are less infectious). Common zoonotic bacteria include species of campylobacter, streptococcus and staphylococci; these generally respond to antibiotic. However, some cat breeders now routinely dose their cats on antibiotics in an attempt to reduce disease in the cattery. This is leading to an increase in antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. The problems of resistant bacteria have already been encountered in the livestock/poultry industry, caused by too many animals in too little space and routine dosing with 'preventative' antibiotics.
Feline conjunctivitis can be caused by a variety of conditions including bacterial or viral infections; conjunctivitis caused by a foreign body may lead to a secondary bacterial infection. Since some of these germs can also infect humans, it is wise to observe basic hygiene precautions when handling cats with conjunctivitis. Most cases are easily treated in both cats and humans by eye drops and eye ointments - often containing the same active ingredients!
Persistent streptococcal infections in cats can cause tonsilitis and pharyngitis in the owners.
Pasteurella is possibly the most common bacterial zoonosis, carried in the mouths of up to 75% of cats. Cat bite wounds should be always be cleaned carefully with antiseptic or antibiotic cleansers and an antibiotic ointment applied. Any sign of wound inflammation, persistent swelling or fever should be referred to the doctor as it may require oral antibiotics. Most healthy adults will recover without treatment; but you may not wish to risk your health.
Salmonella bacteria is more common in the faeces of cats fed raw meat or those that catch wild birds. Infection follows a faecal-oral route (you clean the litter tray and scratch your lip without first washing your hands).
It may be cute, but cats should not be allowed on food preparation or serving areas!
"Tommy" wants a piece of Irene's burger and is standing right next to a tray of shortcake.
Pet owners are often extremely indulgent of their pets. If you do allow your cat on or around food preparation areas, you should be aware of the risks.
Zoonoses - Diseases Spread from Cat to Man
