Larry Chamberlain


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Songs About Cats (or are they?)

Perhaps the most famous Cat Song is The Siamese Cat Song recorded by Peggy Lee. The song is from the Walt Disney 1955 classic "The Lady and The Tramp", an animated film about a classy Cocker Spaniel named Lady who falls for Tramp a scamp of a mongrel. The song however is about two arrogant cats, Si and Am, who have given Siamese cats a bad name ever since. The Siamese Cat Song was penned by Lee along with... (posted by Larry 5 years 194 days ago.)
Is Catnip Dangerous for Your Cat?
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Your cat, your loving and lovable family pet is not usually what you would call a bundle of energy. In fact she spends a good deal of the day taking a siesta. When she moves she does so at her own pace and in her own time. But should your sedate kitty have a whiff of catnip . . . well, wop bop a lula blim bam boom! The party is on baby. Suddenly your cat is rollicking and rolling... (posted by Larry 5 years 283 days ago.)
How Long Will My Cat Live?
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The answer to that depends upon several factors. The care that you give your cat, the quality of the food that your cat eats the kind of lifestyle that your cat lives. All these things play their part in the chances of your cat enjoying a long life. Veterinary medicine has made some great advances in recent years, and this is one of the reasons the average age of domestic cats is... (posted by Larry 5 years 339 days ago.)
Why Does My Cat Bring Home Her Prey?
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Have you ever had the nasty experience of finding some poor little dead creature slap-bang in the middle of your kitchen floor? Or, worse yet, has your 'oh so innocent looking cat' dropped a mutilated prey right at your feet and acted as if you should be pleased about it? If things like the above have happened to you, you must have wondered why your cat does that. After all you feed her... (posted by Larry 5 years 355 days ago.)
Why Does My Cat Bite My Hand When I Stroke Her?
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You have settled into your favorite armchair, perhaps reading the final chapters of a gripping novel. Suddenly you are aware of the imploring stare of your cat sitting at your feet. You invite her onto your lap. Gently you begin to stroke her and your cat signals her appreciation with an audible purr. One hand holding your book the other hand continuing to pet... (posted by Larry 5 years 361 days ago.)