Genetic Mutation Underlying Finland’s “Salty Liquorice” Cats Identified

“The genetic basis for a distinctive new coat coloring — known as “salmiak” — has been identified in domestic cats in Finland.”

by @GrrlScientist via #Substack

#cats #genetics #SalmiakCats #pets #felines #SciComm https://grrlscientist.substack.com/p/genetic-mutation-underlying-finlands

We went through our disk archives and found this beautiful picture of Jade as a kitten. Thought I'd share. Have a nice Caturday!

For whatever reason, I got into playing Monster Hunter World. Finally finished it and I do have to say that I get why the game was so popular. I rarely finish a game unless I really like it. Played using the hammer.

Caturday is here! What is the admin cat of good knowledge saying?

I think Vilma was originally begging for a snack when this was taken

PS: This Prince of Persia level 12 is brutal. I think I know now, after hours of trying, what I'm sorta supposed to do but we'll see. I'll give it a try again this weekend. princejs.(com)

Happy Caturday! This is a really old and rare picture of Vilma meeting Jade for the very first time! This image was found from searching through received emails (it wasn't on any of my hard drives). Enjoy

PS: Level 12 on the original Prince of Persia. I've been concentrating on editing videos lately but I'll have a few goes this weekend: princejs.com

Rare picture of Vilma as a kitten! Normally when I "go through the archives" I look for pictures at the edges of my hard drives. This one I actually found from my email. What an awesome discovery :)

No gaming updates. I've been busy mailing some of my favorite creators that their Odysee sync has stopped and if they would consider uploading manually. The mission is still ongoing but for now I want to do some weekend editing.

#Caturday #Night #Felines on the #CatsOfMastodon

And for Caturday, Vilma and her toupee!

PS: Currently on level 8 on Prince of Persia:
https://princejs.com

Hello #NAFO #fellas and #felines (and everyone else standing with Ukraine )! Seeing how toxic the other site has become recently I have decided to move here permanently. I will toot here mostly in English and mostly to support Ukraine’s fight for their freedom I would love to make new acquaintances here with those of you sharing similar views and values Any boosts would be much appreciated

Slava Ukraini!

Joey and Sheena #catsofmastodon #cats #pets #animals #felines

Hi friends, we went to the #zoo recently because we got to know that the #lynx had young ones.
Well and as we both like lynx and #felines quite a bit, we tried to visit them.

And we were soooo lucky ! They were quite active and playing around. The 300mm lens allowed some nice close ups even though I stood quite a bit away to not disturb them.

I find the one the strongest where it looks directly into the camera

HEY! WAIT A MINUTE! I don't remember planting any "Feline" seeds! #cat #cats #feline #felines #pet #pets #petlover #petphotographer #pennsylvaniagardens #pennsylvaniagarden

His name is Cobweb and he's the new Sheriff in town. His whiskers are the law.

My cat friends #CatsOfMastodon #cute #cutecats #pets #animals #felines #cuteness

Together, Joey and Sheena rule the upper and lower realms. #CatsOfMastodon #mastodoncats #cats #kitties #cute #cutrcats #felines #chats #кошки #gatte #gatas #gatos

Cat burglars: scientists try to solve mystery of why #felines ‘steal’ random objects

Researchers unsure why animals turn up with items such as socks and gloves – but agree pilfered items are not presents

https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/jul/20/cat-burglars-scientists-try-to-solve-mystery-of-why-felines-steal-random-objects

Sheena (in white) and Joey (dressed in black) #CatsOfMastodon #kittycats #kitticats #felines

Joey (left) and Sheena (right) #catsofmatsodon #cats #catsodon #kittens #pussycats #Fridaycatday #mastocats #felines #chats

A few weeks ago, I noticed the Litter Robot my two cats use started going through a lot more litter than usual. I couldn't determine which of the cats was the culprit but they were both due for check-ups and vaccination boosters anyway so I hauled them both in to the vet last week.

Turns out, my super sweet cat, Oliver, had a UTI. Not great but, hey, problem solved... right? NOPE. Also turns out, my outgoing cat, Picasso, has diabetes.

The tests for both cats (blood, fecal, and urine), vaccinations for both cats, 10 days of UTI medication for Oliver, 42 days worth of insulin for Picasso, and an all-in-one package of 60 needles and a sharps container for Picasso came to $1077.85.

Oliver's treatment will be wrapped up in a couple of days. Picasso's medication and syringes will be an ongoing expense of ~$100 per month until his diabetes goes into remission (which is something that apparently can happen with cats but won't necessarily). The vet also advised us to switch Picasso to wet food because basically any wet cat food is lower carb than dry cat food. I can't segregate my cats for feeding, though, so now both are getting wet food exclusively which is gonna run us ~$90 per month.

I'm really fortunate that I am in a good enough financial position that I can manage these costs without too much stress. I do, however, worry about the additional low-dopamine tasks that have been added to my plate. I can just barely take care of myself many days and now, twice a day, I have to prepare food, prepare meds, inject a cat, and clean food dishes. There will also be less frequent tasks like managing recurring prescriptions, getting time off for more vet appointments, setting and going to those appointments, etc.

It's a lot but, one week into this new chapter of pet care, I am managing well so far. For his sake and mine, I am very strenuously hoping that Picasso's diabetes will go into remission soon but I have no sense of how likely that is. The first follow-up appointment is next week. Wish us luck!

#Cat #Cats #CatsOfTheFediverse #Feline #Felines #FelineDiabetes

Martin Vincenzo Mowzkilla enjoying his Memorial Day catnip treat.