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About Norman Auspitz
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Expertise
I can answer most non-veterinary questions about cats. My particular expertise is pedigree cats, breeding and showing. However, I am versed in feline behavior, cat breeds and their characteristics, general feline husbandry, and the like.

Experience
I judged for the Canadian Cat Association from 1975 until 1982. I am currently an approved allbreed judge for the Cat Fanciers'' Association (the world''s largets cat registry), and have been judging for them since 1991. I have been breeding pedigreed cats since 1971 and have been exhibiting pedigreed cats in shows since 1970. I obtained my first pedigreed cat in 1970 and have never looked back. In 1971, I obtained my first Abyssinian which has become my primary breed. In addition, I have bred Manx and Persians. Currently, besides the Abyssinians, I am also breeding Maine Coons.


Organizations
Cat Fanciers'' Association, inc. (CFA) and the Manx, Maine Coon, and Abyssinian breed councils. I am currently Abyssinian breed council secretary.

Publications
Cat Fancy Magazine, The Abyssinian Chapter in The Cat Fanciers'' Association Complete Cat Book, and Articles for various editions of The Cat Fanciers'' Association Yearbook

Education/Credentials
I received a B.S. from Drexel University in 1968, a M.Math from University of Waterloo, in 1970, a Ph.D. from University of Waterloo in 1975, and a MBA from McMaster University in 1980. I received my approved allbreed judging status in the Cat Fanciers'' Association in 1999.

Awards and Honors
We have produced a number of Cat Fanciers'' Association (CFA) National winning Abyssinian and Maine Coons. We have produced a number of Abyssinian and Maine Coon Distinguished Merit females (an award for a top producing cat), including the first Distinguished Merit Abyssinian in the red (sorrel) color. I am the CFA Abyssinian breed council secretary and belong and/or hold office in a number of cat clubs. I am also a member of the CFA Judges Association.


   

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coccidia in young kitten7/23/2008Ali
  Q: I can not get my 6 week old kitten to eat anything. I have tried kitten food dry and canned, human ...
  A: Leslie, I am somewhat concerned about this kitten not being willing to eat voluntarily due to her ...
cats eye7/23/2008Ali
  Q: my cat seems to have hair growing on the inner part of his bottom eyelid. When I take a warm ...
  A: Edwina, I would venture to guess that the "hair" that is growing on the inside of your cat's ...
sick kitty?7/23/2008Jessica
  Q: I have an eight week old kitten named Layla. We haven't had her for very long so she's still ...
  A: It sounds like Layla has an upper respiratory infection. This produces symptoms similar to the ...
cat licking my shirt,bedspread,etc.7/23/2008Jessica
  Q: My one year old cat has a strange (to me) oddity. He kneeds on me non stop and also licks on my ...
  A: This behavior is called non-nutritive suckling. It's very similar to a child sucking a pacifier and ...
new kittens in the family7/23/2008Jessica
  Q: three weeks ago I adopted 3 kittens whose mom (feral cat) died. one of the kittens didn't make it, ...
  A: What fun! Sorry to chew your ear off here – maybe save this answer to read on a stormy day. But ...
Kitten7/23/2008Jessica
  Q: I've stumbled on a question you asnwered regarding kitten care and thought it was elaborate and ...
  A: I know it does seem cruel keeping her in the washroom, but in reality, this is the best idea for ...
breeding7/23/2008Norman Auspitz
  Q: Why would you want to breed animals in a country that has billions of unwanted cats and dogs in ...
  A: Stephanie, Clearly you have swallowed the Animal Rights mantra hook, line, and sinker! When one ...
cat pregnancy7/23/2008Jessica
  Q: my tonkinese cat was bred for the first time 3 weeks ago. I was unsure about the pregnancy because I ...
  A: I would imagine as a breeder that your guess is as good as mine as to what might have happened. ...
Cat changing personality after giving birth7/23/2008Kate Tilmouth
  Q: My cat gave birth about 6 months ago to 5 lovely kittens, 3 of which we still own. Before the ...
  A: when a cats behavior changes then we know for certain that something else has changed to cause this ...
cats behaviour since giving birth a few hrs ago7/23/2008Norman Auspitz
  Q: Our cat is barely 13months old and just delivered her first litter of 4 kitten all 4 seem fine ...
  A: Michelle, First time moms, especially the spoiled ones, sometimes do not know what to do with their ...
eat and vomit.7/23/2008Carol
  Q: I have two cats. Peanut (farm cat) is about 12 years old (neutered) and I rescued Mimi (spayed) ...
  A: Somer, You are playing Russian Roulette with your cat's life! You have been lucky so far that he ...
kitten spitting up.7/22/2008Norman Auspitz
  Q: My 4 week old kitten has started to spit up milk since sunday, every morning and night. I've tried ...
  A: Cierra, Is your kitten still nursing? If so, I wonder if mama's milk has gone sour (it does ...
Cat sometimes poops outside litterbox..sometimes in it.7/22/2008Ali
  Q: So I have two cats. And I have noticed that the older cat sometimes will poop outside the little box ...
  A: Sasha, My first recommendation in these situations is always to take your cat to the vet for a ...
Kitten dragging/wiping her butt on the floor7/22/2008Ali
  Q: why does my female long-haired kitten that's about 4 months old always drag her butt on the floor? ...
  A: Isaiah, Your kitten may have worms, she could possibly have part of a bowel movement caught in her ...
cat in labor7/22/2008Ali
  Q: my friends cat went in labor three days ago and the first day she had one still born kitten and then ...
  A: Amelia, I am extremely concerned about the health of the mother cat. Normally I recommend that if a ...
introducing cats7/22/2008Ali
  Q: I recently moved into a condo with my 5yr old female cat. My roommate has a 1 yr old male. My cat ...
  A: Tamia, Proper introductions are key. If one cat has been established in your new condo then they ...
Kitten vomiting water and sleeping in litterbox.7/22/2008Jessica
  Q: Yesterday I adopted two kittens from a privately run shelter. They are appx. seven and ten weeks old ...
  A: I would urge you to get the kitten to a vet today if he's still not doing better. I know it seems ...
My cat ran away then died7/22/2008Norman Auspitz
  Q: My 12-year old cat Simba ran away on Sunday June 15. She was an indoor cat, with outdoor priveleges ...
  A: Sarah, Please accept my condolences on the loss of such a dear, dear friend. The average domestic ...
1-4 day old kitten, Rubicon7/22/2008Jessica
  Q: I have a kitten that is approximately 3-4 days old (we are pretty sure his mom is deceased as she is ...
  A: This is by far the most common problem I run into when nursing orphans. Although my vets insist ...
Cat wayyyyy up a tree- 8hrs now!!7/22/2008Carol
  Q: ny sister is frantic!! have called everyone for help-no luck. tried coaxing, food, all the normal ...
  A: Dale, There is nothing you can do if a ladder won't reach. You can try putting a ladder as high as ...
How to get rid of fleas on 2 week old kittens?7/22/2008Jessica
  Q: I was just wondering what I could do to get rid of fleas on my 2 week old kittens and their mother. ...
  A: There aren’t any flea products out there that are labeled for use in kittens under 4 weeks old. The ...
11 Yr old Cat7/21/2008Norman Auspitz
  Q: My male cat constantly cries to be fed. He eats very fast and acts like he never has had a meal. He ...
  A: Lynda, Remember, I am not a vet!!!!! However, at age 11 years he is geriatric and should have a ...
New kitten vs resident cat7/21/2008Norman Auspitz
  Q: My husband and I recently got a new kitten - about three days ago. We have had our first cat since ...
  A: Meggie, What I am about to tell you is very counter intuitive. However, what you must keep in mind ...
cat giving birth7/21/2008Norman Auspitz
  Q: My cat for the past 2 days gave birth to 2 dead kittens that came out feet first, each kitten took ...
  A: Marie Josee, I am sorry your female has had such a problem. If you still think she has a kitten ...
skitso cat7/21/2008Ali
  Q: We got maggie as a kitten, whichwe always have with all the others. But she has never calmed down, ...
  A: Rachel, The drops of Rescue Remedy are safe to put in fresh water daily in the water bowl where ...
cat breathing unusual7/21/2008Norman Auspitz
  Q: My cat is very old, more or less 10 yrs maybe. She is a very active cat purring happy bumps her head ...
  A: Elvia, Remember, I am not a vet!!!!! At age 10 your cat is getting to be geriatric, so, I would ...
reuniting7/21/2008Kate Tilmouth
  Q: i had two kittens about 2 weeks ago who are both 8 week old females. we have had to have mam cat ...
  A: yes this can be a problem. Unfortunately due to their time apart they have lost their bond. And yes ...
Cat eliminating on bed...physically healthy.7/21/2008Ali
  Q: I have a 5 month old and a 4 month old, both strays. Both were doing great on housetraining until a ...
  A: Sally, You mentioned that you have recently begun to leave the house for work. Its quite possible ...
lost cat7/21/2008Norman Auspitz
  Q: i lost my cat 2 nights ago she used to be a outdoor and indoor cat but for 17 months she has been ...
  A: Nina, Two things to remember about cats is that they tend to stay close to their home territory and ...
cat is is peeing on floor7/21/2008Ali
  Q: We have a 5 year old cat and he is peeing on the floor in the basement all the time. He never used ...
  A: Tannia, My first recommendation in these situations is always to take your cat to the vet for a ...
Cat has 2 bags7/21/2008Kate Tilmouth
  Q: My cat is heavily pregnant and i've been waiting for her to give birth. She let me touch her stomach ...
  A: I wouldn't worry too much. If you have taken her to the vets recently he would have had a good feel ...
Moving kittens AND their mother.7/21/2008Carol
  Q: My boyfriend and i just recently moved from CT to NY. Our cat in CT just had kittens about a week ...
  A: Tracy, I wouldn't think there would be a problem is you keep the mother and kittens in a large ...
companion cat certification7/20/2008Norman Auspitz
  Q: I have a friend named Sabrina who lives in a dorm in Yosemite National Park, CA and housing wants ...
  A: Teresa, I have no idea what your age may be, but I was able to find the following link which may be ...
Giving cats methimazole7/20/2008Ali
  Q: I have an 18yr old cat who was recently diagnosed with feline hyperthyroidism, and is currently ...
  A: Carol, I am very surprised that staff at the vet clinic didn't demonstrate the proper technique for ...
ragdolls breeding7/20/2008Norman Auspitz
  Q: "hello i have two breeding females and one stud male ragdoll cat. They are all young and have not ...
  A: Natasha, I did not mean to under estimate your experience, but I get all kinds of questions from ...
I just got a second kitten7/20/2008Norman Auspitz
  Q: Three weeks ago, I got a Russian blue kitten (she is 3 and half months now), she is very active, ...
  A: Natalya, What you have is normal kitten play and normal "getting to know you" rituals between these ...
food7/20/2008Norman Auspitz
  Q: have a 14 yr old male, outdoor cat; he's been almost exclusively on dry food, but on occasion has ...
  A: Joe, At age 14, your cat should be considered geriatric. I would take him to your veterinarian and ...
Cat Birth Control Pills7/20/2008Norman Auspitz
  Q: Where can I purchase Birth Control Pills for cats? I live in a neighborhood that seems to be full of ...
  A: Julia, Your veterinarian can give you a prescription for birth control pills. Although, I am sure ...
skitso cat7/20/2008Ali
  Q: We got maggie as a kitten, whichwe always have with all the others. But she has never calmed down, ...
  A: Rachel, It is important to realize that just like people all cats have different personalities. ...
vestibular neuroligical disorder7/19/2008Kate Tilmouth
  Q: my catcame home on wed falling to his side and off balance. eyes jerking. i thought maybe he had ...
  A: this sounds like a neuroligical disorder possibly like a stroke. I am not a vet and am surprised the ...

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