Healthy bytes for your kitty

With good medical care, routine check-ups, good nutrition and lots of love your cat will live a long and happy life. Here are a few preventative health measures designed to keep your cat fit and healthy:

All sleep and no play makes Tom a dull boy

• It is important to keep your cat fit by seeing that he gets regular exercise.


• Simple toys such as ping-ping balls or a toy spider made of pipe-cleaners can keep your cat from destroying your home out of boredom, besides keeping away unwanted fat.


• Be sure all the toys you give your cat are well made and safe. They should be intriguing enough to encourage play, but not a size or shape that could easily be swallowed.

(Joan Henderson is based in Australia and she has judged furry felines in many other countries including the USA, Bermuda, Malaysia, South Africa, Hong Kong, Philippines and New Zealand)