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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 in the area
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.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Alison | 01/20/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your response. It was ..... |
| Yvonne | 01/17/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks! Further to my last mail, she ..... |
| Melanie Gamble | 01/16/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Norm, I know what you mean ..... |
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Recent Answers from Norman Auspitz
2012-02-04 Multiple umbilical cords in cats:
Carol, Yes, it is not only possible, but usual. There is usually one placenta connected via an umbilical cord to each kitten. which is why cat breeders are urged to count placentas. However, there
2012-01-22 Bengal Tigers:
Bianca, Cat attract can be sprinkled in the litter pan with your normal litter and it tends to make the cat want to do its business where you have sprinkled it. Rather than use diluted bleach, you
2012-01-20 Kitten Introductions Gone Bad:
Denise, Actually, things are not going as badly as you think. First of all, all cats go through an involved getting to know you ritual. Secondly, we mere humans do not understand the rules of their
2012-01-16 Bengal Tigers:
Bianca, I have pondered this for quite a while and have no easy answers. I am assuming you have had them both checked for intestinal parasites, impacted anal glands, urinary tract infections and the
2012-01-14 New cat and established cat:
Melanie, I am glad the new kitty is coming out of his shell!!!!!!!!!! Leaving them alone and letting them work out their relationship, I believe, is always the best policy. If they are playing
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