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j-"" Csj) I I ..r.'.V -SrsSv 0 I t&h By J. J. FISHLER, D.V.M. Tabby or Siamese, there are definite dos and don'ts WHEN YOUR CAT HAS KITTENS If YOU OWN an unaltered fe male cat, even if she leads a sheltered, indoor life, expect her to remind you several times a year of her inalienable right to be a mother. She'll do it so loudly and so long you will probably give in and find her a suitable mate. A mother cat, properly called a queen, believes herself the perfect mom. And her purring, beaming pride in her young teaches more about rearing a family than a host of PTA lecturers. A cat's gestation period is about 64 days. During this time a healthy queen needs no special diet or medication. Your expectant cat will need a suitable place to bring her litter into the world. A roomy cardboard box, placed in a quiet, dark, draft-free spot, is ideal. An opening near the top allows mother cat to come and go but keeps the young kittens safe inside. Be prepared for one eventuality: despite your valiant efforts, queen may decide the laundry basket, your dresser drawer, your closet are more to her taste. Most likely, she will have her young with little trouble. Teach the family to handle the kittens gently, lifting them not by the nape of the neck but firmly with both hands. When they are four weeks old, you may begin feeding the kittens with a mixture of milk and cat food, hamburger, or cooked cereal by dipping the kit ten's mouth and chin into the food. He'll sputter and sneeze at first but will soon learn. A last bit of advice: if you must give away these lovable creatures, don't despair your cat may present another litter before too long. WW, . or a corner of Free Cat Booklet For a free copy of "Basics of Cat and Kitten Care," a new illustrated booklet prepared by the Pet Food Institute, send a stamped, self -addressed 4 to (business-letter size) envelope to Cats, Dept. FW, Pet Food Institute, 3SS N. Michigan Ave., Chicago 1, III. (jfijk Buffet Skillet Handy helper (and beautiful server) for that: Christmas dinner. Lid is removable and adjustable, tucks into' either handle. You can fry, stew and bake automatically. The skillet, is completely immersible for easy cleaning. ,'VJ Spray, Steam & Dry Iron. Touch up! ihat Christmas party dress with thlsj new iron. Sprinkles, steams, dry-irons.! Water-window level tells when to add water.) General Electric, you'll agree, belongs beneath your Christmas tree 5; 2 r a aSsaaaasBSPiaaaslBiSsaaasaaMaaesasaaaMasasassJif- asssssasaaiaaal 1 iy f Low-Silhouette Blonder. Make Christ-1 mas beverages and desserts in this new, ; all-chrome blender with glass decanter. Only lOVi inches high, it stores anywhere easily., (ft Grill and Waffle Baker. For that late Christmas snack, use VlS this handy two-in-one appliance. Makes four big waffles at a time. Reversible grids for large pancakes, grilled sandwiches. 'mm 1 ' ! LjjfWk Automatic Blanket, starling cnnstmas night, guard your sleeping V$ warmth with the "Waverly" Automatic Blanket. Dependable General Hectric Sleep-Guard. Single or dual controls, twin or double sizes. . General Electric Co., Housewares & Commercial Equip. Dlv., Bridgeport 2, Conn. New "Lockette" Alarm Plwlr Part anrl nrnttv In 1 Its picture-frame case. Color t styled In Wedgewood blue, ; white, or antique brown. 4 Family 'rklu. DrcnntKr IC. 1961
