Below please find my blog--random posts about whatever is on my mind, or what I am up to in my cat life :)  If you have a question for me, or something you would like to see me comment on here, please email me at michelle@mewznewz.com !

How time flies...

July 9, 2015
2012... ::sigh::

I miss getting to write here!  I have had a crazy couple of years, personally - and am glad to finally be seeing things calm down and even out.  Still very busy, but not insane.  I hope to be writing a lot more, as well as adding some new features to my website.  Stay tuned : )
 

Soooo Busy!

June 29, 2012
Hi All :) 

 I can't believe how long it has been since I last made a blog post.  It is something I am always trying to get around to doing, and never quite make it :)  I've been super swamped again--kittens, kitties, work, home, family... you name it.  


The spring's kittens are all amazing individuals!  Luna's babies are a bunch of characters--all very nice quality, all super loving and attention hungry, all strong personalities.  They get SO excited to see me, EVERY time I am within eye shot :...
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Kittens!

May 7, 2012
Hello All =^..^=

Just a quick note to let you know that Luna and Rockstar's babies arrived safely--mom and babies are all doing well.  They had 4 kittens--2 blue and white (can already see classic tabby racing stripes on the big boy!), and 2 cream and white.  I have posted inital information on my "kittens" page on my website, but they will have their own page soon.

 

I can already see purrsonalities emerging, tiny kittens tho they may be :)  Everybody purrs, we have a boss already, a worrier, a...

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Vaccinations

April 23, 2012
Keeping your kitty vaccinated is really important.  Even kitties who don't go outside or have visitors should still be vaccinated to protect them against many diseases.  The problem is, cats have a weird response to shots.  The most worrying is that some cats will develop a fast growing cancer at the shot site.  So it is important to keep kitty up to date on vaccinations, with as few actual injections as possible.

Popular belief up until recently was that you needed to run a series of 3 vaccin...

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Chin Acne

April 17, 2012
Yuck, right?  

Feline acne is a common concern for cat owners.  It often shows up, just like human teenagers, when kitties are making a fast push to adulthood.  For some kitties, it is very temporary.  For others, it will be an issue on and off for most of their lives.  Fortunately, it is pretty easy to control in most cats, and is not usually serious--although it does require treatment! (Or it can get very serious!)


Chin acne is usually caused by oils in the food and bacteria.  It is not gener...


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Nesting...

March 29, 2012
"Nesting" is not uncommon for women who are expecting--an urge to get everything ready for the new baby--cleaning, organizing, and making a nice environment.  I find myself doing this behavior, too... for my kittens coming.  Three litters of kittens this spring--two litters of Exotic kittens, and one litter of pure Persian kittens.  I am so excited!  Last year I gutted a bedroom, painted and decorated it.  I chose a soft aqua and cream for the walls, with bright white trim.  Soft lighting. A ...

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Happy ending...

March 16, 2012
Happy little story...

I took in two exotics that had been neglected and abandoned.  They were incredibly skinny, incredibly dirty, and incredibly shy.  One had a big open gash on her shoulder/leg--to the degree you could see the muscle underneath.  A real mess--I was worried maybe I wouldn't be able to find them homes, and I couldn't keep them long term--but I couldn't say no, either, because they were going to have to go to animal control if I didn't step in--and given their condition, they w...

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Kitten Safety! (For cats, too!)

March 9, 2012
Bringing your new kitten home is a very exciting time, but it can quickly turn sad if you do not take the proper precautions and ready your surroundings.  I always recommend that kittens be confined to one or two rooms to start, and then have their territory expanded slowly, with supervision.  Even a small apartment is a big place for a little kitten, and it is amazing how many potential dangers lurk around every corner.  To help keep your kitten safe, and to help minimize your stress, I have...

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Rambling...

March 3, 2012
Spring is here in the desert--lots of flowers - blooming, lots of bunnies - hopping, lots of hair - shedding :)  The girls are starting to cycle, so soon kittens will be on the way.  I am really looking forward to this spring's litters--I have 3 planned--2 Exotic litters and one pure Persian.  I know I am excited, but apparently others are, too, as I have already taken a few deposits for kittens in the upcoming litters.  It is so rewarding to hear that others love my kitties, too.  For me, I ...
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Long time, no blog!

February 15, 2012
Wow, I’ve had a busy few weeks! Holidays were a busy time for me, and then January just shot by in a blur! 

The kitties have been busy growing like crazy. The two litters this fall have been a lot of fun, and I am having one heckuva time trying to figure out who to let go of! 

I did let Gus—now Bo—go to a new family, which was hard :) He is a beautiful boy, and I think he had a lot of potential for show and maybe breeding. But sometimes the right people just come along, and—for me—my ...

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About Me


Michelle Merkel Proud Proprietor of Mewz Precious Persians and Exotics Cattery. Originally from Montana, have lived all over the west and midwest, but finally found "home" in the valley of the sun. My degree is in Anthropology, with minors in Japanese and History. I am working on getting a dual Masters in Social Work and Public Admin. All of that is a long way from where I started--which was Pre-Vet. :) Besides grooming, breeding and showing my Persian and Exotic cats, I enjoy photography, writing, DIY projects, and computer gaming.

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