Hi thre Axmonza,

Please refer to this link. I won't simply quote saying that Orien contains pork :-

dari website champion petfoods:

http://www.orijen.ca/orijen/about/

We are an award-winning, family-owned and operated Canadian pet food maker with a tradition of innovation & quality spanning more than a quarter century. We use fresh regional ingredients to produce Biologically Appropriate foods that promote the peak health of dogs & cats.

Put simply, we use fresh regional ingredients to produce Biologically Appropriate foods that promote the peak health of dogs & cats.

We're Different
We sell only what we make ourselves. All of our foods are produced in our own award-winning factory here in Alberta, Canada.

Our fresh regional ingredients include free-run chicken, turkey & ducks, whole Grade A eggs, free range wild boar, bison and heritage pork, grass-fed lamb, and a variety of wild-caught freshwater & saltwater fish—all farmed or fished within our region, passed ‘fit for human consumption’ and delivered FRESH TO OUR DOOR. Each & every day!

1. Our focus is on ingredients that are sustainably farmed or fished WITHIN OUR REGION – by people we know & trust, and delivered to us FRESH (never frozen) each day (click here to learn more)
2. Our award-winning dog and cat foods are based on our ‘Biologically Appropriate’ nutritional philosophy (click here to learn more)

But perhaps what sets us furthest apart is our true commitment to and passion for dogs & cats. It is with our own cherished dogs & cats in mind that we produce ACANA and ORIJEN pet foods — a food to nourish your dog or cat as Nature intended.

In the ingredients listing for the cats, it was mentioned that 6 types of fresh meat is used as well. How can we confirm that NO BOAR or PORK meat was used when it clearly states above that

"Our fresh regional ingredients include free-run chicken, turkey & ducks, whole Grade A eggs, free range wild boar, bison and heritage pork, grass-fed lamb, and a variety of wild-caught freshwater & saltwater fish—all farmed or fished within our region, passed ‘fit for human consumption’ and delivered FRESH TO OUR DOOR. Each & every day!"

"Anyway, ALL catfood are not 'Halal' for human consumption as the animals used are not slaughter following islamic rites (sembelih etc.). LOL."

Err.... based on the above statement, I don't any wise humans would consume cat or dog food However, some Muslims are particular about what they feed to their beloved pets as they follow the procedures of their religon and that is why the subject of food containing non halal items was brought up. But if you are not the fussy type... then by all means go ahead and feed your pets with what you like. I am not directing but merely informing.

Just my two cents.

This post has been edited by CutiePie69: Oct 29 2010, 01:43 PM

Its not the cats that have religious needs my friend but more to the owners of the pets.

Then its benefit of doubt

Yes, you can use a scoop for the kibbles but let's say if the cat accidentally poos outside the litter box and not inside then you will need to 'samak' the house and it will be inconvenient for the pet owner.

Different people have different views so I would leave it as it is.....

Yes, I do agree with you in a way.... thats why we have the benefit of doubt when using these products.
If we know that the pet food contains non halal items then we will stop but if the manufacturer does not state it, then its the user's benefit of doubt.

Well... its not wrong for animals to consume animals that is not slaughtered the 'muslim way'. This rule only applies to humans and not animals my friend

Hi Blasto...

No worries... that is why we are here.
To share our stories and experiences.
Why don't you feed your cat with kibbles instead of fish?
Its not that you cannot feed them fish but by feeding your cat with kibbles all the required nutrients and vitamins are specially formulated in the kibble therefore your cat or kitten will get all the required nutrients and vitamin in just one kibble.
Also feeding your cat with kibbles is so much more easier than having to cook the fish everyday.
You don't need to find the wire mesh with magnet.
Go to the hardware store and look for those plastic wire mesh.
Then buy some plastic tie (sorry I don't know what you call them)
The plastic tie can tie the plastic mesh to the grill.
I will try to take a picture of mine and show it to you.

You can buy sand from the pet store as well as the cat accessories.
Actually you can D.I.Y. too.
For a ball just crunch up a newspaper into a ball and cellotape all around it and tadaaaa you have a ball he..he....
Then for the scratch pad... find a piece of wood and then go to the hardware shop again and look for 'tali sisal' i think and then wrap the rope around the wood and tadaa.... you have a scratch pad. You can google and fine lots of D.I.Y. toys for your cats. You will save lots of $$$$$$.

Here is a link that might help you....

http://forums.petfinder.my/showthread.php?t=664&page=13

Happy D.I.Y!

Hi there Cipan,

Its normal for a cat to be scared when they are in a new environment.
Moreove a little kitten who misses its mum.
Maybe the kitten has little contact with humans and that is why it is always seem to be afraid.
Give it some time as it wont happen overnight.
I have had cats that is hostile with humans for more than a month.
You need to spend more time stroking it, talking to it and making sure that it is not stressed.
Give and shower it with lots and lots of tender loving care and I am sure that it will overcome its stress.

Kittens at 4 months are still attached to their mum although they are at a curious age.
Dont cage her that will frighten her more.
Let her roam the house and get used to the surroundings and smell.
When I first took in a cat, it hid under the cupboard and will not come out if there is anyone outside.
When we are asleep only then it will come out and eat.
Now.. he is the most super duper manja cat
You need to be patient with your cat.
Like I said, spend more time with it and shower it with lots of love.
Play with it and then watch it become your best friend

The first picture is an American Curl and the second one looks like a marble patterned cat but not sure of its breed.
Lucky GF

Hello there Dr. Jan Itor,

Yes, its perfectly normal for a cat to be a lazy ass
Especially since your cat is already 12 years old.
In human age your cat is considered 65 years old.
You can expect an old man to be active he.he...

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Added on November 3, 2010, 4:40 pmDear Rastablank,

Hope this will help you.

How do I stop my kitten biting and scratching me?

Biting and scratching usually occurs as a result of the owner’s actions. Some owners find it nearly impossible to resist wrestling with a tiny, playful kitten, They will wrestle the kitten with their hand letting the kitten bite and scratch them. This might be cute when the kitten is little but as it grows and the kitten's strength increases it can become very painful and the kitten will often draw blood.


This behaviour is quite normal for a kitten
To stop your kitten biting and scratching you can try the following tactics.

A kitten craves your attention and wants to play with you but you should try diverting his attention away from your body parts by having a soft toy (or selection of toys) of about his own size handy. Shake the toy or move it in an enticing manner. Encourage your kitten to wrestle with the toy that you are holding.

Withdraw play if things get really rough and the kitten begins to bite or scratch you. Just as a kitten learns from his siblings and mother he will also learn from you. If he bites or scratches and becomes overly aggressive you simply end the game. Tell him in a stern voice 'NO' and with a loud clap of your hands walk away from the situation and ignore him.


If the kitten catches you unaware and latches on to your arm or leg you might not have a toy at the ready for diversion. Try not to move too much, (this can be difficult when you are in acute agony) because if you do, this will give him the impression you are participating in the game and it may incite him further. As gently as possible disengage the kittens teeth or claws from your body. Then tell him NO, scold him and walk away. Make it clear to the kitten that you will not be a party to these rough-house games.


You can grab your kitten by the scruff of the neck and hold him down briefly and growl at him if he gets too rough but sometimes this can backfire on you. Your kitten may interpret this action as a cue to become more aggressive because he thinks you are joining in the game.

Don't allow your kitten to play roughly with you if you want to discourage biting and scratching. Be consistent and don't give your kitten mixed messages. Don't allow aggressive behavior one day and then the next day punish him for it. You need to get the message across to your kitten that this behavior is not acceptable every time he gets rough. Be very firm and make it clear to him that drawing your blood is not the type of play you wish to engage in. You need to use a stern voice with a loud 'NO' and a clap of your hands if possible. (That is if he hasn't got his teeth and claws wrapped around them)

Use techniques such as squirting the kitten with water from a spray bottle only as a last resort if nothing else works. This is a harsh a punishment for a little kitten. Loud clapping and a loud NO should be enough.



This post has been edited by CutiePie69: Nov 3 2010, 04:40 PM

What I do is :-

First of all take a cloth and wet it.
Wipe and clean the ears.
Then wash the face.
After that, I will put my cat inside a small cage and wet the body with warm water.
Then I take it out of the cage and shampoo it neck down as I have already washed the face.
After shampooing again I will put the cat inside the cage so that it will not run when i pour water on it and also not scratch me
Then I wash away all the shampoo.
After which, I take a towel and towel it dry until semi dry.
Then blow it with my my 3 in one vacum (blower, wet and dry)
It takes me only 10 minutes to dry my cat.
If not I will dry my cat in the sun (if there is sun la... he..he...)
And tadaaaa..... finish.

OMG so BEAUTIFUL!
Did you get her from a breeder?

Oic.... You are very lucky!
They are beautiful.
Well it will take sometime for them to get used to each other.
Give them a week and after that they will be fine.
Its normal for a new cat to be hostile when introduced to a new home with a new cat even if they are from the same litter.
Their smell is different now and that is why they are not used to each other.
Just be patient.
What you are doing now is good meaning putting coco in a cage and milo outside.
At least they can smell and see each other within a barrier.

Welcome Nazo....
Congratulations on your recent adoption.
I am sure that you will have lots of fun with your new found friend.

Frankly speaking, Whiskas is the lower range of food and is low on nutrients and high in salt.
Not good for your cats.
You should be feeding your kitten super premium or premium kitten food to ensure that it is getting all the vitamins and nutrients to grow up into a beautiful and healthy cat.

Wow.... a marbled pattern kitty.
You are so lucky to have her!
So beautiful.

I am feeding BW to all my cats and yes... definitely poo is less smelly and nicely formed.
Also cat / kitten will shed less fur and become fat and cuddly he.he...
You can join our pool at petfinder.com.my if you want to order.
Order starts from 15th to 30th or 31st of each month.
And pickup of food is on every 1st Saturday of the following month.
For your information, BW Adult per kg is RM9.20 and BW Kitten per kg is RM12.50.
I also have cat litter for sale.

She looks like a la a la bengal or American Shorthair he.he...
Ooo I have a customer from JB too.
She usually buys in bulk.
Adult 24 kg RM220 and Kitten 24 kg RM300.00
No problem.
Just inform me how many kgs you want.

This post has been edited by CutiePie69: Nov 9 2010, 05:44 PM

Nami's coat looks semi long hair.
Maybe she is still small and that is why her fur does not seem long.
If you want her fur to be nice go and buy fish oil, brewster yeast or Kitzyme.
Either one will do.
This will help her coat to grow longer and look more healthier.
I highly recommend fish oil as its high in Omega 3 and 6.
And dont forget to feed her with premium food e.g. RC baby cat, Iams kitten or Blackwood kitten.

Usually when you buy from the pet shop it will indicate on the bottle or the packaging for the correct dosage for your cat.

To clean your cats eye, please wet a facial cotton with water.
Then press excess water out from the cotton and then slowly wipe the cats eyes.
Slowly pull open the eyes and rub inside too.
After doing that use another fresh cotton wool for the other eye.
Do not use the same cotton wool for the other eye.
After cleaning, put some eye ointment on the sore eyes.

Did your vet give you any eye ointment for your cats eye?

Usually eye ointment works more faster than eye drops.
Eye drops you will need to put once in every two to three hours.
If you are working then it will be difficult.
If eye ointment you will need to put only twice a day.
Yes, I know what you mean.
I feel scared too as I don't want to hurt them when I pry open their eyes but its for their own good.
That's why use a wet cotton wool to clean and once the eye area is wet its easy to pull open the eyes.
You are most welcome.

Yes, there is.... Pusakarimba cattery.
Currently I have 3 Munckin kittens available.
I will be putting them up for adoption once they reach three months of age.
They are semi-long hair.
Very cute.
Two are standard muchkin and one is a non standard munchkin.

So sorry to hear that.
Was the medication given previously from the Vet?
Never administer your own medication without consultation from the Vet.
There is nothing you can do tonight.
Bring her to the vet early tomorrow morning.
Good Luck.
Hope your kitty will get well soon.