Meet Trouble, the world's tallest cat (who is part African wildcat but is docile as a kitten)

Daily Mail ^ | Daily Mail Reporter

[aldabra]

When Trouble comes around, he’s hard to miss.

That’s because the Sacramento, California cat is 19 inches tall from paw to shoulder, making him the tallest cat in the world. ...

Trouble is part house cat and part African serval cat, a recognised hybrid called a Savannah, but his height is still surprising, even for his breed. ...

[rintense]

She’s a feisty one. She should have been gone 7 years ago when she nearly died from a newly diagnosed Triad Disease. She was 18lbs at her heaviest, and was below 6 when she nearly died. She has outlived all other animals she grew up with, and has been with me almost half my life. Right now, she acts like a kitten, more so than ever before, and keeps the dogs in line. She truly has been a blessing in my life.

[Liberty Valance]

[Osage Orange]

http://www.a1savannahs.com/

[BradyLS]

BurningCat

[ladyjane]

aka Stretch Armstrong

[nfldgirl]

LOL! Post of the day!

[nfldgirl]

R-O-T-F-L-O-L!!!!!!

[nfldgirl]

OMG!!!! I'm dying laughing here!

THIS-THREAD-ROCKS!

[wardaddy]

I hate cats.

I own two...actually...I exist at their pleasure.

I am a big male guard dog type.

But I do like robust male kitties..indoor-outdoor types...I have land...they love to kill crap.

And bring it home for me to applaud.

as much as I hate cats, they sleep on our bed

the dogs who could actually defend us and save our lives do not

cats have gotten in my head...they are controlling me with their stare

am I the only one?

[Daffynition]

That cat would make a pretty decent alarm clock! :)

[aldabra]

One of my favs, too! I love some many cat breeds, but I’ve always been partial to the regular ol’ American Shorthair classic tabby. Have one now that will be 19 in March.

In my experience "regular ol’ American Shorthair classic tabbies" have great dispositions - a nice balance between curiosity and affection. Your 19 yr old must be about 100 in human years! You must have done something right.

[patriot08]

I’ve always been partial to the regular ol’ American Shorthair classic tabby.
___________

Me, too.
I have always thought the common housecat is smarter than purebreds.

[blueunicorn6]

Ocelot. Nieghbors had one. Ate the paper boy.

[aldabra]

She’s a feisty one. She should have been gone 7 years ago when she nearly died from a newly diagnosed Triad Disease.

I just lost one at only 14 to 1/3 of the triad - inflammatory bowl disease. The symptoms initially suggested thyroid disease, but his thyroid levels were borderline; liver and kidneys fine; no bacterial or viral infection; no diabetes. He went downhill very rapidly. Intestines so inflamed they felt log-like. Cancer ruled out. Responded well to one massive dose of injected steroids; no response to the second dose.

[aldabra]

There's a reason for the saying:

Dogs have masters;

Cats have staff

[rintense]

I'm sorry about your loss. :( 14 is still an amazing run and long life.

I'd never heard of Triad disease until my girl was diagnosed. Her main problem is her pancreas. She's been on Panikare ever since. My vet will also use the canine pancreas blood test on her, which has been very accurate. Any pancreas inflammation has to be handled immediately as it will cause her to not eat, which sends her liver and intestines into chaos. But I can spot a flare up pretty quickly by the way she acts, and the vet gives me the injections to do at home.

[aldabra]

Thanks for the savannah cat link.

[aldabra]

Thanks. All the humor on this thread has been good therapy.

I was lucky and spoiled. Having one go to 18 and one to 20, I thought this was only a little above average.

Sounds like you have a good vet.

[JoeProBono]

[Daffynition]

Choot 'em JPB! Choot 'em!