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Yes, your dieting cat loves you

* Worried that your cat will hate you for cutting back on his food so he loses weight? Researchers at Cornell University recently found that dieting felines did indeed have a change in attitude - for the better. After an eight-week diet, the majority

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* Worried that your cat will hate you for cutting back on his food so he loses weight? Researchers at Cornell University recently found that dieting felines did indeed have a change in attitude - for the better. After an eight-week diet, the majority of cats seemed to be more affectionate. The study, published in November in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior, found that the cats responded to feeding restrictions by increasing "appetitive" behaviors - begging, following, meowing and pacing before meals - and sat in the owner's lap after eating.

* The Bengal is the latest breed admitted to the Cat Fanciers Association's Miscellaneous Class, for breeds just beginning the CFA recognition process. The cats can be registered and exhibited at shows, but are not yet eligible for awards. The breed's new status is effective April 30. The Bengal resembles a wild cat - not surprising because his forebears include the small, wild Asian leopard cat crossed with domestic cats. Today's Bengals no longer carry any wild blood. They enjoy playing in water, can jump to great heights, may learn to walk on a leash and are demanding of human attention.

* A German shorthaired pointer - GCH Vjk-Myst Garbonita's California Journey - took best in show at the 140th Westminster Kennel Club show. He is the third one to win; his grandmother, Carlee (Ch. Kan-Point's VJK Autumn Roses), won in '05. The first GSP to win was Ch. Gretchenhof Columbia River in 1974.