Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County will present a 4-H Cat Workshop on Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Open to all youth and their families. Learn how to prepare a cat for a 4-H show, how to successfully bathe a cat, how cats are judged and more. Fee of $5 per participant to be paid upon arrival. Bring your cat if you would like to practice showmanship and gain some showmanship tips.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
If you do bring your cat, health requirements must be met. Any cat not meeting these health requirements will be asked to leave the building immediately.
• Cats shall be free of fleas, ticks, ear mites, worms, other parasites and infectious diseases.
• Cats are required to be current on their vaccinations of rabies, distemper, panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis and calicivirus. Cats must either have a current feline leukemia vaccination or proof of a negative test within 180 days of the workshop. Immunization records must be presented and will be checked at arrival. 4-H’ers vaccinating their own cats must provide proof by either including a statement from their vet or by including the vaccination labels. A rabies vaccination is federally mandated to be given by a certified veterinarian ONLY. This vaccination must be current and include a veterinarian signature.
• Claws shall be trimmed. No exceptions.
• No expectant or nursing mother cats.
• Cat must be at least 16 weeks old.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Thiltges at 402-441-7180 or elizabeth.thiltges@unl.edu.