April 17, 2019

Ruby’s Reflections: 8th Adoption Anniversary

Categories: Ruby's Reflections

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Hi everyone, it’s Ruby! Today is a very important day! It’s my 8th adoption anniversary! Eight years ago today, Mom brought me home to live with her and Allegra. What a happy day that was! And every day since then has been totally wonderful!

Before Mom adopted me, my name was Cinnamon. Mom liked the name, but she said it wasn’t special enough for me, so she named me after a gem stone! Because I’m precious!

Allegra: Precious is one way to describe you, Ruby…

Ruby: blows raspberry at Allegra.

Ingrid: Ruby was about nine months old when I adopted her. I can’t believe she is going to be nine years in September! She not only still looks like a kitten to me,  she also still acts like one most of the time.

Ruby: Mom, Allegra, it’s party time! You need to come celebrate the awesomeness that is me! Where’s my tuna cake?

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The Conscious Cat is an award winning website published by writer and cat expert Ingrid King, author of Buckley's Story and Purrs of Wisdom. Here at The Conscious Cat, we're passionate about cats. Our mission is to educate cat guardians so that every cat, and every cat's human, can have a happy, healthy life together.

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On this site, you will find expert advice from a seasoned cat consultant. The Conscious Cat features articles on cat health, cat nutrition, cat behavior, cat lifestyle, pet loss, and, of course, pictures of cats. We'll bring you product and book reviews, as well as news from around the cat world.

We'll also share Purrs of Wisdom: lessons in conscious living, inspired by the cats who share our lives. Other features include our Mews and Nips; fascinating feline stories from around the globe, and Allegra's World and Ruby's Reflections; written from the perspective of Ingrid's two feline companions. After all, who better than a cat to teach us a thing or two about how to live a joyful life!

And let's not forget, we have a soft spot for tortoiseshell cats and their unique personalities, also known as "tortitude."

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April 16, 2019

NomNomNow Introduces Variety Pack for Cats

Categories: Feline Nutrition

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Cats are obligate carnivores, which means they need meat in their diet to thrive. Their systems aren’t designed to digest carbohydrates. A raw diet is one of the best ways to fulfill cats’ nutritional requirements, but raw food, even a commercially prepared raw diet, may exceed the comfort level for some cat parents. I don’t think it’s necessary to take an “all or nothing” stand when it comes to feline nutrition, but I do believe that it is important to feed our cats a diet that is as minimally processed as possible. Continue reading…

April 15, 2019

Why You Shouldn’t Wear Shoes Inside the House

Categories: Feline Health

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I keep my house clean, but I’m by no means a germophobe or a neat freak. I vacuum twice a week, and do a more thorough cleaning once a week that includes bathrooms, dusting and washing hard floors. I’m also pretty tolerant of other peoples’ habits. But when it comes to wearing street shoes inside my house, there is no grey zone for me: I don’t allow it. And the main reason for this is that I don’t want to expose Allegra and Ruby to all the bacteria and toxins that live on the bottom of the average shoe. Continue reading…

April 13, 2019

Mews and Nips: Tiny Kitten Thrives Under Veterinary Technician’s Expert Care

Categories: Mews and Nips

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We’re big fans of Ellen Carozza here at The Conscious Cat. This dedicated veterinary technician with more than 24 years of experience is passionate about neonatal kittens, and has saved well over 400 so far. Her newest charge is Hamish. He’s one of a litter of five. His siblings all weighed well over a pound, while he remained stuck at five ounces. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington turned Hamish over to Ellen and NOVA Cat Clinic, where he was started on one of their critical kitten care protocols. In just a few days, Hamish blossomed under Ellen’s expert care. For more about Hamish (along with adorable photos,) please visit LoveMeow.com, or follow Ellen on Instagram and Facebook.

If you missed any of the stories featured on the Conscious Cat this week, here’s a recap: Continue reading…

April 10, 2019

Cat Sitting Helpers

Categories: Allegra's World, Ruby's Reflections

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I enjoy traveling. I love visiting friends, traveling for work, or going somewhere I’ve never been before. In fact, I find that an occasional change of scenery is vital for my mental health. The only hard part about traveling is, of course, having to leave Allegra and Ruby for a few days. A dear friend takes care of the girls while I’m gone, and they couldn’t be in better hands, so that helps a lot. She texts me updates and photos after each visit, and the girls are always super relaxed when I get home. Continue reading…

April 08, 2019

Does Your Cat Reflect Your Personality?

Categories: Feline Behavior, Feline Health

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Numerous studies have shown that parents’ personalities influence their children, but until recently, nobody had looked at whether human personality impacts pets. A study conducted at the University of Lincoln and Nottingham Trent University investigated the relationship between the different personalities of cat parents and the behavior and well-being of their feline family members. Continue reading…

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