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Mews and Nips: Domestic Cats are Better Hunters than Tigers

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Those of us who shares our lives with cats don’t doubt that our cats are fierce hunters, even if they only exercise their natural hunting instinct by pouncing on their toys. The Daily Mail reports that a recent study by the Royal Veterinary College in London, England, showed that domestic cats crouch and hunt exactly like their wild cousins. The researchers followed  100 cats fitted with GPS collars. They found that domestic cats may be more powerful hunters since their increased flexibility makes them better athletes in some ways. For more on the study, and some wonderful photos and video, visit MailOnline.com.

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Mews and Nips: First Cat Cafe in the United States Opens Doors in Oakland

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Cat Town Café, the first of its kind in the US, is now open in Oakland, California. The cafe offers a locally sourced menu of light bites and various beverages which customers can enjoy in the company of cats. The Cat Town Cafe will feature an area called the Cat Zone, where cats will be free roaming and available for adoption. Visitors can spend up to an hour in the Cat Zone, and free walk-ins are welcome as space allows. For a $10 donation, you can make a Cat Zone reservation ahead of time, which ensures your visiting time is available. The fee will go toward supporting adoptions. For more information, visit http://www.CatTownCafe.com.

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Mews and Nips: Thanksgiving ABC’s

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I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. The girls and I have so many things to be grateful for, not the least of which are all of you, who read, comment on and share our posts each and every day. Four years ago, I started my tradition of Thanksgiving ABC’s, and on Thursday, I spent some time reflecting on everything I’m grateful for. Some things stay the same year after year, others change.

But before we get to my list, here’s a recap of the stories featured on The Conscious Cat this week: on Monday, we shared holiday safety tips for cats, on Tuesday, we provided some suggestions on how to stop your cats from begging at the table, and on Wedensday, we featured an in-depth interview with Simon Tofield, the creator of Simon’s Cat. And don’t forget to get your free copy of Adventures in Veterinary Medicine – offer good through Sunday only!Continue Reading