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Let your kitties join in the festivities with their very own Halloween Bat Cat Scratcher! Continue reading…
Halloween Bat Cat Scratcher from Triple T Studios
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Ask the Cat Behaviorist with Dr. Marci Koski: Cat Traumatized by Vet Visits, Stressed Blind Cat, Food Puzzles and More
Categories: Feline Behavior
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Dr. Marci Koski is a certified Feline Behavior and Training Professional who received specialized and advanced certificates in Feline Training and Behavior from the Animal Behavior Institute. While Marci has been passionate about all animals and their welfare, cats have always had a special place in her heart. In fact, Marci can’t remember a time when she’s been without at least one cat in her life. She currently relies on her five-member support staff to maintain the feline duties of her household. Continue reading…
Review: Hound and Gatos Canned Cat Food
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Hound and Gatos has long been on my list of recommended brands. This family owned Wisconsin based company’s commitment to creating species-appropriate diets for cats without cutting corners is truly impressive. Continue reading…
Aggression in Cats
Categories: Feline Behavior
Aggression is a fairly common behavior problem in cats. There are various forms of aggression. Triggers and targets can vary widely, which can make identifying and correcting the problem challenging for cat parents. Continue reading…
Sunday Quotes: October
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Mews and Nips: Tortitude Emerges Early in Rescued Kitten
Categories: Mews and Nips
A tortoiseshell cat named Rosie was living outside until neighbors noticed she was pregnant. The night before they planned to bring her into the shelter, she delivered her four “Rosebuds” outside in some bushes. Rescued and fostered by Cindy Congdon, the little family quickly thrived under her care. A tiny tortie kitten named Frances started displaying serious baby tortitude almost immediately. “She is definitely the alpha of the litter,” Cindy told Love Meow. “At ten days old, Frances already had the resting disappointed-in-you face.” Visit LoveMeow for more about Frances and the Rosebud family, including adorable photos. Continue reading…
Win an Autographed Copy of Freddie Mercury: A Life, In His Own Words
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It’s no secret that I’m a huge Queen fan. Over the past year, I’ve read numerous biographies about Freddie Mercury and Queen, and with every one, I felt like I got to know a little bit more about this legendary performer. But no other book made me feel like I got to know the real Freddie as did Freddie Mercury: A Life, In His Own Words. Continue reading…
Participate in NomNomNow’s Microbiome Study: Get a Free Microbiome Kit
Categories: Feline Health
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Research in human medicine is starting to reveal that the vast ecosystem of organisms in our digestive systems, also known as the microbiome, might be the key to health and healthy aging. And thankfully, researchers are also starting to look at and understand just how much this complex system impacts the health of our companion animals. Continue reading…
Yochabel’s Wisdom: The Last Day
Categories: Pet Loss
Guest post by Casey Hersch
This is the seventh in a series of posts by Casey Hersch. Casey discusses the many lessons she learned about caring for Yochabel during her illness, including her quest to stop Yochabel’s cancer from growing and spreading, barriers present with senior cats, variations in diet including supplements and herbs, and how to focus on the individual cat’s needs. Yochabel was not only Casey’s feline companion. She left Casey with ways to cope with her own illness, and with a greater sense of acceptance and gratitude. Continue reading…
Cat Oven Mitts Make Cooking and Baking Fun
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I’m all about products that are functional and beautiful at the same time. When I came across these cute oven mitts, I just had to share them with you. Continue reading…
How the Assisi Loop Helps Roosevelt Maintain Mobility and Quality of Life
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15-year-old Roosevelt belongs to Dr. Beth Innis, the founder and owner of Sleepy Dog Vet in Arlington, MA. She is certified in veterinary acupuncture, veterinary chiropractic, veterinary Chinese herbal medicine, canine rehabilitation and currently studying Western herbal medicine. Continue reading…