We all want to know more about what our cats think and why they do the things they do. In Cats Work Like This, the authors offers insights from two generations of observing cats.Continue Reading
Giveaway: Win Raw Paws Food and Treats for Your Cats and Your Favorite Rescue
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How would you like to win $50 worth of either frozen or freeze dried raw food, freeze dried treats, supplements and meal toppers for your cats? This is a great opportunity for you to try their offerings. And they’re not just giving $50 worth of products to one lucky winner, they’ll also give $50 worth of products to the winner’s favorite rescue group or shelter!Continue Reading
When Love Grows Slowly: How a Shy, Unassuming Cat Changed My World
Falling in love with a cat is no different than falling in love with a person. Sometimes, it’s love at first sight. That’s what happened for me when I saw Buckley, the subject of my first book, Buckley’s Story: Lessons from a Feline Master Teacher, in a cage in the back of the animal hospital I managed at the time. I fell in love instantly.
Other times, it’s a slower process. Continue Reading
Colorful Cat Wallet
I came across this super cute colorful cat wallet on Etsy and just had to share it with you. Available in several different colors, these wallets are the purrfect size to use with smaller purses.Continue Reading
How to Keep Your Cat From Waking You Up
Do your cats wake you at the crack of dawn? Are they keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep? As much as we love our feline family members, most of us would prefer to not have that love expressed by a pounce on our chest at 4am.Continue Reading
Sunday Quotes: World Peace
Mews and Nips: Your Cat’s Primordial Pouch – What Is It For?
Did you know that all cats have a primordial pouch, even normal weight cats? You may have a different name for the soft, saggy skin underneath a cat’s belly. I’ve heard it called anything from cookie pouch to coin purse to snack pack. When I managed a veterinary practice, one of our clinic cats had a very pronounced primordial pouch, and I used to call it his bed skirt. For more about this part of your cat’s anatomy, its function, and why it’s more pronounced in some cats and not in others, visit the Chewy.com blog.
If you missed any of the stories featured on the Conscious Cat this week, here’s a recap:Continue Reading
Digital Custom Watercolor Cat Portrait
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Custom portraits are a lovely way to honor or remember a beloved cat. These digital watercolor portraits by Florida based artist Elena Fick are beautiful and inexpensive, making them a lovely gift to yourself or a friend. And Mother’s Day is right around the corner!Continue Reading
Review: Hide & Scratch Combo Cat Lounger and Scratcher Box
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Cats love boxes. Cats need scratchers. What better way to give them both than with a product that combines both? The Hide & Scratch Combo Cat Lounger and Scratcher Box combines a sturdy cardboard box with an equally sturdy scratch pad.Continue Reading
Remembering Ruby: Ruby and the iPad
It’s hard to believe Ruby has been gone more than two years after being diagnosed with advanced kidney disease. Some days I still miss my little girl so much, it actually feels like a physical ache. I’m grateful I have eight years of Ruby’s Reflections on this site to comfort me and remind me of some of the cute things she did when the pain hits, and I love sharing the memories with you.Continue Reading
Moving with Cats, Part Two: Moving Day
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Moving is stressful for humans, and it’s even more stressful for cats. Cats are creatures of habit who hate having their routine disrupted, but there are things you can do to make the entire process less taxing for both cat and human.Continue Reading