Guest post by Nicole Etolen
Living with a diabetic cat is not as challenging as it sounds. Yes, your cat will need some lifestyle changes, and yes, you’ll need to dedicate a bit more time to her care than you used to, but overall, there is no reason to panic. Read on to find out what to expect and how to make both your life and that of your cat easier and more comfortable. Continue reading…
Hi everyone, it’s Allegra and Ruby! That Ghandi guy must have been pretty smart, and he must have been a cat guy, because cats have always known how important it is to rest and relax. Continue reading…
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Kitten Lady Hannah Shaw has become the go to expert on how to save and raise orphaned kittens. In addition to teaching neonatal kitten workshops at shelters around the country, her website and YouTube channel offer a wealth of resources on kitten care. Continue reading…
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KATRIS is excited to announce the newest offering in its modular cat furniture line: The KATRIS Nest. This multi-functional lounge is designed to have cats scratch, rest, lounge and even get a little massage in the process. Continue reading…
Like most cats, Allegra and Ruby love their sun puddles. My two little sun worshippers know exactly where in our house the first sun puddle of the day appears, and they tend to follow the sun throughout the day.
Favorite sun puddles change a bit with the seasons as the angle of the sun changes. One of Ruby’s favorites right now is the love seat in our living room. Continue reading…
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When it comes to scratching posts, bigger is usually better. The SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post is the tallest and sturdiest post we’ve come across, and Allegra and Ruby love it. And now it’s available in a gorgeous grey color! Continue reading…
Dental disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem for cats. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, an astounding 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age 3. The inflammation and infection associated with periodontal disease can lead to damage to other organs such as the heart, kidney and liver, and lead to other serious health problems. Dental disease can also be an indicator of immune system disorders. Continue reading…
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The Morris Animal Refuge in Philadelphia teamed up with research scientist Janelle Shane, who trains neural networks, a type of machine learning algorithm, to name cats, and the results are hilarious. She originally trained a network by giving it 8,000 cat names to learn from, but the AI stumbled, giving out names like Hurler and Retchion. Shane revisited the challenge with an AI that had a lot more context and trained it up with a long list of cat names. This time around, it was (somewhat) more successful, coming up with names like Sparky Buttons, Tom Glitter, and Pompompur. For more about this project, visit CNET.com.
If you missed any of the stories featured on the Conscious Cat this week, here’s a recap: Continue reading…
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We already know that cats are the boss of everything, so it’s not much of a leap to think that we could learn some business lessons from our cats. in The Feline CEO: How Following a Cat’s Lead Can Make You a Better Business Leader, Lynn Maria Thompson takes a fresh look at leadership from a feline perspective. Or should that be purrspective? Continue reading…
