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Just in time for the holidays, Gwen Cooper brings us a wonderful little book that will delight fans of Homer. In Homer and the Holiday Miracle, Gwen shares a story which will resonate with anyone who has ever had a cat fall ill during the holidays. Continue reading…
I keep a gratitude journal all year long, but I do spend a little extra time on Thanksgiving reflecting on everything I’m thankful for. There’s also my Thanksgiving ABC’s tradition, which I shared on Sunday. Of course, Allegra and Ruby top the list of who I’m grateful for every year – followed by you, our Conscious Cat readers!
What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?
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…
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What kitty doesn’t love a good kick stick? The Leopard Kick Stick with Tassles from Space Kitty Express is the kick stick to end all kick sticks. Sized at a generious 18 inches long, it features a velcro closure at one end so you can keep refilling it. Continue reading…
Congratulations, Renee! You’re the winner of a Swan Fountain from Pioneer Pet!
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After receiving and turning down the umpteenth pitch to feature or review yet another “innovative” litter box, I feel compelled to share my views on litter boxes, which is pretty much summed up in the headline of this article: simple is (usually) better!
Most of the new litter boxes are designed to either make cleaning the litter box easier, or to hide the litter box. Neither of these two reasons have anything to do with what cats want or need, and everything to do with human sensibilities. Continue reading…
Thursday is Thanksgiving in the United States. And while spending time with family and friends is the best part of this holiday, I think it’s also important to reflect on the true meaning of the holiday: a time to count one’s blessings. I keep a gratitude journal all year long: each night before I go to bed, I list at least three things I was grateful for that day. Gratitude is a powerful force. It shifts your mood and your thoughts from a place of lack to a place of abundance. Gratitude is all about being in the present moment, and appreciating what’s around you. Continue reading…
A tiny tortoiseshell kitten picked the right house when she hid in a garage of the North Carolina Executive Mansion. Governor Roy Cooper and his family adopted the kitten and named her Jenny after the “Cats” character Jennyanydots. Jenny joins first pets Ben, a yellow lab mix, Alexei, a black cat, and Adeleide, a longhaired tabby. “She’s friendly, talkative, and enjoys “hunting” certain patterns on the carpet,” posted the family on Facebook. For more about Jenny, and more adorable photos, visit First Pets of North Carolina on Facebook.
If you missed any of the stories featured on the Conscious Cat this week, here’s a recap: Continue reading…
Here at The Conscious Cat, we’re all about learning from our cats. Cat Gurus: Wisdom from the World’s Most Celebrated Felines is a deck of 50 advice cards offering guidance from some of the world’s most famous cats. Continue reading…
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Cats are masters at hiding pain. By the time a cat guardian recognizes that a cat is in pain, chronic pain may already have a considerable impact on the cat’s quality of life. This can be especially true when it comes to arthritis, a degenerative joint disease that affects as many as 3 in 10 cats. Only 7% of cats with arthritis receive treatment for this often debilitating condition.
While there are conventional pain medications that can help control feline pain, most come with considerable risk and negative side effects. The Assisi Loop provides safe and effective pain relief without adverse effects. Continue reading…
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Custom portraits are a wonderful way to celebrate a special cat, or preserve the memory of a cat no longer with you. Jessica Lindell’s water color portraits capture emotion and personality in vibrant colors. Continue reading…