Happy Easter
Categories: Author's Life
Mews and Nips: Easter Lilies are Deadly for Cats
Categories: Mews and Nips
Instead of a heartwarming story, our lead feature of this week’s round up is going to be a warning about Easter Lilies. Ever year, I’m surprised how many cat parents still don’t know how deadly these flowers can be to cats. Just one small bite of a flower, leaf, stem or pollen of this plant, or even drinking from the water they’re kept in, can cause gastric distress, and, more importantly, if left untreated, can lead to fatal kidney failure. For more information, please read my full post here and please spread the word!
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What We Know About the Cats Movie So Far
Categories: Feline Lifestyle
December 20, 2019: mark your calendars! That’s the day the movie Cats will premiere in theaters.
The musical written by Andrew Lloyd Webber based on T.S. Eliot’s poems opened in London in 1981. It became the fourth longest running show on Broadway, originally running at the Winter Garden Theatre from 1982 to 2000. It was revived in 2016. And this December, it will be a movie. Continue reading…
Giveaway: Always in My Heart Crystal Cat Necklace
Categories: Products
This giveaway is sponsored by Triple T Studios
How adorable is this necklace! The Always in My Heart Swarovski® Crystal Cat Pendant was designed by and made exclusively for Triple T Studios. This beautiful sterling silver cat hugging a Swarovski crystal pink heart captures the essence of the love we receive from our cats. Continue reading…
Ruby’s Reflections: 8th Adoption Anniversary
Categories: Ruby's Reflections
Hi everyone, it’s Ruby! Today is a very important day! It’s my 8th adoption anniversary! Eight years ago today, Mom brought me home to live with her and Allegra. What a happy day that was! And every day since then has been totally wonderful! Continue reading…
NomNomNow Introduces Variety Pack for Cats
Categories: Feline Nutrition
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Cats are obligate carnivores, which means they need meat in their diet to thrive. Their systems aren’t designed to digest carbohydrates. A raw diet is one of the best ways to fulfill cats’ nutritional requirements, but raw food, even a commercially prepared raw diet, may exceed the comfort level for some cat parents. I don’t think it’s necessary to take an “all or nothing” stand when it comes to feline nutrition, but I do believe that it is important to feed our cats a diet that is as minimally processed as possible. Continue reading…
Why You Shouldn’t Wear Shoes Inside the House
Categories: Feline Health
I keep my house clean, but I’m by no means a germophobe or a neat freak. I vacuum twice a week, and do a more thorough cleaning once a week that includes bathrooms, dusting and washing hard floors. I’m also pretty tolerant of other peoples’ habits. But when it comes to wearing street shoes inside my house, there is no grey zone for me: I don’t allow it. And the main reason for this is that I don’t want to expose Allegra and Ruby to all the bacteria and toxins that live on the bottom of the average shoe. Continue reading…
Sunday Quotes: Forever
Categories: Conscious Cat Sunday
Mews and Nips: Tiny Kitten Thrives Under Veterinary Technician’s Expert Care
Categories: Mews and Nips
We’re big fans of Ellen Carozza here at The Conscious Cat. This dedicated veterinary technician with more than 24 years of experience is passionate about neonatal kittens, and has saved well over 400 so far. Her newest charge is Hamish. He’s one of a litter of five. His siblings all weighed well over a pound, while he remained stuck at five ounces. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington turned Hamish over to Ellen and NOVA Cat Clinic, where he was started on one of their critical kitten care protocols. In just a few days, Hamish blossomed under Ellen’s expert care. For more about Hamish (along with adorable photos,) please visit LoveMeow.com, or follow Ellen on Instagram and Facebook.
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Cosmic Cat Wisdom Cards: Daily Guidance and Inspurration
Categories: Products
This post is sponsored by EnlightenUp
I’ve always liked inspirational card decks. Wisdom cards, sometimes also known as oracle cards, can be used as a tool to receive spiritual guidance, or to set your intention for a particular task, or even your entire day. Continue reading…
Lil BUB and Scoop Away® Spread Positivity, Acceptance and Love for Special Needs Pets
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This post is sponsored by Scoop Away®
We’re big fans of Lil BUB. This sweet little girl has been on a mission to spread positivity, acceptance and love since she first came into her her “Dude’s” life in 2011. Little did Mike Bridavsky know just how much this cat would change his life when he first met the 8-week old kitten. Continue reading…