Month: May 2025

Giveaway: 20 Pounds of Darwin’s Cat Food for Your Cat and 20 Pounds for Your Favorite Shelter

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This giveaway is sponsored by Darwin’s Natural Pet Products*

When it comes to feeding your cats, the less processed their food is, the better it is for their health. A raw diet is the least processed of all feline diets, and raw feeding is becoming more and more mainstream as cat parents look for alternatives to highly processed pet foods. I’ve been feeding raw for the past ten years, and have seen all of my cats thrive on it. For the past six years, I’ve been feeding Darwin’s, and it has become a perennial favorite.Continue Reading

How Lawn Chemicals Affect Your Cat

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The poisoning of the lawns in my suburban neighborhood is already in full swing. When I go for my daily walks, I can see the granules on the sidewalk. I see the lawn company trucks, and sometimes, I can even smell the chemicals. I am strongly opposed to the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and I don’t understand the obsession with a flawless green lawn. But mostly, I worry about the effect lawn chemicals have on the cats who come in contact with them – and that can happen even if your cats never leave the house.Continue Reading

What to Do If Your Cat Refuses To Take Medication

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When it comes to giving medication, dog parents tend to have it easier than cat parents. Put the pill in a little bit of peanut butter or cheese, and dogs will think they’re getting a treat. Most cats are a different story. In this article, I’ll cover the various options to give medications to cats, but more importantly, I’m also looking at how giving medications to a reluctant cat affects the bond between cat and human.Continue Reading