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When I saw the Snuffle Mat on Jackson Galaxy’s website, I had a feeling Allegra would like it. I didn’t expect her to like it to the point of becoming obsessed with it!Continue Reading
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Choosing the Right Cat Bed for Your Cat
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It’s probably a safe bet that most of us have bought a cat bed, only to find that our cats either don’t like it at all, or only like it for a brief period of time. Allegra sleeps with me on my bed at night, but I still like her to have a couple of beds in other parts of the house. I always have one bed in my office, and a couple of additional ones in the living room.Continue Reading
How to Help Your Cat Love The Carrier
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Does your cat love her cat carrier? If you’re like the majority of cat parents, your answer will be “no.” Most cats are leery of the carrier, especially if trips to the vet are the only time they need to be in it. As a result, most cat parents are resigned that getting their cats into a carrier will result in a struggle. And yet, the carrier can be vital in an emergency – and it’s up to you to break your cat’s negative association with the carrier and convince her that being inside the carrier can be a good thing.Continue Reading
2022 Cat Product of the Year
Last week, I shared my choices for the five best cat products of the year. I usually have a hard time choosing just one product, but this year, Allegra made it easy for me. After all, a product that has been used every day for a good part of each day since we first reviewed it in April deserves to win!Continue Reading
5 Best Cat Products of 2022
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I see a lot of new products each year, and I try to share as many of the good ones with you as I can. And of course, Allegra has been busy helping me review many of them for you throughout the year. With so many products, it’s really hard to choose only five favorites, but with the help of my little product tester, we’ve come up with our list of the five best for this year, listed in no particular order.Continue Reading
Review: Rustlin’ Mylar Wiggler
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Wand toys are fantastic way to get your cat engaged with play. They let them exercise their natural hunting instinct. Since they’re interactive, they’re also a great way for you to bond with your cats. Rompicatz offers some of the most well thought out and designed wand toys.Continue Reading
Review: WOpet Glitter Ultra Silent Fountain
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I’m happy to see that fountains are getting more and more quiet. Gone are the days of fountains that sounded like a waterfall, or pumps that could be heard all the way across the room. The WOpet Glitter Ultra Silent Water Dispenser with LED Light is one of the newest entries in this market, and they’re not kidding when they say ultra silent.Continue Reading
Conscious Black Friday Shopping
Who doesn’t love a great deal? I like saving money as much as the next person, but at the same time, I find myself feeling uneasy with the relentless focus on consumption that Black Friday, Cyber Monday and assorted other “shopping holidays” emphasize. And is it just me, or is Black Friday starting earlier and earlier?Continue Reading
Branch Basics: Cat-Safe Cleaning Products for Your Home
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Many commercial cleaning products, even some that are marketed as “natural,” can be extremely toxic, and even deadly to pets. Cats are especially susceptible since they ingest anything that comes in contact with their fur when they’re grooming themselves .Continue Reading
Katzenzungen: A Unique Candy for Cat Lovers
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Katzenzungen is the German word for cats’ tongues. I hadn’t thought about this candy in decades. When I recently received a newsletter from one of the German online stores I occasionally order from that featured Katzenzungen, I was instantly transported back to my childhood in Germany.Continue Reading
The Purrs of Wisdom 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
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Welcome to our first Purrs of Wisdom Holiday Gift Guide – your one-stop shopping spot for all the cats and cat lovers on your holiday gift list! This year’s guide features our favorite products for cats and cat lovers. And even better: many of the companies featured are offering exclusive discounts to Purrs of Wisdom readers!
You’ll find gifts ranging from cat furniture to toys to art to products for your home as well as some gift ideas you may not have thought of. I can guarantee you that you’ll find something to delight every kitty and every cat lover in your life. And by buying these products, you’ll not only get some really wonderful gifts, you’ll also support small businesses, many of them run out of the owners’ homes.Continue Reading