Expert Advice on Cat Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle.
Scratching posts are one of the most important pieces of cat furniture, and every cat household should have at least one in every room. In addition to providing a natural outlet for your cat’s need to scratch, they can also prevent a variety of behavioral problems.Continue Reading
Cats love to climb, which is why it’s important to provide plenty of options for them in the form of cat trees or shelves. The Cat Ladder addresses this need in a way that’s creative, functional, and beautiful – and their ladders work in spaces ranging from a small apartment to a large home.Continue Reading
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If you’ve followed me for a while, you know Dr. Lynn Bahr from the Ask the Cat Doc column we ran on The Conscious Cat. Dr. Bahr is a 1991 graduate of the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine and founder of Dezi & Roo, a company that designs, manufactures, and sells solution-based products that enhance the lives of cats and their humans.Continue Reading
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Traveling requires being organized, whether you travel with your cat or by yourself. You don’t want to forget anything that you our your cat may need. Whether it’s food and snacks, water, important papers, or a harness and leash, the Sleepyod Go Bag has a space for everything.Continue Reading
Reviewing treats is probably one of Allegra’s favorite jobs, and the freeze dried chicken breast treats from Raw Paws were no exception. My little product tester was eager to get to work!Continue Reading
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Puzzle toys are a great way to keep your cats entertained and mentally stimulated when you can’t play with them. The toys are designed to be filled with treats, and they challenge kitty to retrieve the treats through varied openings in the toys. These toys provide mental stimulation and encourage problem solving, and they simulate foraging and satisfy your cat’s hunting instinct.Continue Reading
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As of October 2023, Okaysou is Oksou – new name, same great products.
We love our Okaysou air purifiers and have one in every room in our house.
They capture 99.97% of air pollutants like pet hair and dander, dust, pollen, and smoke. They eliminate household odors as small as 0.25 microns, and they safely breaks down various harmful gases, such as formaldehyde, ammonia, benzene and VOC’s (volatile organic compounds.) And they work great on all sorts of smells, from cooking odors to smelly litter box deposits.Continue Reading
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February 2024 Update: It appears that OKSOU, formerly Okaysou, has gone out of business. Their website no longer exists, and I have been unable to get in touch with my marketing contact. The good news is this an almost identical air purifier model is available from Levoit.
I love our Okaysou air purifiers. I have one in every room in my house. I’m fortunate that pollen doesn’t bother me, but given how well these air purifiers work in our home on everything else, I’m pretty sure they would make a big difference for pollen sufferers.Continue Reading
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Cats love boxes. Cats need scratchers. What better way to give them both than with a product that combines both? The Hide & Scratch Combo Cat Lounger and Scratcher Box combines a sturdy cardboard box with an equally sturdy scratch pad.Continue Reading
Water is critical to keeping your cat healthy. Lack of water can lead to chronic low-level dehydration, which in turn can lead to urinary tract and kidney problems. If you suspect your cat isn’t drinking enough water, a fountain might prompt her to stay better hydrated. Many cats are attracted to running water, so a fountain can be a great way to encourage them to drink more.
In a recent article for Animal Wellness, I explained what to look for in a fountain.
Click here to read Buying a Water Fountain for Your Cat.
You can find all our favorite fountains in our Product Guide. Click on the image below to go directly to the fountains page.
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Playtime is vitally important to a cat’s mental and physical health, and it’s especially important for indoor cats. Even though cats may sleep up to 16 hours a day, when they’re awake, they need stimulation, and the best way to accomplish this is with play. Play is nothing more than channeling your domestic tiger’s hunting instinct into play, so toys that stimulate that instinct are the best kind. The Ripple Rug Cat Activity Mat is a feline playground that meets all of these needs, and it’s a lot of fun for both cat and human.Continue Reading