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

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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

Remembering Ruby: Ruby and the Stink Bug

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I really try to appreciate every living creature and try not to harm even the ones that I’d rather not see inside my home. I gently evacuate spiders, and I try to relocate crickets. But when it comes to stink bugs, all bets are off. Even though these nasty little critters actually play a somewhat redeeming role in ecosystems, I simply can’t bring myself to catch and release them. When I saw the first stink bug of the season the other day, I immediately remembered the time when my little Ruby had a much too close encounter with one.Continue Reading

Sunday Quotes: Let it Rain

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I don’t usually feel like I need to offer up explanations as to why I chose a particular quote for any given Sunday, but I thought maybe today’s quote does require a few more words.

We live in challenging times, and some days, you may feel like giving up. To me, this quote is not about giving up, but rather, a reminder that, just like we can’t stop the rain, we can’t control everything that happens in the world. But, we can choose how we respond. And we can let the rain remind us that even rainy days end eventually.

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The Best Diet for Cats with Diabetes

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Feline diabetes is a growing concern among cat parents. While the exact cause of diabetes isn’t always clear, obesity is a significant risk factor. Other factors include genetic predisposition, increased age, and the use of steroids to treat other illnesses. Managing diabetes in cats involves a multi-faceted approach, with diet being a key component. A carefully controlled diet can significantly improve your cat’s blood sugar levels, overall health, and quality of life.Continue Reading