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How to Help Animals Affected by the LA Fires
Our hearts are with everyone in Los Angeles who has lost their home or place of work. The scale of the devastation shown in news reports is almost impossible to comprehend, and that’s watching it from afar. I simply can’t imagine what everyone in LA is going through.Continue Reading
Purrs of Wisdom Calendar Winner
Congratulations, Jackie Pasquini! You’re the winner of a 2025 Purrs of Wisdom Calendar. Look for an email from Ingrid.*Continue Reading
What You Need to Know About H5N1 and Cats Right Now
By Ingrid R Niesman MS, PhD
Part One: Protecting Your Cats
In May of last year, I wrote that the current newsworthy avian influenza strain of H5N1 was infecting and killing domestic cats. At the time, I noted that while surveillance and caution were prudent, we shouldn’t panic.
Like many scientists, I believed we needed to observe, test and evaluate data before creating a public stir. Continue Reading
Chronic Diarrhea in Cats: A Personal (Poopy) Journey
Chronic diarrhea is fairly common and affects cats of all breeds and ages. It is one of the most frustrating illnesses for veterinarians to diagnose and treat, and for cat parents to manage. Sadly, Allegra has been dealing with on and off diarrhea for the past several months, and it’s been a challenging journey.Continue Reading
Sunday Quotes: First Snow
We’re supposed to get our first snow of the season tonight into tomorrow, and I feel like a little kid, I’m so excited! As winters are getting warmer and warmer every year, our area rarely gets decent snow anymore.
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Purrs of Wisdom Calendar Giveaway
I have one 2025 Purrs of Wisdom Wall Calendar left in my personal inventory, and I’m going to give it away to one lucky reader. To my knowledge, this is still the only calendar on the market that exclusively features tortoiseshell cats! As is the case every year, Allegra helped me pick out the photos.Continue Reading
Happy New Year 2025
May your year be filled with peace, love and purrs!
Sunday Purrs: The Week Between the Years
I love the week between Christmas and New Year’s. The pace of life seems to slow down just a little bit, most people still retain a little of the magic of Christmas, and it’s a perfect time for reflection. The Norwegians actually have a name for this week: “romjula.” According to the Norwegian Language Blog, “rom” means ”room” or ”space.” Romjula is the ”space” between jul (Christmas) and nyttår (New Year). Continue Reading
2024 Product of the Year
Sometimes, the simplest cat toys are the best. There was no question that Silly Stix would be our product of the year, because Allegra plays with hers every single day. Who would think that a simple paper straw filled with silvervine would provide hours of entertainment!Continue Reading
