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
Happy Thanksgiving 2022
Happy Thanksgiving from
Allegra and Ingrid
I keep a gratitude journal all year long, but I do spend a little extra time on Thanksgiving reflecting on everything I’m thankful for. 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
Changing the Future of IBD and GI Lymphoma Diagnosis in Cats
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When your cat isn’t feeling well, you want to help them to get better as soon as possible. As a cat parent, one of the hardest things to deal with is when your cat is sick, but it’s not exactly clear what’s wrong.
Symptoms such as weight loss, decreased appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea can be associated with a wide range of feline health issues. One of these is the cancerous condition called gastrointestinal (GI) lymphoma—the #1 form of cancer seen in cats. Another is the non-cancerous condition known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which causes chronic irritation and inflammation of the GI tract.Continue Reading
Thanksgiving ABC’s 2022
Thursday is Thanksgiving in the United States and it’s time for my annual tradition of making a “Thanksgiving ABC’s” list. I maintain a gratitude practice every day, but I still love doing this list every year. Some of the items repeat year after year, others are new. Here’s this year’s list: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
Remembering Ruby: That Time When Ruby Wrote Her First Post
It’s hard to believe that we’re coming up on three years since Ruby has been gone, after being diagnosed with advanced kidney disease. I miss her every day, and with the holidays coming up, missing her is starting to feel like a physical ache again sometimes. I’m grateful I have eight years of Ruby’s Reflections on this site to comfort me and remind me of some of the cute things she did, and I love sharing the memories with you.Continue Reading
Why Keeping Track of Your Cat’s Weight is Important
Weighing your cat on a regular basis is one of the easiest ways to monitor her health. Gradual weight loss or gain is often not noticeable in cats until it has become quite dramatic. Consider that the average cat weighs 10 pounds. Weight loss of only 6% of a cat’s body weight is considered a clinical sign – that’s less than ten ounces. Depending on the size of your cat, visible changes to her weight may be too subtle to notice without actually weighing her.Continue Reading
Sunday Quotes: Take Time Off
Kitty Girl: When You Get The Cat You Need, Not the Cat You Want
Guest post by Rita Atkins
On a cold November day, 2001, in a parking garage in Oklahoma City, my husband and I became the forever family of a pint-sized Maine Coon mix with a jumbo-sized anger management problem.Continue Reading
Understand the Signs of Arthritis Pain in Cats
Recognizing pain in cats can be challenging for even the most dedicated cat parent, especially when it comes to chronic pain caused by arthritis. Even veterinarians often overlook signs of pain in cats, partly because some cats won’t show pain in a stressful situation such as being at the vet’s. Cats’ ability to hide pain goes back to their wild origins. In the wild, a sick animal becomes prey, so not showing weakness is crucial for survival.Continue Reading