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Allegra and Her Special Toy
This post about Allegra’s special toy was first published six years ago, but I just had to revisit it after I found her like this in the middle of the living room floor the other night:Continue Reading
Sunday Quotes: Take a Breath
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Kitty Whip® Cat Toys: A Safe Alternative to String Toys
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Wand and string toys are a great way to encourage your cat to play. They stimulate your cat’s hunting instinct, and they’re a wonderful way to strengthen the bond with your cat. Unfortunately, not all wand toys are quality toys. Loose pieces, wires or clamps and strings that can be easily chewed and ingested all pose hazards to your cat’s health. That’s why I’m always excited when I come across well made, well designed string toys like the KittyWhip®.Continue Reading
H5N1 Infections in Cats: Surveillance is Warranted, Panic is Not
Written by Ingrid R. Niesman MS, PhD
When 38 out of 40 cats die from a disease, it’s time to take notice. A 2024 report out of South Korea describes a swift wave of infections in a closed cat shelter (1). Between June and July of 2023, symptoms of high fevers, anorexia and neurological issues were evident within the shelter, ultimately killing nearly all the cats. H5N1, clade 2.3.4.4b, was confirmed by a private lab in July. As the cats were housed separately, in groups of 4-5 cats, infected poultry in the cat food is a suspected route of transmission.Continue Reading
Memorial Day
To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. ― Thomas Campbell
Today is Memorial Day in the United States, a day when we honor the memory of the men and women who have died in military service. We also celebrate the arrival of summer, but because of the reason for the holiday, it never feels right to me to say “Happy Memorial Day,” so instead, I’m wishing you a day filled with love and beautiful memories.Continue Reading
Sunday Quotes: Events
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Special Memorial Day Offer from Love and Above Cat Club
While Memorial Day is a day designed to remember those lost in service to our country, it’s also a time to remember lost loved ones in general, including our special cats. It’s one of the rare times when grief is openly acknowledged by society. To honor all who are grieving, Love and Above Cat Club has a lovely offer of comfort.Continue Reading
Human Topical Pain Medications Can Be Deadly to Cats
Most cat parents know that human oral pain medications like Tylenol and Advil are toxic to cats. But did you know that human topical pain medications could proof to be deadly to cats?Continue Reading
AminAvast® Protects Allegra’s Kidneys
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When Allegra was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, I knew I had to do everything possible to protect her kidneys. I already knew that my vet recommends AminAvast® for her patients with chronic kidney disease. I started Allegra on it following her diagnosis in January of 2021, and her kidney function has been normal on all bloodwork since then.Continue Reading
Sunday Quotes: Acceptance
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