Sunday Quotes: A Random Act of Kindness
Review: Okaysou Cool Mist Humidifier
I love my Okaysou air purifiers and have one in every room in my house. They’ve made a big difference in the air quality in my home, as evidenced by me no longer waking up with a stuffy nose every morning! Now that we’re getting into winter and heating season, it’s time to add a humidifier to the mix. I was delighted when Okaysou sent us their Cool Mist Humidifier for review.Continue Reading
Giveaway: PETLIBRO Dockstream Battery Operated Automatic Fountain
This giveaway is sponsored by PETLIBRO*
We previously reviewed a number of PETLIBRO’s fountains and because we love them, we have included them in our Product Guide. Today, PETLIBRO is launching their batteryoperated cordless Dockstream fountain, and one lucky Purrs of Wisdom reader will get a chance to win one!Continue Reading
Feeding Raw: A Veterinarian’s View
Guest post by Andrea Tasi, VMD
My name is Andrea Tasi, and my whole life revolves around cats and cat care. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1988 and was determined to go out into the world and help sick cats get better, and keep well cats well.Continue Reading
Sunday Quotes: Waiting
Remembering Ruby: That Time When Allegra Taught Ruby About Birdwatching
Even though Ruby has been gone more than two years after being diagnosed with advanced kidney disease, I still miss my little girl so much, it actually feels like a physical ache 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 when the pain hits, and I love sharing the memories with you.Continue Reading
Spirit Cats Oracle Deck Winner, Plus Special Discount
Congratulations, Darlene! You’re the winner of our Spirit Cats Oracle Deck giveaway sponsored by Love and Above Cat Club!Continue Reading
Do You Suffer from Separation Anxiety When You Have to Leave Your Cat?
Separation anxiety disorder (SAD) is a well-documented psychological condition in which an individual experiences excessive anxiety regarding separation from home or from those to whom the individual has a strong emotional attachment. And while we usually think of separation anxiety in terms of pets being stressed about being separated from their guardians, I think it exists in reverse, too. For most of my adult life, I’ve felt anxious about traveling – and I actually like to travel. I enjoy a change of scenery, whether it’s visiting friends in familiar places, or whether it’s traveling to someplace I’ve never been before.Continue Reading
Sunday Quotes: Find Peace Within
Mission Meow: Creating Meaningful Change for Feline Non-Profits
Running a feline rescue has never been an easy task. These often small non-profit organizations rely on donations. Raising funds has become increasingly more difficult. 80% of small shelters face challenges ranging form aging facilities to rising veterinary costs to limited resources. 75% of community cat organizations can’t afford to pay their employees. Enter Mission Meow.Continue Reading
How to Read and Understand Pet Food Labels
This post is sponsored by Darwin’s Natural Pet Products
As responsible cat parents, it’s up to us to make sure that we’re feeding our cats a diet that ensures optimal health. For most of us, that means that we’re going to compare different brands. In theory, pet food labels should offer an easy way to do that. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. In this article, we’ll explain what the jargon on pet food labels really means.Continue Reading