Expert Advice on Cat Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle.
It’s hard to believe that my mom passed away 30 years ago. Even after all that time, Mother’s Day still is a bit bittersweet. Every year, I still feel sad when Mother’s Day cards start showing up in stores, friends make plans to spend time with their moms, and restaurants offer Mother’s Day specials.Continue Reading
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If you love cats and enjoy the occasional cocktail, Shaken Not Purred is the book for you. But even if, like me, you don’t drink, you’re going to enjoy this little book just for the clever cocktail names and adorable illustrations.
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Over the last few years, the veterinary profession has undergone profound changes. The days of the neighborhood vet may be numbered as more and more practices are being bought by large corporations. An unprecedented number of veterinarians is leaving the profession, and the veterinary profession consistently has one of the highest suicide rates. These changes will affect you and your cat in various ways, if they aren’t already.Continue Reading
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I’ve been a fan of Rita Mae Brown’s Mrs. Murphy Mystery Series, co-authored with her cat Sneaky Pie Brown, from the very start. Feline Fatale is the 32nd book in the series. The original Sneaky Pie was rescued by Ms. Brown at her local SPCA.Continue Reading
Veterinary diets, also known as therapeutic diets or prescription diets, are formulated to address specific health issues in cats, such as obesity, kidney disease, or food allergies. Unfortunately, the way these diets are marketed are often misleading, and they may be a poor nutritional choice for your cat.Continue Reading
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T. J. Banks is one of my favorite cat writers. I loved every one of her previous seven books, and eagerly awaited her latest, Moonlight & Grace.
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Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! I want to tell you about our cool new blanket!
As you may recall, Mom gave me a super soft, super amazing blanket for Christmas. It’s a baby blanket, so it’s the purrfect size for me. Mom keeps it at the bottom of the bed during the day, and I nap on it almost every day.
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Today is Tortoiseshell Cat Appreciation Day!
I created this day in memory of Ruby. April 17, 2011 was the day I brought her home. Ruby was the consummate tortie. She had tortitude in spades. She was strong-willed, lively, and very possessive of me. She wore her big tortie heart on the proverbial sleeve: she was the most affectionate cat I ever had.Continue Reading