Sunday Quotes: Relax Today
Review: Chasing Number 7
I’m a huge fan of Nic Tatano’s books, especially the ones that combine romance with cats. Confessions of an Angel Cat is a particular favorite that I’ve reread multiple times. I was delighted when Nic told me he just published a new short story, Chasing Number 7, featuring a tortoiseshell cat.Continue Reading
Get ready for the 4th Annual Tortoiseshell Cat Appreciation Day
Are you ready to celebrate the 4th annual Tortoiseshell Cat Appreciation Day on April 17? Of course, for those of us who share our lives with torties, that’s every day, but April 17 is the day to bring awareness to these beautiful, often misunderstood cats and their tortitude.Continue Reading
Buying a Water Fountain for Your Cat? Here’s What To Look For
Water is critical to keeping your cat healthy. Lack of water can lead to chronic low-level dehydration, which in turn can lead to urinary tract and kidney problems. If you suspect your cat isn’t drinking enough water, a fountain might prompt her to stay better hydrated. Many cats are attracted to running water, so a fountain can be a great way to encourage them to drink more.
In a recent article for Animal Wellness, I explained what to look for in a fountain.
Click here to read Buying a Water Fountain for Your Cat.
You can find all our favorite fountains in our Product Guide. Click on the image below to go directly to the fountains page.
Happy Easter
Happy Easter from Allegra and Ingrid
Allegra’s World: 13th Adoption Anniversary
Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! Today is my 13th Adoption Anniversary! Thirteen years ago today, Mom brought me home to live with her and Amber. Sadly, I never got to know Amber really well, because she passed away six weeks after I arrived. Then it was just Mom and me for almost a year before Ruby joined our family and we spent eight too short years together before Ruby got sick and left us December of 2019.Continue Reading
Ask the Cat Behaviorist: How to Help a Shy Cat Come Out of His Shell
Laura Cassiday is a certified cat behavior consultant (CCBC) and owner of Pawsitive Vibes Cat Behavior and Training. Laura is certified through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is also a Fear Free certified animal trainer. Laura recently published her first book, The Complete Guide to Adopting a Cat (affiliate link*.) She works with cat guardians remotely from all over the world, as well as in-person in her local area of Baltimore, Maryland. For more information, visit Pawsitive Vibes Cat Behavior and Training.Continue Reading
Sunday Quotes: Spring Colors
Review: The Cat’s Meow: How Cats Evolved from the Savannah to Your Sofa
One thing that makes cats such fascinating creatures is that even after milllions of years of evolution, our little hauspanthers are still only a whisker away from their wild ancestors. In The Cat’s Meow: How Cats Evolved from the Savannah to Your Sofa, evolutionary biologist and cat lover Jonathan B. Losos takes an in depth look at the evolution of the domesticated house cat and explores the science behind what this evolution means for the future of both cats and humans.Continue Reading
Allegra and the New Blanket
Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! I want to tell you about my new favorite blanket. Mom made it for me! It’s so soft!
When she first put it on the bed for me to check out, I immediately sat on it and admired the beautiful, soft pink colors. Continue Reading
Sunday Quotes: Springtime
