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Sunday Quotes: Balance

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Mews and Nips: Cat Café Lviv Stays Open to Care for 20 Cats During the War

We’ve all seen the heart-wrenching images of Ukranians fleeing with their cats or taking shelter in underground train stations. I don’t know about you, but they make me cry every single time I see them come across my social media feed. I simply can’t wrap my mind around  what these people are going through. And yet, in the middle of all this chaos, the Cat Café Lviv remains open. “Our cats have been living in [the] cat café since the age of four months,” owner Serhii Oliinyk told Modern Met. “...

Remembering Ruby: Undercover Kitty

It’s hard to believe Ruby has been gone more than two years after being diagnosed with advanced kidney disease. Some days I still miss my little girl so much, it actually feels like a physical ache. 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.

Last week, I shared a memory of Ruby talking about how she slept with me most nights. But over the winter m...

Sunflower Cat Scratcher

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When it comes to scratching posts, more is better. They are one of the most important pieces of cat furniture, and every cat household should have at least one in every room. In addition to providing a natural outlet for your cat’s need to scratch, they can also prevent a variety of behavioral problems.

Since we also have to live with the cat furniture we provide for our feline family member’s benefit and enjoyment, I’m always on the lookout for scratching p...

Tips on How to Choose an Animal Charity

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Many of us are interested in supporting organizations and charities that do great work in certain interest areas, especially in the form of supporting one or more animal charities. But do you know how to narrow down your options to make a decision on an organization that is worthy of a donation? Below are a few helpful tips that will assist you when it comes to choosing the right animal charity.

What Are You Focused On?

Before deciding to volunteer, write...

13th Anniversary Celebration and Giveaway

This giveaway is sponsored by Sleepypod

Today is our 13th anniversary! I really doesn’t seem possible that it’s been that long ago that I started this blog, inspired by Amber, the original Conscious Cat. And while this is a big milestone for Allegra and me, this day really belongs to you, our readers. Without you, we wouldn’t be here, and we appreciate you so much for reading, commenting, and sharing every day.

13 years – 4,525 posts – 99,400 comments
19 million page views

Since March 1, 2009...

The Four Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a common disease in cats, especially senior cats. There are a number of different terms used for this condition, including Chronic Renal Failure, Chronic Kidney Insufficiency, or simply Kidney or Renal Disease. All of them mean that the cat’s kidneys are not functioning optimally.

CKD is different from acute kidney disease, which can strike at any age and is caused by a sudden event, such as ingestion of antifreeze, blood clots, a bacterial infection or kidney s...

Sunday Quotes: Peace

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Mews and Nips: What Our Cats Really Think About Hugs, Happiness and Humans

How many times do we wish that our cats could talk and tell us what they really think? No matter how much we know about feline behavior, and how well we communicate with our cats, it’s just never quite enough, is it? In a recent article for The Guardian, journalist and cat parent Sirin Kale took a closer look at what cats really think. She found that “they do what they want, all the time—and can teach us a lot about how to live in the present, be content and learn from our experience.” The art...

Assisi Loop Winner February 2022

Congratulations, Mary W! You’re the winner of our Assisi Loop giveaway.

Look for an email from Ingrid*.

For more information about how the Assisi Loop or the Assisi Loop Lounge could help your cat, visit http://www.assisianimalhealth.com or contact Assisi Animal Health at info@assisianimalhealth.com, 866-830-7342.

*Winners are selected by random drawing. Winners need to provide a physical address to which the prize will be mailed within 72 hours of receipt of notification e-mail or announcemen...