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February 4, 2022
Mews and Nips: Scientists Uncover the Secret To Fishing Cats’ Hunting Success
Fishing cats are native to South and Southeast Asia. Unlike many cat species, fishing cats readily swim. Their front toes are partially webbed, and their claws protrude slightly even when retracted, an adaptation for fishing. To date ,very little was known about these mysterious cats’ behavior. A recently published study took a closer look at the hunting behavior of these elusive felines. For more about these fascinating cats, visit Science News.
If you missed any of the stories featured on th...
February 3, 2022
Remembering Ruby: That Time When I Trimmed Ruby’s Nails
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 feels like she just left me yesterday. 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, and I love sharing the memories with you.
Today’s memory takes us back to October 2017, when a routine nail trim didn’t go as planned. Ruby was not pleased!
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February 2, 2022
Tortoiseshell Cat Earrings
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How pretty are these earrings!
Handmade to order from faux leather, these earrings are super lightweight. They are approximately 2 inches long, 1.5 inches wide, and have a 2.5 inch drop length. Metal options include gold, silver, or hypoallergenic 14K plated rose gold.
The tortoiseshell cat earrings are available on Etsy.
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February 1, 2022
Yes, You Can Train Your Cat
Guest post by Nicole McCray
Cats can be more complex than dogs when it comes to training them, but this does not mean that they are untrainable. With some time, patience, and effort, you can train your cat.
Why is it Important to Train Your Cat?According to the veterinarians at Bond Vet clinic, one of the most important reasons to train your cat is getting them familiarized with getting into a carrier. Not only will this make vet visits easier, but it can be vital in an emergency.
Training yo...
January 31, 2022
Review: Petlibro Rainbow Automatic Ceramic Pet Fountain
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This is the fountain you’ve all been waiting for! We previously reviewed and loved Petlibro’s Automatic Capsule Fountain and featured their Stainless Steel Fountain, which is one of our 10 Best Cat Products of 2021. I think you will love Petlibro’s newest fountain, the Rainbow Automatic Ceramic fountain.
Rainbow Automatic Ceramic Fountain featuresSleek modern design with a colorful rainbow top.Enclosed tank prevents debris from falling into the tank.Quadruple filtration: coconut shell act...
January 30, 2022
Heart Murmurs in Cats
Heart murmurs in cats are often detected during a routine physical exam by listening to the heart with a stethoscope. A disturbance in the blood flow produces a “whooshing” sound or another noise in addition to the heartbeat.
What causes a heart murmur?A heart murmur is caused by turbulent blood flow within the heart. Some murmurs are considered innocent or phsyiologic. These murmurs, while not considered normal, have no impact on the cat’s health. Common causes of heart murmurs are hyperthyr...
January 29, 2022
Sunday Quotes: Sunshine
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January 28, 2022
Mews and Nips: Cats’ Hidden Talents
Cats have a powerful sense of smell. a rumbling purr and shock absorbing paws, and those are just some of the many hidden talents of our feline companions. Newsweek took a closer look at these and more fascinating feline facts. Visit Newsweek.com to read the full article.
If you missed any of the stories featured on the Conscious Cat this week, here’s a recap: on Monday, we pointed out the problems with laser toys for cats, on Tuesday, we reviewed the Laika Pet Aqua fountain, on Wednesday, we ...
January 27, 2022
Remember Me Crystal Pendant Cat Necklace
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Triple T Studios’ new Remember Me Crystal Pendant Cat Necklace features a sterling silver cat surrounded by a rainbow crystal. This beautiful necklace is a lovely remembrance of all the cats who live in our hearts.
The pendant is 925 sterling silver set against a Swarovski® rainbow round crystal. The pendant is 0.47 inches long and 0.37 inches at the widest. The included chain is 18 inches long with a 2 inch extender.
The necklace comes boxed, ready to give...
January 26, 2022
Benefits of Vitamin B12 for Cats
B12, also called cobalamin, is one of the vitamins that is crucial for your cat’s health. It plays a key role in keeping your cat’s immune, digestive and nervous system functioning optimally.
Cats obtain B12 from their diet. It is naturally found in animal products such as meat, liver, fish and eggs. While most commercial cat foods have sufficient levels for a healthy cat, cats with certain health conditions, especially those that affect the intestinal tract, may not be able to absorb enough o...
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