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How the Assisi Loop Helped Two Special Needs Kitties Thrive

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Andrea Carollo has been a volunteer with Animal House of South East Michigan for several years. Last summer, she started fostering Greigh, who was rescued after being badly injured and had to have a significant portion of his front leg amputated. This summer, Rasputin, a kitten suffering from radial nerve paralysis, joined her household. Both use the Assisi Loop to help them with their issues.

Front leg amputation

“Last summer, our rescue received a call that a stray...

Sunday Quotes: Anger

I came across this quote earlier this week when I realized once again that so many of us have a very short fuse these days. After fuming about a particular situation for far too long (picture Allegra wondering why there was smoke coming out of my ears!), it reminded me that the only thing anger ever accomplishes is that it hurts you, not the person or situation you may be angry at.

So rather than stewing in my anger, I refocused my attention on doing a better job with all my usual self-care ac...

Mews and Nips: Video of Begging Cat Goes Viral

A video of a Cincinnati, Ohio cat with a unique style of begging for treats recently went viral because his technique is super adorable. Visit Bored Panda for adorable photos and videos of Waddy in action.

If you missed any of the stories featured on the Conscious Cat this week, here’s a recap: on Sunday, we talked about the importance of exercise, on Monday, I explained why simple is better when it comes to litter boxes, on Tuesday, we introduced Hauspanther’s new Toy of the Month Club, on We...

Review: The Holistic Vet Blend Cookbook

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When it comes to nutrition, the same is true for cats as for people: whole, unprocessed or minimally processed food is better. The optimal diet for a cat is a properly balanced raw or gently cooked diet. Even though conventional veterinarians caution against making your own food, with the appropriate recipe and ingredients, homemade food can be a viable option for cat parents who prefer this to a commercial diet.

In The Holistic Vet Blend Cookbook, Dr. Dody ...

Review: PetFusion KittyCurve Tunnel

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It has been a while since Allegra had a tunnel, so we were excited to review PetFusion’s new KittyCurve Tunnel.

KittyCurve Tunnel features62 inches long and 10 inches diameterTwo 8 inch holes to provide multiple entry and exit pointsMesh sections provide endless opportunities for playTwo dangling feather toys on each endCollapsible for easy storage

Allegra started exploring the tunnel as soon as I set it up.

She loved the dangly feathers at the end....

Remembering Ruby: How Ruby Trained Me How to Properly Sleep with Her

Some days, even almost two years later, 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 when the pain hits.

We don’t realize how quickly we can forget the small, everyday things after we lose a loved one. It’s one of the many reasons why I encourage people to journal after they lose a cat and write down as many memories as they can. Ca...

Hauspanther Toy of the Month Club

Hauspanther makes some of the best cat toys on the market, and now you and your cats can enjoy new toys every month when you join their new Toy of the Month Club!

Each month, Hauspanther will be releasing an exclusive set of limited edition cat toys that are only available through the club. Members will receive two or three handmade toys every month, along with other little surprises.

You can choose a month-to-month subscription or sign up for a 3, 6 or 12-month prepaid subscription and save...

When it Comes to Your Cat’s Litter Box, Simple is Better

After receiving and turning down the umpteenth pitch to feature or review yet another “innovative” litter box, I feel compelled to share my views on litter boxes, which is pretty much summed up in the headline of this article: simple is (usually) better!

Most of the new litter boxes are designed to either make cleaning the litter box easier, or to hide the litter box. Neither of these two reasons have anything to do with what cats want or need, and everything to do with human sensibilities.

C...

Sunday Quotes: Exercise

I couldn’t find any attribution for the above quote, but it sure resonates with me. I’ve been exercising pretty much all my life. I walk about three miles every day and only miss my walk on days when the weather is truly awful. I don’t like gyms, but I work out at home with weights three or four times a week.

One thing I’ve never been able to stick with are workout videos, until a friend introduced me to Shellea Fowler, an energetic 50-something-year-old who offers a series of short workouts o...

Mews and Nips: How Tabbies Get Their Stripes

Tabby cats with their pattern of distinctive stripes, lines, dots or swirling patterns and pencil like lines on their faces are not a breed. Almost all tabbies have markings shaped like the letter “M” on their foreheads. The tabby pattern is found in domestic cats as well as many purebred cats. A fascinating new study has identified the gene that plays a key role in creating the tabby stripe pattern. Visit the New York Times for an in depth look at the study.

If you missed any of the stories f...