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Fall Tea and Hand Towels and Storage Bin from Triple T Studios

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I don’t usually wish summer away, but these last couple of weeks have been so miserably hot here, I’m ready for cooler weather. I thought I’d get us all in the mood with these adorable fall themed towels and a storage bin from Triple T Studios.

I’m a big fan of everyday products that are not just functional, but are also pretty and make me happy when I use them. Triple T Studios’ new cat tea towels and the canvas storage bin certainly fit that bill!

Cat Tea...

Allegra’s Health: An Update

As most of you know, Allegra was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in January. She has also had some issues with overgrooming. She is currently taking Methimazole for her thyroid, and very low dose of Prednisolone, a steroid, to calm down the itchiness that was causing her to overgroom. She has been doing extremely well on both medications, but of course, she now needs regular bloodwork to monitor her thryoid and kidney function.

When our wonderful vet, Dr. Tasi, came a couple of months ago, All...

Gemstone Cat Bracelets

When these gorgeous bracelets popped up on a recent “tortoiseshell cat” search on Etsy, my jaw dropped. I love bracelets, and I also love gemstones. I was excited just to share this tortie bracelet with you, and then I explored the artist’s entire Etsy shop, and found cat bracelets in all sorts of colors!

The bracelets are handmade from genuine gemstones with a strong, very sturdy quality stretch cord, and 8mm beads.The standard size is 6.5 inches long and fits a 6 inch wrist. If you need a di...

Cats and Fish: To Feed or Not to Feed?

Fish is not a natural part of a cat diet, and yet, so many cats love it. And because so many pet food manufacturers offer a large variety of fish-based foods, unsuspecting cat parents think they’re doing something wonderful and delicious for their feline charges. While it’s tempting to indulge a finicky palate, canned fish is not necessarily good for your cat’s health and might even be harmful.

Mercury concentrations may be above safe levels

A 2016 study at the University of Nevada, Reno measu...

Sunday Cat Love and Above: Dreaming a Greater Dream

Guest post by Siena-Lee-Tajiri

Last week I was kind of a mess. In fact, I sent Ingrid an email asking her if it would be alright to send her my blog post a day later than usual. Of course, she was fine with it because Ingrid is cool. But here’s what’s been happening: my partner and I are in the process of buying a home. Some of you might be shaking your head, or maybe you mouthed the word, “what?!” just now, because we’re all aware of this historic time in the housing market, as well as, all t...

Mews and Nips: Kitten Found on Cross Country Train

A five-week-old kitten used up one of his nine lives when he was found on a cross country train in Birmingham in the UK. Station staff cared for the kitten through the night and then contacted Cats Protection, who will find a home for the kitten. Visit BBC.com for adorable photos of the little adventurer.

If you missed any of the stories featured on the Conscious Cat this week, here’s a recap: on Sunday, we explored the connection between the news and your mental health, on Monday, we told you...

Allegra’s World: It’s My 12th Birthday

Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! I’m 12 years old today!

Technically, I’m a senior kitty now, but I sure don’t feel like one. I may nap a little bit deeper and a little bit longer, but I can still run and jump and play like a kitten.

Mom says when she looks at me she still sees the seven-month-old kitten she brought home more than 11 years ago. The photo below shows me a few days after I came home.

I know Mom is going to make today special for me, but every day with mom is special. We’ll have some ...

Giveaway: Cat Butt Pillow from Austinwood

This giveaway is sponsored by Austinwood*

When I got the pitch email to feature these pillows, I couldn’t help but smile. These cute cat butt pillows are tastefully minimalistic, with a touch of cheeky charm that will delight both you and your guests.

Taking inspiration from nature and notes of Mexican and Moroccan culture, the selection of colors will pair well with any interior palette from neutral to vibrant. Perfect for bringing a bit of nature, adventure, and feline fun to spruce up your ...

Cardboard Cat Homes: A Castle Fit for a Princess

We all know cats love boxes. We also know that not all humans love having used shipping boxes all over their home. As much as Allegra enjoys boxes, I admit that I’m hesitant to bring shipping boxes inside. They’re usually pretty dirty after sitting on a truck for days, and dirty boxes and white carpet – well, you get the idea. Enter Cardboard Cat Homes: all the fun of a box and then some, and they’re super cute, too.

Cardboard Cat Homes are eco-friendly cat houses created with love in a home f...

A Fresh New Look for The Conscious Cat

If you visited our website yesterday afternoon, you may have noticed that our website got a bit of a facelift. We had to do some updates behind the scene, and I felt that it was time to freshen things up a bit on the front end as well.

I had a hard time deciding what to do about our header. I frequently hear from readers that my photo should be in the header, since the full title of our site is “The Conscious Cat with Ingrid King.” The old header showed Allegra and Ruby. I’d been thinking of ...