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Pet Food Shortages Highlight The Importance of Feeding a Variety of Foods

Supply chain shortages across a variety of industries have become common over the past 16 months, and pet food shortages are no exception. There are many reasons for this, including the increased number of  pets that were adopted during the pandemic. For in depth look a this growing problem, read this comprehensive article on Reuters.com.

I have always stressed the importance of feeding a varied diet, also known as a rotation diet.

Human nutritionists tell us that food variety is an important ...

Sunday Cat Love and Above: Small Celebrations Create Big Wins

Guest post by Siena-Lee-Tajiri

I’m a perpetual planner. I just am. It’s about this time of year, late July, that I start thinking, “OMG. It’s almost Christmas!” My partner just smiles at me now vs. trying to argue on behalf of the six months we’ve still yet to experience, because this is an annual exclamation I make. Eventually, Christmas comes and then it’s over, and just like that, I’m left with the post holiday blues. Then every year, I tell myself that I’m going to keep the Christmas spiri...

Mews and Nips: Register Now for Cat Camp Summer Sessions

Jackson Galaxy’s Cat Camp is back (virtually) and will be hosting three webinars on three Caturdays in August – on the 7th, 14th, and 21st. Topics include litter box problems, pet loss, and more. These are limited capacity events so register soon. For more information, visit Catcamp.com.

If you missed any of the stories featured on the Conscious Cat this week, here’s a recap: on Monday, we explained how to do a home health check on your cat, on  Tuesday, we featured a multi-functional piece of...

Texts from Mittens 2022 Day-to-Day Calendar

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What would happen if you gave a cat a smartphone and he had opposable thumbs? Well, of course he’d want to text!  At least that’s the case with Mitty, a text-savvy, over-anxious, drama-filled house cat. Based on the popular blog and book of the same name, the Texts from Mittens 2022 Calendar features entertaining SMS conversations shared between Mitty and his loving human.

We are big fans of Angie Bailey. Her Texts from Mittens books will make you laugh out...

Get $30 Off Basepaws Breed and Health DNA Test Plus FREE Dental Report

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Today through Sunday, Basepaws is offering a $30 discount on their Breed and Health Test. You also get a free dental report with your results. They’re also offering $100 off their Whole Genome Sequencing test.

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Have you ever wondered about your cat’s genetic background? Maybe you were curious what breeds might make up your rescue cat’s genes? Or maybe you’d like to know whether you should be worried about any genetic health conditions so you can...

Allegra’s World: Top 10 Things About Me

Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! Last week, Mom shared a memory of my sister: Ruby listed 10 things about herself that she wanted everyone to know about. I thought maybe you’d like to hear the top 10 things about me, too?

10. I love visitors and I’m so happy Mom can have friends over again.

9. I used to be afraid of thunderstorms, but now they don’t bother me at all. Mom seems to be more jumpy than I am during storms!

8. I eat really fast.

7. I love sitting in Mom’s lap when she meditates in the mor...

PetFusion Multi-Functional Window Perch Shelf Storage Furniture

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I love all of PetFusion’s products, but they’ve outdone themselves with this beautiful piece of cat furniture: a window perch and shelf with storage space in a fresh, neutral design that will blend in with any decor – now that’s functional cat furniture!

Multi-functional design

The pure white shelf with contrasting grey step pads and a grey perch is topped by a thick premium foam pad. Two storage baskets provide space for toys, treats, accessories and other ...

How to Perform a Home Health Check for Your Cat

Cats are masters at hiding signs of illness or pain. By the time they show symptoms, they’re often really sick. By learning what is normal for your cat, and keeping an eye on even subtle changes, you can recognize some problems early and get your cat seen by your veterinarian before they become serious.

Cats are creatures of habit, and even subtle changes from their normal behavior and routine may be cause for concern. Changes in appetite, drinking habits, litter box routine, grooming and even...

Sunday Quotes: Meditation

A regular meditation practice is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. I can’t imagine not starting my day with a brief meditation anymore than I can imagine not starting it with a cup of coffee.

I love my morning routine: get up, feed Allegra, sit down with my first cup of coffee with Allegra in my lap, and, once I’ve finished my coffee, meditate. Some mornings, Allegra will stay for the whole routine, other mornings, she’s too busy doing other cat things.

I’ve previously  mentioned th...

Mews and Nips: Netflix’s Cat People Dispels Stereotypes

Have you watched Cat People yet? This delightful six-part documentary series features people in different parts of the world who have dedicated their lives to cats, including our friends Samantha Martin and Sterling Davis. In a wonderful article in The Atlantic, Sarah Archer reflects on what we can learn from these individuals. “In one sense, cat people’s devotion to their animals sets them up to be stereotyped, judged, or not taken seriously. But in another, their work opens a different door,...