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Review: Hauspanther Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Treats

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We’re super excited about Hauspanther’s new line of freeze-dried raw cat treats and meal toppers. Developed by Kate Benjamin and sourced and made in the USA, these treats are everything I look for in a cat treat.

About freeze-dried cat food

Freeze-dried raw food for cats has most of the same nutritional benefits as fresh or frozen food, but in a convenient and shelf-stable form. The freeze-drying process stabilizes raw meat, retaining the flavor and nutrient...

Cut Cooling Costs Without Sacrificing Your Indoor Cat’s Comfort

During the hot summer months, it goes without saying that you need to take precautions for your outdoor pets to protect them from heat stroke and other heat related problems, but even indoor cats require special attention, especially if you’re trying to save on cooling costs by turning the air conditioning up when you’re not at home.

TXU and the SPCA of Texas recommend that pet parents set thermostats no higher than  78-80 degrees, and advise against turning off the air conditioner altogether....

Review: Cat Ear Cotton Rope Bed

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Our friends at Triple T Studios find some of the cutest products, and their new Cat Ear Cotton Rope Bed is no exception! Made from sturdy cotton, this adorable bed will hold up well even if the bed is used as a scratcher.

Sized at 15″ x 15″ x 4.75,” the bed is machine washable with cold water on the delicate or hand wash cycle.

Available in green and white, grey and white, and pink and white.

Putting the Cat Ear Cotton Rope Bed to the test

The bed ships fo...

How the Assisi Loop Helps Doodie with Severe Chronic Immune Disease

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11-year-old Doodie came into Sue Marshall’s life five years ago. Sue had just arrived in the US from Australia, and since her work schedule was quite fluid, she wanted to find a shelter where she could volunteer during her free time. There was a photo of a gorgeous Siamese cat on the front desk. The special needs cat had been at the shelter for five years after being returned several times because her multiple illnesses were too much for adopters....

Sunday Quotes: Distance

We’ve all come to understand the importance of physical distancing to help curb the spread of COVID-19, but it occurred to me earlier this week that perhaps another form of distancing is equally important. Negativity distancing is not a term, but maybe it should be.

I don’t know about you, but I feel like I’m mentally exhausted almost every day. Some days, it’s hard to stay positive, but let’s face it, one of the few things we can control right now is our mindset. Would you rather be stuck in ...

Mews and Nips: Amazon’s New Boxes Can Be Recycled Into Cat Condos

I’m pretty sure Amazon is most cats’ favorite retailer, especially now when so many more humans are shopping online. After all, what’s more fun than a box when you’re a cat? Well, cats are going to be even happier when their humans’ orders will start arriving in Amazon’s new sustainable packing materials. Their “less packaging, more smiles” program uses less packaging material and combines orders into fewer boxes, and, bonus, the new boxes can be reused to create cat condos, box forts, and mor...

Pre-order Now: Texts from Mittens 2021 Day-to-Day Calendar

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We are big fans of Angie Bailey. We pretty much love everything Angie does, whether it’s her weekly Feminine Hijinx Podcast, where she and co-host Susie Shubert talk about unconventionality, retro weirdness and more, her blog, and her Instagram, which frequently features tortie Janet. And of course, we love Texts from Mittens!

Angie’s Texts from Mittens books will make you laugh out loud (and also, grateful that your cats haven’t figured out how to text.) An...

Giveaway: Win a Spa Basket from Honeycat Cosmetics

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I first introduced you to Honeycat Cosmetics yesterday, when owner Terri Spruill interviewed Trap Queen Jennifer Barnes, who helped her with a feral cat colony behind her offices. Today, I’d like to tell you a little more about them and their products.

Founded in 2006, they offer a line of gourmet bath, body and spa products. But these are no ordinary bath products. Think of them as “Mae West meets Cat Woman.” They want to help you unleash your ...

Helping Community Cats: An Interview with Trap Queen Jennifer Barnes

Guest post by Terri Spruill, Honeycat Cosmetics

TNR stands for trap, neuter, return/release, and refers to the humane trapping of stray or feral cats for the purpose of effectively keeping the population of stray/feral cats down.

Often, these cats live in groups or “colonies”, hanging out together, chilling and making way too many babies. Trappers catch these cats in in humane traps and then take them to a veterinarian, where they can be evaluated and spayed or neutered. Almost all trappers ar...

New from Sleepypod: The Martingale Cat Walking Harness and Comfort Suede Breakaway Collar

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There is no question that indoor cats live longer and healthier lives. The average life expectancy for an indoor cat is 12 to 15 years vs. 4 to 5 years for an outdoor cat. To ensure that they also live happy lives, it is imperative that cat guardians provide a stimulating environment. If you feel strongly that your cat should have access to the great outdoors, leash training is a way to allow her to safely enjoy being outside. For some cats, safe outdoor exc...