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July 1, 2020

Giveaway: Motion Sensor Night Light From Triple T Studios

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How cute is this night light! Available in white and pink, this adorable nightlight will add a soft glow to your room and a smile to your face.


Night Light features

Made from acrylic
Approximately 3 x 1.3 inches
No batteries required. Comes with a rechargeable battery with USB cable.
Adhesive on the back allows placement any smooth surface.
Comes with a magnet for mounting on metal.
Comes with a stand for use on horizontal surfaces.
Two brightness modes wit...
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Published on July 01, 2020 22:00

June 30, 2020

Benefits of Coconut Oil for Cats

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Coconut oil has been big in human nutrition for quite some time. Widely marketed as a superfood, the unique combination of fatty acids in coconut oil may have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and boost the immune system. I’ve been getting a lot of questions about whether these benefits apply to cats as well.


Fatty acids and cats

Cats only need to obtain two essential fatty acids from their diet: linoleic acid (LA) and arachadonic acid (AA), both of which can be found in meat. T...

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Published on June 30, 2020 22:00

June 29, 2020

Review: Soho Round Memory Foam Cat Bed

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Allegra is always intrigued when we get a new cat bed for review, but the true test, as most of us know, is whether the  novelty will wear off quickly, or whether the bed is a keeper. I can usually predict what she will like, and I was pretty sure she would love this memory foam bed from Pet Craft Supply.


Bed features

Orthopedic memory foam chip cushion helps alleviate pressure points, forms to the body, and is ideal for pets with arthritis. Memory foam kee...
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Published on June 29, 2020 22:00

June 28, 2020

How to Help Your Cat Cope with Fireworks

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The 4th of July is probably a cat’s least favorite holiday. I know it is at our house. Even Ruby, who was not afraid of thunderstorms, became unsettled when fireworks started going off in our neighborhood. Allegra used to be terrified during fireworks. Thankfully, the last few years, she’s handled the noise better. What makes dealing with fireworks so challenging is that the noise usually begins a few days before the holiday, extending the stress for cats be...

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Published on June 28, 2020 22:00

June 27, 2020

Sunday Quotes: Tired

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If you’ve been feeling really tired lately, you’re not alone. From the start of the pandemic, I’ve felt almost constant exhaustion. It takes so much energy just to get through the day, never mind getting any meaningful work done. I wasn’t able to find the source for today’s quote, but it accurately describes how I feel some days.


Pandemic fatigue is a thing, and it manifests in two different ways. For some, it has resulted in relaxing their guard and easing up on taking precautions. For others...

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Published on June 27, 2020 22:00

June 26, 2020

Mews and Nips: Pearl the Cat is in Charge of a Watermelon Farm

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Pearl, a somewhat grumpy looking cat in Thailand, won’t let anyone get away with tasting a delicious watermelon without paying for it first! Pearl has been guarding a watermelon stand for six years. Despite his intense glare, his human says he’s one of the sweetest boys in the village. Visit Bored Panda for more wonderful photos of Pearl on the job and enjoy the video below of Pearl on his way to work.


If you missed any of the stories featured on the Conscious Cat this week, here’s a recap: on...

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Published on June 26, 2020 22:00

June 25, 2020

Veterinarians are Tracking the Potential for COVID-19 Infection in Companion Animals. Here’s How You Can Help.

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Guest post by Ingrid R. Niesman, MS PhD


As COVID-19 continues to spread globally among humans, veterinarians are starting to track COVID in animals as well.


Epidemiologists are our front-line defense

Two new epidemiological studies are designed to investigate the potential for COVID-19 infection in companion animals.


Dr. Jonathan Runstadler, DVM, Ph.D., a lead investigator at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, tracks animal infections, including COVID-19.


“Our lab ...

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Published on June 25, 2020 22:00

June 24, 2020

Giveaway: Win a T-Shirt from Novis Pets and Show Your Love for Cats

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This giveaway is sponsored by Novispets*


Novis Pets features adorable t-shirt designs for cat lovers and other animal lovers. Their t-shirts are made from 100% combed and ring-spun cotton, ensuring softness and durability. The shirts are available in sizes S to 2XL and come in a variety of colors including  black, white, pink, grey, and two shades of blue.


The super cute designs are also available on coffee mugs.


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Enter to win a t-shirt

Winner chooses style and color

For up to seven ways to en...

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Published on June 24, 2020 22:00

June 23, 2020

Allegra and the Laundry Basket Game

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Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! I want to tell you about a new game Mom has been playing with me! She plays it with me on laundry days, but I hope that she’ll see that since I have so much fun with it, we can play it on other days, too.


I love laundry days! On those days, Mom brings a big basket full of clothes and sheets and towels and stuff upstairs and dumps all of it on the bed. I’m always ready to be super helpful, and make sure that I sit right on top of th...

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Published on June 23, 2020 22:00

June 22, 2020

Meet Summer, Therapy Cat and Kitty on the Go

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This post is sponsored by Sleepypod


Meet Summer, a stunning six-year-old Somali who shares her adventures on her blog Sparkle Cat.  She was born on March 10, 2014, and was given the full name of RW GP Tajhara Summer Samba. She is an award winning show cat whose happy, friendly disposition made her an ideal candidate to be a therapy cat. We are big fans of Summer and have been following her blog for a long time. I recently had a chance to interview Summer’s human, Janiss Garza, and I think you’...

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Published on June 22, 2020 22:00

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