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How the Assisi Loop Helps Cabo With Chronic Rinosinusitis and Kidney Disease

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In 2015, Cabo was surrendered to the animal shelter at the estimated age of about 12 after being rescued from a hoarding situation. He was in rough shape. He only weighed about 8 pounds, had no teeth, and had a range of physical ailments from a matted coat to an upper respiratory infection.

He was transferred from the animal shelter to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University to participate in a trial to treat his...

Sunday Quotes: Fear

This quote is attributed to Will Smith, the full quote reads “Fear is not real. The only place that fear can exist is in our thoughts of the future. It is a product of our imagination, causing us to fear things that do not at present and may not ever exist. That is near insanity. Do not misunderstand me, danger is very real, but fear is a choice.”

I found this to be an appropriate selection for today’s quote, given the rampant coronavirus fears. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t worried. I’m...

Mews and Nips: Why Do So Many Cats Have White Paws?

Have you ever wondered why so many cats have white “socks?” This pattern is not seen in wild cats, and, as it turns out, the pattern dates back 10,000 years to when cats first became domesticated, and is a result of genetic mutations, domestication and developmental biology. For more about the fascinating origins of white paws, visit LiveScience.com.

If you missed any of the stories featured on the Conscious Cat this week, here’s a recap: on Sunday, we kicked off our month long 11th...

Cats Are Not Small Dogs: Don’t Panic About COVID-19 Just Yet

Guest post by Ingrid R. Niesman, MS PhD

Recent headlines have many pet owners spooked, including myself. If there is one sure bet about viruses, they mutate and mutate rapidly. This epidemic is spreading extremely quickly and it was only a matter of time before a pet tested positive.

Let’s not equate dogs to cats

As of Friday, March 6, only two very weakly positive cases of Covid-19 have been found in pets, both in dogs. The bad news is that a 2008 publication in Vet Pathology has shown...

Review: Moon Diamonds

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We all know that cats have the ability to change our lives and help us through our darkest days. In Moon Diamonds: A Siamese Cat Story, Madeleine Purslow shares the story of an aging actress whose world is shrinking. Little does she know that her two Siamese cats will change her life just when she thinks things couldn’t get any worse.

From the back of the book:

When actress Monica Pinto finds her memory is beginning to fail, she is forced to go in search...

Make Nail Trims Worry Free With the Zen Clipper

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If you trim your cat’s nails, you’ve probably been there. Even though you know to only take off the tip of the nail, if your cat moves while you’re trimming, there’s always a chance that you might cut off too much. And there’s no worse feeling than having inadvertently injured your cat. With the Zen Clipper, you never have to worry about hurting your cat again.

Why Zen Clipper?

The Zen Clipper is designed to only clip the tip of the nail. It has a...

Ruby’s Last Journey: Practical Considerations of Hospice Care

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This is the second part in a four part series about my experience during the last four months of Ruby’s life, from diagnosis to caring for her through her illness, to having to let her go. Click here to read part one: Ruby’s Last Journey: The Moment That Changed Everything.

I had been down a similar road before.

My first cat Feebee developed lymphoma at age 15. I elected chemotherapy, and he did pretty well for about seven months. When his cancer...

Petstages Tower of Tracks

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Ball and spin toys are nothing new, but this new inexpensive take on an old favorite looks really good to me, so I wanted to share it with you. This three tiered tower features a stacked and sturdy construction with a non-slip base to hold the toy in place.

Tower of Tracks Features 3 levels of tracks and 3 brightly colored moving balls to your cat’s attention Durable construction Perfect for one or more cats, the Tower of Tracks stimulates your cat’s...

Chronic Vomiting In Cats Is Not Normal

Vomiting in cats is not normal. Far too many cat parents rationalize occasional, or even chronic, vomiting with explanations such as “he just eats too fast,” “she has a sensitive stomach,” or “it’s just a hairball.” Chronic vomiting can be an indicator of serious diseases of the small intestine, including inflammatory bowel disease and intestinal lymphoma.

Study of 300 cats with chronic vomiting

Dr. Gary Norsworthy, a feline veterinarian and owner of the Alamo Feline Health Center in San...

11th Anniversary Celebration and BIG Giveaway

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Today is our 11th anniversary! I can’t believe it’s been more than a decade ago that I started this blog, inspired by Amber, the original Conscious Cat. And while this is a huge milestone for Allegra and me, this day really belongs to you, our readers. Without you, we wouldn’t be here, and we appreciate you so much for reading, commenting, and sharing every day.

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