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Mews and Nips: Leap Year Kitties

Do you have a cat who was either born or adopted on February 29? If so, then technically, you only celebrate his or her birthday or “gotcha day” every four years. And while all cats are special, maybe leap year kitties extra special? According to astrology, people born on February 29 have unusual talents and personalities.They are said to be good-natured, outgoing and friendly. They are optimists who see the positive side of any issue and are loyal friends. They are said to have a magical “...

Review: For Whom The Cat Yowls by Gwen Cooper

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Gwen Cooper’sCurl Up with a Cat Taleseries features humorous and heartwarming short stories about the ongoing adventures of Gwen’s feline family. I find myself falling a little bit more in love with Gwen’s cats with each story. In this month’s installment Gwen talks about her cats’ vocal expressions.

If you’ve ever had a talkative cat, you’ll nod in recognition as Gwen shares stories of the particular sounds and tunes her cats employ to get the humans’...

Adorable Cat Mug Will Make You Smile And Keep Your Beverage Warm

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Cat mugs don’t get much more adorable than these ceramic mugs! And they’re not just super cute, the wooden lid keeps your drink warm. I don’t know about you, but I constantly have to get up and reheat my tea or coffee. I don’t know why I never thought about getting a mug with a lid before! The mugs even come with a purrfectly sized spoon.

The mug comes in four different colors, each with a different kitty. The little fish at the top of the handle adds a...

Ruby’s Last Journey: The Moment That Changed Everything

When I announced Ruby’s passing in December, I promised you that I would eventually write about my experience during the last four months of her life, from diagnosis to caring for her through her illness, to having to let her go.

I decided to title this four-part series “Ruby’s Last Journey.” My own journey through grief, which is, of course, a large part of all of this, is ongoing. I suspect I will inhabit planet grief for quite some time as I try to move forward without my little girl....

KittyGoHere Litter Box for Senior Cats

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Arthritis is a common condition that affects as many as 3 in 10 cats. It is often not diagnosed in cats because it is difficult to recognize even for the most dedicated cat guardian. The signs can be subtle, and since cats are such masters at masking pain, it often remains untreated. Only 7% of cats with arthritis receive treatment.

Senior cats and litter box behavior

Litter box avoidance may be a symptom of arthritis (although there aremany other reasons...

The Sad Truths About Feline Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

Guest post by Ingrid R. Niesman, MS PhD

If you start your day wondering where your car keys are, think how your cat feels when they can’t find their favorite toy anymore? Humans with cognitive decline, be it Alzheimer’s disease or any number of Lewy Body dementia diseases, have resources such as memory care facilities to aid families in care-giving. Cats with symptomatic cognitive dysfunction syndrome (fCDS) are sadly considered disposable.

Feline CDS is currently untreatable

The first...

Sunday Quotes: Listen

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Mews and Nips: Kittens Run Freely in this Canadian Bookstore

I think I’ve just discovered heaven on earth: a bookstore with free roaming kittens! Otis & Clementine’s Books and Coffee, located just outside of Halifax in Nova Scotia, Canada, took an innovative approach to help kittens get adopted. In this store, you’ll find lots of kittens playing and napping among the books. The kittens are provided by South Paw Conservation Nova Scotia. For more about this wonderful place, visit Bored Panda or the bookstore’s Instagram.

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The New Coronavirus and Cats: What You Should Know

The novel coronavirus, now known as COVID-19 or 2019n-COV, has caused great concern around the world. Depending on which news outlet you follow, your reaction may range from normal awareness to outright alarm. For cat parents, a big worry is whether the virus could affect cats.

Both WHO (World Health Organization) and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) have stated that at present, there is no evidence that any pets have been infected or spread the virus, although both acknowledge that...