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Scratch Lounge Classic Review

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When it comes to cardboard scratchers, it doesn’t get much better than the Scratch Lounge. This three-sided scratcher will last far longer than other scratchers because of the reversible super-dense honeycomb construction of the pads. In fact, the design is so unique, it was issued a U.S. utility patent.

Scratch Lounge Features The Original Scratch Lounge is the first 3-sided cat scratcher that your cat can use as both a scratch post and a place to loung...

Is There a Genetic Basis for the Unique Behaviors of Siamese Cats?

Guest post by Ingrid R. Niesman, MS PhD

“The dark horse wins the race”. “Our hero strides forth on a shiny white steed”. Humans have long been mystified over animal behaviors and coloration. Albinos have been alternatively feared or revered. Black cats summon up dark arts imagery. But is there really a connection between a cat’s fur and their behavior or is this just superstition? My research is aimed at unraveling at least a small part of this enduring mystery.

Is there a connection betwee...

The Assisi Loop Lounge and Sleepypod: Heal Your Cat Anywhere

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I’ve previously told you about the Assisi Loop Lounge™, the result of an exciting collaboration between Sleepypod and Assisi Animal Health. Sleepypod now offers an Assisi Loop Lounge™ accessory for the Sleepypod Air and Sleepypod Atom pet carrier models.

“Sleepypod carriers have transformed how pets travel,” says Michael Leung, Sleepypod co-founder. “As a leader in non-pharmaceutical anti-inflammatory technology, Assisi Animal Health is an ideal collabor...

Study Shows 1TDC™ Reduces Periodontal Disease Within Six Weeks

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If you’ve read this blog for a while, you’ve heard me talk about 1TDC™ and about how much I like this supplement. I don’t use the term “miracle” lightly, but I am using it for this product. Now, a study performed at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, showed that daily use of 1TDC™over a period of six weeks resulted in significant improvements in cats with periodontal disease.

The study

There were 13 cats in the study. 9 cats received a daily administ...

Sunday Quotes: Shooting Star

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Mews and Nips: Special Birthday Edition

Hi everyone, it’s Allegra and Ruby! Guess what! Today is Mom’s birthday. Even though Mom had her usual Mews and Nips weekly round up post all ready to go, we decided that her birthday is more important. So we’re sorry there’s no weekly round up today, but really, all you  have to do is go to our home page and then scroll down to see the week’s posts, just in case you missed anything.

Ruby: Look Allegra, I got Mom balloons in her favorite colors!

Allegra: That’s very sweet of you, little one...

Review: The Travelling Cat Chronicles

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I finally got around to reading The Travelling Cat Chronicles, an instant international bestseller that received a lot of praise from mainstream reviewers after its publication last fall. And I’m so glad I finally did.

This beautifully written novel about Nana the cat and his human Satoru takes the reader on a journey as the two visit three of Satoru’s longtime friends. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Satoru needs to find a new home for Nana, and he want...

The Gift of Anticipatory Grief

Guest post by Sarah Chauncey

Anticipatory grief is grief that arises before a death—when you know it’s coming, but your cat is still alive. On one end of the spectrum, anticipatory grief can cast a shadow over the time you have left with a sick or senior cat. But this “grief in advance” can also be a gift, if we can recognize it and work with it.

Our time together is scarce

As humans, we tend to value things that are scarce. This is usually applied to material goods (because we live in a co...

A Tribute to Hi-Dee

It’s always sad when a friend’s cat dies. My heart hurts for what I know they’re about to go through as they mourn their loss. We’ve all been there, and even though everyone grieves in their own unique way, we all know how hard it is. And when the cat is one I’ve come to know and love, I feel the loss, too. 

I first met Hi-Dee about three years ago. She shared her home with a dear friend whose home I frequently visit, so I came to know her pretty well. Hi-Dee was part of a group of feral ca...

Review: Jackson Galaxy Go Fish

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The Jackson Galaxy Go Fish Cat Toy puzzle toy will let your cat go fishing for treats!

This food puzzle is designed to satisfy your cat’s hunting instinct and keep her mentally stimulated. The silicone fishtails are removable for cleaning and the base is dishwasher safe. The base has rubber feet to minimize movement on hard floors.

Go Fish Features Sprinkle cat treats among the tails and watch as your cat “fishes” them into the trough Silicon tails rota...