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Review: Jackson Galaxy Butterfly Ball by Petmate

 

The Jackson Galaxy Butterfly Ball provides visual entertainment for your cat. The toy uses sensor-activated action to set the butterfly fluttering within the ball, which taps into your cat’s natural instincts to observe and track prey. The ball is weighted at the base so while it wobbles when your cats bat at it, it still stays upright.

Butterfly Ball Features Weighted base keeps it upright and provides a fun wobble As cats paw the ball, sensors cause the butterfly to flutter Realistic b...

Choosing T-Bone

Guest post by Lucy Burdette
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I’ve had a cat in my life ever since the year I turned 13. I wanted two things for my birthday that year–Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees, and a kitten. My mother was wise enough to agree to the kitten. It was January, though, and not the kitten season. She found one who’d been returned to the pound by his adoptive family. We called him Tigger, and I still have the receipt stamped “No Refund.”

Both of our furry family members died...

Cat Fans to Keep You Cool in Style

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If you’re a woman of a certain age, (or if you just don’t like being too hot,) you may occasionally find that you need to fan yourself to cool off a little. After using yet another folded piece of paper to get the job done the other day, I decided that there had to be a more fun way to do this – and sure enough, I came across these adorable fans!

The fans are made from bamboo and silk, and are super lightweight. They fold and unfold easily, and come in a...

Raw Paws Variety Pack Winner

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Congratulations, Cassandra D! You’re the winner of our Raw Paws Variety Pack giveaway.

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A great way to try raw

If you’ve always wanted to try raw, but aren’t sure what your cat will like, this intro pack of eight different flavors is for you! This introductory variety pack is the easiest way to try an assortment of their proteins. The pack contains:

1) Complete Beef, 1 lb
(1) Complete Beef & Mackerel, 1 lb
(1) Complete Chi...

Ask the Cat Doc: Third Eyelid Problem, Neurological Symptoms after Anesthesia

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Welcome to our regular “Ask the Cat Doc With Dr. Lynn Bahr” segment! Once a month, Dr. Bahr answers as many of your questions as she can, and you can leave new questions for her in a comment.

Dr. Bahr graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. Unlike most veterinarians, she did not grow up knowing that she would become a veterinarian. “It was a cat who got me interested in the practice and I am forever grateful to him...

Sunday Quotes: Dreams Come True

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Mews and Nips: The Cat in Pet Sematary is Played by Five Shelter Cats

I will most definitely not be going to see the remake of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. I’m not a fan of horror movies, and this one looks particularly scary (even Stephen King once mentioned that of all the books he wrote, the only one that really scared him was this one!)  However, I loved hearing that Church the cat was played by five different shelter cats, and that the cats were trained using a holistic approach with positive reinforcement. “I don’t want them in cages,” animal trainer Me...

Review: Toy Stories by Gwen Cooper

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Gwen Cooper’s Curl Up with a Cat Tale series 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. This month’s installment features adorable stories of how Gwen’s cats react to their toys.

I can guarantee you that  you will be able to relate to what Gwen goes through as she tries to cater to the preferences and quirks of her...

Giveaway: Win a Jackson Galaxy Space Station from Petmate

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The Jackson Galaxy Space Station is a kitty playground that will allow your cat to exercise her natural instincts to stalk, pounce, and play. The deep, high-walled bowl features a removable scratch pad on the bottom. It can even serve for a quick nap after a vigorous play session.

Space Station features

This cleverly designed toy is really three toys in one.

an elevated bowl so cats can observe, lounge and play a removable...

Ask the Cat Behaviorist with Dr. Marci Koski: Cats Who Don’t Get Along, Marking Behavior, and More

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Dr. Marci Koski is a certified Feline Behavior and Training Professional who received specialized and advanced certificates in Feline Training and Behavior from the Animal Behavior Institute. While Marci has been passionate about all animals and their welfare, cats have always had a special place in her heart. In fact, Marci can’t remember a time when she’s been without at least one cat in her life. She currently relies on her five-member support staff  t...