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Cat Coloring Books Provide Relaxation and Fun

A couple of weeks ago, I shared some of the proven benefits of coloring for adults. Studies show that the structured, rhythmic motion of coloring eases you into a meditative state, which allows you to push negative thoughts and worries out of your mind, and which induces a profound sense of relaxation. Coloring is also a great way to explore your creativity. It’s no surprise that coloring books are topping bestseller lists around the world – and what’s even better is that there are a lot of...

Giveaway: Fresh Wave Odor Eliminators

I reviewed Fresh Wave’s odor eliminators last summer. These all natural products (they only contain water and natural extracts of lime, pine needle, aniseed, clove and cedarwood) really get the job done. You can read my full review here. Today, I’m delighted to offer you a chance to win a set of Fresh Wave products in an attractive, reusable linen bag.

The bag contains the following products:

Odor Removing Spray – Just shake, spray and smile. Use anywhere you need immediate odor removal- clo...

How to Help a Shy Cat Become More Confident

While many cats may be initially wary of new people coming into our homes aka their territory, most eventually adapt as they get used to visitors. Shy cats remain anxious. If you have one of these shy cats, your friends may not even believe that you have a cat since she never comes out from under the bed when they’re visiting.

Shyness may be part of a cat’s basic personality, but shyness can also be the result of a constant state of anxiety. This level of stress can lead to physical illness,...

I’m a Member of the Cat Friendly Practice Advisory Council

I am honored to announce that I have been asked to serve as a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners‘ Cat Friendly Practice Advisory Council.

The Cat Friendly Practice program provides an opportunity for veterinary practices to elevate care for cats and reduce the stress associated with the visit.

This initiative is near and dear to my heart. In my years in working in veterinary practices, I’ve seen far too many cats who didn’t get the care they deserved because veterina...

Study Finds L-Lysine Does Not Decrease Symptoms of Feline Upper Respiratory Infections

Upper respiratory infections are common in cats, and the symptoms of these kitty colds – sneezing, runny nose, runny eyes, lack of appetite, fever – are very much the same as what we experience during a cold. In addition to conventional treatments such as antibiotics or antiviral drugs, L-Lysine supplementation is often recommended to treat symptoms and prevent a recurrence. According to a recent study, more than 90 % of veterinarians in cat hospitals recommend L-Lysine supplementation.

What...

Study Finds That L-Lysine Does Not Decrease Symptoms of Feline Upper Respiratory Infections

Upper respiratory infections are common in cats, and the symptoms of these kitty colds – sneezing, runny nose, runny eyes, lack of appetite, fever – are very much the same as what we experience during a cold. In addition to conventional treatments such as antibiotics or antiviral drugs, L-Lysine supplementation is often recommended to treat symptoms and prevent a recurrence. According to a recent study, more than 90 % of veterinarians in cat hospitals recommend L-Lysine supplementation.

What...

Conscious Cat Sunday: Choose to Be Happy

Ruby chooses to be happy on my lap

I’m a firm believer that happiness is a choice.

Everything around us is energy, including our thoughts. We have the power to choose our thoughts – so why not choose thoughts that make us feel good rather than thoughts that focus on what isn’t working in our lives?

In a recent newsletter, serial entrepreneur and all around amazing guy Peter Shankman wrote “We can choose to be happy, or we can choose to be unhappy. We can find the good in things, or we can rad...

Mews and Nips: Tortie Rules Piggy Paradise at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

When a tortoiseshell cat wandered onto the grounds of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, UT, staff had her spayed and examined and then encouraged Kitty Kitty Meow Meow to stay inside and live with other cats and humans, but the determined tortie had other ideas. Every time she was taken indoors, she escaped as soon as she could, and made her way to Piggy Paradise, where Best Friends keeps rescued potbellied pigs. The Queen of Piggy Paradise, as she is often called, has been living with...

The Purrfect Pair: Tortitude and Homer

I was honored and delighted when the above pair started showing up on the Amazon page for my book Tortitude: The BIG Book About Cats With a BIG Attitude. Not only have I been a huge admirer of Gwen Cooper ever since she published Homer’s Odyssey in 2009, I’m fortunate that Gwen has become a dear friend over the years.

I can only dream to reach the esoteric heights Gwen has reached for her books (Homer’s Odyssey became a New York Times bestseller two weeks after its publication,) which is why...

The Conscious Cat Annual Report

Every year, we receive a report from WordPress, the platform our site runs on, that shows us how our site performed in 2015. I won’t bore you with all the small details, but even though I keep track of the site’s statistics daily, seeing some of the numbers in an annual report even blew my mind just a little bit, and I wanted to share some of them with you.

2,500,000 views

Yes, you read that right. Our site was viewed 2.5 million times in 2015. The Louvre has 8.5 million visitors per year. I...