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Bravo Recalls Select Lots of Chicken and Turkey Blend Diet for Cats and Dogs

Bravo Pet Foods of Manchester, CT is recalling select lots of Bravo Chicken Blend diet for dogs& cats due to concerns of the possible presence of Salmonella.

The recall was initiated after routine testing by the Colorado State Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of Salmonella contamination in a single package of Bravo Chicken Blend diet for dogs & cats (2 lb. chub only) made on 11/13/14 with a best used by date of 11/13/16.

The following product is being voluntarily recalled beca...

Review: Homer: The Ninth Life of a Blind Wonder Cat

“Some books about animals warm your heart. Others touch your soul.” This is how I opened my my review of Gwen Cooper’s New York Times bestselling memoir Homer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned About Love and Life with a Blind Wondercat, three weeks after it was first released in August of 2009. Little did Gwen know then how much this book would change her life. It hit the New York Times Bestseller List two weeks after it’s publication and was eventually translated into more...

Review and Giveaway: UJI Tunnel System

This giveaway is sponsored by Neko Flies

From the makers of the super popular Neko Flies cat toys comes the new U J I Tunnel System. With its three unique interlocking shapes, cat guardians can make over 20 different configurations to keep cats fully entertained and happy. The system can accommodate different size rooms and play areas.

The tunnels are made from a super soft plush curdoroy fabric. They feature sturdy, heavy duty zippers on several of the openings, allowing you to create almos...

New York City Cat Sitting Adventures

I previously introduced you to Rudy and Fanny, my New York City friends’ new kittens, after I met them for the first time in August. I fell in love with both of them at first sight. And yes, I’ve come clean about this to Allegra and Ruby, and they grudgingly accept that they now have New York cousins.

When my friends planned to go away for a few days in November, they realized that their trusted cat sitter would not be available. And they didn’t really know anyone else they’d completely tru...

Catit Oasis Review: The Ultimate Kitty Playground

I’ve always loved the Catit line of cat products. The folks at Catit really know what cats like, and how to keep them engaged and challenged. They’ve outdone themselves with the new Oasis Kit: this collection of products has something for every cat’s preference, ranging from products to enhance play, eating, drinking and relaxing.

We got the entire kit to test – Allegra and Ruby’s eyes were huge when they saw the amazing number of boxes we received!

And speaking of the boxes all the compon...

Meowy Christmas T-Shirts: Two Additional Designs Available

You asked for it, we listened: we are happy to be able to offer our Meowy Christmas T-Shirts in two additional designs!

The shirts are available in three different designs as a unisex crewneck sweatshirt, heavy blend hoodie, long sleeve T, and short sleeve T. All styles are available in your choice of several colors. But hurry, orders will only be accepted through Thursday, December 10!

Click here to order Meowy Christmas Sweater Click here to order Meowy Christmas Tree Click here to ord...

Interview with Dr. Tony Buffington, Champion of Environmental Enrichment for Cats – Part One

Tony Buffington, DVM, PhD, DACVN is Emeritus Professor of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. That sounds like a mouthful, doesn’t it? Perhaps I should simply tell you what his business card says: “Effective Environmental Enrichment Evangelist” – because that’s what encompasses what Dr. Buffington’s work has been all about for the last three decades: improving the lives of cats.

I had the honor of meeting Dr. Buffington at the Better with...

Limited Edition Meowy Christmas T-Shirt

Thank you to all of you who voted on the holiday T-Shirt designs earlier this week. The votes are in, and Meowy Christmas was the winner! I’m really glad I asked you for your input, because I love them all and couldn’t have picked just one.

The winning design is now available for sale
Order by December 10

The Meowy Christmas design is available as a unisex crewneck sweatshirt, heavy blend hoodie, long sleeve T, and short sleeve T. All styles are available in your choice of several colors.

T...

Mews and Nips: How to Take Better Photos of Cats

I take dozens of photos of Allegra and Ruby every week. After all, the more photos you take, the better your chances of getting that one really great shot (and thank goodness for digital photography, right? I’m sure some of you still remember the days when we had to wait for film to be developed.) I’m always striving for better photos with fewer takes, and I liked the 12 tips for taking better cat photos I found on Bored Panda earlier this week.

If you missed any of the stories featured on t...

SansBug Pop Up Cat Tent Winner

Congratulations, Joan Kosby! You’re the winner of a SansBug Pop Up Cat Tent.

Look for an email from Ingrid.*

The SansBug Pop Up Tent is available on Amazon with free shipping for Prime members.

*Winners are selected by random drawing. Winners need to provide a physical address to which the prize will be mailed within 72 hours of receipt of notification e-mail or announcement of winner’s name(s) on The Conscious Cat. If this information is not received within the timeframe stated, an alternat...