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Conscious Cat Sunday: How Choosing the Right Cosmetics Benefits Your Cats

Conscious living means making conscious choices about all aspects of our lives, including the cosmetics we use on ourselves. Using chemical free cosmetics is not just better for you, it’s also better for your cats, because not only does your skin come in contact with those products, but so do your cat’s fur, paws, and mouth – and some of the chemicals used in conventional cosmetics can be harmful to both humans and cats.

Harmful chemicals in cosmetics

The skin is our largest organ that easily a...

Capsuline CATCaps and $50 Petsmart Gift Card Winner

Congratulations, Gayle Keresy! You’re the winner one box each of chicken and beef flavoredCapsuline CATCaps,along with a $50 gift card from Petsmart!

Look for an e-mail from Ingrid*.

*Winners were 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. If this information is not received, an alternate winner will be chosen.

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Mews and Nips: Photographers Capture the Secret Lives of Street Cats

I recently came across a wonderful project: for over five years, Baltimore photographers Jason and Elizabeth Putsche have been capturing the lives of street cats on camera by documenting feral colonies across the country via stunning photos. Through their nonprofit organization, Photographers for Animals, the couple is in the process of producing a documentary that details the lives of community cats and the people and programs that help them. The organization’s mission is to “inspire positiv...

Remembering Lorie Huston, DVM

Life is fragile and precious, and everything can change in an instant. Earlier this week, the pet community was reminded of this when it suffered a devastating loss: Lorie Huston, DVM, passed away suddenly after becoming critically ill.

Lorie was one of the most accomplished women I have had the pleasure of knowing. A dedicated veterinarian, this certified veterinary journalist not only practiced full time, she also wrote for multiple publications, including her own Pet Health Care Gazette. Mo...

Giveaway: SmartyKat® Feather Whirl™: 6 Chances to Win!

I’m always looking for new and fun toys to keep my two high energy girls occupied. When I first saw the SmartyKat® Feather Whirl™ at Superzoo in Las Vegas earlier this year, I was intrigued, and I can’t wait to get my hands on one for the girls.

This innovative toy works at the push of a button. The wand whirls and swirls, mimicking prey and inviting kitties to pounce. The SmartyKat® Feather Whirl™ is a great way to exercise your kitties, and it provides endless entertainment for the humans. T...

Cat Photography Tips from a Pro

Anji Martin is a Washington DC based photographer who specializes in wedding photography, portraits – and cats. Her company, Potok’s World Photography, is named after her beloved cat Potok, who was her best friend. Potok passed away in October of 2013.

Anji’s cat photos are absolutely stunning. She has a way of capturing her feline subjects’ unique personalities. I was delighted to get a chance to ask Anji some questions about cat photography.

How did you get started photographing cats?

When our...

“Tortitude” – The Unique Personality of Tortoiseshell Cats: Fact or Fiction?

Five years ago, I wrote a post titled Tortitude: The Unique Personality of Tortoiseshell Cats. The post describes some of the unique traits that many of these beautifully colored cats seem to share: they tend to be strong-willed, a bit hot-tempered, and they can be very possessive of their human. Other words used to describe torties are fiercely independent, feisty and unpredictable. They’re usually very talkative and make their presence and needs known with anything from a hiss to a meow to...

Why Cats Hate Going to the Vet, and What to Do About It

America’s cats are facing a healthcare crisis. The findings of a feline health study conducted by Bayer Health Care found that 52% of America’s 74 million cats are not receiving regular veterinary care. 83% of cats are seen by a vet during the first year after they’re adopted, but less than half of them ever return. These statistics are alarming, especially in light of the fact that cats are masters at masking any signs of illness. By the time a cat shows symptoms, a disease may already be in...

Conscious Cat Sunday: Overcoming Obstacles, Lil BUB Style

Every life will have its share of obstacles. Rich or poor, young or old, regardless of social standing or education, everyone struggles in one way or another. We have no control over what life throws at us – but we can control how we overcome these obstacles. And when it comes to overcoming obstacles, Lil BUB is not only the most amazing cat on the planet, she’s also one of the most inspirational beings.

BUB, who has captured the hearts of millions around the world, was born with a rare bone...

Bravo Recalls Select Chicken and Turkey Pet Foods

Per an FDA advisory issued yesterday, Bravo is recalling select lots of Bravo Turkey and Chicken pet foods for dogs and cats because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recalled product was distributed nationwide beginning on November 14, 2013 to distributors, retail stores, internet retailers and directly to consumers. The product can be identified by the batch ID code (best used by date) printed on the side of the plastic tube.

1) These products are being recalled...