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July 27, 2013

The World Is Your Litter Box Deluxe Edition Winner

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Congratulations, Barbara Consbruck! You’re the winner of a pawtographed copy of The World is Your Litter Box Deluxe Editionby Quasi and Steve Fisher!


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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Published on July 27, 2013 05:23

July 26, 2013

Mews and Nips: How Cats Can Help End Human Obesity

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Cats give us so much by just simply being a part of our lives. And they may even be able to help end human obesity! According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than one third of adults in the United States are obese. Sadly, the numbers are even worse when it comes to cats: a staggering 53% of America’s cats are considered overweight or obese.


As cat guardians, it’s up to us to ensure that our cats are at a healthy weight by feeding them a species appropriate grain-free raw or canned die...

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Published on July 26, 2013 22:00

Captain Feline T-Shirt Winner

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Congratulations, Anita! You’re the winner of a Captain Feline t-shirt!


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*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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Published on July 26, 2013 05:48

July 25, 2013

Cat Detective E-Book Sale

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If you’re a fan of Lillian Jackson, Rita Mae Brownor Carole Nelson Douglas,and mysteries featuring feline detectives, you’ve probably already discovered Shirley Rousseau Murphy’s series starring feline P.I.Joe Grey. Joe Grey investigatesmurders, solvescrimes, and protectshis humans at all costs. The series also features Kit, a longhaired tortoiseshell cat.


In Cat Bearing Gifts, the most recent in the series, Joe Grey and his four-legged cohorts are plunged into a nightmarish mystery involving...

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Published on July 25, 2013 22:00

July 24, 2013

Giveaway: Cat Greeting Cards from Nobleworks Cards

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In this age of e-mail and e-cards,receiving a “real”greeting card in the mail isa real treat. I know quite a few of my friends feel that way, too, and as a result,I’m always on the lookout for unique cards.


Nobleworks offers a huge selection of humorous and witty cards for all occasions. Some of their cards are a little edgy, featuring sarcasm and somewhat racy jokes. While that kind of humorisnot really my cup of tea,I have to admit, some of these “darker” cards are laugh-out-loud funny. All...

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Published on July 24, 2013 22:00

July 23, 2013

Is Your Cat A Tree Dweller or A Bush Dweller?

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If you’ve watched Jackson Galaxy work his magic with challenging cats on Animal Planet’s My Cat From Hell, you know that one of the concepts hefrequently explains to cat guardians is the difference between cats who are “tree dwellers” and cats who are “bush dwellers.”


Tree dwellers need vertical space. These are the cats that like to jump up on counters, sit on top of the refrigerator, climb curtains or bookshelves. Bush dwellers, on the other hand, prefer to stay low to the ground. They tend...

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Published on July 23, 2013 22:00

July 22, 2013

Review: Chom Chom Roller Pet Hair Remover

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When you share your life with cats, cat hair is a fact of life – and one that most of us embrace proudly. Butit also means that most of us are constantly on the lookout for products that help us combat cat hair, whether it’s on clothes, bedding or furniture.


I was intrigued when a Conscious Cat reader told me about the Chom Chom Roller, and asked the company to send me one to review.


The ChomChom Roller is an internationally patented device that is said topick up deeply embedded hair and fragme...

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Published on July 22, 2013 22:00

July 21, 2013

How To Give a Nebulizer Treatment to an Asthmatic Cat

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Guest post by Zoe Camp


Feline asthma is a respiratory condition that involves inflammation and excess mucous build-up in the airways. Muscles spasms cause constriction of the airway, resulting in respiratory distress. Feline asthma sharesmany characteristics with asthma in humans.


Signs of feline asthma may be as mild as an occasional soft cough and/or a wheeze. An asthma attack can sound very similar to yourcat trying tocough up a hairball. In extreme and chronic cases, youmay seea persistent...

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Published on July 21, 2013 22:00

July 20, 2013

Conscious Cat Sunday: Make Time for Summer Fun

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Summerafternoon:to me those have always been the two most

beautiful words in the English language. ~Henry James


Summer is my favorite season. I love everything about it, and even the recent heat wave doesn’t make me love summer any less. Hazy hot and humid days are justpart of what summer is like in this part of the world, and you’llrarely if ever find me complaining about being too hot.


Allegra and Ruby are indoor cats, but I think they, too, prefer summer over every other season. The sun puddl...

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Published on July 20, 2013 22:00

The Cat Sitter’s Cradle Winner

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Congratulations, JJ! You’re the winner of an autographed copy of The Cat Sitter’s Cradle by Blaize and John Clement!


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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Published on July 20, 2013 06:15

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