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Mews and Nips: The Meaning of Cat Chatter

If you live with cats, you’ve probablyheard that “chattering” sound theymake when they watch birds or squirrels outside the window. There are several theoriesas to why cats do this. One theory is thatthey do it out of anticipation, another that they do it out of frustration, because they can’t get at their prey. It could also be that they’re simply excited, and the chatter is a response to adrenalin being released into their system.

Now scientists may have identified another reason for this ch...

Entirely Pets Shopping Spree Winner

Congratulations,Traci Dziurgot! You’re the winner of a $75 shopping spree from Entirely Pets!

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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Review and Giveaway: The World Is Your Litter Box Deluxe Edition

The World Is Your Litter Box Deluxe Edition: A How To Manual for Cats by Quasi (with minor help from Steve Fisher) is a cat classic reissued. Quasi is back with more wit and wisdom in this expanded version of The World is Your Litter Box on topics such as ways to annoy your human just for fun, what to do if your human puts you on a diet, and how to make sure your human keeps your litter box clean.

Quasi understands that humans, no matter how crazy they may be about cats (refer to the chapter o...

Giveaway: Captain Feline T-Shirt

Captain Feline’s t-shirts are not your ordinary cat t-shirts. These unique creations blendpop culture with cats. Their designs are movie-inspired, featuring classic and cult movie characters.

They currently offersix different designs. My favorite is “Kitty Rider” – something about the cats on bikes just makes me smile.

Enter to win a Captain Feline T-Shirt –

winner’s choice!

To enter this giveaway, visit the Captain Feline Shop and then come back and l eave a comment and let me know which design y...

Ruby’s Reflections: Ruby and the Lamp Shade

Hi everyone, it’s Ruby! It’s been a while since I got to write something for you!

Mom says I have a propensity to get myself in trouble. It’s not entirely clear to mewhat that means, but I’m pretty sure it means I like to have fun. And that’s true!

The other day, Mom opened the door to the “forbidden room,” (Ingrid’s note: I usually keep the door to our guest bedroom closed – no real reason, just habit), and I dashed inside before she could close the door again. Since I rarely get to go in that...

Review: Refined Feline Catemporary Castle from MyThreeCats.com

Allegra and Ruby haven’t looked forward to a product review as much as they have to this one in a long time. They’ve been dreaming of owning one of these castlesfor almost a year, so when MyThreeCats.com offered to send us one, we jumped at the chance!

This artistic, colorfulcardboard tower has multiple levels for climbing and perching. It is made ofheavy-duty cardboard andsupported by metal bars for added strength and stability,but yet, it’slightweight enough to move from room to room fairly...

Heat Stroke in Cats: Know the Signs

Even though heatstroke is more common in dogs than in cats, cats can get it, and it is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate veterinary attention.

Signs of heat stroke

Panting or rapid breathing
Restlessness
Drooling
Excessive grooming
Sweaty paws
Bright red gums and tongue
Vomiting
Stumbling
Unresponsiveness
High fever
Collapse
Extreme lethargy

What to do if your cat has heat stroke

Prompt treatment is of the essence – get your cat to a veterinarian immediately if you think she has heat stro...

Conscious Cat Sunday: Are You Too Set in Your Ways?

One of the reasons I love cats so much is that they’re creatures of routine. I love my daily rituals, from that first cup of coffee while I sit on my loveseat and contemplate the world outside my window to tucking myself into bed with my girls at night. But I’ve come to realize that there’s a fine line between enjoying routine, and being set in your ways.

By definition, a routine is something that we do regularly, without thinking much about it. Once established, routines become a consistent p...

Mews and Nips: Study Finds Cats Do Pay Attention to Humans

Cats have a reputation for ignoring their guardians, but a recent study found that cats do actually pay attention to their owners, distinguishing them from all other people. NBC News reported that thestudy, which will be published in the July issue of Animal Cognition, is one of the few to examine the cat/human social dynamic from the feline’s perspective. Cats may not do what we tell them to, but they usually adore their human caretakers. Co-author Atsuko Saito of The University of Tokyo exp...

Review and Giveaway: The Cat Sitter’s Cradle by Blaize and John Clement

The Cat Sitter mystery series, featuringDixie Hemingway, a pet sitter who lives on one of the Florida keys, has been a favorite of mine ever since thecover of the first book in the series, Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter, caught my eye. The series was authored by Blaize Clement, and after she passed away in 2011, her son, John Clement, continued the series. Blaize had been collaborating on plots and characters for future novels with John.

The Cat Sitter’s Cradle is the latest in the series. Do...