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Giveaway: Catit Interactive Cat Set

I’ve been writing a lot about the importance of playtime lately, sharing some of our favoritepuzzle toys and interactive toys. The Catit® interactive line of toys offersa little bit of both.

These toystoyincorporate sight, sound and touch. The elevated tracks add a fast-paced exciting roller coaster element while the motion activated illuminated ball allows for fun day or nighttime play. A peek-a-boo track design allows cats to see, chase and swat the moving balls inside. The nice thing about...

BlogPaws 2013: Cat Ladies, Kittens and Tiaras

I spent four fun-filled days last week with about 300of my fellow pet bloggers at BlogPaws 2013. This was mythird BlogPaws experience, and just when I think it can’t possibly get any better than the prior year, it does. From attending top-notch presentations by blogging and social media experts to networking with other bloggers, the weekend was a blur of learning, networking, and socializing.

But as was the case last year, the highlight of the conference for me was connecting and reconnecting...

A Very Special Visitor for Allegra and Ruby

Allegra and Ruby got a surprise visit from our dear friend Robin Olson of Covered in Cat Hair last week. Robin was in town for BlogPaws. She’d been wanting to meet the girls two years ago when BlogPaws was held at Tysons Corner as well, and this year, we finally managed to find the time to make it happen.

Allegra, who loves visitors, took to Robin right away. She greeted her at the door, and led the way upstairs into our living room. Ruby, who tends to be a little more cautious with people she...

The Importance of Playtime for Cats

Cats have a reputation for being low maintenance, which is probably one of the many reasons why they have surpassed dogs as the most popular pet in America. Unfortunately, because of this reputation, many people think cats don’t need as much attention as dogs do. They couldn’t be more wrong.

Play is vitally important to a cat’s mental and physical health, and it’s especially important for indoor cats. Even though cats may sleep up to 16 hours a day, when they’re awake, they need stimulation, a...

Feline Hyperthyroidism: What You Need to Know

Hyperthyroidism is a common disease that typically affects middle-aged and older cats. It is caused by an excess production of thyroid hormones, which are produced by the thyroid gland, located inside the cat’s neck. Thyroid hormones affect nearly all organs, which is why thyroid disease can sometimes cause secondary problems such as hypertension, heart and kidney disease.

Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

Fora comprehensive overviewon what causes hyperthyroidism, what the symptoms are, and how i...

Conscious Cat Sunday: A Day of Rest

Sunday is supposed to be a day of rest, and after spending the last three fun-filled days at the BlogPaws pet blogging conference, I am in desperate need of some rest! I’m going to follow Allegra’s lead and do absolutely nothing today.

I’ll leave you with this quote from Maya Angelou, on the importance of getting a day of rest:

“Every person needs to take one day away. A day in which one consciously separates the past from the future. Jobs, family, employers, and friends can exist one day witho...

Mews and Nips Special Birthday Edition

Hi everyone, it’s Allegra and Ruby! We snuck into Mom’s office in the middle of the night to post this – because it’s Mom’s birthday today!

Ruby: Do you think Mom will be surprised when she sees this, Allegra?

Allegra: Of course she will! She thinks her regular Saturday post is going up!

Ruby: She won’t be mad at us for deleting that, will she?

Allegra: Mom could never be mad at us, Ruby. You should know that by now.

Ruby: But sometimes, she seems like she’s mad at me….

Allegra: That’s because you...

Allegra Will Be Featured on Nat Geo Wild’s “Wild Side of Cats”

Last August, I was contacted by a British production company making a special for National Geographic called “Wild Side of Cats.” The program looks at the behavior of domestic cats and examines how that compares to big cat behaviour in the wild.

The production company came across a video clip that I shot of Allegra testing theImperial Cat Scratch ‘n Shapes Sofa Scratcher Chaise. I always knew Allegra was a world-champion scratcher, but apparently, her technique in the video clip is so perfect...

Win a $50 Shopping Spree at MyThreeCats.com

MyThreeCats.com is an online specialty cat shopping site, offering a variety of designer cat merchandise including cat trees, beds, scratchers, toys, feeding accessories and mmore. They also carry a large selection of gifts and books for cat lovers, including recently added Laurel Burch items.

MyThreeCats.com generous offered a $50 gift code to be used toward anything you’d like to order from their website.

To enter this giveaway, please visit MyThreeCats.com, and then come back here and leave...

New from The Conscious Cat: Tote Bag and T-Shirt

It’s been a while since I’ve introduced any new products, and I’m delighted to let you know abouttwo new items in the Conscious Cat Zazzle Store today!

With a slim, fashionable design, our Conscious Cat tote bag is environmentally friendly and at $9.95, it’s also agreat value. Our tote is made from 100% cotton and has strong handles with reinforced stitching. Wouldn’t you like to show off Allegra and Ruby while you do your shopping?

Our Conscious Cat Lady’s Longsleeved T-Shirt is supersoft and...