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Allegra and Ruby Review the New Sleeky Lounge from Brawny Cat

As far as product reviews go, this one had to be one of the girls’ favorite ones. I’ve long been an admirer of Brawny Cat’s absolutely amazing Big Baby Comfort Lounge and Big Sleeky Comfort Lounge. These loungers are works of art, made from beautiful natural cedar wood and heavy duty corrugated cardboard scratchers, but at price points ranging from $179 to $229, they were a little outside of my price range.

I was excited when Andrew, the human behind these exceptionally beautiful loungers, con...

Why does my cat not cover her poop?

Most cats deposit their pee and poop in the litter box, cover it up, and they’re done. So why do some cats refuse to cover their poop?

There are a few different theories. The first step, as with any change in your cat’s behavior, is always to rule out a medical problem. This is especially important if your cat has previously buried its disposals, and all of a sudden stops doing so. If a cat experiences pain or discomfort during defecation, it could explainher desireto get away from the litter...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Happy St. Patricks Day

from

Allegra, Ruby and Ingrid

We want you to show us your green today! If your cats are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, share your photos on The Conscious Cat Facebook page.

Conscious Cat Sunday will return next week.

Mews and Nips: Grumpy Cat the Unlikely Star of the South By Southwest Festival

The South by Southwest Festival is an annual music, film, and interactive conference and festival held in Austin, TX. The festival also attracts tech and social media companies. Usually, the stars of SWSX are movers and shakers from one of these industries, but this year, Tardar Sauce,better known as Grumpy Cat, was the undisputed star of the show.

CNN reports that Tardarheld court during SXSW at the Mashable House, a temporary lounge run by the tech-news site. People have stood for hours, in...

Cat Laughs Winners

Congratulations, Rosemary, Star, Kathy Mancini, Vagabond and Betty: you won an autographed copy of Gary Patterson’s book Cat Laughs!

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.

Review: What the Cat Saw by Carolyn Hart

A protagonist who can understand the thoughts of cats when she looks into their eyes? How could I not be intrigued with What the Cat Saw by bestselling mystery author Carolyn Hart!

From the publisher:

Ever since the death of her fiancé, Nela Farley has found herself plagued by a sixth sense: she understands the thoughts of cats when she looks into their eyes. Nela knows that what she’s experiencing is completely irrational and tries to convince herself that she is simply transferring her own th...

Giveaway: Yoga Cat Mat from Feline Yogi

Allegra and Ruby previously reviewed the Yoga Cat Mat from Feline Yogi and gave it four paws up. The mat looks and feels just like a regular, extra thick yoga mat. It is made with phthalate free dyes and inks, and it offers something that can’t be found on a human yoga mat – a special kitty yoga prop. A thick sisal rope with a catnip stuffed twine ball is attached to each yoga mat.

I know your kitties would enjoy this yoga mat just as much as Allegra and Ruby, and now you can win one!

To enter...

Interactive Puzzle Toys for Smart Cats

Puzzle toys are a great way to keep your cats entertained and mentally stimulated when you can’t play with them. The toys are designed to be filled with treats, and they challenge kitty to retrieve the treats through varied openings in the toys. Most puzzle toy manufacturers recommend using dry food with these puzzles. Since I don’t recommend feeding any dry food, not even as treats, I recommend using freeze dried meat based treats such as Pure Bites or Whole Life.

There’s a huge variety of pu...

I’ll Be on CAT CHAT Radio Tonight

Join me tonight from 8pm to 10pmEastern on Cat Chat® & Dog Talk® with Tracie Hotchner and Shawn Messonier, DVM. During the first hour, Tracie and Dr. Messonier will answer your cat (and dog) questions. During the second hour, we’ll be talking about Purrs of Wisdom.

I’m very excited to be on this show. I had previously been on Tracie Hotchner’s show when it was still on the Martha Stewart channel of SiriusXM satellite radio, and I had a great time discussing Buckley’s Story with her. Tracie Hot...

Anniversary Visa Gift Card Winner

Congratulations, Marg! You’re the winner of a special$50 Visa Gift card, featuring Allegra and Ruby!

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.