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Acupuncture Helps Restore Function to Paralyzed Cat’s Legs

Whena good Samaritan found a wounded stray cat in her neighborhood and noticed that the cat appeared to be unable to use her hindlegs, she brought it to a local veterinary hospital for humane euthanasia. The cat appeared to be suffering, and it seemed like the right thing to do. After examining the young (barely a year old) cat, a veterinarian at the hospital decided that this little girl deserved a second chance at a good life, and accepted the cat as what is called a “surrender” in order to...

Diamond Naturals, Premium Edge and 4Health Cat Food Recall

Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling limited production codes of Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat Formula dry cat food, Premium Edge Senior Cat Hairball Management Formula dry cat food,Premium Edge Kitten Formula dry cat food, Diamond Naturals Kitten Formula dry cat food and 4health All Life Stages Cat Formula dry cat food. Tests conducted by the company indicated the products might have a low level of thiamine (Vitamin B1). There have been no complaints regarding thiamine levels, or any...

Conscious Cat Sunday: Be Resourceful

Guest post by Angie Bailey

Have you ever had that “stuck” feeling? Like you’re just not quite sure how to move forward and you’re a little afraid to move at all, for fear you’ll make the “wrong” choice? I know there have been times when I’ve found myself in that position and, honestly, at those times I felt paralyzed. Sometimes I moved ahead and sometimes — again, because of fear — I did not and I occasionally wonder what would have happened if I’d just taken a chance.

Part of the reason I felt...

Mews and Nips: Casting Cats on Broadway, and More

As the new Broadway version of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” is getting ready for its March 20 premiere, there was one important role that was still uncast: that of Holly Golightly’s cat. The cat plays a key part in the story, and requires an animal that can handle lights, microphones and an audience, can cross the stage, sit, stay and exit on cue.

That’s a tall order for a cat, but Vito, a cat from the Dawn Animal Agency,a casting company with a 300-acre animal sanctuary in the Hudson Valleyfilled...

Michelle Wolff Cat Art Print Winner

Congratulations, Katherine! You’re the winner of a cat art print by Michelle Wolff.

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: Acu-Cat: A Guide to Feline Acupressure by Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis

If you’ve ever been interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture or acupressure, and how it might benefit your feline family members, you’re going to want to read Acu-Cat: A Guide to Feline Acupressure.

This comprehensive guide covers

a thorough introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts and theories
how these theories and concepts are applied in a feline acupressure session
33 feline health and behavioral conditions that may benefit from acupressure
extensive dra...

Giveaway: win an autographed copy of Cat Laughs by Gary Patterson

Last week, I introduced you to Gary Patterson and his whimsical paintings of cats. His distinctive style captures cats’ essence in ways that will inevitably make you smile.

I’m delighted to be able to offer an autographed copy of Gary’s book Cat Laughs to five lucky winners! Gary presents the funny side of felines in this little volume, and anyone who likes a great laugh will enjoy this catnip-worthy collection of cat comedy. The book is hard to find and is considered a collector’s item.

To ent...

Jetset Vets: Veterinary Care at 30,000 Feet

If you’ve ever had totravel by airwith a cat, you know how stressful it can be for both cat and guardian. Now imagine that you have to travel with a sick cat. You’ll be in the air for several hours- what if something happens to your cat? Flight attendants receive basic medical training in first aid and CPR for humans, but they’re not trained to help in case of a pet emergency. But now there’s a new option for some pet guadians to receive in flight veterinary care for their sick pets.

Dr. Cindy...

Jetset Vets: veterinary care at 30,000 feet

If you’ve ever had totravel by airwith a cat, you know how stressful it can be for both cat and guardian. Now imagine that you have to travel with a sick cat. You’ll be in the air for several hours- what if something happens to your cat? Flight attendants receive basic medical training in first aid and CPR for humans, but they’re not trained to help in case of a pet emergency. But now there’s a new option for some pet guadians to receive in flight veterinary care for their sick pets.

Dr. Cindy...

BlogPaws Nose to Nose Social Media Pet Blogging Awards now accepting nominations

If you thought award season ended with last week’s Oscars, you’re mistaken – award season for pet bloggers is only just beginning! Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 BlogPaws Nose to Nose Social Media Pet Blogging Awards in the following categories:

Best Blog Design
Best Blog Writing
Best Humor Blog
Best Bark Blog
Best Meow Blog
Best Wiggle Blog (for animals other than cats or dogs)
Best New Blog
Best Cause Blog
Best Blog Video
Best Blog Photo
Best Facebook Design
Best Twitter Design

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