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Review of Strays: A Lost Cat, A Homeless Man And Their Journey Across America By Britt Collins

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Karen | 2 Comments

I will admit to being hesitant to read books about pets because often they end sadly. When Britt approached me about reviewing her new book Strays, I asked if the book had a happy ending before I consented. Without giving away too much story content, she assured me the book ended happily. After reading that, I agreed…

Holistic Pet Care: Is It The Right Choice For Your Pet?

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Karen | 1 Comment

Have you tried traditional medicine to cure your cat’s illness, but find it doesn’t seem to be working? Holistic pet care may be the answer. What does holistic mean and how does holistic pet care differ from traditional methods? In Anitra Frazier’s book The Natural Cat, she defines the following goals of holistic pet care:…

Grieving Loss of a Pet: It’s Okay to Cry

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Ann Butenas |

I recently lost my dog and am dealing with the feeling of loss. It is incredibly hard missing the love and affection of a pet who has recently passed away. When grieving loss of a pet, realize it does take time to recover. It is helpful to talk to an understanding friend about all of…

Cat Folklore: Cats Ruled Ancient Rome

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Karen |

According to cat folklore, in ancient Rome, cats were considered special creatures. In fact, some Romans considered cats household gods, representing the warmth and security of the house. Here are some other ways Romans showed their feline friends respect: Cats…

Funny Cat Pictures: Role Reversal

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Karen |

As this funny cat picture from icanhascheezburger.com points out, cats often don’t care how much we spend on stuff for them….they want what’s already in the house!

Alley Cat Allies Taking Message On The Road

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Stephanie Newman |

Maryland-based cat advocacy group, Alley Cat Allies (http://www.alleycat.org/) wants you to know the pound and shelter system is the number one documented killer of cats in the U.S., unnecessarily killing seven out of every ten cats who enter the system. …

Cat Breeds: The Ragdoll Cat

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Karen |

The Ragdoll cat may well be considered the gentle giant of domestic cats. They take up to four years to mature, with adult males weighing in at 15-20 pounds and females 10-15 pounds. This breed originated in the 1960’s, and…

Skin Conditions In Cats: Prevent Dry Winter Skin

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Stephanie Newman |

Cats are no different from us when it comes to itchy, dry skin during winter months. Air gets drier as temperatures drop and furnaces run, resulting in itchy, flaky, dry skin. The most obvious symptoms of seasonally-related skin conditions in…