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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…
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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:…
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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…
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Catio: Best Of Both Worlds For Cats, Indoor Safety and Outdoor Fun

Catio: Best Of Both Worlds For Cats, Indoor Safety and Outdoor Fun

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Karen |

Keeping cats indoors only is definitely a safer option than a cat living solely outdoors. Some cats are content always being inside, but many cats long to experience the great outdoors. Catios, a term used to define a cat-safe patio, offer…

Human Behavior: What Your Cat Learns By Observing You

Human Behavior: What Your Cat Learns By Observing You

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Karen |

Cats become a part of the family…some even get to the point where they take on human behavior traits. Cat behavior will frequently alter to mirror both the good and the bad behaviors of their humans. Personality has some affect…

Cat Behavior: Why They Play In The Water Bowl

Cat Behavior: Why They Play In The Water Bowl

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Karen |

My cat Marty used to be bad about playing in his water bowl. I caught him several times putting his paw in the water, and moving the water dish around on the mat. This baffled me for some time. While…

Should You Hire A Cat Sitter? Why It’s A Good Idea

Should You Hire A Cat Sitter? Why It’s A Good Idea

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Karen | 21 Comments

People have a tendency to believe their cat will be fine if they leave for a few days, as long as they leave enough food and water. The assumption is a cat will be fine alone for days, but many…

Feline Acne: What You May Not Know About Symptoms, Prevention

Feline Acne: What You May Not Know About Symptoms, Prevention

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Karen | 16 Comments

A longtime client contacted me recently to cat sit Minnie and Mickey. The client indicated Minnie had something going on around his chin. Minnie had red open sores on his chin. She googled and discovered it was feline acne, a…