Entries from August 31st, 2009
I once carried my cat to the Veterinary Clinic in my car without a cat carrier. The last time I went to the clinic this way my cat jumped out the window when I pulled to take him into the Vet. I took me about an hour to catch him and I decided never to […]
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Tags: Cat Carrier·sherpa cat carrier
Two Cats One up a tree One under the tree The cat up a tree is he The cat under the tree is she The tree is witch elm, just incidentally. He takes no notice of she, she takes no notice of he. He stares at the woolly clouds passing, she stares at the tree. […]
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Tags: cat tree
Having cats is kind of like having kids in the house – the parents have as much fun buying cat toys as the cats have receiving them. One of the best things about owning a cat is their curious and playful nature. According to the experts, cats that are kept mentally stimulated lead longer and […]
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Tags: Bootsie's Bunk Bed Cat Toy Box·Cat Toys·Peek-A-Prize Cat Toy·Tick Tock Teaser Cat Toy
This is a story written by my father Roger K. Thomas about Joey, JJ and Auzziecat talking about eating healthy pet food. Pictured from left to right is Joey, JJ, Auzziecat and Katie. Joey said, “JJ, how do you suppose our old buddy, Auzzie, keeps so fit and energetic?” “I guess I’ve never given it […]
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Some cats have the annoying habit of jumping up on the countertop or table. They may be looking for food or just want a better view of their surroundings. With a little patience, it’s possible to train your cat to keep off the countertops There are many good reasons why your cat should stay off […]
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Several week ago I received a telephone call from one of my neighbors about helping him find homes for two adult cats because their owner was going to a rest home and could no longer take care of her feline friends. In my research I found out that each year two million to four million […]
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Tags: Cat Care·Cat Health·Planning for care of your cat in the event of your death
I recieved a request from Alley Cat Allies who’s mission is to end the killing of cats and lead the movement for their humane care. The following is a message I recieved this morning which all of our cat lovers should read and appreciate. It’s a story I hear every day: nervous caregivers get in touch with […]
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Tags: cat care cat health·KatKabin
Mrs. Kitty joined our family several years ago and was adopted from the local Humans Society. She was locked up from February through December and was placed in a cage in the lobby of the adoption center. The main reason I adopted her was because she was 12 years old and need a good home […]
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Tags: Cat Care·Cat Litter Box Cover·Cat Night Stand Expresso
Everyone knows that cats love catnip, but why? Catnip is actually a flowering plant that pleasantly stimulates cats’ pheromonic receptors when cats sense its bruised leaves or stems, commonly resulting in temporary euphoria. It may cause cats to paw at it, chew it, lick it, leap about and purr, or salivate. About two-thirds of cats […]
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Tags: Catnip·high quality catnip·natural catnip·organic catnip·organically grown catnip
It’s especially important to keep your cats hydrated in the summertime. If you have outdoor cats or no air conditioning in your home, cats feel just as uncomfortable and thirsty as we do when it gets really hot outside. One of the keys to staying cool and healthy in hot weather is staying hydrated, so […]
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Tags: Cat Drinking Fountain·cat water feeder·hydrating cats