We Heart Cats

Kitty parents know that cats with claws love to sharpen them. You can get as many scratching posts as you want, but a kitty will still find ways to sometimes sharpen his or her claws on something else! So, if you’re finding that your furniture looks a bit ragged because of a claw-sharpening excursion, check out this article about ways to protect your furniture and keep your kitty happy at the same time.

I personally don’t think so, but many cat owners do like to take their cats out on the occasional stroll on a leash. I actually have never seen a person walk a cat in my area, so I don’t really have a point of reference as to how popular it might be. I could definitely see someone walking a Savannah, since that particular breed of domesticated cat is as large as a medium-sized dog! If you’re interested in more information regarding the topic of leashing cats, there’s an article here that provides the story of how one kitty parent started using one.

I admit it: I’ve never given my cats a bath. While daily brushing is an absolute necessity, the amount of grooming they do keeps them very clean. However, all three of my cats are short-haired. Had they been long-haired, I would probably give them a monthy bath. If you’re a kitty parent with cats that you give a bath too, here’s an article that will help you to do so without getting scratched.

Some relatives of mine recently got new kittens with double paws. One kitten has paws that are even bigger than the other double-pawed cat, in fact, because of his paws he’s named Mittens! I was curious as to how double-pawed cats (also referred to as Polydactyl cats) become that way in the first place. I ended up finding a very interesting article about the subject HERE.

For years I’ve been using Scoop Away, and haven’t been pleased with it. While it says it’s non-tracking, my cats still track it all over the place. However, I’ve found a natural alternative that actually smells decent! It’s called Shweat Scoops, and, as its name implies, it’s made mainly out of wheat. For more information, check out the Shweat Scoops website

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I hope everyone has a fun holiday!

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I was at the veterinarian’s office the other day, and while waiting I was looking at their bulletin board of announcements. There were, as there have always been, a multitude of posts in regard to cats needing a new home because their parent or parents have either been placed in a nursing home, or have passed away. It’s really quite sad that these kitties have to deal with the loss of their parents, and also deal with being placed in a completely new place.

However, there is something to be said for the companionship that cats provide elderly people who have long since raised their children. Many elderly become lonely, and a cat is a perfect companion to sit on a lap and bring a smile.

Check out an article written in 2000 about this topic HERE.

Hi everyone! Unfortunately, the server for the site has been down for a while, but thankfully all has been fixed, and now we can get back to discussing what we love - cats! Before the site was down for updates, I had mentioned that I would be doing a week of cat products - what’s been tried and true. This will be starting on Monday, so I would love you all to contribute your thoughts on favorite cat products. Please send me an e-mail, and I will include your suggestions in a blog post next week!

I usually end the week with a post about cat products - many thanks to those who’ve shared their opinions on what works and what doesn’t! Next week, I will be discussing the best and worst cat products on the market, so if you’d like to share some more opinions, please do, and I’ll include it in one of the posts!

And now, a word about cat shedding. This morning, as I was getting ready for work, I walked into my living room and saw a large puddle of vomit on the couch. Nearby was the hairball. Indeed, all I have to do is pat one of my three kitty companions, and all of a sudden a large clump of fur comes off!

What can be done about these heinous hairballs? Well, it really is just a matter of making sure that you brush your kitties once daily to get any excess fur off. Additionally, food brands like Iams have special formulas to control hairballs. So, after what I found on the couch today, let the new food and daily brushing begin!

So, you’ve just gotten a new kitten, and you delight in the little fur ball’s antics. However, kittens have claws, and claws are used for climbing fun things, like drapes. So, how do you as a new kitty parent make sure that your kitten is safe? Well, first of all, tie back the drapes that you have, if you have them. Next, make sure that potentially hazardous materials, like paper clips, etc., are far away from kitty’s reach. Don’t leave any food out uncovered, because chances are you’ll find little nibble marks! Also, when it comes to areas like the bathroom, unless the litterbox is in there then shut the door, because some cats have been known to jump into the toilet and get themselves in trouble.

Really, kitty proofing your home is much like child-proofing your home, so make sure you check everything - you’ll feel so much better knowing your kitty is safe!