08.05.06
Featured Blog: Miss China Paws
That’s me taking a snooze after a hard day’s work on the blog. Here’s a shout out to another cat with her own blog…check out Miss China Paws’ Blog!
07.25.06
Featured Cat Site: Cats International
Cats International is a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to helping people better understand their feline companions. They offer advice for all of your feline behavior problems and questions absolutely free!
They also have a hotline you can call for behavioral questions, and a great cat article library.
Here is an excerpt of an excellent 2-part article on litter box problems:
The Unabridged Guide to Litterbox Problems –
Part One: How to Prevent Housesoiling Problems
Nothing puts Kitty in the proverbial “doghouse” like a urine spot on the carpeting. Feline behaviorists find that inappropriate elimination problems (i.e. inconsistent litterbox use) top the list of the behavior aberrations with which they deal. It is also a major reason for cats to be surrendered to shelters or pounds. The good news is that housesoiling problems are preventable.
An understanding of what Kitty looks for in a desirable toilet area reveals preferences that are not unlike our own. For example, it must be clean, private, and easily accessible. They also have some requirements that are based on innate survival instincts–it must contain an easily-raked substrate and it must offer escape potential. Although our pets live in the safety and comfort of our homes, from their point of view these considerations are still vital to their well-being. This survival know-how is pre-programmed in your cat’s brain just as it was in his ancestor, the North African Wildcat, Felis Silvestris Libica–a cat who had unlimited access to a sandy substrate. By covering his waste he was able to elude detection by prey or potential predators. He was also alert to the danger of being caught in a vulnerable position so escape potential was a life-saving priority.
06.29.06
Featured Cat Site: CatsPlay
That’s me as snug as a bug in a rug with my pal Pinky. I have many places to sleep - a few cat beds, baskets, and cubbies strategically placed about the house so I can sleep wherever I feel like. I do like my spacious king size bed (that I share at night with my human) like you see here. Are any of you cats out there in the market for a new bed? Check out CatsPlay for a really big selection!
My site pick of the week: CatsPlay.Com - cat furniture, cat beds, and lots more (for dogs too!) - Bambi
06.24.06
Cat Site of the Day: The Cat Channel
Our pick of the day: Home of the major publication “Cat Fancy” and others, The Cat Channel has tons and tons of information about all things feline. It’s just a great resource.
06.23.06
Site of the Day: Petorama
Hi, I’m Bambi. I recommend Petorama as my site pick of the day. Go there and see my page!
06.21.06
Site of the Day: Animal Wellness Magazine
Our pick of the day… Animal Wellness Magazine: a great health magazine for our animal companions, recommended by experts and loved by readers who want their animals to live a naturally long and healthy life. Featuring natural diets and nutrition, the latest trends in integrative therapies, product recommendations, training and behavioral techniques and more!
06.20.06
Cat Site of the Day
Our cat site pick of the day: LittleBigCat.Com, free resources and helpful information about feline behavior, health, and nutrition. They have a great free article library!
They have generously allowed us to reprint some of their articles on our site, which you can read by following the links below.
Vegetarian Cats? Why it’s not such a great idea.
Cat Allergies? Here are some great ways to deal with your allergies.
Cat to Cat Introductions: getting a new cat in your house? Great tips on how to introduce your new family member.
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Would you like to recommend a cat site to be posted as a site of the day? Contact us and we’d be happy to review your site.
06.19.06
Cat Site of the Day: Customized Pet Rescue Signs
Here’s our pick of the day: Ever worry that in an emergency such as a fire or natural disaster that your beloved pets might not be saved if you’re not home? Even if you have a pet rescue sign on your door for firefighters and emergency personnel, how will they know what your pets look like?
Worry no longer, by ordering a customized pet rescue sign!
06.18.06
Cat Site of the Day: TheCatSite.Com
Here’s our cat site pick of the day: A site chock full of cat information on cat care, behavior and more, plus a forum, a shop, and lots of feline fun!
06.17.06
Cat Site of the Day: Plain Brown Tabby
Here’s our cat site pick of the day…a cute store with treats such as Icelandic Trout Pate for Cats, organic catnip toys, gift baskets for your special feline!
Plain Brown Tabby Toys & Treats
- Supplies for cats and cat owners including catnip, cat toys, treats and gift baskets for cats.
