Checking out all the cool cat-themed back-to-school supplies in stores almost makes me miss the days of heading back to classes … almost. But going back to school doesn’t have to be a drag when you set yourself apart from the pack with cat-inspired gear by the Medium Control. The Duluth, Minnesota-based company was started …
Cats have unusual ways of displaying affection. Well, unusual to us hapless humans. For example, presenting one’s rear end is a pretty normal display of love between cats. These kitties, however, have more conventional ways of saying “I love you.” Instead of kneading our bare skin or licking us with their scratchy sandpaper tongues (we …
A reader named Mary recently contacted me with a question about eosinophilic granulomas (formerly known as rodent ulcers): We adopted a beautiful 4-year-old tuxedo cat, Gunder, from the Humane Society. We were told that a mouth sore could be easily treated with Clavamox. I’ve spent two months getting him on a grain-free all-natural diet, which …
Abandoned cats in Chicago no longer have to sing the blues. Instead, they’re yowling more of a “green” tune thanks to the July opening of Harmony House for Cats‘ eco-friendly adoption center. This new animal shelter is what’s called a “net-zero energy building,” which means that it uses less energy than it produces. How does …
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Ah, kittens. So tiny. So soft. So delicate. So new to the world. So cute. So cuddly. So … wild! When kittens are happily snoozing away in a ball of soft fur it’s difficult to imagine them as the swift and efficient hunters they will grow up to be. That is, until they wake up …
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Last week I took my cat, Siouxsie, to the vet for a routine dental cleaning. I didn’t think there’d be all that much to it: simply a removal of the tartar from her teeth. The vet did tell me there was a chance she’d have to have some teeth extracted, but she wouldn’t know until …
Is There Anything Quite as Silly as a Stoned Cat? Read More »
