Warnings have been sounding about contaminated jerky treats from China for quite a while now, but it was only in the last week or so that those warnings have attracted national attention. About 580 dogs have died from eating the treats; and since 2007, 3,700 dogs and 10 cats have become very sick from eating …
Poisonous Pet Treats from China? I’m Shocked! Shocked, I Tell You! Read More »
When I first started writing for Catster nearly two years ago, I struggled with telling people what it was about. “It’s a cat fashion column,” I would explain to confused friends. “You mean clothes for cats?” they would ask, in amazement. While I eventually amended my description to “A cat style column for people,” I …
My 5 Favorite Feline Fashion Moments of the Year Read More »
Winter is coming. And for some of us, not to mention our cats, this seasonal transition is life-changing. It can feel like a very busy time: getting plants inside, winterizing your home, hauling out the heavier clothes. Then, after all the business is over, you have the long, cold winter. It’s an art in survival …
Tips to Keeping Your Cat Happy and Occupied in a Long Winter Read More »
If you regularly read Texts from Mittens, you know there’s an entire cast of characters in Mittens’ world. His best friend Stumpy, an indoor-outdoor cat, visits often to watch TV and brag about his fancy fountain. Grandma stops by with treats and lots of grandmotherly cuddles, and Drunk Patty is the annoying neighbor who dotes …
Texts from Mittens: A Cat’s Twisted Inner World Revealed Read More »
Update: We’re no longer accepting entries — now it’s time to vote for your favorite outfit! Cats have served as muses for some serious fashion (see Karl Lagerfeld and Marc Jacobs). I mean, hey, they call it a “catwalk,” right? In a recent post, Angie Bailey took the catwalk one step further and had her …
Let Your Cat Be Your Stylist — And You Might Just Win a Prize! Read More »
When Sparkle first came home, she had the usual cute kitten face. She was four months old and playful and a little bit shy. The problem with kittens, however, is as fun as they are, you don’t know what kind of cat personality you are really getting. I lucked out, because Sparkle is a very …
Does Your Feline Suffer From Bitchy Resting Cat Face? Read More »
