Editor’s note: This post was originally published on our SAY Media Inc. sister site, Gardenista. We’re re-running it here so you can comment on it. My cat, Minou, eats houseplants and she’s still alive. I don’t let her eat them, but she eats them. In the turf battles I fight with my cats, I prioritize …
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A man and a woman got married. As married couples are prone to do, the man and the woman moved in together after the wedding. All was wedded bliss, except for one thing. The woman’s beloved cat. The man hated the cat, and the cat hated the man. In objection to the man’s presence in …
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Kids who grow up with pets generally develop into more compassionate and empathetic individuals. They also tend to better understand responsibility and exhibit increased social skills. These are just a few of the multitude of reasons why pets make great additions to a human family; however, it’s not just as easy as running out and …
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Kids who grow up with pets generally develop into more compassionate and empathetic individuals. They also tend to better understand responsibility and exhibit increased social skills. These are just a few of the multitude of reasons why pets make great additions to a human family; however, it’s not just as easy as running out and …
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A bunch of years ago, a friend called me in a panic because his cat was having seizures and he thought she may have been poisoned. Because I’m reasonably well trained in human first aid, I had at least some idea what to do (and what not to do) to get the cat stabilized until …
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Here’s your phrase for the day, no matter what day you happen to encounter it: “feline sternutation.” It means “cat sneezing.” Impress your friends and family! Get bonus points at your local trivia night! Cat sneezing can be attributed to a number of causes, the most common ranging from irritants to allergens to viral infections. …
My father-in-law’s girlfriend is a wonderful woman. She’s outgoing and caring, warm and sincere. She’s one of those people who would do absolutely anything in the world for you. Truly, she’s a lovely person. She just has one flaw: She doesn’t like cats. Actually, it’s not that she doesn’t like them. It’s more that she …
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