I’ve had people tell me that they have an easier time getting along with their cats than with some people. I’ve also had people tell me that they mourned their cat harder than the passing of a human. Why would this be? My curious mind wanted to know. Wouldn’t a human relationship, in all its …
Confession: Sometimes We Mourn a Cat More Than We Would a Friend Read More »
A lot of people confuse the American Shorthair with the domestic shorthair cat. The term “domestic shorthair” is used to describe any cat that is not a purebred, while the American Shorthair breed is the feline version of the Mayflower Society. Origins When Europeans sailed to North America, they brought cats with them. These cats …
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Sheldon is a striking ginger tabby who was born with the double whammy of Manx Syndrome and water on the brain. Despite his physical ailments, though, the Michigan-based three-year-old continues to enjoy the standard feline trifecta of food, naps and playtime. He’s also become inseparable from his favorite stuffed toy, a monkey. Technically, Sheldon cannot …
Monday Miracle: Sheldon the Cat Manages Manx Syndrome with Acupuncture Read More »
Sunday was National Pet Memorial Day. I’m sure many of you reading this have special cats who are no longer with us. How would you choose to memorialize your cat? A memorial doesn’t have to be formal or take a lot of work or time. It just takes awareness. The special relationship you had with …
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Dear Einstein, My human and I watched the movie 2012 last night and it scared me out of my fur. I understand it’s hurricane season and National Disaster Preparedness Month. I saw a show on TV about Hurricane Katrina. Nice name, but I understand it didn’t go well for the family pets. I live near …
Ask Einstein: Help My Human Prepare for a Cat Emergency Read More »
I’ve always considered Jeopardy an intelligent person’s game show. Really, to succeed and win big money, you have to be well-versed in a variety of subjects, including sports, opera and world geography. I could do well on a Jeopardy game whose categories were more like: “Cheesecakes of the World,” “Cat Videos,” and “Exercise Avoidance.” Cats …
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