The hardest question every pet parent must eventually confront is this: What will I do when my pet dies? When my childhood cat, Sammy, was winding down, I couldn’t bear to think about the next steps — his death, his lifeless body, where or how his earthly remains would be laid to rest. When Sammy …
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My annual vet bill can spike into the thousands of dollars some years, depending on who is struggling with health care problems and how complex they are. This year, I’m dealing with a cat in kidney failure, which requires a lot of vet visits, fluids at home, and a special diet — none of which …
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It seems like all lovers of domesticated, four-legged mammals should be able to get along, but the unending rivalry of cats vs. dogs continues to rage. As humans, we can’t seem to agree on which pet is smarter, more affectionate, easier to care for — a series of dizzying comparisons that have failed to reach any …
Some people are masters of small talk — I am not one. I try to keep a handful of topics at the ready, and complimenting outfits and food is always a nice go-to starter. I always hope there’s an instant connection and that the awkward small talk turns into more interesting conversation. Small talk with …
If Cats Made Small-Talk, Here’s What They Would Say Read More »
Forget your talk of cat yoga and cat athletics and other such trifling pursuits — everyone knows that the only true and honorable feline discipline is cat loafing. Yep, there’s an art to that thing your kitty does where she sits down, tucks her paws in, and somehow resembles a loaf of bread. Wonderfully, the good …
