In this section of the cat blog you’ll find articles about cats, kittens, cat safety, cat food, and cat health.
I love how patient this beautiful orange cat is! Allowing the adorable parakeet to prance across his head… so cute. I say “his” simply because I haven’t had a female cat, yet, that would have stood for such a thing. In fact, as I’m typing these words, my inside cat (Alexa) is accosting a bird on the window ledge. Thankfully there’s a glass between them. Such a hateful look on her face, wow!
Keep your outside cat warm this winter with this wonderfully affordable Heated Cat Bed
Inside cats would also feel extra pampered (and warm!) with a heated cat bed – especially older cats who may have a little arthritis. Many older cats will do their best to find the warmest places in the house simply because it makes their achy little bones feel better. Providing them with their own heated little cat bed just makes a lot of sense…. plus it’s a loving thing for a cat parent to do!
The UL-listed K&H Thermo-Kitty bed keeps your pet feeling warm and secure year-round. The affordable heated bed uses a 4-watt dual-thermostat unit buried inside the thick, soft, orthopedic foam base to warm the bed 10 to 15 degrees above air temperature to match your cat’s normal body temperature. Remove the cover for easy machine-washing. For indoor use only. 1-year limited warranty. Measures 16 inches in diameter. Conveniently sized to fit almost anywhere indoors.
Also, check out the Outside Cat House that Keeps Cats Warm and Dry
Fortunately, my girls have always been GREAT about telling each one, “That’s Alexa. She’s spoiled rotten and cannot ever go outside.” We’ve never had a single misstep. We’re also lucky that Alexa never tries to get out. She knows she has a great thing going here and doesn’t attempt to rock the boat. The only time she even approaches the door at all is one of us is returning home.
The tin sign shown above would serve as a great reminder for houses with pampered babies that MUST stay indoors – it’s also incredibly cute! Click through for a closer look.
Like all kids, cats love the holidays. One of the highlights each year for me is seeing the reactions of our cats when the Christmas tree, ornaments, lights, and all the other decorations come out. Their eyes light up as they insist on getting right in the middle of everything!
While cats make the holidays even sweeter, it’s a time when we have to pay close attention to potential dangers for our little ones. Many of the following definitely fall under the heading “common sense,” but we all get so busy this time of year, sometimes we need a few reminders. Our cats lives are definitely worth the extra time it takes to read over cat safety tips, so let’s have at it.
Finally, remember three facts that are essential for cat health and safety:
I hope you and your cats have a fun, safe, and wonderful Christmas and holiday season! I’ll be adding more cat lovers gift ideas, cat toys, and cat ornaments – so watch for them.
I thought you just had to see Alexa’s glamor shot. We were playing a rousing game of “bat the catnip mouse around the Christmas tree” when she totally pooped out on me. She laid herself out on a few presents a la Rita Hayworth and I grabbed my camera.
After a few misses, I took the one above and told her we had the “money shot.”
She plans to put them in her Christmas cards this year with the caption, “I don’t always pose for pictures, but when I do…. Money Shot. Stay Glamorous my friends.”
Check out the gorgeous cat stocking below. Click through for a closer look. What a beauty!
Cat lovers, here’s something you’re going to get not just a kick out of, but a high kick. If you want to see what happens when animal lovers happen to have an unreal amount of artistic ability, you have to check out Pet365. Click through the adorable link below and take a FUN look at cat anatomy. You and your cat are going to love this.
Cat Anatomy graphic created by Matt Beswick for Pet365. Click below to see the full size version.
I’m such an animal lover that I can’t even stand the thought of killing mice. Granted, I don’t want them moving in my kitchen and I have no intention of sharing our food with them. Most importantly, I don’t want Alexa catching one – for more reasons than one. For one thing, I’d hate for the mouse to be frightened or hurt but most of all, I wouldn’t want her to catch anything from it. Mice carry diseases (such as tape worm) that can be transmitted to your cat.
So what’s a cat lover/mouse protector to do? Catch the mice humanely and release them…. far, far from the house, in a wooded area where they’ll have a fighting chance at survival.
The Smart Mouse Trap – Humane Mousetrap
This Humane Mouse Trap is perfect for all animal lovers. The Smart Mouse Trap senses when the mouse enters to retrieve the bait and snaps the door shut. The little critter will stay in the trap enjoying his treat until you come and release him in a safe place. To use this easy “no kill” mousetrap simply place a “saltine” cracker in the bait holder, set the trap and check frequently (make sure you check daily or you may starve a trapped mouse). Take the live mouse still in the trap to a wooded or brushy area and open the door and set the little guy free. Escape is delayed until the mouse chews through the cracker. This delay avoids contact between the mouse and the trap user and gives the mouse a little snack to keep him nourished for a while. The Smart Mouse Trap can be cleaned and reused as many times as needed. You’ll be thrilled with this quick and humane mouse control. The trap is made of green see-through Kodar plastic & two stainless steel springs work the trap door. Measures 3″ x 7″ x 2.5″. Comes with 1 mouse trap with instructions and booklet about trapping smart mice and mouseproofing your home. Endorsed by humane societies and animal rights organizations in the U.S. and worldwide.
Take a closer look: Smart Mouse Trap – Humane Mousetrap
What’s the best way to keep outdoor cats warm and dry during winter months (and safe and cozy year round)? With their own cat house, of course! The great looking The new and improved Kitty Tube. Fully insulated outdoor cat house.
Winters here in Kentucky can be pretty intense, so keeping our outside cats warm and dry is always a concern. It is of no concern to our inside cat, Alexa, so she has yet to extend them an invitation to join us inside.
The past few days have been not only cool, but extremely windy. This great looking insulated cat house would have been IDEAL. Hannah hates the wind as much as most cats hate rain. The problem with Hannah is one a lot of cat parents run into, she wants to be close to the spot(s) she’s most familiar with. In her case, it’s the carport. Her favorite outdoor furniture is there, her dishes are there, and (naturally) that’s where she sees her family the most.
When it gets cooler (and windy), I carry her out to the garage and show her around – trying to entice her into sleeping in there. My husband keeps the door open just enough for them to come and go as they please. Queen Fatima and Jelly Bean love the garage. They head for the loft and sleep for hours on end.
Then there’s Hannah. Yesterday I kept looking out and seeing her hovering by the steps, cursing the wind. It called for drastic action, so I fashioned a tent over a few outdoor chairs and placed her a blanket on the ground inside her tent. She practically ran inside. Naturally, this earned her some of her favorite cat treats.
This ingenious cat house would be the answer to our problems. Read and see for yourself how great it sounds!
See The new and improved Kitty Tube. Fully insulated outdoor cat house.
If you’re a regular reader, you probably already know that we had a much (much much much, much…) loved cat named Prissy, who I named after my favorite Gone With the Wind character, who lived for over 20 years. Within those years… 20, wow, that’s a lot of years…. she only had to go to the vet once, when she was 3 – for a sinus infection of all things. Prissy was a house cat, which certainly helped her achieve such an impressive lifespan. In fact Keep your cat safe and secure inside your home at all times was listed number 1 on Real Age.com’s Cat Health Tips for Helping Your Cat Have a Younger Real Age.
Of course, there are times when your cat has to live outside the house rather than inside the house. They’re still much beloved family, of course, their section of the house simply doesn’t have a roof. If your cat has to live without a roof, as some of our cats do, read How to Help Your Outdoor Cats Live Longer.
A few safety precautions all cat lovers will want to take include:
Click HERE to read the Real Age.com article about adding years to your cat’s life. Great stuff!
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