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Set of 3 Colorful Ceramic Shallow Cat Dishes

September 18, 2021 By Joi

This set of ceramic cat dishes (Amazon link) is so beautiful I wish they were available for the rest of the cat’s family… as in those of us who are (normally) human!

Things I love about these beauties…

  • They’re Shallow. A cat is extremely uncomfortable eating out of a dish that brushes against their whiskers. They lack the longer snout of say a dog or possum to allow them to easily eat out of anything that isn’t shallow.
  • They Feature No Skid Bottoms. If your cats are like our little pigs, they often lick the plate until you’re certain the plate will disintegrate! Our cats lick and chase their dishes all over the kitchen floor. With the no skid bottoms these have, at least the plates will stay in place while the little piggies get every last bite!
  • They’re Dishwasher Safe. As the dish washer of the family… my cats refuse this chore… this matters and it matters a lot. It isn’t so much that I wouldn’t want to wash my cats dishes, but I feel like they get cleaner in a hot dishwasher with heated drying.
  • They’re Ceramic. LOVE this. Plastic not only can contain chemicals I don’t want around our cats, but it also gets scratches and tends to look worn – no self respecting cat wants their dinnerware looking like that! These dishes are actually made in a facility that typically makes human grade products for the healthcare and food industries. How cool is that?!

More about the whiskers brushing against the sides of a dish:
From the manufacturer: “The thought of tired whiskers may sound silly, but the truth is, whisker fatigue is real and cause problems like lack of appetite, changes in mood for your kitty. Whiskers are actually called vibrissa, the touch receptors that reach deeper to connect with the nervous system of the cat. When your cat’s whiskers touch the sides of traditional food bowl (Too Deep & High), the sensation of bumping sensitive whiskers may cause him whisker fatigue—pain and stress.

There’s an easy solution for whisker fatigue. Switch out your cat’s narrow and deep food dishes with wide, shallow, flat bowls. Thankfully due to our awareness for cats, unlike regular cat food bowl, we created these ceramic cat feed trays that are specifically designed to be whisker friendly. These dishes have a wider opening and tend to be shallow so the cat’s whisker’s do not brush against the sides of the bowl while they eat or drink.”

Learn more about this beautiful set of ceramic cat dishes (Amazon link) AND see outrageously adorable pictures while you’re at it!

Filed Under: Cat Dishes, Cat Health, Cat Shop, Christmas Guide for Cat Lovers and Cats 2021, The Pampered Pet Tagged With: cat dishes, cat plates, ceramic cat plates, colorful cat dishes

Edible Catnip Ball Treats: Your Cat(s) Will Get a Blast out of These!

August 3, 2021 By Joi

I often encourage you to click through links or pictures to read and learn more about a product or to see more photos of the cat(s) but this time it is essential! These Edible Catnip Ball Treats (Amazon link) are brilliant and cats will get suck a kick out of them!

Cats are, after all, basically toddlers in fur (very spoiled toddlers at that!), which means they LOVE anything new and fun… especially if it’s new, fun, and theirs… all theirs bwahahahha!

This colorful and adorable set of three catnip balls are completely safe for your cat to eat and enjoy. They’re 100 percent natural – with absolutely no chemical additives.

In fact, not only are they “safe” for your cat(s), they’re good for your cat(s) – they can do everything from improving digestion to reducing plaque and tartar.

Product Features:

  • 100% Natural and Non-toxic: the catnip balls are made of pure natural plant extracts, no chemical additives contained. Rest assured this toy is no harm to your favorite kitty. Includes 3 different flavors: “catnip”, “silvervine” and “the fruit of silvervine” that conspire to arouse your cat’s interest to lick and play
  • Practical Design: the cat toy can easily stick to the wall or other surfaces with strong viscous force, no falling off when your kitten licks and plays. The 3 balls are 360° rotatable when being licked
  • Keep Cats Healthy and Happy: Catmint is conducive to mitigating cat’s lassitude and depression, stimulating appetite, improving digestion and excreting hairball
  • Teeth Cleaning: catnip could effectively reduce cat’s dental plaque and tartar, freshen breath and improve oral health for your kittens
  • Caution: According to diligent experiments, it was found that kittens under 3 month old might not be interested.

See Edible Catnip Ball Treats (Amazon link) for more information and wonderful photos!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Cat Health, Cat Toys, Christmas Guide for Cat Lovers and Cats 2021, The Pampered Pet Tagged With: catnip toys, edible catnip, pampered cat toys

Healthy, Easy-to-Use Cat Water Dispenser (So Much More Appealing!)

July 29, 2021 By Joi

One of my daughters and I were talking about clean cat water earlier and I got to worrying that the water I provide for our inside and outside cats may not be as clean as it needs to be or as clean as I’d want it to be.

I mean, I provide fresh water for our cats throughout the day. When it’s hot outside, I change our outside cats’ water dishes frequently BUT I don’t always wash the water bowls after each change. I got to thinking about that… gross! I mean, I wouldn’t always just pour tea or coffee into my cups or mugs without washing them after each use.

Suffice to say, I cleaned everyone’s bowls then and there! I’ve also started looking into ways to provide safer, healthier water for the cats that I love so very much.

The Water Dispenser (Amazon link) pictured here is the one I have decided on. I’ll order one for inside and one for outside.

Product Description:

  • Designed to be simple to assemble and clean.
  • Your pet’s drinking water is kept clean, healthy, and safe.
  • There is a special anti-slip mat at the bottom.
  • Transparent drinking buckets can be used to directly monitor the amount of water in a bucket and replenish it at the right time.

See Water Dispenser (Amazon link) for more information!

Filed Under: Cat Health, Cat Shop Tagged With: cat water bowl, cat water dispensers

Building the Perfect (Rather, Purrfect!) Catio: A Patio for Indoor Cats to Enjoy!

June 3, 2021 By Joi

I love this idea… a “catio” for indoor cats to get a taste of the great outdoors. To be perfectly honest, I’d love a “catio” for our outdoor cats just as much – one that is accessible for them (and us!) from the outdoors, but not from the indoors.

As it is, they have a carport, multiple wooden cat houses (with roofs and little doors) and a nearby barn they can get in when weather is foul, but a “catio” all their own would also be extraordinary.

I can, of course, see the beauty of a “catio” for inside cats too. My oldest daughter and her husband have an enclosed porch that has pretty much been turned into an exclusive catio. The ideas in this infographic are fantastic, I’m sure you’ll love them as much as I do!

This infographic was created by Metro Screenworks, a provider of custom screen doors

Filed Under: Cat Health, The Pampered Pet Tagged With: build a cat patio, catio, infographic

Cat Water Fountain, For Cats Who LOVE Moving Water!

August 13, 2020 By Joi

A few of our cats are absolutely smitten with faucets – so much so that I wonder if they ever actually drink from their water bowls. Seriously, there are two girls, Delilah and Dokkie, who I never see at their water bowls… only at sinks where they convince someone to run water for them, creating their own personal little waterfall.

Cats are famous for loving moving water and this adorable Pet Fountain (Amazon link) will be a dream come true for Delilah, Dokkie, and any other cat who loves a good fountain.

  • The pump is described as ultra quiet.
  • The large water capacity (2. 5L / 84 oz)  makes this pet fountain great for cats (or small dogs, for that matter).
  • The circulation system helps provide healthy and hygienic water for our much loved pets all day.
  • Made of high-quality PP resin, this automatic water bowl is BPA free, durable, and it’s easy to operate and clean.
  • Each fountain comes with 1 silicone pad to catch splashing water from the messy drinkers…. I’m looking at you, here, Delilah.
  • The ingenious Pet Fountain has 3 modes: flower waterfall, flower bubble, and gentle fountain – each mode meets the needs of various pets. The free-falling stream and bright color attract pets to drink more water. This all sounds like perfect entertainment for inquisitive cats to me!
  • The pet water fountain is equipped with 3 replacement filters, each composed of a cotton layer, activated carbon and an ion exchange resin. They form a triple filtration system to prevent your pets from getting sick.
  • Available in blue (pictured) or gray.

See Pet Fountain (Amazon link) for much more information.


Filed Under: Cat Food, Cat Health, Cat Shop, The Pampered Pet Tagged With: cat fountain, cat water fountain, moving water for cats

Automatic Cat Water Fountain, Because You Can’t Always Be at the Sink!

March 29, 2020 By Joi

We have three cats who absolutely LOVE drinking from the sink. As soon as anyone steps into the bathroom, they run over one another trying to get to the sink first!

I have no problem understanding this – moving water is pretty cool (literally!), and… let’s face it…. they look terribly cute patting at it and tilting their little heads to drink.

The only bad thing is I can’t possibly stand by the sink 24/7 and serve them – no matter how much they insist on it.

This very cool Automatic Water Fountain (Amazon link) can make cats happy and keep their humans out of trouble. I’m all in for both of these things!

I honestly think it goes beyond making cats happy – I think this is actually healthy for cats. For example, one of our cats, Delilah, for whatever reasons ONLY drinks from the sinks. I’ve watched and she doesn’t drink from any of the cat bowls we have in different parts of the house. I have zero idea why she only likes moving water, but I notice that when she drinks from her beloved sinks, she drinks a lot. I think the water fountain will be healthier for her because I think she’ll drink more water this way.

  • Stylish appearance design: new look for URPOWER pet fountain for more choices and looks great in the home.
  • Free-falling streams: The free-falling stream attract pets to drink more water. Water capacity- 51oz, the capacity is perfect for cats and small dogs.
  • Adjustable stream: The water valve adjustable flow allows you to customize the water flow for your pet
  • Easy to operate: the cat water fountain is easy to install and designed to disassemble for cleaning, making life easier for you and your pet. Water fountain is BPA-free and dishwasher safe.
  • Low-Noise Pet Fountain: The Ultra low noise AC Pump can work at night and won’t affect your sleep. 

See Automatic Water Fountain (Amazon link) for a much closer look and more information.

Filed Under: Cat Health, Cat Shop, The Pampered Pet Tagged With: cat water fountain

Buying Cat Food on Amazon (Convenient and Hassle-Free)

March 9, 2020 By Joi

Her Majesty, Alexa

Her Majesty, Alexa – Awaiting her Bisque for Senior Cats!

After talking with my youngest daughter today about our cats and cat food, in particular, we have decided that shopping for cat food online makes a lot of sense.  Below are just a few of the reasons we lean this way:

  1. I have become so annoyed when I go to the store and they’re out of my cats’ favorites. It happens so often! One cat loves certain flavors of Sheba Cuts (Amazon Link), while another needs to stick with Bisque for Seniors (Amazon). A few others have to have pates because chunks in food have begun to upset their sensitive stomachs. As you can imagine, when it comes to finding everything everyone needs, the odds aren’t in my favor. Then, there I am, with food for only “some” of my cats instead of “all” of my cats.
  2. Their favorite treats (Temptations Mix Ups) are also frequently sold out – apparently they’re every cats favorite flavor! I’ve tried other brands and other flavors and, while they consent to eat the Temptations Shrimp, they let me know I have disappointed them!
  3. Whether it’s cold and flu season or worse, we are under the Coronavirus threat, shopping from home, online, is simply safer. It has become more than “just” a convenience, it has become “safer.”
  4. When you choose the “Subscription” option, you can actually even save money. While I have no problem spending the same I do at stores – or even a little more, if necessary (can’t beat the convenience and safety after all), I certainly don’t mind saving money when possible. The subscription option on Amazon is well worth looking into.

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Dokkie

Dokkie, Waiting for her “Soup”

In the end, the most important thing isn’t my convenience, it’s my cats getting the food they enjoy the most and the food that doesn’t upset their stomachs. When I shop online, it’s easier to comparison shop, check out ingredients, and to make darn sure each beloved cat gets exactly what she needs.

If you feel similarly, I strongly recommend clicking through any of these links and reading more about buying cat food on Amazon.  You can get up to 40 percent off your first subscription order!

Little Dokkie, pictured above can only eat “Soup” – for some reason other food upsets her stomach and makes her throw up. Purina Little Soups have been a God-send.

Filed Under: Cat Food, Cat Health, Cat Shop, The Pampered Pet Tagged With: buy cat food online, Cat Food

Cat Welcoming Mat… Just So You Know, There’s Like a Lots of Cats in Here!

February 7, 2020 By Joi

So I’ve found our new indoor welcoming mat! I’ve been looking for one to replace the one we have as you enter the back door and, boy oh boy, have I found the perfect one?! The Just So You Know There’s Like A Lots Of Cats In Here Mat (Amazon link) is fun, funny, and ever so appropriate.

I also love that it is worded in cat speech… “A Lots of Cats.” Adorable!

The mat measures 30″(L) x 18″(W) 3/16″ and a non-slip rubber back and a non-woven fabric top.

This one is sort of thin, so it is recommended for indoor use – either at an entrance or even at a cat feeding station.

It would be ideal for the door going from a garage into the home.

See Just So You Know There’s Like A Lots Of Cats In Here Mat (Amazon link) for a closer look. You can also find a LOT of outdoor welcome mats for cat homes on Amazon as well.

I love letting guests know who really and truly runs the home!

Filed Under: Cat Shop, For the Cat Lover, Humor Tagged With: cat welcoming mats

Litter Box Problems and How to Fix Them

October 21, 2019 By Joi

Multiple Cats and Litter Boxes

If you have more than one cat, you really should have more than one litter box. Cats are VERY finicky about their business and, by nature, want to have their very own place to “go.” While they will – if forced to – share a box, they’d be much happier with their own.

If you’re lucky enough to have three or more cats in your life, multiple litter boxes is a must.  The corner litter box, pictured here, is our favorite solution. I love that it fits snugly in a corner and the high sides are a real plus as they prevent litter from being thrashed all over the floor.  When you click through the link you’ll find that there’s a great deal for buying two at once.

  • Ideal for cats that like to dig in litter
  • High sides reduce litter scatter
  • Offers space saving value for those with limited room space
  • High polished finish that is odor and stain resistant and easy to clean
  • Made in the USA

Litter Box Location

When deciding where to place a litter box, always keep “privacy” in the front of your mind. Cats feel vulnerable while doing their business and MUCH prefer to do it in private.  You also want an area where there is not a lot of noise. Since noise is something cats aren’t terribly fond of, you’ll want their bathroom to be as noise-free as possible. While a lot of cats are fine with having their litter box in a laundry room, others balk at the noise from a washer or dryer – even going so far as to find another quieter spot while they’re running.

Not good!

Keeping Litter Boxes Smelling Fresh 

The only way to keep litter boxes from stinking is to keep them impeccably clean. This is also the best thing to do for your cat – as well as the healthiest. As I said above, cats are very finicky about their bathroom – but it goes further than that. They’re incredibly finicky about everything! That’s why it’s so important to keep their water sparkling clean and fresh, their food area clean and tidy, their beds clean and neat, and their litter boxes clean and fresh.

If you think about it – all of these things are your cat’s world. Why would she want any of it to be stinky or dirty?!

I keep grocery bags and a litter scoop hidden near our cats’ litter boxes so I’m able to clean up after them throughout the day. Let’s face it, if we have to search for a bag, we’re less likely to clean the box as soon as we see that it needs it. However, if everything we need is already there, we’re much more inclined to jump on the task.

What’s the Best Cat Litter?

As someone who has had cats all her life, I’m incredibly familiar with cat litter. I mean INCREDIBLY familiar with it. I’ve found one thing to be absolutely true – the cheap stuff is cheap for a reason. Leave it sitting on the shelf and walk away. Seriously – if it isn’t a name you recognize, don’t even think of putting it into your cart or into your cat’s life.

My personal favorite cat litter brand is Purina Tidy Cat. Purina – there’s a name you can absolutely trust.

Allow me to say, right up front, that this is not at all an advertisement for Tidy Cat- simply a recommendation from one cat parent to another. My “go to” cat litter is Purina Tidy Cat Lightweight with Glade (pictured on the left). It can be hard to find in some stores but I’ve always found it at Target. It’s just excellent and has never let me (or my furry babies) down.

Why lightweight? A couple of reasons.

  1. One of our precious cats is a senior and the lightweight seems easier for her to cover her business. She is one of those who spends a great deal of time getting things just right when she’s doing her thing and the lightweight seems much, much easier for her to accomplish her mission!
  2. It’s easier to lift into and out of the cart and vehicle!
  3. It is 100 percent easier to clean. It clumps beautifully and is easier to lift out of the box with the scoop.

Why “glade-scented?”  Well I guess that one’s obvious! I used to use the little boxes of scented baking-powder in the litter boxes but this Tidy Cat with Glade makes it completely unnecessary.

From one cat parent to another… this is the cat litter to use!


Filed Under: Articles, Cat Shop, Litter Boxes Tagged With: how to keep a litter box smelling clean, keeping litter boxes clean, keeping litter boxes fresh, litter boxes

One of the Best Quotes About Cats I’ve Ever Read

October 8, 2019 By Joi

 

 

Queen Fatima

Queen Fatima

“Anyone who claims that a cat cannot give a dirty look has either never kept a cat or is singularly unobservant.” – Maurice Burton

I love this quote – it is so TRUE! The adorable little girl pictured above was “Queen Fatima,” one of the many, many feral cats I’ve loved and cared for over the years. Many of these ferals, like Queen Fatima, become part of the family and are loved and spoiled like any house cat has ever been. Fatima was no exception.

I loved that girl to pieces!

In the picture here, she was annoyed with one of her brothers (Markie). I happened to catch her mid-glare and the picture fits with this quote like a glove!

Filed Under: For the Cat Lover, Humor, Quotes About Cats Tagged With: cat humor, cat quote, quote about cats

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My name is Joi (“Joy”) and, simply put, cats make my world go round! Please e-mail me with any questions regarding the cat blog.

Disclaimer: As someone who works full-time from home, I use affiliate links when posting about cat furniture, toys, litter boxes, etc. I make a small amount of money each time someone clicks through and purchases a product they see on my blog. This costs you absolutely no extra money whatsoever. It simply allows me to provide my cats with the lifestyle they’ve grown accustomed to!

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We have inside and outside cats and we love them all like family. The beauty, above, is MinJee and she is as sweet as she is gorgeous.

If the spoiled inside crew would allow it, needless to say they’d ALL be inside. As it is, our outside cats have their own custom-built wooden homes and penthouses and, yes, they are all equipped with heating pads for the cold months.

We also feed and care for feral cats. Some honor us by following us home and allowing us to give them a forever home and to, more importantly, be their forever family.

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