Monthly Archives: August 2016

Mindful Monday – When Cats Eat the Non-edible

Maybe you’ve heard the term pica describing when a cat eats or chews on plastic or other non-edible items. We’ve touched on this here in this blog. Recently, I came across a report explaining in more depth why a cat … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday – A Jury of Cats

Today, for those of you who love dogs as well as cats, is National Dog Day. So if you have a dog or meet one in passing, give it an extra pat of affection. And if you don’t have one … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – How to Appease Your Cat

Yesterday, I shared some of the things I’ve done to upset or otherwise disturb, inconvenience, or bother my cats. Here are some of the things they’ve taught me over the years. I’ve learned to leave the sliding doors to my … Continue reading

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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – How I Inadvertently Sabotage My Poor Cats

Sometimes we are our cats’ worst enemy. They probably feel quite unloved when we stuff them in a carrier and haul them to the vet for a lot of poking, prodding, and sticking. And what about those times when we … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday — How We Relate to Cats Around the World

These news items are old, but sweet. Yesterday we talked about taking your cat to the vet—preserving her health so she’ll have longevity. I want you to read some of these touching stories. They remind us why we love cats … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday — Take Your Cat to the Vet Day

Today is national take your cat to the vet day. While researching this concept, I found a few surprising facts about our habits and beliefs around preventative and maintenance health practices for our cats. Veterinary visits for cats have declined … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday — Hilarious cat stories

I couldn’t resist sharing this crazy link with you featuring ordinary cats that have been caught doing some crazy things. Beware, some of them are a tad off color, but most are kind of interesting, thought-provoking, and will cause a … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – How Smart is Your Cat?

I hope you are taking the time to check out some of the neat sites, interesting resources, updated information, delightful cat stories, etc. that I bring you Monday through Friday. While conducting research for the blog site this week, I … Continue reading

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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Cats, Cats, Everywhere

How much do you like cats? Enough to travel great distances in order to meet one, mingle with hundreds, or be entertained by a troupe of them? Monday, I told you about inns across the US that feature one or … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – What’s New in the Klepto Cat Mystery Factory?

I know, I know, I promised I’d share information and resources for places you can get your cat fix while traveling. And I will. Only there are some exciting things going on with the Klepto Cat Mysteries and I wanted … Continue reading

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