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Have you made any promises to yourself this year? Are you going to change something that isn\u2019t working, work harder, take more time off, spend more time with friends\/family, lose\/gain weight, eat healthy, exercise more? Whew! That\u2019s a lot of promises to make all at once.<\/p>\n
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Year\u2019s resolutions, they\u2019d probably say, nap more so I can cuddle with you, buy more treats, stay home more with me, no more vet visits, bring me one of those cute birdies I see outside the window, no more car rides\u2026<\/p>\n
Interestingly enough, in my constant research, I came across a list of Cat-inspired New Year\u2019s resolutions. I thought you might enjoy seeing them. Here\u2019s the link: https:\/\/www.cathealth.com\/behavior\/playing\/2559-cat-inspired-new-year-s-resolutions<\/a><\/p>\n Here\u2019s another fun list of resolutions for your cat and from your cat. You\u2019ll get a kick out of this: https:\/\/caringvets.com\/2017\/12\/new-years-resolutions-cat\/<\/a><\/p>\n Have you made any new resolutions related to your cat or other cats for 2019? I guess if I \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Have you made any promises to yourself this year? Are you going to change something that isn\u2019t working, work harder, take more time off, spend more time with friends\/family, lose\/gain weight, eat healthy, exercise more? Whew! That\u2019s a lot of … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/lilycattree-e1538658920462-225x300.jpg\")
In this piece, the author suggests such things as, enjoy the little things, don\u2019t pay attention to what others think of you, if you like something go after it (stalk-pounce), be an explorer. Yeah, this sounds like what your cat might tell you. And I suggest that you read the article as it really is quite valid and could be useful.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Smokey13-225x300.jpg\")
were to consider changing anything in the way I interact with or treat cats, it would be\u2014it has to be\u2014be more proactive on behalf of my mother\u2019s cat (the star of the Klepto Cat Mysteries) Smokey (AKA Rags). He gave us a scare last week when he had another urinary tract blockage. He MUST stay on the prescription food. NO dry food. Since Mama is 97 now and only wants (what most of us want) a happy cat who loves her, it\u2019s going to take some tough love from me to make sure Smokey has no access to anything other than what the veterinarians have prescribed. So far so good as I have confiscated all of the food and treats he\u2019s not supposed to eat.<\/p>\n