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The holidays are upon us, and everyone’s writing their letters to Santa, hoping they’ll find that special something underneath the tree. Even cats have gift wish lists and would be pawsitively pleased to have their holiday dreams fulfilled. Here are six presents cats would scratch onto their Christmas lists, most of them unwrappable, yet highly

As the anniversary of Ruby’s passing gets closer, I find that my grief is intensifying again. First anniversaries are always difficult,a and combined with a holiday season that is anything but normal, this is a challenging time for me. Thankfully, memories of some of the silly things my little girl did bring smiles through the

Festivities are well underway as we all begin to decorate our homes with fairy lights and tinsel. But new research has revealed that your Christmas tree is capable of bringing some unwanted guests into your home including aphids, spiders, fleas and ticks. Key findings: Your Christmas tree is capable of carrying live pests like aphids,

The holiday season brings with it an endless supply of boxes, making it an exciting time for cats! Boxes of all kinds, from shipping boxes to shoe boxes to gift boxes, create enticing spots for cats to hide and nap. Cats were born to love boxes! They instinctually seek out safe hiding places. Open-top boxes

An increasing number of celebrities have been sharing snaps of their furry friends on social media, receiving a flurry of media attention and causing a spike in Google searches. But who has the most popular pet? Using Google search data, Matalan have looked at the four-legged friends of some of the biggest stars around, to

I first met Sterling Davis, the Trap King, at CatCamp NYC in May of 2018. I was immediately impressed with his passion for cats and for creating change in the world. Sterling is one of the most genuine people I’ve ever encountered. I was thrilled that NBC News did an indepth story about him and his

Cats can be fur-coated mysteries where feelings are concerned. True, when your cat purrs in your embrace, the cat’s wellness seems obvious. And, there’s no missing a hissing cat is an angry one, but these are fleeting emotions. What about the overall disposition of your feline friend? Is your kitty happy or a sad cat?

Looking for a way to celebrate our feline friends this month? Here are some fun December cat activities. NOTE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many events have been cancelled. But here are some virtual events you can check out. Join Jackson Galaxy for the @Home for the Holidays virtual event. Photography courtesy Jackson Galaxy. Dec.

My ever-present helperwhen I try to work from home,always guards my briefcaseand rests beside my phone..The moment I’m not looking,he’ll munch upon my snack, andpush the phone onto the floorwhen I have turned my back..He sleeps atop my papers,and my keyboard is his toy,…yet…when he isn’t on my deskI miss my baby boy. Visit our

This giveaway is sponsored by Assisi Animal Health GIve your cat the gift of pain relief this holiday season! We know that cats are masters at hiding pain. They hide it so well that it can be difficult for even the most dedicated cat parent to recognize. By the time pain become obvious, chronic pain

As we cool kitties know, adding cats makes all things purrfect. This includes everything from shipping boxes to face masks for preventive measures. And since wearing a mask is the fur-real thing to do right now, here are a few of my faves to add that dash of cat style. Bling it up with Soft

by Joe Longo How did a nun from the Early Middle Ages become the patron saint of cats, though the Catholic Church has never made that official? But that is how she is known today. Saint Gertrude lived between 628 and 659 in Nivelles, Belgium. She was born on the 17 of March (the same

As cat parents, we’re always trying to give our kitties the best lives possible. One way we do this is by staying on top of cat safety. And thanks to cat mom and foster Katrina Roberts, we’ve got another great resource in cat care. Katrina lives in Great Falls, MT, and fosters cats through animal

Cratejoy, a website that tracks subscription boxes, lists more 2,400 gift, toy and treat boxes for cats. There’s a $40 a month box of holistic treats compiled by a certified clinical pet nutritionist. Or, for $39 a month, a wine and cat treat box. Or, for just $4 a month, catnip-themed toys and treats that

As winter approaches, life on the streets is about to get even harder for the stray cat population. Many already struggle to find food, with a few brave felines resorting to desperate measures. One-year-old tabby Prosecco got so hungry recently that she stole through a random homeowners catflap, breaking into their kitchen and begging for

We can all use a little reassurance right about now that everything is going to be okay. Artist Hector Janse van Rensburg provides illustrations in which the artist is comforted by a small gray cat who offers soothing feline purrs of wisdom to soothe anxious minds. For more about van Rensburg’s lovely drawings, visit MyModernMet.com

Milo the dog knows heartbreak. But like any soul who has experienced loss, she appreciates the joy that fills her life now. At a gas station near Arizona’s border to Mexico, Milo was scrounging out an existence, but she had no real home and often knew the pains of hunger. She was also pregnant when

Christmas trees are part of the winter holiday season for many of us. But although Christmas trees are fun for us, they can be dangerous for our cats. As we get ready to start decorating for Christmas, Dr. Jamie Richardson, Medical Chief of Staff at Small Door Veterinary helps us understand some of the ways

Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story by Elizabeth Wickham: Yesterday evening, when it was dark outside, my husband said he needed some nutrition bars to take to work. I got in the car to go to the store. I heard a faint scratching noise in the back seat. I wasn’t sure what it

Happy Thanksgiving fromAllegra and Ingrid I keep a gratitude journal all year long, but I do spend a little extra time on Thanksgiving reflecting on everything I’m thankful for. Even though it will just be Allegra and me for Thanksgiving this year, I am very much aware just how much I have to be grateful

DR BECKMANN ISSUES TOP LOCKDOWN TIPS FOR HAPPY PET HOMES HOW TO KEEP YOUR HOUSE CLEAN AND KEEP YOUR PET STRESS-FREE WHILE Brits flocked to stores to stock up on paper and pasta during the first lockdown, they are now being urged to ensure they look after the third ‘p’ – their pets – during

This post contains affiliate links* We are big fans of Dezi & Roo here. The company was founded by our resident feline veterinarian, Dr. Lynn Bahr. With Dezi & Roo, Dr. Bahr combined her passion for strengthening the human-animal bond with her veterinary background and knowledge of what cats need and want. The company name was