I ran across this article today, and I just *had* to share it!
It is so sad that many people cannot have cats as pets in Tokyo, but these cat cafes are such a brilliantly creative idea to help cat lovers have some quality kitty time!
Check it out:
http://inventorspot.com/articles/calico_caf_caters_cat_owners_craving_kitty_companionship_11879
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Homewood Suites Pet Contest
Homewood Suites is having a pet photo/video contest from April 15-July 18, 2008. The site is asking that pet owners upload photos or videos of themselves or their families with their pets, sharing a simple moment.
Each entry is eligible to win a trip to New York. The winners will also be shown on billboards in Times Square!
For more information, you can visit the Homewood Suites website.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Human Medication a No-No for Cats
According to Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), the most common claims for cat poisoning were a result of cats ingesting human over-the-counter or prescription medication.
I want to remind all of the pet parents and owners out there that while I know it can be costly to make vet trips when your cat is sick, you need to do so in order to get the right medication prescribed for your kitty.
Sometimes, well-meaning pet parents can give their cats a dose of over-the-counter or prescription medication in an attempt to reduce their furry friend's suffering. However, this usually leads to more suffering, not less. Our kitties bodies are much smaller than ours, and often require different and/or smaller medication doses than we do.
If your kitty is sick or injured, please take him or her to a vet and allow the veterinarian to prescribe the right medication for your kitty.
To read the report by VPI, please visit: http://www.catchannel.com/News/pets-ingest-human-medications-more-often-than-other-poisons-vpi-reports.aspx.
I want to remind all of the pet parents and owners out there that while I know it can be costly to make vet trips when your cat is sick, you need to do so in order to get the right medication prescribed for your kitty.
Sometimes, well-meaning pet parents can give their cats a dose of over-the-counter or prescription medication in an attempt to reduce their furry friend's suffering. However, this usually leads to more suffering, not less. Our kitties bodies are much smaller than ours, and often require different and/or smaller medication doses than we do.
If your kitty is sick or injured, please take him or her to a vet and allow the veterinarian to prescribe the right medication for your kitty.
To read the report by VPI, please visit: http://www.catchannel.com/News/pets-ingest-human-medications-more-often-than-other-poisons-vpi-reports.aspx.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Laser Pointers Provide Beneficial Exercise
About a week ago, I bought my cats a laser pointer. They absolutely love it!
It's a great way to play with my cats and to give them an opportunity to get exercise at the same time.
Exercise is very important to cats. They need it, just as we do, to keep them from becoming obese. Obesity causes many health problems, such as Diabetes for cats.
It also makes cats feel loved when their parents take the time to play with them and to engage them in activities.
It's a great way to play with my cats and to give them an opportunity to get exercise at the same time.
Exercise is very important to cats. They need it, just as we do, to keep them from becoming obese. Obesity causes many health problems, such as Diabetes for cats.
It also makes cats feel loved when their parents take the time to play with them and to engage them in activities.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Help Pets, Florida
I received a newsletter today from the ASPCA, alerting me that the Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine is currently considering a measure that will deny animal shelters the right to microchip pets.
The ASPCA says, "In the wake of Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters, microchipping has been identified as one of the most effective methods for reuniting pets with their owners. Microchipping by animal shelters is standard practice across the United States, and it’s especially important in Florida--perhaps the state most vulnerable to devastating hurricanes. This vital service that shelters provide to Florida residents and their pets must be protected.
The Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine needs to be reminded that the leading cause of death among pets is not disease, parasites or injury. Sadly, it's the euthanasia of lost pets who cannot be identified."
I agree with the ASPCA, wholeheartedly. Denying shelters to microchip pets will reduce the number of pets that can be reunited with their families.
The ASPCA has prepared a letter you can e-mail to the Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine, and you may do so by visiting: https://secure2.convio.net/aspca/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=2331.
The ASPCA says, "In the wake of Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters, microchipping has been identified as one of the most effective methods for reuniting pets with their owners. Microchipping by animal shelters is standard practice across the United States, and it’s especially important in Florida--perhaps the state most vulnerable to devastating hurricanes. This vital service that shelters provide to Florida residents and their pets must be protected.
The Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine needs to be reminded that the leading cause of death among pets is not disease, parasites or injury. Sadly, it's the euthanasia of lost pets who cannot be identified."
I agree with the ASPCA, wholeheartedly. Denying shelters to microchip pets will reduce the number of pets that can be reunited with their families.
The ASPCA has prepared a letter you can e-mail to the Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine, and you may do so by visiting: https://secure2.convio.net/aspca/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=2331.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Vote for Your Favorite Picture in the Funniest Pet Card Contest
A few days ago, Hallmark announced their finalists for the funniest pet card contest. Each finalist was selected by a pannel of judges, which consisted of Dog Fancy's magazine art director, a veterinarian, and creative staff members of Hallmark. Finalists were judged based on humor, theme, and send-ability.
Beginning on June 16th Hallmark will begin to sell cards featuring the pictures of the 67 finalists. The finalists include cats, dogs, chinchillas, birds, guinea pigs, and rabits.
Hallmark is now asking the public to vote on which picture they like the best. The grand prize winner will receive $1,000, a trip to Hallmark, and a professional photo shoot with his or her pet.
To vote for your favorite photo, please visit Hallmark's website.
Lonely cats?
I just read a Q&A on Cat Channel and I am APPALLED at what this lady wrote in about her boyfriend and his cat. It's not the question she asked, because maybe she really didn't know, but the WAY she phrases it.......
"Q: I have a question about my boyfriend’s 13-year-old cat, Bart. My boyfriend can be a little paranoid and overly protective. He seems to think that he needs to make sure he never leaves his cat alone for any longer than 10 or 12 hours because it is "not nice." He believes the cat gets lonely. This causes a problem for us because we live about half an hour away from each other. It’s hard now for him to stay over, because he feels he has to rush back to be with the cat. It effects what we do, but he doesn’t realize that it’s not necessary. I’ve tried to explain it, but he thinks he is right.
The great thing about cats is that they have no concept of time. So its not like he’s staring at the clock saying, "Man, where is he?” Plus, cats sleep most of the day. I have a Rottweiler that needs more care then a cat, simply because she has to go potty outside. I can’t leave her. But a cat?"
There's a third paragraph, but you get the idea.
I don't normally do this, but what on earth is this woman thinking??? Sure, she may not know that cats have their own sense of time and schedules, but she *should* know that cats need love and companionship!
I just want to say that I APPLAUD Bart's dad for not leaving him alone for more than 10-12 hours at a time, for loving his cat, and for being a good dad to him.
If you'd like to read the answer that was given, you can go here.
Any thoughts? I know that Carmine and Milita don't like it when I'm gone for more than a few hours at a time because I work from home.
"Q: I have a question about my boyfriend’s 13-year-old cat, Bart. My boyfriend can be a little paranoid and overly protective. He seems to think that he needs to make sure he never leaves his cat alone for any longer than 10 or 12 hours because it is "not nice." He believes the cat gets lonely. This causes a problem for us because we live about half an hour away from each other. It’s hard now for him to stay over, because he feels he has to rush back to be with the cat. It effects what we do, but he doesn’t realize that it’s not necessary. I’ve tried to explain it, but he thinks he is right.
The great thing about cats is that they have no concept of time. So its not like he’s staring at the clock saying, "Man, where is he?” Plus, cats sleep most of the day. I have a Rottweiler that needs more care then a cat, simply because she has to go potty outside. I can’t leave her. But a cat?"
There's a third paragraph, but you get the idea.
I don't normally do this, but what on earth is this woman thinking??? Sure, she may not know that cats have their own sense of time and schedules, but she *should* know that cats need love and companionship!
I just want to say that I APPLAUD Bart's dad for not leaving him alone for more than 10-12 hours at a time, for loving his cat, and for being a good dad to him.
If you'd like to read the answer that was given, you can go here.
Any thoughts? I know that Carmine and Milita don't like it when I'm gone for more than a few hours at a time because I work from home.
Friday, March 7, 2008
What Kind of Cat Purrsonality do You Have?
I have a Persian's purrsonality!
See what kind of cat purrsonality you have here!
Feel free to leave a comment and tell us what kind of purrsonality you have!
See what kind of cat purrsonality you have here!
Feel free to leave a comment and tell us what kind of purrsonality you have!
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
THINGS YOU CAN LEARN FROM YOUR CAT
A little cat humor for you...
THINGS YOU CAN LEARN FROM YOUR CAT:
Make the world your playground.
Whenever you miss the sandbox, cover it up. Dragging a sock over it helps.
If you can't get your way, lay across the keyboard till you do.
When you are hungry, meow loudly so they feed you just to shut you up.
Always find a good patch of sun to nap in.
Nap often.
When in trouble, just purr and look cute.
Life is hard, and then you nap.
Curiosity never killed anything except maybe a few hours.
When in doubt, cop an attitude.
Variety is the spice of life. One day, ignore people; the next day, annoy them.
Climb your way to the top, that's why the curtains are there.
Make your mark in the world, or at least spray in each corner.
Always give generously; a bird or rodent left on the bed tells them, "I care".
-Author is unknown.
THINGS YOU CAN LEARN FROM YOUR CAT:
Make the world your playground.
Whenever you miss the sandbox, cover it up. Dragging a sock over it helps.
If you can't get your way, lay across the keyboard till you do.
When you are hungry, meow loudly so they feed you just to shut you up.
Always find a good patch of sun to nap in.
Nap often.
When in trouble, just purr and look cute.
Life is hard, and then you nap.
Curiosity never killed anything except maybe a few hours.
When in doubt, cop an attitude.
Variety is the spice of life. One day, ignore people; the next day, annoy them.
Climb your way to the top, that's why the curtains are there.
Make your mark in the world, or at least spray in each corner.
Always give generously; a bird or rodent left on the bed tells them, "I care".
-Author is unknown.
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