Friday, May 25, 2012

Jackson Galaxy Book Signing + Photos

I went to the Jackson Galaxy event/book signing on Wednesday night and it was really awesome :)  He seems like a great and humorous guy.  When he spoke, you could definitely tell that he has a passion for kitties and their well-beings, which is really great to see.

Jackson told us a little about his cat, Benny, before he read a little from his book Cat Daddy.  He answered some audience questions (including mine, yay!).  Then he signed everyone's books.  I would have loved to sit down and talk to him, but I knew he had a lot of books to sign.  I enjoyed getting to chat with him for a minute, though.  I showed him a couple of pictures of my babies and he even said he likes Carmine's name :)

My friend Dave took a couple of pictures at the event, most of them without the flash so we wouldn't distract him while he spoke.  I thought you might like to see them!



And here's our autographed copy of our book! :)


You can visit Jackson Galaxy's website here.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Mama's Going to See a Famous Cat Behaviorist!

Mama told us she's going to see Jackson Galaxy the cat behaviorist later tonight.  She's going to go listen to him read from his book and then get a copy autographed to us!  Mama says he does really great work with kitties and teaches their owners about what kitties want and need from them so they can live happily with their human companions.  We have watched, "My Cat From Hell," with Mama before and we like to see the happy endings :)

We hope our Mama will read his book to us; we like it when she reads to us.  We hope she shows this nice man our pictures later, so he can see how lucky she is to have us as her babies! :)

~Milita and Carmine

Monday, May 21, 2012

Spring the Seniors at Cat Care Society!





I wanted to inform all of you about an event that's taking place at one of my very favorite cat shelters this Spring.  The event, called Spring the Seniors, allows you to name your adoption fee on any senior cat (10 years or older) at Cat Care Society until June 20.

I've been to Cat Care Society many, many times over the past several years.  I really enjoy visiting the kitties, and most of the staff even knows me by name. :)  I admire the way in which the shelter is run because unlike many other shelters, Cat Care Society rarely euthanizes cats.  The shelter only humanely euthanizes a cat if he or she is very ill and is suffering a great deal or tests positive for FeLv or FIV.

Thus, any cat accepted into the shelter stays there until he or she finds a good forever home.  There are no expiration dates on these precious babies!  I also love that the kitties stay in rooms, rather than cages.  Each room holds approximately 6 kitties.  The kitties are free to roam around in their rooms as much as they want - they have lots of blankets, beds, and shelves they can hang out on.  They also have plenty of toys and love from the staff and visitors.

During the Spring the Seniors event, Cat Care Society is allowing individuals to name the adoption fee for any senior cat 10 years old or older.  The even will run until June 20.

As I'm sure many of you already know, seniors have a harder time getting adopted than kittens do.  However, there are benefits to adopting an older cat.  First, a senior cat's personality is unlikely to change as it has already developed whereas a kitten's personality may change as he or she gets older.  Senior cats tend to be lap cats, making great companions for anyone who enjoys having a warm feline in his or her lap.

Whereas kitten are very rambunctious and energetic, seniors are more relaxed.  Thus, senior cats are especially good companions for people who do not have the energy to chase kittens around the house all day.

Some people may not adopt seniors because they believe a senior cat requires more veterinary care than a kitten or young adult cat.  To help with veterinary expenses, Cat Care Society has the Perpet-U-Care program, which covers up to $250 in vet care per year for seniors adopted from their shelter.  Additionally, every cat adopted from Cat Care comes spayed or neutered, comes with a collar, microchip, and tags, and is up-to-date on vaccinations.

I encourage you to visit Cat Care Society if you live in the Denver, Colorado area.  You can also visit their website here.  Every cat deserves a great, loving forever home. :)

Source:

Cat Care Society

Monday, May 14, 2012

Purina Cat Food Recall Due to Thiamine Deficiency



Nestle Purina PetCare decided to voluntarily recall a lot of its Purina Veterinary Diets Overweight Management Feline Formula canned food.  The company decided to recall it after the FDA received a consumer complaint regarding the subnormal thiamine (B1) content in the food.  Thiamine is an important vitamin for felines.  Vitamin B1 helps a cat's body turn carbohydrates into energy and helps keep a feline's heart healthy.

The lot being recalled includes 5.5 ounce cans with the, "Best By," date of June 2013.  The cans contain the production code 11721159 and the UPC code 38100-13810.  You can find the production code and, "Best By," date on the bottom of the can.

Purina says that cats fed exclusively from this lot of food for a number of weeks may be at risk for a thiamine deficiency.  Symptoms of feline thiamine deficiency include loss of appetite, dilated pupils, salivation, weight loss, and vomiting.  In more severe cases of thiamine deficiency, cats may present with seizures, aggression, falling, loss of coordination, and wobbly walking.  Cats may also present with cervical ventroflexion, where a cat's neck is rigid, sits near the chest, and cannot be raised by the cat.

If your furry friend is displaying signs of vitamin B1 deficiency, please take him or her to the vet for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

Sources:

CatChannel: Purina Recalls Vet Diet on Thiamine Deficiency

Cat World: Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Deficiency in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment