Kitten Kindergarten

We've all heard about obedience school and training classes for puppies and dogs, but have you ever heard of school for kittens?  Kitten kindergarten is education, training, and socialization program for kittens and their humans.  Dr. Kersti Seksel, an Australian veterinary behaviorist, created the concept less than a decade ago.  Many veterinary clinics, SPCAs, Humane Societies, and animal behaviorists across North America now offer the program.

Most kitten kindergartens work with kittens aged eight to 13 weeks and their humans because a kitten's development is so much faster than a puppy's.  According to Westgate Pet Clinic, it is easier to train a kitten younger than 14 weeks of age because kittens become more fearful when they turn 14 weeks old, making them more likely to experience new situations negatively.  Kitten kindergarten is designed to take advantage of the time kittens are most impressionable and open to bonding, training, and teaching.

Before attending class, you need to have your kitten examined by a veterinarian and get his first round of vaccines.  You cat will also need a health certificate in order to pariticpate in class.

During class, kittens will have a chance to play and interact with other kittens and people in a controlled setting.  There may even be games to help young kitties learn to play appropriately with one another.  Toys and scratching posts may also be present in the classroom.  The social aspect of the class is very important, especially for cats who may have been separated from their littermates too early and never had the opportunity to learn bite inhibition.

Owners learn how to train their kitties to enjoy the carrier and practice grooming skills, like nail clipping.  Cat owners also learn about typical kitten and cat behavior and positive training strategies, such as clicker training.  Experts typically lead the classes, which gives owners the opportunity to ask questions about behavior, diet, and training.

As you can see, kitten kindergarten classes are beneficial for kittens and their humans.  If you are interested in participating in this program, please check out your local SPCA, animal shelters, and veterinary clinics to see if there are any kitten kindergarten classes near you.

Have you ever attended kitten kindergarten?  If so, please tell us about your experience in the comments section!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today is Thanksgiving, and we have a lot to be thankful for!

We are thankful for a nice apartment that keeps us warm and safe.  We are thankful that we have a mommy who loves us so very much.  We are thankful for our delicious noms and treats and for our toys.  We are thankful for our soft beds, fleece blankies, and soft-sided kitty cubes.

We are thankful for all of our awesome friends, readers, and our extended blogging family!  We have met so many kind, wonderful, and compassionate friends through our blog over the years.  We cannot even begin to tell you all how much you have brightened our days.  You all mean so very much to us!

We are thankful that we opened our hearts and home to Angel Jewel.  We do not mean to bring anyone the sads, but we are all missing her so very much at this time of year.  We are sad she isn't here with us physically to enjoy the noms with us later.

We extend special purrs and hugs to everyone who has lost a furry friend and is missing them at this time of year.

We love you all, and we hope you all have a very wonderful day filled with love, laughter, joy, and delicious noms!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Much love,
Carmine, Milita, and Mom Sierra

PetSafe Drinkwell Pagoda Fountain Review and Giveaway

Did you know that your cat needs about one ounce of water a day for every pound he or she weighs?  That means if your cat weighs 9 pounds, he or she will need to drink approximately 9 ounces of water each day to stay hydrated.

Keeping pets hydrated is important to PetSafe.  In July, the company celebrated Pet Hydration Awareness Month to help inform pet parents about the importance of providing their furry friends with access to a clean, fresh water source.

About PetSafe Drinkwell Fountains

As the only fountains on the market created by a veterinarian, PetSafe's Drinkwell fountains were invented by Dr. Mary Burns in 1994.  Dr. Burns invented the fountain after she noticed that her cat, Buckwheat, would only drink from a running faucet, and she would wait all day for Dr. Burns to come home and turn it on for her.  

Not only do PetSafe's Drinkwell fountains provide a source of clean running water for pets, they also help in energy conversion, proper metabolism, and temperature regulation.  The fountains also help prevent urinary tract infections and disease and promote healthy kidney function in pets.  

Earlier this year, people had a chance to vote on the next Drinkwell Pagoda fountain color during the DYI Network's Blog Cabin 2014 People's Choice voting period.  More than 390,000 votes were cast to determine whether the new fountain color would be Taupe or Himalayan Blue.  Himalayan Blue beat out Taupe by receiving 76% of the votes.

PetSafe Drinkwell Pagoda Fountain Features

PetSafe's Drinkwell Pagoda fountain is best for cats and small dogs.  It comes in traditional white, red, and Himalayan blue.  

Key features of the Drinkwell Pagoda Fountain include:

• A ceramic design that's more hygienic and easy to clean.
• An upper and lower dish from which your pet can drink. 
• Patented dual free-falling streams aerate the water for freshness, which encourages your cat or dog to drink more. 
• A low-voltage 12V system with a submersible pump for quiet and safe operation.
• The fountain continuously recirculates 70 ounces of fresh filtered water.

Our Experience

When Jewel (now over the Rainbow Bridge) came to live with me, I immediately knew I needed a fountain for her kidney health (she had chronic renal failure).  So I bought one, and I was pleasantly surprised that Carmine also used the fountain quite often.  With his Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease, it's important that he stay hydrated.  With a fountain in the house, he's been drinking more than he ever did with a plain water bowl.

I love the stylish design of PetSafe's Drinkwell Pagoda Fountain; it looks fantastic in my living room.  I also love how natural the fountain sounds.  Compared to the fountain I got for Jewel, the Pagoda fountain's motor is much quieter, which I really appreciate.  Carmine loves to drink out of the top dish.  

Putting the fountain together was pretty simple.  I love that the Pagoda fountain has a foam filter that goes around the pump to keep pet hair from clogging the pump.  The fountain I got for Jewel doesn't have a foam filter, and the pump definitely gets clogged by cat hair, which makes the fountain less effective.

Giveaway

The generous people at PetSafe are giving one of our lucky readers a Himalayan Blue Drinkwell Pagoda Fountain!  

You must be 18 years of age or older and live in the United States to enter this giveaway.  Our International readers are welcome to enter the giveaway and gift the fountain to a friend or shelter in the United States if they win.  Please use the Gleam widget below to enter. 

The giveaway will end on Wednesday December 3.  The winner will be announced on Friday December 5.  The winner will be contacted by e-mail and must provide a physical address where the prize can be shipped within 48 hours.  If no response is received within 48 hours, an alternate winner will be chosen.  

You can order a Himalayan Blue Pagoda Fountain at PetSafe.net.

Himalayan Blue Pagoda Fountain Giveaway

Opt to Adopt: Chloe

Chloe

Cat Care Society, Lakewood, CO

Photo taken from Chloe's Adopt a Pet profile page.

Chloe is a beautiful calico girl.  She's very friendly and enjoys being petted.  I often find her relaxing in a bed on top of the counter near the elevator.  

Chloe is approximately 15 years old.  Due to her status as a senior cat, she is part of the Perpet-U-Care program, which will pay for a portion of her veterinary care for the rest of her life.  

Chloe has already been spayed and is up-to-date on all of her vaccinations.  You can find her in the upstairs hall at Cat Care Society, located at 5787 W. 6th Avenue in Lakewood, CO.  Please stop by to visit and let Chloe tell you why she'd be the perfect companion for you.

Please stop by tomorrow to enter a very pawesome giveaway!  

Mancat Monday with Updates on Carmine and Milita

Carmine: If mes stays in my cube, nobodys can give mes that horrible medicine.

Hi everyone, it's the Mom with some updates about Carmine and Milita.

About two weeks ago, I noticed Carmine turning his nose up at his favorite wet foods.  Once I'd put a little bit on his nose, though, he'd lick it and decide it was good and start eating his dinner.  I suspected that he couldn't smell his food.  

Then, he started having a weepy eye.  So I called the vet and moved his appointment up to the first opening they had.  I figured he was having an upper respiratory infection and wanted to get it treated as quickly as possible.  

By last Tuesday, Milita was starting to sneeze and cough, so I ended up taking her to the vet with us on Wednesday.  

After the examinations, the vet determined that Milita probably had an upper respiratory infection, but she wasn't sure about Carmine.  I don't like giving Carmine medication if he doesn't need it, but we decided to go ahead and give Carmine antibiotics along with Milita because we didn't want them passing the infection back and forth and because Carmine gets so much sicker than Milita when he has an upper respiratory infection.  

Both kitties are on Amoxicillin and an eye drop for the infection now until this Wednesday.  Neither one are happy about it, either.  

By the way, I wrote an article on upper respiratory infections last week.  If you missed it, you can read it here.  

Feline Upper Respiratory Infection

A feline's upper respiratory tract consists of its nose, sinus area, and throat.  It's not uncommon for cats to suffer from an upper respiratory infection (URI) at some point in their life.  Knowing the signs of a URI can help you get your kitty prompt treatment when it's needed.

Causes

Upper respiratory infections can be caused by viruses or bacteria.  The most common viruses responsible for URIs in cats are feline herpesvirus and feline calcivirus.  WebMD asserts that 80 to 90 percent of all contagious URIs are caused by herpesvirus or calcivirus.  Kitties may develop bacterial infections secondary to these viral infections as well.  

Other URIs are primarily caused by bacteria.  The most common bacteria that cause URIs in felines are Chlamydophila felis and Bordetella bronchiseptica.  

The viruses and bacteria that most commonly cause URIs in cats are easily found in shelters, catteries, and multi-cat homes.  Thus, cats in these situations are most at risk of developing upper respiratory infections.  

Symptoms

A cat suffering from an upper respiratory infection may experience any of the following symptoms:

• Nasal congestion.
• Runny nose.
• Sneezing.
• Nasal discharge (clear or colored).
• Coughing.
• Drooling or gagging.
• Oral or nasal ulcers.
• Eye discharge.
• Decreased or loss of appetite.
• Squinting.
• Fever.
• Lethargy.
• Depression. 
• Difficulty breathing - in severe cases.

How Does a Cat Get an Upper Respiratory Infection?

The bacteria and viruses that most commonly cause URIs in cats are very contagious.  An infected cat sheds the infection through its saliva and through nasal and eye secretions.  A susceptible cat may contract a URI from direct contact with an infected cat or through environmental exposure to things that have been contaminated with infectious secretions.  For example, a susceptible kitty can contract a URI by sharing food and water bowls, cat toys, litter boxes, or blankets with an infected cat.  Once infected with herpesvirus or calcivirus, a cat may become a lifelong carrier.  While he or she may not exhibit any symptoms, he or she can still transmit the virus to other cats.  Stress may cause reactivation of viral URI symptoms.  

Diagnosis and Treatment

Diagnosis is typically made based upon clinical symptoms.  Cell samples or eye or nasal discharge may be used to test for the specific bacterial cause of the URI, if necessary.  

A veterinarian may prescribe antibiotics, eye ointment or drops, and/or fluid therapy for a cat with a URI.  Kitties with nasal congestion may benefit from humidification.  You can accomplish this by purchasing a humidifier or taking your cat into the bathroom with a steamy shower running for 10-15 minutes.  

Cats often have a difficult time smelling their food when they have a URI.  Therefore, feeding your cat very palatable food may encourage him or her to continue eating.  In some cases, your veterinarian may prescribe an appetite stimulant.  

Please visit your veterinarian if you think your cat has an upper respiratory infection.  Left untreated, URIs can lead to serious complications, such as pneumonia, blindness, or chronic breathing difficulties.  

Sources:

WebMD: Upper Respiratory Infection in Cats

VCA Animal Hospitals: Feline Upper Respiratory Infection 

Jewel's Journeys

Jewel loved napping in this nice, big, soft, blue chair!  In this photo, Jewel has a PS3 controller.  She used to watch her former owner play his video games a lot.  She loved being close to the people she owned.

Opt to Adopt Cairo

Opt to Adopt: Cairo

Cat Care Society, Lakewood Colorado

Photo from Cairo's Adopt a Pet profile page.

Our sweet friend Cairo from Cat Care Society is still seeking her forever home.  She is a beautiful black senior panther who loves to be brushed and petted.  She's friendly and affectionate and would really like a quiet home.  

Cairo is 14 years young.  Because of her status as a senior cat, she is part of Cat Care's Perpet-U-Care program, which will pay for a portion of her veterinary care for the rest of her life.  

Cairo came to the shelter when her human passed away.  She misses her human but has a lot of love to give to another companion.  She would really like to find another human to own. 

She is spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, and has bested negative for FIV and FeLV.

You can find this beautiful kitty hanging out in the upstairs hallway at Cat Care Society, located at 5787 W. 6th Avenue in Lakewood, CO.  She will be looking forward to your visit!

Mancat Monday

Hi everyone, Carmine here.  Last week, mes was being all crazy and got on top of the cabinets so the Mom got out that darn flasy box to capture it.  

Mes has not been feeling very well latelys.  Mes has sneezed a few times, and the humans say mes has a "weepy eye."  The Mom thinks mes has not been very excited about mes wet noms because mes is having a hard time smelling it.  Sometimes mes turns up mes nose at the wet noms, and the Mom comes over and puts a little dab of it on mes nose.  Then mes realizes that mes actually likes the noms and eats it, MOL.  

The Mom says mes will has to go back to the stabby place sooner than mes was supposed to nows.  Mes does not like the sound of that at all!  Mes is going to go hide nows...  If the Mom can't find mes, hers can't take mes!

The Mom here.  We will be calling the vet on Tuesday morning to see if we can get Carmine in Tuesday afternoon for an appointment (our vet isn't open on Mondays).  Hopefully they can see him the same day.  The poor baby just can't seem to catch a break!

I also have an exciting announcement.  As many of you already know, I've been working with Cat Care Society on an unofficial basis to feature their kitties on my blog on Tuesdays and to socialize them whenever I'm at the shelter.

About a month or so ago, I ran across a post saying they needed help with PR/communications, so I responded and expressed interest.  To make a long story short, I am now an "official" Cat Care volunteer!  I will be working on their blog!

It is funny how things work out.  I have been wanting to volunteer to help the shelter for many years, but the transportation aspect is always difficult for me.  I guess God wanted me to wait for this opportunity.  It is a perfect fit :)

Tiki Cat Food Review

The awesome people at Chewy sent us some Tiki Cat Koolina Luau Chicken with Egg in Chicken Consomme canned food to try this month.

Tiki Cat Gourmet Whole Food Koolina Luau contains no soy, wheat, corn, or gluten.  It's also grain-free.  This food is good for adult cats in all stages of life.

Milita was the sole food taste-tester for this review.  Carmine eats a prescription diet for his Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease and cannot eat any fish, and Koolina Luau contains a little tuna fish oil.  Sorry, Carmine.

So, how did Milita like the food?

I think it's safe to say, she's enjoying it!

Carmine wishes he could try some, too.  The food definitely has a strong smell that's very appealing to kitties.

Carmine got some special treats in compensation for him not being able to try these noms.

We would definitely recommend Tiki Cat food to our friends.  Tiki Cat canned food comes in a variety of flavor combinations.

Thank you for the opportunity to review these tasty noms, Chewy!

FTC Disclosure: We received 12 2.8-ounce cans of Tiki Cat Koolina Luau Chicken with Egg in Chicken Consomme Canned Cat Food in exchange for our honest review.  This did not affect our opinions in any way.  

Jewel's Journeys

Jewel loved soft places to sleep, like this soft fleece blanket.  However, she also liked to sleep *under* blankets.  When she was cold, she would go under the covers to stay warm.  We would always say that Jewel was "undercover" when she did this. :)

It's gotten really cold here in the past couple of days, and I bet Jewel would have been undercover tonight.

Winner Announced!

Thank you so much to everyone who entered and/or shared our giveaway!

Rafflecopter randomly selected a winner, and the winner is......

Newton, Pierre and Ashton

from Sometimes Cats Herd You!

Congratulations!!

If you don't know Newton, Pierre, and Ashton, we encourage you to visit their blog.  They have a great one!  

Stay tuned!  We will be hosting another really pawesome giveaway soon!  

Opt to Adopt Jake

We thank all those who have served our country and put their lives on the line to fight for our freedom.  We thought it only fitting that today's featured kitty share the same name as one of our good Veteran friends.

Jake

Cat Care Society, Lakewood, CO

Photo from Jake's Adopt a Pet profile page.

Jake is a handsome black and white mancat with medium hair.  Jake was adopted from Cat Care Society when he was younger, but somehow (nobody knows how exactly), he found himself at another local animal shelter who returned him to Cat Care to find a new happy home.  

Jake's fur was a little matted when he returned to Cat Care, so they gave him a nice haircut.  He looks super adorable and he's so very soft with it!  

Jake loves affection; he gave me lots of headbonks when I visited him.  He is also talkative and would make a good chatting buddy.  

Jake is approximately seven and a half years old.  He is declawed (not Cat Care's doing), neutered, and up-to-date on his vaccinations.  You can find him in the Red Room at Cat Care Society, located at 5787 W. 6th Avenue in Lakewood, CO.  

Jake will be eagerly awaiting your arrival so he can show you just what a great companion he is!

Mancat Monday: Carmine and Milita Updates

Hi everyone, Carmine here.  The Mom dragged me to the evil stabby place last Friday, and let mes tell you, mes was NOT happy about it!  At least the Mom dragged Lita with us....it seems like Lita never has to go to the stabby place.  How is that fair?  

Anyway....Lita got to see Dr. L first.  Dr. L looked at Lita's teeths to make sure hers is healing nicely after her big surgery.  The doctor noticed Lita's stitches were "long" so hers cut them shorter for Lita's comfort.  She said Lita is healing up nicely, and everything looks good in hers mouth now!  

Dr. L weighed her, and Lita is still 13 pounds.  Hers is a little tubby fluffy.  The Mom is playing Neko fly with us more often to try to get Lita to lose some of that fat fluff. 

Then it was mes turn.  Dr. L weighed me, and mes weighs 9lb. 12oz.  The Mom is pretty sure that I've lost about 3 ounces this month.  

As some of yous might recall, mes has been giving the humans a hard time about eating my wet noms.  Mes is still giving thems lots of trouble!  Mes will eat something once and then turn my nose up at it the second time.  The humans are very baffled.

Dr. L examined mes and noticed mes intestines felt thick; hers thinks mes intestines are inflamed again.  So they said mes has to go back up to one whole Prednisone a day instead of one-half.  

The humans don't know if mes doesn't feel good from the IBD and that's why mes won't eat or mes is depressed.  Mes has been spending lots of time in Jewel's old cube.  Mes spends hours and hours there sometimes, and it worries the Mom.  

The Mom and Dr. L talked about putting me on something called an antidpressant.  Me doesn't know what that is, but it doesn't sound fun!

The Mom here.  Carmine will go back to the vet in two weeks to see if his intestines feel better.  We are still struggling quite a bit to get him to eat his wet food, which is essential for his FLUTD.

Korat: The Good Luck Cat

Korats are absolutely gorgeous blue-silver kitties with great personalities.  They are very rare, especially outside of Thailand, where they originated.

History

The Korat originated in Thailand, and the earliest record of the breed's existence appears in an ancient text, The Cat-Book Poems, which is dated between 1350 and 1767.  From the descriptions of the Korat in this ancient manuscript, it seems that the breed's physical appearance has changed very little over time.  For centuries, the breed has been regarded as a symbol of good fortune.  Additionally, many people consider the Korat as Thailand's national cat.

The breed made its way to North America in 1959.  The Cat Fanciers' Association accepted the breed for championship in 1966, and today, all cat associations in North America recognize the Korat. 

Photo Credit: Jacob Enos.

Appearance

The Korat has a short blue-silver coat.  The breed's roots are a light blue, with increasingly darker color as it goes up the shaft.  The tips are silver.  Korats have striking emerald green eyes, but their full eye color may not develop until the cat is two to four years old.  Korats have heart-shaped faces.

Korats do not have much body fat; rather, they are muscular and weigh more than they look.  Some people describe them as well-coiled springs.

Personality

The breed possesses exceptional sight, smell, and hearing.  They are sensitive to sudden movements and loud noises.  For this reason, a home with small children may not be the best place for a Korat.  Korats want to be involved with all of your activities when you're home, and they love to cuddle.  They form strong bonds with their humans and do not like being left alone for long periods of time. 

Korats are intelligent and like to think they are the ones in charge in the home (as they should be!).  Though not as talkative as their Siamese cousins, Korats aren't shy about expressing themselves both verbally and with body language.  

Have you ever had the opportunity to meet a Korat?

Jewel's Journeys

This is a new feature where we will share with you memories of our precious Jewel.  We hope you all enjoy hearing about her and helping us remember her.

When Jewel first started living with me (shortly after she was diagnosed with CRF), she enjoyed spending time with me on the couch when I watched television or wrote a letter to one of my snail mail penpals.


Jewel wasn't the kind of kitty who loved hugs like Milita does.  Rather, she showed her love by sticking close by her favorite people.

I was so touched when she started spending a lot of time near me.


Please help us win some awesome toys for Cat Care Society by voting for/admiring Jewel's photo in this contest!


There's still time to enter our giveaway!  You can enter it HERE.

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday

I've been trying to figure out ways we can honor our sweet Jewel.  Originally, I wanted to have a commentathon to make a monetary donation to Cat Care Society, as they helped us so incredibly much help Jewel through her journey with CRF.  But we haven't had any green papers to spare in a long long time.  So when I saw the contest to win $100 worth of Jackson Galaxy products, I thought it would be fantastic if we could win some things for Cat Care.

You can vote/admire Jewel's photo HERE to help us get into the top 10 where our photo will be judged for a chance to win!  We appreciate votes and shares very much!

Don't forget you can enter our NuVet Plus Giveaway HERE! 

Opt to Adopt: Gabe

Gabe

Cat Care Society, Lakewood, CO

Gave is an adorable orange tabby male kitten.  I met him about a month ago at Cat Care Society, and he's still waiting for his forever home.  Gabe seemed a little shy when I was sitting next to him, but he is definitely a sweet kitty.

Gave is approximately five months old.  He is neutered and up-to-date with his vaccinations.  Because he is still a kitten, he does not have a profile on the Adopt a Pet website.

You can find Gabe in the Kitten Room at Cat Care Society, located at 5787 W. 6th Avenue in Lakewood, CO.  You may want to call ahead to check his availability before you go to visit him.

NuVet Plus Review and Giveaway

When we were contacted about doing a review and giveaway for NuVet Plus (feline formula), we were very excited!  We thought it sounded like an excellent nutritional supplement that would help Jewel's health in so many ways.

Although Jewel wasn't able to be on the supplement long enough to benefit her before she went to the Rainbow Bridge, we really feel that NuVet Plus is a fantastic product and wanted to share it with all of you.

About NuVet Plus

NuVet Plus contains human-grade natural ingredients and has no fillers, artificial flavors, or binding agents.  The supplement is made in a human-grade FDA registered laboratory, so you can be assured that it is safe for your pet.

While many other nutritional supplements on the market undergo heat processing, NuVet Plus is cold processed in order to retain each ingredient's nutritional value.  Some of the ingredients in NuVet Plus include:

• Amino acids: Amino acids are essential for brain function, stamina, immune fuction, and metabolism.  They also help build new bone, muscle, and tendon cells. 
• Beta carotene: Beta carotene helps fight skin conditions, respiratory infections, and fatigue.  The body converts beta carotene into vitamin A as the body needs it.  Vitamin A is an antioxidant that can help protect the body from cancer and other diseases.
• Taurine: Taurine is an important amino acid.  It helps with the digestion of fats in the cat's small intestine.  It helps prevent high cholesterol and is important for the heart muscle's health.  It helps prevent diabetes and lowers blood pressure.  
• Vitamin E: Vitamin E is another antioxidant, and it protects the cell structure against free radicals.  It also improves wound healing, blood circulation, and the immune system.  Vitamin E reduces the potential of developing heart disease, neurological abnormalities, and anemia.  
• Shark cartilage (sourced from non-endangered sharks): Shark cartilage has been shown to help shrink cancerous tumors.  It is also an anti-inflammatory agent that aids in the treatment of hip dysplasia and arthritis.  

• Magnesium: Magnesium is important for maintaining bones, nerves, arteries, teeth and the heart.  It also aids in the prevention of osteoporosis, heart disease, and certain types of cancers. 
• Selenium: Selenium is a mineral necessary for tissue elasticity and the functioning of the pancreas.  It plays an important part in fat metabolism and thyroid hormone regulation.  When selenium is combined with vitamin E, it aids in maintaining a healthy liver and heart and helps in the production of antibodies.  Additionally, it acts as a preventative for some types of tumors.  
• Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid): Vitamine B5 has an important part in the formation of antibodies and the adrenal hormones.  It is also necessary for proper gastrointestinal tract functioning.

Jewel's Experience

As many of you know, Jewel had chronic renal failure and severe arthritis.  Kitties with chronic renal failure eventually lose their appetite as a result of the disease.  NuVet Plus comes in powder form so that you can mix it into a cat's wet meals.  Even though we often had to guess at what Jewel might eat and enjoy for her wet meals, she had no problems eating NuVet Plus mixed into her food.  It didn't seem to bother her at all, which really impressed me.  

While Jewel didn't get a chance to reap the benefits of this nutritional supplement, I would definitely recommend it to other kitty owners.  

Giveaway

The generous people at NuVet Labs are offering ONE of my readers a 90-serving container of NuVet Plus feline formula with a retail value of $61.50 (including shipping and handling).  

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY use the Rafflecopter below.  This giveaway is limited to the UNITED STATES.  However, our international friends are welcome to enter the giveaway and gift their prize to a U.S. resident or shelter.  You must be 18 or older to enter.  Winners will be announced on Wednesday November 12, 2014.  The winner will be contacted by e-mail and must provide Fur Everywhere with a physical address to which the prize will be shipped within 48 hours.  If this information is not provided, an alternate winner will be chosen. 

You can learn more about NuVet Plus on the company's website.  If you would like to order NuVet Plus feline formula, you may do so HERE.  

FTC Disclosure: I received NuVet Plus free of charge to review.  This did not change my opinion in any way.  All thoughts and opinions expressed are 100% my own.

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Computer Crash

I had a giveaway planned for Halloween, but on Thursday morning my computer crashed with absolutely no warning.  Then I smelled something burning.

Since the computer is both my business life (blogging, writing) and my social connection to others (via Facebook chat), I had to replace it right away.

So, I went to the store and found a refurbished computer and spent my last dollars on it (none of the money donated for Lita's surgery went to this) in hopes that I would be able to continue in my work.  But this doesn't look like a good long-term solution.  This computer has half the memory my old one did, and it takes five minutes (or more!) to get to a website and navigate to where I want.  It took me five minutes to visit one blog and leave a comment, which is insane.  My old computer didn't run at the speed of light, but I could get to a website in a matter of seconds, not minutes.

I don't know what I'm going to do.  It seems like when it rains, it really pours over here.

I have the giveaway planned for Monday, but if things keep going so slowly, I'm not sure I will be able to have it up then.