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Category Archives: About Cats
Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Crossed Eyes in Cats
Have you ever looked into the face of a Siamese cat and wonder how she can see through those beautiful, but quirky crossed eyes? No worries, the experts say. The Siamese actually must cross her eyes in order to see … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – When Cats Begin to Overrun a Community
Many cities and rural areas have similar problems and community leaders find a variety of ways to handle them. Cats become homeless. They band together where they find opportunities for food and water and shelter. When no one pays any … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Fluffy Cats Created From Sleek Cats
Have you ever wondered how many cat breeds there are that began as shorthair breeds and were developed into longhair varieties? We’re all familiar with the Siamese and her long-furred counterpart the Himalayan. But did you know that the beautiful … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – The Grooming Session is More Than a Beauty Treatment
We used to have horses and I learned early on the value of grooming them frequently. Not only is it good for their coat, you want to clean particles of dirt and other matter from a horse’s hair before saddling … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Cats Remind Us to Watch Our P’s and Q’s
Life changes when you invite a cat into your home. Even if you’ve had cats for years, bringing in a kitten can shake up your world a bit. Each cat or kitten you adopt comes with different requirements. Just this … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Fatty Liver in Cats
My adorable and sweet grandcat, Brucie, the Munchkin, has been diagnosed with a fatty liver. I wondered if this might be a genetic thing. I’ve always been a bit suspicious of the problems indiscriminate breeding in cats can create. Well, … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday – Cat Friends
There’s nothing like being the friend of a cat. Whether it’s your own cat that you care for, clean up after, groom, watch play, and just enjoy being around, or a relative’s or neighbor’s cat, the friendship is priceless. Cats … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – The Intricate Way of the Cat Bath
Who doesn’t enjoy watching a cat take a lick-bath? It’s almost mesmerizing—hypnotic and a little intriguing to see some of the positions she gets into and how intent she is in the cleaning process. It’s sometimes like a hypnotic adventure … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Where the Cat Sleeps
We buy our cats cushy beds and put them in the perfect spot where they’ll be safe and comfortable during long naps. But it’s a rare cat in my household who will actually use the beds. Neither Olivia nor Sophie … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Therapy Cats and Kittens
I’ve met cats that would make terrific therapy cats—you know, those who will lay on the bed with a sick child or adult and allow petting while providing enormous comfort in just being and maybe purring. Some nursing homes have … Continue reading
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