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Category Archives: About Cats
Mindful Monday – Jobs for Unruly Cats
Putting cats to work isn’t a new concept. Relying on cats to save an industry or a civilization isn’t a modern concept. In ancient Europe, for example, the black plague was raging and people were dying. At one point, the … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Do You Really Know Your Cat?
When we have a question or need something clarified, we turn to the Internet. If you have a cat you probably have questions about her behavior or her health. You can google keywords and find information on the topic of … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Cats Riding in Cars
If your cat is like most cats, he hates a car ride. He fights getting into the carrier and he yowls all the way to the vet or the groomer or to your new home when you move. Some have … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – The Most Common Cat in America
Did you know that as many as 95 percent of cats in the US are domestic short-haired or domestic shorthair cats? If you have a short-haired cat of unknown descent in any color or coat pattern, she is probably a … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Big Cats on the Loose
Occasionally there will be a report of an exotic big cat on the loose—a tiger or lion, for example. It happened here locally in California some years ago—and the end result is usually a death sentence for the animal. In … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Animal Behaviorists
Friday, we talked about children and cats and I introduced you to Pamela Johnson-Bennett’s book, Cat Wise. I thought you’d like to know more about this author. She’s a cat behaviorist and starred in the UK Animal Planet TV series, … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday – How Safe and Sane is a Cat for a Child?
Most of us with cats have had cats all of our lives. We had cats in the household as a child and when our own children were growing up. Is this a good idea? Shouldn’t we oust the cat when … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Therapy Cats–Even at an Airport
You might say that you need therapy after trying to manage a difficult cat. But did you know that more and more cats are being used as therapy animals these days? I’ve written about cats that have become therapy animals … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – The Happy Cat
This is Happy Cat Month and October is National Animal Safety and Prevention Month. Many people and organizations are celebrating these observances in a variety of ways. A Seattle-based company is helping to raise awareness for keeping your cat safe, … Continue reading
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