Category Archives: Cat Safety

Frivolous Friday – Strange Things We Do To Our Cats

We play with our cats, brush and comb them, and give them treats. Some of us take our cats for car rides, swimming, or horseback riding. Some others dress their cats, put colored caps on their claws, or decorate them … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday – How to Help Cats When the Elements Turn Against Them

Much of the US is experiencing a killer freeze. Wildfires rage through the Western states. Some communities are still dealing with the aftermath of mega-storms. And, while there are wonderful stories of animals being rescued from dire situations caused by … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – Easy Ways to Avoid Serious Injury for Your Pet

Do you ever take your pet for a ride in your car? Sure you do—even cats are driven to the veterinarian or the groomer or to a new home when you move across town or across the states. Heck, our … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday – Count Down to Christmas With Your Cat

The big day is almost here and if your cat is still healthy and unharmed despite holiday hazards in your home—good for you. But there could still be dangers lurking. During the last few days you’ve had the opportunity to … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – Keep Your Pets Safe During the Holidays

Sarah Ann Taylor is our guest blogger today. She’s here to remind us of the many dangers to our pets this time of year. I imagine most of you have stories of accidents or near accidents occurring during the holidays … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – Fire Danger for Cats

As most of you know we’ve been dealing with fire and smoke here in Ventura County. And this has affected many, countless animals. It’s still affecting some. Pets and large animals are still displaced in some areas and being temporarily … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – Give Your Cat a Breath of Life

First, let me remind you that today is the last day you can download Book 23, A Christmas to Purr About FREE to your Kindle or other reading device. Order your copy at Amazon.com. Did you know that you can … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – Don’t Feed That to Your Cat!

Today, let’s talk turkey…and stuffing and loaded mashed potatoes… What I want to tell you is be careful what your cat eats from the Thanksgiving table. Sure, a bite or three or four of lean turkey and giblets is okay … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday –We’re Doing Better on Behalf of This Nation’s Cats

The bad news is that at last count, over 70 million cats need rescuing. But according to at least one source—a major source in the scheme of things—the ASPCA—things are getting better. There’s no “handle” to be had on this … 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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