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Monthly Archives: April 2017
Frivolous Friday – What in the Heck’s Wrong With My Cat?
Just a few days ago someone asked me, “What’s wrong with my elderly cat? She walks around crying all night.” Well, I’d just read something on this topic and relayed what I learned to this cat owner. I told her, … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – Mini-Tablets for Cats—Plus, Your Cat’s Diet
Most of us have been required to give our cats medicine at one time or another. It’s a real struggle, isn’t it? I’ve always preferred administering the liquid medicines, but even that sometimes gets lost in the shuffle when the … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – What Do Cats Have in Common With Snakes?
I’ve been around cats all my life and I’ve adored them from day one. But I’m afraid that I’ve taken them for granted in some ways. For example, I know that cats sometimes hiss. It’s what a cat does when … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – The Best Man is a Cat?
A couple in Colorado invited two rescue kittens to their wedding last month and even included them in their photo sessions. It was actually rather apropos as both the bride and groom are veterinarians and they volunteer at a feline … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Summer Cuts for Cats. Is it a good idea?
A cat’s fur is often what attracts us to them. A luxurious coat of fur certainly invites petting. But a cat’s most alluring feature can also be your biggest headache. While some cats seem to have nice, tangle-free fur, others … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday – Another Mystery Series
I first introduced Debbie De Louise’s Cobble Cove Mystery series last year. She has contacted me to tell me about a new release—Written in Stone. Here’s the promo: While you’re waiting for the Klepto Cat Mystery–Number 23 (Cattywampus Vacation), you … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – When Your Cat Gets Sick
We like to think that the little fur ball we bring home or the sweet cat we take into our heart will live happily ever after and beyond under our gentle care. However, sometimes cats do get injured and they … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Not All Reviews are 5-Stars
A Christmas to Purr About is getting wonderful reviews—mostly 5-stars. All of my Klepto Cat Mysteries have garnered a high percentage of 5-star reviews, such as this one: http://www.mikishope.com/2017/04/book-review-christmas-to-purr-about.html However, not all readers are so generous with their comments. My … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Pet Pals
I love those little books and random stories about unlikely animal friends. There are even TV programs featuring animals who have chosen pals outside their species—a cat and a duck, for example, a pig and a horse, a dog and … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Is she a Calico or a Tortie?
Do you have a cat of many colors—a calico, perhaps, or a tortoiseshell? Maybe it’s a tabby with a little orange sprinkled into her fur pattern. How do you define this cat? Sophie looks like a tortie—she’s black with orange … Continue reading
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