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Mews and Nips: Blind Kitten Charms BlogPaws Attendees
from The Conscious Cat
on Saturday May 25th, 2013 at 05:00 AM
If youve seen some myphotos from BlogPaws, youve probably seen me hold a little grey blind kitten in a few of them. Odilia captured the hearts of many BlogPaws attendees, and I thought youd like to hear more about her. Connieof Tails from the Foster Kittens brought little Odilia to BlogPaws all the way from Maine. Connie had very little information about Odilia when she rescued her from a shelter. ReadOdilias Story to learn more about this special little girl.
Its impossible to wrap your mind...
MyThreeCats.com Shopping Spree Winner
from The Conscious Cat
on Friday May 24th, 2013 at 01:01 PM
Congratulations, Birgit! Youre the winner of a $50 shopping spree from MyThree Cats.com!
Look for an e-mail from Ingrid*.
*Winners were selected by random drawing. Winners need to provide a physical address to which the prize will be mailed within 72 hours of receipt of notification e-mail. If this information is not received, an alternate winner will be chosen
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Review: One Hot Murder by Lorraine Bartlett
from The Conscious Cat
on Friday May 24th, 2013 at 05:00 AM
One Hot Murder is the third book in the charming Victoria Square mystery series by Lorraine Bartlett, but in the interest of full disclosure, despite the adorable cover, this is not a cat-themed book. The protagonist,Katie Bonner, shares her apartmentwithtwo cats, and theyre mentioned briefly here and there in the book.I will admit that the cutecover reeled me in at the bookstore, and despite the lack of cats in this book, I loved it, and wanted to share it with you. Additionally, Im a big...
Giveaway: Catit Interactive Cat Set
from The Conscious Cat
on Thursday May 23rd, 2013 at 05:00 AM
Ive been writing a lot about the importance of playtime lately, sharing some of our favoritepuzzle toys and interactive toys. The Catit interactive line of toys offersa little bit of both.
These toystoyincorporate sight, sound and touch. The elevated tracks add a fast-paced exciting roller coaster element while the motion activated illuminated ball allows for fun day or nighttime play. A peek-a-boo track design allows cats to see, chase and swat the moving balls inside. The nice thing about...
BlogPaws 2013: Cat Ladies, Kittens and Tiaras
from The Conscious Cat
on Wednesday May 22nd, 2013 at 05:00 AM
I spent four fun-filled days last week with about 300of my fellow pet bloggers at BlogPaws 2013. This was mythird BlogPaws experience, and just when I think it cant possibly get any better than the prior year, it does. From attending top-notch presentations by blogging and social media experts to networking with other bloggers, the weekend was a blur of learning, networking, and socializing.
But as was the case last year, the highlight of the conference for me was connecting and reconnecting...
A Very Special Visitor for Allegra and Ruby
from The Conscious Cat
on Tuesday May 21st, 2013 at 01:46 PM
Allegra and Ruby got a surprise visit from our dear friend Robin Olson of Covered in Cat Hair last week. Robin was in town for BlogPaws. Shed been wanting to meet the girls two years ago when BlogPaws was held at Tysons Corner as well, and this year, we finally managed to find the time to make it happen.
Allegra, who loves visitors, took to Robin right away. She greeted her at the door, and led the way upstairs into our living room. Ruby, who tends to be a little more cautious with people she...
The Importance of Playtime for Cats
from The Conscious Cat
on Tuesday May 21st, 2013 at 05:00 AM
Cats have a reputation for being low maintenance, which is probably one of the many reasons why they have surpassed dogs as the most popular pet in America. Unfortunately, because of this reputation, many people think cats dont need as much attention as dogs do. They couldnt be more wrong.
Play is vitally important to a cats mental and physical health, and its especially important for indoor cats. Even though cats may sleep up to 16 hours a day, when theyre awake, they need stimulation, and...
Feline Hyperthyroidism: What You Need to Know
from The Conscious Cat
on Monday May 20th, 2013 at 05:00 AM
Hyperthyroidism is a common disease that typically affects middle-aged and older cats. It is caused by an excess production of thyroid hormones, which are produced by the thyroid gland, located inside the cats neck. Thyroid hormones affect nearly all organs, which is why thyroid disease can sometimes cause secondary problems such as hypertension, heart and kidney disease.
Causes, Symptoms, and DiagnosisFora comprehensive overviewon what causes hyperthyroidism, what the symptoms are, and how...
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