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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...
Conscious Cat Sunday: A Day of Rest
from The Conscious Cat
on Sunday May 19th, 2013 at 05:00 AM
Sunday is supposed to be a day of rest, and after spending the last three fun-filled days at the BlogPaws pet blogging conference, I am in desperate need of some rest! Im going to follow Allegras lead and do absolutely nothing today.
Ill leave you with this quote from Maya Angelou, on the importance of getting a day of rest:
Every person needs to take one day away. A day in which one consciously separates the past from the future. Jobs, family, employers, and friends can exist one day without...
Mews and Nips Special Birthday Edition
from The Conscious Cat
on Saturday May 18th, 2013 at 05:00 AM
Hi everyone, its Allegra and Ruby! We snuck into Moms office in the middle of the night to post this because its Moms birthday today!
Ruby: Do you think Mom will be surprised when she sees this, Allegra?
Allegra: Of course she will! She thinks her regular Saturday post is going up!
Ruby: She wont be mad at us for deleting that, will she?
Allegra: Mom could never be mad at us, Ruby. You should know that by now.
Ruby: But sometimes, she seems like shes mad at me.
Allegra: Thats because you always...
Allegra Will Be Featured on Nat Geo Wild’s “Wild Side of Cats”
from The Conscious Cat
on Friday May 17th, 2013 at 05:00 AM
Last August, I was contacted by a British production company making a special for National Geographic called Wild Side of Cats. The program looks at the behavior of domestic cats and examines how that compares to big cat behaviour in the wild.
The production company came across a video clip that I shot of Allegra testing theImperial Cat Scratch n Shapes Sofa Scratcher Chaise. I always knew Allegra was a world-champion scratcher, but apparently, her technique in the video clip is so perfect...
Win a $50 Shopping Spree at MyThreeCats.com
from The Conscious Cat
on Thursday May 16th, 2013 at 05:00 AM
MyThreeCats.com is an online specialty cat shopping site, offering a variety of designer cat merchandise including cat trees, beds, scratchers, toys, feeding accessories and mmore. They also carry a large selection of gifts and books for cat lovers, including recently added Laurel Burch items.
MyThreeCats.com generous offered a $50 gift code to be used toward anything youd like to order from their website.
To enter this giveaway, please visit MyThreeCats.com, and then come back here and leave a...
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