Scratching Post and Bed

Does your can destroy your furniture with constant scratching and kneading? That may be caused by the lack of "good" places to scratch. Scratching and kneading is a natural behavior for cats and you'll never be able to stop it. Instead of sacrificing your nice sofa arms to rips, holes, and unsightly tears, get them one of these!

The posts are wrapped with sisal rope which the cats can sink their claws into and take care of their natural need to scratch and knead. This diverts them from your furniture and gives them an acceptable place to scratch. Enjoy!

Weekday Purr Pic!

Dreary morning made better by Ip

Tuesday Trivia

Last weeks answer was A. Man

Can cats be right or left pawed?

Weekday Purr Pic!

Ugh Mondays! (Stormy,Neko)

Sunday Sunbath

“There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt. Doubt separates people. It is a poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks up pleasant relations. It is a thorn that irritates and hurts; it is a sword that kills.”

A Brief History, Part 2

In ancient Egypt cats were sacred animals, with the goddess Bastet often depicted in cat form, sometimes taking on the warlike aspect of a lioness. The Romans are often credited with introducing the domestic cat from Egypt to Europe; in Roman Aquitaine, a 1st or 2nd century epitaph of a young girl holding a cat is one of two earliest depictions of the Roman domesticated cat. However, it is possible that cats were already kept in Europe prior to the Roman Empire, as they may have already been present in Britain in the late Iron Age. Domestic cats were spread throughout much of the rest of the world during the Age of Discovery, as they were carried on sailing ships to control shipboard rodents and as good-luck charms.

Cat Health Tips: When to Go to the Vet

Sometimes it's obvious when you need to take kitty to the vet and other times .... It can be hazy. So here are a few tips on when to take your furry friend to a veterinarian:
- sudden excessive talking. If your cat doesn't normal vocalize or is vocalizing more than normal he/she might be in pain. If the food and water dishes are full an the litter is clean and you've tried extra attention you should seek a vets advice.
-cold symptoms. A kitty cold lasts 7-10 days. Your cat should be up to date on shots. If the kitty has runny nose and eyes try to keep them clean ( I use a warm wet washcloth). If symptoms persist or worsen its Ike to see a vet.
-not eating or sleeping more than normal. Not eating for more than two days can be fatal for a cat. Choosing sleep over any activity (like eating or drinking ) is cause for alarm and time to see a vet.
-bad litter box habits. If the litter box is clean and the cat is going outside it consistently it may be a symptom of several medical problems and vet treatment is recommended.
- fur loss. Some fur loss is normal but if kitty's fur is coming out in patches or excess they should see a vet.


You know your cats normal behavior and if something changes it is time to take note!

My kitty Jacoby refused to use the litter box. We thought he was acting out because we moved. Until one day I found him in the bathroom and his eyes were like saucers and I just knew he was in pain. We rushed him to the vet and he had a urinary blockage. This reoccurred two more times before the vet would do surgery to widen the urethra.... Even then he still got blocked which resulted in chronic renal failure and he nearly died. It's been seven years since and he has not problems except excess water weight from his CRF. Always listen to your gut and what your animals tell you. Don't ever take the chance when there might be something wrong. (Pictured is Jacoby)