Archive for the ‘Cat Marketplace & Product Reviews’ Category

I love sharing alternative methods, products and services to improve the lives of cats, which is why I created this blog.  Today my cats experienced something they’ve never done before, and I’m so excited to tell you about it!  Have you heard of anesthesia-free dental cleaning?   What is anesthesia-free dental cleaning? Anesthesia-free dental cleaning is […]

What do you mean I’m NOT the most important family member on your Christmas list??? Let’s face it:  buying Christmas gifts for family members can be challenging!  Will they like their gift?  What if it doesn’t fit?  Where do I even start?  What do they like?  It can be stressful!  When it doubt, give a […]

You may have noticed that pet food companies like to come up with new, trendy ingredients to add to cat food.  Some of these trends should be ignored, but others are actually nutritious and beneficial.  Take pumpkin for example.  More than just a holiday decoration and pie ingredient, there are lots of reasons why pumpkin is really good for cats. 

Anxiety is one of the most common reasons humans take CBD, and it’s also the most common one for giving it to their cats.  Let’s take a closer look at this mental disorder and explore why CBD may help anxiety in cats.

Consumer demand is changing what kinds of food grocery stores sell as increased amounts of organic, non-GMO, and natural products are taking up more and more space on shelves and displays.  Did you know these trends are now influencing the pet food industry?  Pet food ingredients that were taken for granted for decades are now being scrutinized more closely.

Our pets trust us to care for them and look out for their best interests.  Without question we shower them with amazing toys, plush, snuggly beds, and health care when needed; but how often do we question what we feed them?  Next to vaccines, diet is the second most important decision you will make for your pet. It has far-reaching consequences, many of which most pet parents pay little attention to.  This is why learning to read pet food labels is so important. 

In Part 1 of Understanding Cat Food Labels we covered meat, meat by-products, meat/bone meal, soy products, and fillers.  We also took a closer look at the guaranteed analysis on the label.  Today we’ll explore the elements of fats, vitamins, minerals, and taurine.  Just for fun, go grab a bag or can of cat food and let’s dive in together.

Cat Food Labels–What’s In Your Cat’s Food? Have you ever looked at the label on your cat’s food?  These days it requires not only a magnifying glass but a dictionary!  All kidding aside, I highly recommend you spend a few minutes analyzing what’s in your cat’s food.  I was in a Facebook conversation about a […]

SuperZoo 2018 It’s been a whirlwind week!  I travelled to Las Vegas for the annual pet industry trade show, SuperZoo 2018.  This is my second time to go, and it did not disappoint.  My week was filled with training classes along with hours of walking the trade show floor meeting vendors, manufacturers, business owners and […]

Do You Have Feline Behavior Problems In Your Household? Cats are very emotional creatures, and they know just how to get our attention!  Sometimes we label their methods as “bad,” but perhaps we need to take a closer look and try to understand the “why.”  Many cats are actually re-homed when cat parents are at […]