I love vinegar as a cleaning supply. It’s an inexpensive, green solution that doesn’t add unwanted chemicals into our home. While the smell of vinegar can be strong, it’s nothing like the chemical/perfume smell of many cleansers that will irritate my asthma. If you’re wondering if vinegar is safe for cats, the answer is yes, …
I love thrift stores. Most of our purchases–from clothing to household items–come from our local thrift stores. And that also includes purchases we make for our cats. While soft cat-specific products such as cat condos or cat toys we purchase new, hard-sided products that can be thoroughly cleaned such as carriers are often found at …
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, four-month-old Lucky spent the first few days in our home in the bathroom, set up as a cat safe room for him. He was able to get acclimated to our home in a quiet, calm environment. It also allowed our resident cats–Linus, Inca, and Coco–time to understand that there …
As you all know (because we just can’t stop talking about it!), last week we adopted little Lucky. He came to our home on Friday afternoon. What was his first stop in his new home? The bathroom became his safe room. For Lucky, the bathroom was a place for him to decompress after his stays …
Do you have a family member who’s allergic to cats? Check out the recommendations in the Allergen All-Star Pet Awards recognizing the top 11 animals that produce lower allergen levels. (Allergens are found in pet dander, saliva and urine–so it’s not just that long-haired cat or dog who presents an allergy risk.) The winners list …
Today it has been a week since we said goodbye to our sweet Felix. Ever since the first day Linus, Coco, and Inca came to our house, Felix was part of their lives. We know the loss has impacted him as it has us. Each took the loss in a different way. Inca wouldn’t come …
Where do you shop for your cat’s needs? We know the usual retail outlets generally come to mind: superstores, pet supply stores, grocery stores, and online retailers. But there are numerous other places to shop for your cat. Here are nine non-traditional place to shop for your cat’s needs: Membership Clubs. If you don’t already …
Today we have a special guest post about a topic of importance in many cat households right now: Christmas tree safety! Read on for Christmas tree safety tips for everything from the tree to glass ornaments to lighting. Cats are curious critters, and climbers, and scratchers, and chewers…. It can seem like Christmas trees are …