December 17, 2018 Hi Donna, Merry Christmas! Just thought I’d give you a holiday update on the lovely Benson. Three words: lovey, playful, and perfect. He’s settled in so nicely and has become quite the explorer. I usually come home and find him on the cat tree or looking out the window, but he’s…
(Photo: By Maggie on Flickr, CC BY 2.0) by Nomi Berger While some cat guardians are either extremely blessed or exceptionally adept at getting their furry family members to swallow pills whole without issue, most pet parents seek a safer (sneakier?) solution, known unscientifically as “hiding.” Sound all too familiar? Then you already…
by Nomi Berger For years, certain essential oils were considered safe for cats and were often recommended for use in treating everything from stress and ear mite infestations to upper respiratory problems. But recently, some studies have shown that essential oils can be toxic to cats, whether taken internally, applied to their skin…
by Nomi Berger With the increasing popularity of electronic cigarettes, commonly called E-cigs, comes an increased risk of toxicity to cats whose owners use them. Marketed as smoke-free substitutes for traditional cigarettes, they’re shaped like a long cigarette, battery operated, and filled with a replaceable cartridge of E-liquid that contains a mixture of ingredients…
November 26, 2018 Hi Donna It was a nice surprise to see our “little” Holly on the cover of your recent newsletter. It was nice to see a picture of her with those big ears that seemed too large for her head! She is doing very well. With lots of play therapy, her limp…
November 25, 2018 Subject: Mr. Bates’ first 24 hours!!!! Hi Donna, Well Mr. Bates, who is now called Rosco, has had a wonderful first 24 hours at our home! He’s taken to his new home like a fish to water – as soon as we let him out of his carry crate he…
via GIPHY by Nomi Berger Do cats really need to knead? This question abounds with as many ideas, theories and suppositions as answers, and yet it remains an endlessly fascinating topic for feline aficionados. While not all cats knead, most cat guardians know a “knead” when they see or feel one. That unmistakable…
by Nomi Berger Your kitty gazes up at you, purr-haps with an eye blink for emphasis, and slowly opens her mouth. She makes a “meow” movement once or twice and then … All you hear is a small raspy squeak, a slight breathiness or nothing at all. Welcome to the wondrous world of…
November 17, 2018 Hi Donna, I wanted to touch base and let you know Ruffles is now known as Sweetie but her full name is Sweetie Ruffles Sisko. Her name came to us in the car on the way home. She’s transitioning well. Ate a little bit and we finger fed her wet food. …
November 12, 2018 She is doing real well. She is healthy and losing weight!! But most of all, I think she is happy. Regards, Ellen << BACK to Love Letters