by Nomi Berger The fear of a pregnant woman’s contracting toxoplasmosis should never be a reason to relinquish the family’s cherished feline companion. In fact, people are more likely to become infected with toxoplasmosis by eating unwashed vegetables from their garden or by ingesting undercooked meat than from their pet. If yours is…
Hi Donna. I hope all is well with you and your new location. Aside from a runny nose and some congestion Hope is doing excellent. Playful and demanding attention, Hope shows no sign of slowing down. She loves the cottage with all the chippies, squirrels and birds to watch. She is my constant…
by Nomi Berger That Peculiarity Called Pica Pica (from the Latin term “magpie”) is the term for a feline’s affinity for eating anything that isn’t FOOD. And although it appears most frequently in young cats, it can affect older cats as well. Many cats may “nurse” on fuzzy items like wool, fleece and…
AND Hi Donna, Hope things are well with you and your cats Attached are recent photos of Martie and Sylvie They are doing well and so lovely! Beatrice << BACK to Love Letters
by Nomi Berger Like many cat owners, you may be fed up with finding scratch marks on everything from your floors and furniture to your curtains and comforters, cushions and clothes. And skin. But before you consider resolving the problem by choosing declawing as your only solution, be advised that declawing your cat…
Hi Donna and Jan, We hope you are both (and the shelter of course) are doing well! We have some lovely updates on Frankie aka. Stoney for you. -Frankie has really just blossomed even more! The pic above is him enjoying a snooze on our bed. He has really come out of his shell and…
by Nomi Berger Cats, like humans, are creatures of habit. Once comfortable in their surroundings, they are unnerved by change. And trading a familiar home for an unfamiliar one can cause fearfulness and stress. Unless you, the conscientious cat guardian, plan ahead with all the precision of a successful military campaign. Logically,…
Donna, Here’s the pictures. The girls tell me that they are currently racing around the house together. Jackie << BACK to Love Letters
by Nomi Berger Although cats are predominantly carnivores, most felines fancy a side of greens with their protein. As cat guardians can attest, their pets have a particular propensity for ingesting the leaves of indoor houseplants and gorging on grass when outdoors. While researchers may not agree on the reason behind this kitty…
Hi Donna, Just wanted you to know that Truffles seems really happy in her new home! She hid under the bed for the first few hours, but now she follows me around and meows at me for attention. She’s very vocal! She has definitely decided that she likes to be petted. This morning she decided…