March 21, 2019 Hi Donna, Just wanted to tell you that ‘the boys’ are an absolute treat. Four months with us; they rule the roost. The floor is covered with cat toys. They love playing – with us, with the toys, and with each other. Although they never met until they came to us, […]
Continue readingWhat’s In Your Cat’s Food?
by Nomi Berger Anyone familiar with the expression, “You are what you eat”, will understand that cats are only as healthy as the food in their bowls. An ever-increasing number of nutrition conscious veterinarians now strongly recommend cat owners feed their finicky and not so finicky felines canned food rather than dry […]
Continue readingGrooming Self-Groomers
by Nomi Berger Although cats are famously fastidious self-groomers, committed cat guardians should work hand in paw with their precious pets to improve on Mother Nature’s instinctual behavior. Grooming, which includes brushing, bathing and nail clipping, on a regular basis not only improves the health of your cat’s skin and coat, but […]
Continue readingClean Cat Teeth 101
by Nomi Berger Cat guardians may only see them when their favorite felines yawn or throw hissy fits, but they’re there. Your cat’s teeth! Thirty to be precise, in any cat older than 6 months: four molars, ten pre-molars, four canines and twelve incisors. Unlike a person’s teeth with their focus on […]
Continue readingClean Cat Eyes 101
by Nomi Berger If eyes are the windows to a person’s soul, a cat’s eyes should be the mirrors of their health, hopefully reflecting only GOOD health back at you. As a conscientious cat guardian, you should perform your own optical check regularly by sitting with your cat in a well-lit room […]
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by Nomi Berger While your cat’s sensitive ears may discern the distinctive sound of a can of food being opened in the kitchen, a human’s helping hand can ensure those ears remain clear and clean by checking them weekly. Begin with the outer ear. A healthy earflap (pinna) has a fine layer […]
Continue readingOh! Those Orange Cats
by Nomi Berger Outstanding in any cat crowd, orange-colored cats are anything but ordinary. Whether obliging or obstinate, outspoken or observant, most are as outsized as they are openhearted, and their orange-obsessed owners most often concur. For others, however, we offer these observations: Most orange cats are males. In fact, there are […]
Continue readingUpdates on Nyxi
January 19, 2019 Good morning! Sharing recent pics of Nyxi. She is starting to feel comfortable in her new home after 10 days. So happy for her…she is trusting me more each day. ? February 08, 2019 Nyxi is getting more comfortable every day. My sweet girl!!! ? << BACK to Love […]
Continue readingCats, Coats and Colors
Designed by Terdpongvector by Nomi Berger What’s in a name? Everything, especially when distinguishing a cat’s color from a coat’s design. From light to dark, betwixt and between, there’s a purr-fect fit for every feline on the palette of pussycat colors and patterns. Coat patterns are combinations of colors in a […]
Continue readingCats As Blood Donors
(Photo By Courtesy art) by Nomi Berger What do ailing people and ailing animals often have in common? The need for life-saving blood transfusions. And when it comes to pet transfusions, it can be particularly difficult to find donors. This is why an increasing number of veterinary clinics are calling on caring cat […]
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