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Up Close and Purrsonal with Simon Tofield, the Creator of Simon's Cat

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Up Close and Purrsonal with Simon Tofield, the Creator of Simon's Cat

On Sunday, I was lucky enough to be one of only a few local media members to get a private interview with Simon Tofield, the creator of Simon’s Cat, before his public event at Politics and Prose, an independent bookstore in Washington, DC. Even though Simon, who was in the middle of a US book […]

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A new edition of my newspaper YourDesignerDog & Friends is out now! https://t.co/g9tcfZBRC7 You're in my newspaper! @consciouscats @Barbara88602718 @LovingBlogs #dogfriendly #dog

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LIBRO: JUEGOS MENTALES PARA GATOS | FOFURAS FELINAS

El juego es de vital importancia para la salud física y mental de un gato, y es especialmente importante para los gatos de interior.

A pesar de que los gatos pueden dormir hasta 16 horas al día, cuando están despiertos, necesitan estimulación y la mejor manera de lograr esto es con el juego. El juego también es una forma maravillosa de fortalecer el vínculo entre el gato y el ser humano.

He aquí algunas ideas…

El libro está disponible en Amazon… https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1770857648?ie=UTF8&tag=consciouscat-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=1770857648

Fofuras Felinas | Ana María Mejía Vélez | gerencia@fofurasfelinas.com

www.fofurasfelinas.com | Fofuras Felinas, más que una tienda: información, actualidad, consejos… gracias a nuestra experiencia y pasión, buscamos orientar a los dueños de felinos con información útil, en un formato claro y conciso con el fin de fomentar la cultura gatuna en el país. Medellín – Colombia

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Stocking Stuffers for Cat Lovers and Cats

How is your holiday shopping coming along? If you still need gift ideas, check out our Holiday Gift Guide. USPS’s First Class and Priority Mail shipping deadline for items to arrive on time for Christmas is December 20, so most vendors will still be able to get your gifts to you or the intended recipient in time for the holiday. If you need some last minute idea for small stocking stuffers, may I suggest the following:

Catit Creamy Treats

These lickable creamy treats contain only a few simple, natural ingredients. They can be fed as a treat directly out of the tube, or served up on a dish. They are available in three flavors: chicken and liver, salmon, and scallop. The treats are available from Amazon. Read our review here.

Space Kitty Express Leopard Kick Stick

For cats who either don’t respond to catnip, or cats who would like an alternative to catnip, Space Kitty Express offers adorable toys filled with lemongrass, honeysuckle, silver vine, and valerian root, including this generously sized Leopard Kick Stick with Tassles. Read our review here.

For more information and to purchase, visit the SpaceKitty Express Etsy shop

Exclusive 10% discount for Conscious Cat readers: use code CONSCIOUSCAT at checkout. Discount never expires.

Hexbug

This robotic cat toy moves like real prey and navigates around obstacles in random patterns, keeping kitty’s interest for the long haul. Tip: put the Hexbug inside a laundry basket or the bathtub to vary the game. The Hexbug comes in many different colors and is available from Amazon.

Cat Ornaments

Laura Anglemoyer, the artist behind KittyCat Art Studio, creates beautiful and unique handmade cat items ranging from ornaments to picture frames to food bowls and much, much more. Her whimsical creations are sure to bring a smile to your face, and they all make purrfect gifts. To purchase, please visit Laura’s Etsy Shop.

Christmas Cat Books

Books make wonderful stocking stuffers. Who doesn’t love a new book or two to curl up with over the holidays? Click here for more information about the books pictured above.

*The Conscious Cat is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program  and Etsy Affiliate Program, affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. This means that if you decide to purchase through any of our links, we get a small commission. We only spread the word about products and services we’ve either used or would use ourselves.  

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Meet Cat Daddy: Jackson Galaxy & His Furry Family Members

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Meet Cat Daddy: Jackson Galaxy & His Furry Family Members

Jackson Galaxy is a busy man these days. He just finished recording the audio version of his upcoming book, Cat Daddy: What the World’s Most Incorrigible Cat Taught Me About Life, Love, and Coming Clean. He’s gearing up for a book tour to promote the book, which will come out on May 10, and he […]

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The 10 Most Unique Cat Rescues & Sanctuaries in the US? (With Videos)

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The 10 Most Unique Cat Rescues & Sanctuaries in the US? (With Videos)

Unfortunately, many cats around the United States find themselves in shelters or other situations where they need help. Thankfully, there are cat rescues and sanctuaries that work diligently to help these cats with places they feel comfortable, medical care, and the love they deserve. Let’s take a look at a few of the most unique […]

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Canvasdiscount.com Photo Print Winner

Congratulations, Luanne! You’re the winner of a 40’’x40’’ canvas print featuring your cat from Canvasdiscount.com!

Look for an email from Ingrid.*

If you didn’t win, you can still take advantage of this special offer!

Special offer for Conscious Cat readers Get one 8″x8″ print for $9 and another 8″x8″ print FREE

A little treat from the folks at CanvasDiscount.com: get an incredibly generous discount on their already discounted prices! Use  code CONSCIOUSCAT and get an 8’’x8’’ canvas print for $9 and another 8’’x8’’ canvas print for FREE! Regular retail price for an 8″x8″ canvas print is $49. Code is valid until May 31, 2018.

For more information on the products and services provided, visit CanvasDiscount.com, or contact them via email at info@canvasdiscount.com

*Winners are selected by random drawing. Winners need to provide a physical address to which the prize will be mailed within 72 hours of receipt of notification e-mail or announcement of winner’s name(s) on The Conscious Cat. If this information is not received within the timeframe stated, an alternate winner will be chosen.

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Giveaway: High Quality Photo Print from Canvasdiscount.com

This giveaway is sponsored by Canvasdiscount.com

A high-quality, digitally printed photo on canvas of a vibrant portrait of your favorite feline is a great way to celebrate the special bond you have with your companion. The photo printing experts at CanvasDiscount.com specialize in reproducing your favorite photos on a wide array of products. Whether it’s photo gifts, lifestyle products, or any of the photo wall art formats, they produce photo tributes of your precious memories. Offering wallet-friendly pricing and excellent delivery terms, their service makes quality affordable.

What sets CanvasDiscount.com prints apart from others?

It’s not only the fact that their price is three to five times lower than that of other retailers, their canvas prints are real quality crafts, a blend of traditional woodwork and cutting-edge printing technologies. A spruce wood framework with a precisely stretched and affixed canvas and vibrant, solvent-free print work on top – you’re in for a quality treat!

Win a Canvas Photo Print of Your Cat

We’re giving away one 40’’x40’’ canvas print featuring your cat (retail value is $369!)

For up to 7 ways to enter, see the Rafflecopter widget below. This giveaway is open to readers in the United States and Canada. This giveaway ends Thursday, May 3. Winners will be chosen by random drawing.*

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Special offer for Conscious Cat readers Get one 8″x8″ print for $9 and another 8″x8″ print FREE

A little additional treat from the folks at CanvasDiscount.com: get an incredibly generous discount on their already discounted prices! Use  code CONSCIOUSCAT and get an 8’’x8’’ canvas print for $9 and another 8’’x8’’ canvas print for FREE! Regular retail price for an 8″x8″ canvas print is $49. Code is valid until May 31, 2018.

For more information on the products and services provided, visit CanvasDiscount.com, or contact them via email at info@canvasdiscount.com

*No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook. By entering this giveaway, you understand that you are providing your information to The Conscious Cat, and not to Facebook. We will never sell, rent or share your information with third parties. Winners will be notified via e-mail. Prize winner must provide The Conscious Cat with a physical address to which the prize will be mailed within 72 hours. If this information is not received, an alternate winner will be chosen by random drawing. Winners will be announced in a separate post following the drawing.

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Does The Litter Box Present Health Risks to You and Your Cat?

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The litter box is one of the most important “accessories” when it comes to life with cats. After all, it’s used several times a day, and choosing the right box, the right litter, and keeping it scrupulously clean all contribute to keeping your cat happy and healthy. But could your litter box present health risks to you and your cat?

Allergens

Your litter box could be causing allergy problems for both you and your cat. Sensitive people and cats may experience respiratory irritation from sodium bentonite. Sodium bentonite is the element in clumping litter that swells when it becomes wet. It’s ultra-absorbent and creates large clumps make it easy to lift them out of the litter box. However, it can also cause allergies in sensitive individuals. Your cat comes face to face with this allergen every time she uses her litter box. Also, when she visits the box, the dust from clumping litter can settle on her fur, which then gets tracked through your house and bothers others.

Dust

Dust is a common allergen that can irritate both the human and feline upper respiratory tract. If you’re using a clay litter or another litter made from natural mediums, you’re likely dealing with at least some dust every time you change the litter box. This may be especially true with clay based litters.

A cleaner option

You can avoid allergens associated with traditional litters by switching to a silica-based cat litter like PrettyLitter. Silica-based cat litters don’t create any dust (despite being super lightweight) and they don’t contain any harmful allergy-inducing chemicals like sodium bentonite.

Another benefit to PrettyLitter in particular is that the litter changes color depending on certain properties in your cat’s urine. If your PrettyLitter turns yellow or olive green, that’s a good sign. Other colors can indicate a health problem and give you a heads up that it’s time to take your cat to the vet.

Porous plastic can harbor bacteria

Most cat litter boxes are made of plastic, which is a porous material full of microscopic holes. Bacteria, which are also microscopic, like to hang out and establish homes in these little holes. If you have a self-cleaning litter box, you have even more surfaces that could be contaminated with bacteria. The two main issues are:

Escherichia Coli

Also known as E. coli, is a common bacteria that resides in the lower gastrointestinal tract of most mammals, including humans and cats. There are hundreds of different strains of E. Coli, and the majority are not harmful. However, E. coli can cause problems when a harmful strain of the bacteria is introduced into the system, which can lead to symptoms such as abdominal cramps, severe diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, fever, and urinary tract infections.

When an infected cat uses the litter box, E.coli can be transferred into the cat litter. When the dust in your litter box is kicked up by your cat or when you clean or change the litter box, it can be inhaled.

Toxoplasmosis Gondii

Toxoplasmosis gondii is a parasite that can be found in the feces of cats who eat infected mice, birds, raw meat, or contaminated soil or water. It is rare in the United States, and the highest risk of contracting the disease does not come from cat feces, but from eating raw or undercooked meat or unwashed fruit and vegetables, or from gardening in contaminated soil. However, there is a small possibility that toxoplasmosis gondii can be transferred into the litter and inhaled via the litter dust .

Toxoplasmosis gondii can cause birth defects in infants, which is why women are advised to take simple, common sense precautions during pregnancy.

Beat the Bacteria

Scoop the litter box at least once a day, ideally, several times a day. Replace the litter at least once a month and clean the litter box thoroughly with hot soapy water. Replace plastic litter boxes every 6-12 months to prevent overgrowth of bacteria.

Ammonia

The ammonia smell from cat urine can lead to respiratory problems in humans and cats, such as asthma and allergies. Symptoms can range from nausea and headaches to serious respiratory issues such as pneumonia in sensitive individuals. However, under normal conditions, when you are only dealing with a small area of spilled urine, the likelihood of it harming your respiratory system is minimal to non-existent.

To prevent ammonia build-up, keep your cat’s litter box in a well-ventilated area. Covered litter boxes trap all odors, including ammonia, and are not a good choice for cats. Clean and change your cat’s litter regularly to prevent the build-up of urine and feces.

PrettyLitter is designed to let liquid evaporate so the litter can dry out, unlike clumping litter, which is designed to hold on to moisture.

For more information, please visit PrettyLitterCats.com.

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Review: Egg Tart Cat Bed

While Allegra doesn’t much care for cat beds, Ruby is always happy to check out a new one, so she was delighted when we were asked to review the cleverly designed Egg Tart Cat Bed.

The “shell” of this adorable bed is made from plastic, the super soft “tart filling” cushion and velvety cover are made from a polyester blend. The cover is removable and washable. Generously sized at about 7 inches high with a circumference of about 17 inches, this bed will especially delight cats who like to sleep curled up.

Ruby started kneading the Egg Tart Cat Bed as soon as I set it out for her:

This is the softest, plushest cat bed I’ve seen in quite some time. Seeing Ruby in it always makes me think of the “The Princess and the Pea” fairy tale!

The Egg Tart Cat Bed is available from Meetidea.com with free shipping in the US.

Special 15% discount for Conscious Cat readers!

Use code CONSCIOUSCAT at checkout

Eggs and toast, anyone?

FTC disclosure: We received the Egg Tart Cat Bed from Meetidea.com. We also received a fee to write this review. Regardless of payment received, all reviews on The Conscious Cat will always reflect my honest opinion, or, as the case may be, Allegra and Ruby’s honest opinion.

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