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How Does Catnip Work?

Catnip toys are some of the best ones to get for your cat. When you give a cat a catnip toy, you most likely will see them play with it, roll with it, chew at it, paw at it, rub it, and more. They go nuts over the stuff  for a few minutes and then typically lose interest, but give them a few hours and they will be right back at it! It is a great source of fun for cats, but what is it? This plant is a perennial herb of the mint family. It is native to...

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For Kitty or for Myself?

Though I don’t like to think of my cats as people, I do like to get them something for Christmas, even if it’s just some homemade cat treats (which explains why I stayed up late one snowy December 23rd, Googling recipes for these things). No, they don’t expect anything, they don’t understand why they get presents, but they’re glad to have them. This Christmas, though, I’m wondering if some of the gifts I’m thinking of getting them aren’t really gifts for myself. Read More »

Choose Your First Pet

catDogs and cats make great pets! Choosing one is a very big decision for you and your family and not to be made lightly, as it will be a huge responsibility. Both dogs and cats need time, patience, work, and money. They need your care daily, no matter how busy you and your family might be. Evaluate your lifestyle, and see if this is the right time to adopt or purchase a pet. Sure, puppies and kittens are cute, but they grow into adult animals. You have to remember that you still have to take the time and effort to...

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Newton the Cat

I work from home, so part of my job requires procrastination in the form of staring out my window onto the grassy hill beside my home. We have a lot of wildlife where I live. I see deer, coyotes, and wild turkeys on a daily basis. I also spend a lot of time watching my cat, Newton, romping on the hill chasing various unknown things in the grass and wildflowers. My cat isn't exactly the smartest beast in the animal kingdom, but we love him anyway. He just raced through the front door and skidded to a halt between my feet...

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