It's Spring again and the flowers are blooming! It's officially spring today! Hello warmer weather, longer days, gardening and sunshine! If your planning a garden, make sure to reference How to Make a Cat's Garden before you get started. Flowers are already beginning to bloom here on the west coast and if you've got spring fever, you'll be … [Read more...]
Cat Etiquette: Lessons in table manners I am reminded of
Cat Etiquette My cats are very quick to point out exactly what is proper and acceptable in my their house. When I slip up, I am shown exactly why my behavior and/or actions where not good choices on my part. They do not lecture or scold me, just kindly demonstrate the effects my actions have caused and I am free to decide if the consequences … [Read more...]
7 Springtime Dangers for Cats
Spring brings not only warm weather and green color, but a lot of dangers to your cat. Pets want to explore a lot of new things that come out in spring, so you should be conscious about potential hazards for your four-legged friend. 7 Springtime Dangers for Cats Ticks and fleas. The weather gets warmer and not only your cats want to … [Read more...]
A Little Rain a Lot of Chaos
Today it rained. Yes, water fell from the sky in California! Not only rain, it hailed some and there was some awesome thunder and lightning. It was close and it was loud! My husband took my daughter to school and my son and I planned to crawl into my bed and watch the storm through the window. That sounded heavenly. I've been working so much, … [Read more...]
Do Cats Have to Knead?
Killer Claws No matter where I move, Rascal wants to be on me. Not just on me, but kneading me with his razor sharp claws that can penetrate the thickest jeans! And it doesn't stop there! Oh no! I've been trying to sit so as not to have any lap, you know, with my knees up to my chest and tangled like a pretzel, so there is no possible space he … [Read more...]
Rascal bids the kids goodnight
A few years ago we brought home some cats. Dreams of lovable furry teddy bears to cuddle with at night, or lay curled up on our toes, keeping our feet warm and lulling us to sleep with their purrs floated around in my mind. Those dreams were quickly shattered. This is but one of the many, many sleepless nights to follow. The kids are almost … [Read more...]
How to Have a Perfect Cat Pedicure
A cat's grooming habits are very important. You wouldn't want to be caught with dirty paws, would you? How to Perfectly Groom Paws Stick to a tight grooming schedule for perfect kitty cat paws: Every day check your paw pads, lick out any unwanted debri. Chew your claws down to an even size and sharpen them on furniture. Pull off … [Read more...]
You Won’t Believe How This Cat Wakes Me Up!
Does your cat wake you up in the morning? If so, how? (please comment below) Rascal wakes me Every. Single. Morning. Maybe he really will keel over and die if I don't get out of bed at first light and feed him, but somehow I find that hard to believe. I think he will live. He always has dry food and water available. No, I know he will live. … [Read more...]
Tips for Stress Free Moving with Pets
Moving with pets Moving is a stressful time for everyone involved, but especially your pets. We recently moved and had to travel and stay for a week with relatives before getting into our new home, with two cats, a dog, and kids; it was quite an adventure. We did what we could to make the whole process as stress free as possible. When moving … [Read more...]
Cats in the weirdest places
This post was on my blog about my life, but I have found that these trouble makers have enough personality to fill their very own blog. So I'm moving this here and there will be many, many more adventures of these two rascally brothers! One very early morning, I awoke to the sound of crashing, like bottles being thrown on the floor. I … [Read more...]