Smart cat gift selections
Here is a question I have asked at times. Cats can’t read a map, nor can they ask for directions. Yet I have read many stories about cats traveling long distances to get home again when lost. So, how do cats find their way home? There’s even an old song about this subject. Do you … Read more
Greetings, two-legged readers, and thank you for visiting our website. My CCL (Cantankerous Cat Lady) has given me a new children’s book to review. This particular book talks about a cat and heaven, and may teach you something about the Buddha. The book was written by Elizabeth Goldsworth, with the title, “The Cat Who Went … Read more
There is knowledge, and then there is wisdom. We might have an excellent education and a great deal of intelligence, but do we have wisdom? In this area, we could learn much from cats, and what cats teach us about life. Before starting this post, I collected five references on the subject, and they each … Read more
We know that dogs often love to play fetch, to the point of becoming obsessed with the idea. Perhaps you didn’t realize that you can also train your cat to fetch. It’s a fun game you can play together. In this post, you will learn a method you can use to teach your cat to … Read more
Follow these simple rules: Since cats are obligate carnivores, they need a high-protein, meat-based diet. Feeding them a low-protein high-carbohydrate diet will not do. There is no such thing as a vegan cat. If you need additional supplementation, here are essential needs: … Read more
Do you know the basic requirements for providing your cat with a healthy diet? In this post, learn what your cat needs to stay healthy.
In her recent review of Dr. Paul Koudounaris’s book, “A Cat’s Tale,” Lucinda asked many questions of Baba, Paul’s talented cat. I decided I needed to do an interview with Paul to gain some answers to Lucinda’s questions. He agreed, and sent his responses via email. You can read his responses here. CCL (Cantankerous Cat … Read more
TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) represents a humane way to manage growing feral cat populations. When researching TNR, I discovered that many communities in the United States have posted articles about their TNR feral cat programs. I find this information most satisfying. Feral cats typically live in a group called a colony. For a TNR program, they are … Read more