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Fastest Gums In The West: Treats For Toothless Dogs And Cats

I’ve cared for quite a few animals who have no (or few) teeth. Through trial and error, I’ve found a handful of treats that work well for dogs and cats who gum their way through life.

Bonito flakes are the most popular among my toothless cat pals. In pet supply stores, the brand I see most often . . . → Read More: Fastest Gums In The West: Treats For Toothless Dogs And Cats

Homer’s Odyssey (not THAT one) is a Must Read! (book review)

I couldn’t put this book down!

It’s the best feline biography I’ve ever encountered. The author, Gwen Cooper, beautifully writes about her relationships with her three cats, their personalities, and their interactions with each other.  She certainly admires Homer and she describes him in ways that  clearly illustrate we can learn a lot by following his lead.

She adopted . . . → Read More: Homer’s Odyssey (not THAT one) is a Must Read! (book review)

El Missiano Del Gato

The title that my partner gave my feral/stray cat feeding station is El Missiano Del Gato. (If you speak Spanish and know of a more accurate title, please let me know. I don’t think my fella knew Spanish very well.) A number of people have asked about this structure so I figure it’s worth telling you . . . → Read More: El Missiano Del Gato

Shy Cats & A Shiny Bright House

I recently discovered that my house cleaner, Shannon Westcott of Shiny Bright (402-5451) is very attuned to shy cats. Not only does she transform my house into a sparkling clean place, while she is here she is careful to not startle my shy & anxious cats. I can highly recommend Shannon (and Ruby, who works with . . . → Read More: Shy Cats & A Shiny Bright House

Small Animal Massage Workshop

I attended another really cool, hands-on workshop at my vet (Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital) taught by Marnie Black on Tellington Touch (TTouch) and massage. Marnie is licensed in Small Animal Massage and specializes in working with animals who have special needs.

Marnie

Other participants brought their animals, but since I went to the workshop solo Marnie let . . . → Read More: Small Animal Massage Workshop