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NOAA is forecasting a severe Atlantic Hurricane season with 13 to 19 named storms and up to 10 hurricanes for 2020. Hurricane season runs from July through November with a peak from mid-August through the end of October. Before any bad weather appears, you need to make sure that you have an emergency plan that

Hi everyone, My humans received this pawesome huge box the other day and I just had to get on top of it! But was I up the right way? All this trying to stay on top of this sure made me tired… Ok I’ve had enough now will you rescue me? 😀 Signed by Her

This 4th of July will be very different from previous celebrations for a lot of us. For Allegra and me, on a personal level, it will be the first 4th without Ruby. And of course, nothing else will be the same this  year, either. If you are going to gather with family or friends, please

Cornelius Cornbread is a dapper lad, a ‘pawsh’ feline, if you will. A shiny Bombay cat, he loves a bow-tie and describes himself as “Sassy, Stylish & Southern.” And he’s had his eyebrows camera ready since kittenhood. Purrfectly sculpted, Cornbread’s eyebrows are actually spots where his black fur has thinned. The lack of fur above

Looking for a way to celebrate our feline friends this month? Here are some fun July cat activities. NOTE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many events have been cancelled or gone virtual. All month: National Lost Pet Prevention Month A tabby cat with an ID collar on. Photography by Shelagh Duffett/Thinkstock. Wednesday, July 1: ID Your

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Sarah with Ariel This post contains affiliate links* You’ve come to know Sarah Chauncey through her compassionate writing about loss and grief  here on The Conscious Cat over the past few years. After her heart-cat Hedda died in 2016, she wrote P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna, a beautifully illustrated and healing gift book

Greetings, my pawsome human minions. Food is glorious. I’m a serious fan of snacking and my mom says it’s making me chubby. That’s fine, I’ll happily be a chubby cat. I’ve known times when food is scarce so I’m going to eat what’s handed to me. And even a few things I’ve snagged from the

Tiger by looks, lap cat by temperament, the Toyger will leap into your heart with one swipe of her paw. The name game The Toyger earned her moniker in a fairly simple way: by combining the words “toy” and “tiger.” Though once known as the “California Toyger” due to her California origins, the name was

Following the The Cat That Walked Through Time please find the second installment, The Cat That Walked Into History, below: She waited, a little impatiently, for the library staffer to check her credentials and her ID against his list of names. It’s not like the materials in the archives are going anywhere. And even though

This post contains affiliate links* How cute is this night light! Available in white and pink, this adorable nightlight will add a soft glow to your room and a smile to your face. Night Light features Made from acrylic Approximately 3 x 1.3 inches No batteries required. Comes with a rechargeable battery with USB cable.

Word problems in math have long been notorious for giving a person more of something than truly needed. What does Joe really need with 265 oranges? And why is he selling 154 of them to Sara? At least the silly quantities found in math problems have turned into fodder for humor. So, when mixing a

We interviewed top feline experts to find out their favorite cat-care secrets for all life stages. Read on to learn how to manage the most common cat-care and behavior issues. Photo: Lightspruch | Getty Images Cat-care secrets for preventing litter box woes Not using the litter box is at the top of the list of

Please find below a piece from our partner charity iCatCare: Kayleigh Hill, qualified veterinary surgeon who manages the Blue Cross Greater Manchester Rehoming and Advice Unit, tells us about her recently published study ‘A novel approach to welfare interventions in problem multi-cat households’. Her study highlights the importance of veterinary surgeons building relationships with owners

This post contains affiliate links* Allegra is always intrigued when we get a new cat bed for review, but the true test, as most of us know, is whether the  novelty will wear off quickly, or whether the bed is a keeper. I can usually predict what she will like, and I was pretty sure

As a cat parent, your cat’s health is the number one priority. Unfortunately, cats are notorious for hiding illnesses, so you might not even spot a serious health problem until it’s too late. Luckily, if you know what to look out for and how to reduce the risk of these health problems, keeping your cat

When a beloved cat passes away, your house and heart may seem a little empty. Grief looks and feels different for each person, and there is no wrong way to grieve. Ordained animal chaplain Kaleel Sakakeeny describes grieving as an active process, and his work is about supporting cat guardians “moving from grief to mourning.”

Hi everyone, With the easing of lockdown here in the UK we thought it would be a great opportunity to re-visit our tips for safely travelling with your pets. If you think but cats don’t travel don’t forget that there are celebrity cats such as Starina Esperanza Silvaz who safely travel with their humans. 🙂 Weither it

This post contains affiliate links* The 4th of July is probably a cat’s least favorite holiday. I know it is at our house. Even Ruby, who was not afraid of thunderstorms, became unsettled when fireworks started going off in our neighborhood. Allegra used to be terrified during fireworks. Thankfully, the last few years, she’s handled

Greetings, pawesome human minions. I’m Forrest. I’m an old tabby, and proud of every single one of my 12 years. From feral to lazy house cat, I’ve seen enough of the world to know what its about. Now that I’ve found my forever home, I spend a lot of time in my favorite corner on

Why do cats knead? Cats are interesting creatures, with many traits and behaviors that are easily recognized as being uniquely feline — the way they curl up tightly to take a nap, for example, or their characteristic grooming rituals after enjoying a meal. Cat kneading is another common feline behavior. The kneading is a motion cats make

Hi everyone, Remember a few years back I had a pink tunnel? Well, I thought I’d re-create the same with our orange one. 😀 So what do you think? Does it look against my fur? 😀 Or is this way better? 🙂 Or maybe a more contemporary sideways shot? haha Signed by His Meowjesty King

Pearl, a somewhat grumpy looking cat in Thailand, won’t let anyone get away with tasting a delicious watermelon without paying for it first! Pearl has been guarding a watermelon stand for six years. Despite his intense glare, his human says he’s one of the sweetest boys in the village. Visit Bored Panda for more wonderful

Thanks to social media, cat lovers are treated to amazing cat photography on the regular. And while all cats are beautiful, some of them stand apart with their interesting quirks or fur patterns. Chimera cats certainly fall into this standing-out category with the dual coloring of their faces. You’ve seen Venus, Narnia, Quimera, all lovely

Adding a new cat to your household is exciting, but it can also lead to turmoil, especially if you already have a cat that’s unsure of the new addition. While the first few days in your home can be ones of high stress, knowing how to socialize your cat with the new one can make

Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in our Friday Art Cat section by Jeanne & Tiny Man Higgins: Jeanne took a stab at learning to draw so she could make a portrait of him—he is her 16 year old boy who has cancer in his abdomen. He’s doing well, but she knows he

Guest post by Ingrid R. Niesman, MS PhD As COVID-19 continues to spread globally among humans, veterinarians are starting to track COVID in animals as well. Epidemiologists are our front-line defense Two new epidemiological studies are designed to investigate the potential for COVID-19 infection in companion animals. Dr. Jonathan Runstadler, DVM, Ph.D., a lead investigator

Okay, I’ll admit it, my cat has a stroller. The elderly Himalayan mix that rules our house quite enjoys the outdoor time it allows her. We’re working up to going for longer walks than just a stroll around the yard and I’ve got no problem showing off the fact my cat has a stroller. Why?

Cats are naturally playful creatures. Once you’ve lived with a cat for a while, it becomes evident that anything can be a toy. Most cat owners have had a Christmas tree incident with their cat knocking baubles left, right and center.  Here’s why playtime is so important for your cat and how playing with your

Hey guys, We just found out that there is a brilliant looking cat subscription coming this year! The Kitty Cafe from Nottingham that we have visited before has put a campaign up on Indiegogo to fund their new subscription box! It has already reached 100% and there are only a mere few days left to