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Did you ever think about the fact that the word “distraction” contains the three letters c-a-t? Maybe that’s not an accident? As many of us are working from home, we’re leaning how to manage our feline coworkers – or not. Cuteness.com features 17 adorable cats who are determined to not let their humans get any

Years ago, this cat lover became a top Grumpy Cat fan upon discovering her social media accounts. Like the rest of the world, I loved little Tardar Sauce and her displeased visage. When I got a follow back from her on Twitter, I told everyone I knew! This still remains my favorite brush with a

Depending on the size and breed of a cat, each one has a specific weight requirement that is best for a long, healthy life. For pet parents with overweight or obese cats, finding the right diet is paramount. We have partnered with NomNom, who have provided us with some helpful information about reaching and maintaining your

I have a playlist. In fact, I have a few of them — one for running, one for relaxing, one just for fun. But I never thought about creating one for my own pets until Spotify came out with its Pet Playlists. This new experience is where Spotify users get an algorithmically curated playlist based

Hi everyone, First of all, we’d like to post a new entry in our Working from Home Series This weeks entry comes from Rachelle and shows Giselle Minou who got a little tired of the family mask construction project which was underway, which Giselle Minou found less than exciting, so she took a little snooze.

Today would have been Ruby’s adoption anniversary. Nine years ago today, I brought my precious little kitten home. I never thought that she wouldn’t be here to celebrate her 9th adoption anniversary with Allegra and me. For those of you  new to The Conscious Cat, she passed away on December 18, 2019, after a brief illness.

More and more we’re seeing cats being kept as inside pets only, and there is good reason for this. The great outdoors, even in your neighborhood, are full of dangers for our domestic felines. Dogs, coyotes, other wildlife, cars, cruel humans, infectious diseases, and even other cats are all reasons to keep your kitty confined

Working at home can be a great gig, but when having to readjust suddenly thanks to a nationwide urging to stay home, work gets a little tricky sometimes. Throw in some furry family members and the adjustments become even more of a chore. But humor goes a long way to ease the stress, as Sheila

Keeping cats indoors protects them from predators, cars and diseases, according to The American Veterinary Medical Association. Because they have natural hunting instincts, cats also prey on birds and other small wildlife, which can harm the ecosystem. But it’s hard to watch Kitty sit at the window, staring and chirping at the birds, and not

Statement from International Cat Care and International Society of Feline Medicine International Cat Care was very concerned to read the BBC news report published this morning (8/4/2020) presenting advice to keep cats indoors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article was alarmist and has since been edited, however, it has been shared around the world and

Picture this: Nature calls, so you head to the bathroom to take care of business. Suddenly, a furry paw shoots under the door, rattling it in its frame. The claws extend, searching for something to grab onto. A mournful, gutteral sound pierces your soul from outside in the hall. It is your cat, and he

Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! Mom has been working really hard and I thought I’d give her a break by taking care of today’s post. I know a lot of you have been asking about me and how I’m doing without my sister. Just like Mom, I’m adjusting to life without our girl, and I’m trying

Our kitties love us and they show their affection in the strangest of ways. Some cats deliver hunted presents. Others purr like mad and make biscuits. Cats even sleep on our heads to demonstrate their love. But one cat has a strange, but heart-meltingly sweet action to show her mom how much she appreciates her.

Welcome to a scary, often puzzling feline “u-niverse.” That “u” includes urinary stones and urinary tract infections. Far too many cats experience a variety of urinary issues that can be painful and, in some instances, life-threatening. Fortunately, effective weapons to tame or combat a host of urinary issues can be found in your cat’s food

All cats can exhibit attention-seeking behavior sometimes, but it’s most common in cats who are left alone for long periods of time or who don’t get enough stimulation from their home environment. A lot of the shenanigans cats pull to get our attention can be perceived as straight up naughty behavior, but it’s important to

Charity releases ‘no judgement’ message and appeals for desperate pet owners to seek help after CCTV footage shows abandoned cat with no eyes. National pet charity Blue Cross is urging struggling pet owners to reach out for help after a cat with no eyes was left in a taped-up box outside one of its animal

This post is sponsored by Sleepypod You’ve probably seen them online: cats who hike, camp, rock climb and surf. They seem to be fearless and accompany their adventure loving humans everywhere. If you’ve ever wondered whether your cats have what it takes to be an adventure cats, you’ll enjoy meeting Sophie, Kylo Ren and Gryphon.

Cats are next level experts at hiding, this we know, but did you know felines have the power to hide in plain sight too? Cat fur comes in an earth-toned array of colors and patterns, lending well to kitty hiding abilities. And thanks to their shades of brown, black, russet, smoke, and white, these masters

There’s a good chance you’ve heard about CBD oil for dogs and cats. In natural health circles, the product has become one of the most popular go-to natural solutions for a wide-variety of ailments from anxiety to joint pain to nausea and digestion problems. Our sister site iHeartDogs and Cannanine just published a detailed piece

‘When the worker wanted to move the boxes inside the shop, the shop cat denied him because she was sleeping on it.’ Jonas’ winning image features in the 2020 ‘Cats & People’ charity calendar which is now on sale to raise funds for International Cat Care’s feline welfare work. To find out more and to

From tiny to titan, cats come in all sizes. And our cat lover hearts are mush for every single one of them, but there’s something extra special cute about a little cat. Some kitties seem to never overgrow their kittenish statures, staying small and snugly their whole lives. On short legs with big, round eyes,

Everybody poops. Like us humans, cats prefer a clean, quiet place to do their business, and we can provide the litter loo experience of their dreams if they could give us a little direction. With that in mind, here are eight key litter box etiquette commandments as explained by cats. Photo: Lightspruch | Getty Images

But in the small historic town of Azemmour, Association ERHAM is working hard to ensure their survival. Morocco’s lockdown came fast and furious on the 20th March, closing cafes and restaurants, all cultural and sporting events and mosques. The COVID-19 caseload was still relatively low and the government gained worldwide praise for their quick and

This post is sponsored by Assisi Animal Health* Bob showed up at Cindy Jones’ neighbor’s house in the foothills above San Diego one day. “He was definitely feral,” says Cindy, “but obviously he knew food could be found where humans were.” Since the neighbors had no interest in feeding a feral cat, she began to

Sometimes nature can be cruel, but the kindness of cat-loving hearts can ease the harsh facts of life. And at just one-day-old, Aela the kitten has already learned these truths. The tiny black kitten was found alone in a backyard, so young her eyes had yet to open. Her rescue came after a woman heard

Happy Easter from Allegra and Ingrid This will be a very different Easter for most of us. Even if you’re sheltering in place with family, you won’t be able to get together with a wider circle of family members like you might normally do. If you’re used to celebrating this holiday in your church, watching

Cats speak a language all their own, and while communicating with your cat can be tricky, learning their lexicon of meows, body language, and purr power will improve conversations with your kitty love. And the more you understand each other, the tighter the bond between you and your cat will be. Take a look at