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View from the Cat Tree

Pierre: You can just get down from there. I know you’re lurking to try to get any leftover treats because at treat time, I get mine right here.

Newton: No, I’m not looking for treats. I’m…. looking for birds.

orange tabby cat and gray tabby cat on wine crate cat tree

Pierre: Birds?

Newton: Sure, that’s why I’m up higher than you, so I can see the birds better. Look, there goes one now!

Pierre: Where? I don’t see a bird!

orange tabby cat and gray tabby cat on wine crate cat tree

Newton: You are so easy.

Pierre: There wasn’t a bird. Stop trying to trick me into giving you my prime treat-accepting location.

orange tabby cat and gray tabby cat on wine crate cat tree

Newton: Well, if you insist. I’ll leave you here. I’ll just go where the real birds are.

Pierre: Real birds?

gray tabby cat looks at orange tabby cat

Newton: See ya!

Pierre: But where are the real birds?

gray tabby cat watches orange tabby cat jump from wine crate cat tree

Pierre: Do you think he’s trying to pull a fast one to make me give up my spot?

gray tabby cat on wine crate cat tree

Holiday Buying Guide

What do you buy for that cat who has everything? We have a few ideas!

Da Bird

orange tabby dat and Da Bird feather toyAll feather toys are not created equal. Some just dangle, even when humans wave them back and forth, but the way that Da Bird flutters through the air is truly irresistible. Just ask Newton, who knows exactly where it’s stored and gets excited every time the closet is open.

Popcorn Kicker Toy

Polydactyl Circus Peanuts Kicker Cat ToyThere’s something that makes humans smile when they see a cat toy that looks like something else they are familiar with, and the roasted popcorn peanuts kicker toy one never fails to get a laugh, since it arrives like roasted peanuts in a paper bag. But what makes cats smile is the premium catnip inside. Pierre purrrsonally recommends this toy as one of his favorites.

meowbox

gray tabby cat makes selection from Meowbox as orange tabby cat looks on

Wouldn’t it be cool to give a gift that keeps on giving? How about new toys and treats every month? The meowbox is a monthly cat subscription box for your cat, full of fun toys and tasty goodies, delivered to your door. Every box is personalized with your cat’s name(s), and every box purchased means a can of food purchased for a shelter cat. We reviewed the meowbox and gave it enthusiastic paws up. You can buy meowbox at a 10% discount with our exclusive discount code: CATSHERDYOU10 on the meowbox web site.

Sleepypod

Sleepypod convertible cat bed and carrier with gray tabby cat

It’s super-comfy, plush-lined cat bed. That’s all you have to tell your kitty. They don’t want to think about the other thing that happens to that comfy cat bed when it converts into a carrier and takes them to places they might not want to go. The Sleepypod is a comfortable bed to hang out in at home, and when you must travel, it’s a crash-tested carrier. We find it more calming and more comfortable to travel in our familiar, mobile pet bed than a traditional carrier, and it’s a favorite napping spot, too!

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Thanksgiving Dinner Safety for Cats

This is an encore of a post that previously ran just before the Thansgiving holiday last year.

The big Thanksgiving holiday. It’s a time many of us spend with family and friends, and one of the centerpieces of the holiday for most families is the big Thanksgiving dinner.

Your cat may have varying opinions about this.

Ashton: When do they serve the turkey?

Ashton thinks about turkey

Newton: Forget turkey. I want to dive into the whipped cream!

Pierre: Does this mean visitors for dinner? Tell me when they’re gone.

Cats like Pierre are mostly immune to Thanksgiving dinner hazards, but cats like Newton and Ashton will put on their holiday best to be able to share in your Thanksgiving feast. Is it safe to share with them?

A little taste of boneless, well-cooked turkey is safe for your cat, but hold the stuffing! Stuffing usually contains onions, which aren’t safe for cats. Sweet potatoes are safe, but don’t share them if you don’t know what they were prepared with, the essential oils in some herbs and spices can cause gastrointestinal upset. Similarly, pumpkin, which vets recommend for feline constipation, isn’t the same thing as a pumpkin pie full of spices. Consider holding a little pumpkin aside when making your pie if you want to share with your kitty.

The most important thing is moderation. A little taste of your mashed potatoes is all right, but your cat doesn’t need a meal of them. Kitties may love the novelty of interesting food smells at the holidays, but share sparingly and keep up their regular diet to avoid upset stomachs.

References and Further Reading

The Health Benefits Pumpkin Provides our Pets, PetMD
Thanksgiving Safety Tips, ASPCA

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