10 Ways To Unknowingly Crush Your Cat's Spirit

1.  Not cleaning the litter box:  Leave the box filled with kitty's waste because some new litters promise freshness for multiple days, so you wait till the weekend for that dreaded chore of cleaning the litter box.   Imagine leaving your own toilet unflushed all  week long, and you will know how your cat feels.

2. Shouting: Raised voices will terrify your cat.  Feline ears are extra sensitive to loud noises, so yelling is amplified to extreme levels.  A cat who hears shouting will flatten his or her head and look for a place to hide, away from the sound and fury.

3. Punishing:  Yelling "bad cat", throwing things, motioning in anger, and scolding your cat when he or she misses the litter box or claws your sofa, tells her or him you are unhappy, even if they have no idea why.  Grabbing him or her and shoving their face in a mess will leave them petrified.  Their eyes will darken in fear, but will not alter their displeasing behavior because you are teaching them to be afraid.

4. Ignoring The Pain:  Looking away when your cat repeatedly chews at a sore spot on their belly or furiously scratches at their ears.  Cats are masters at hiding their discomfort whether an infected tooth makes eating difficult or a urinary tract infection means litter box visits are pure agony.  Monitoring your cat's well being means being a pain detective so you know what ails your cat, even if he or she cannot tell you directly.

5. Leaving the Light Off: Left alone in a silent home when darkness falls, your cat will feel abandoned.  Yes, cats can see in the dark,but why not provide a radio for murmured sounds of companionship, and a nightlight, a small beacon of brightness to remind Tabby that you will be home soon.

6. Teasing: Pulling on your cat's tail, blowing on face, ruffling the fur while they are sleeping, picking them up if they dislikes being handled, jiggling her in your arms.  such antagonizing behavior confuses and depresses your cat who wants to love you.  Why goad him /her into feeling dislike instead?

7. Skipping The Small Stuff: Never grooming your cat, allowing them to experience the discomfort of hairballs.  Not trimming their claws,  so that they snag them around the house.  Not checking their ears for mites, even when they shake their head repeatedly. Ignoring their problems chewing even if it signals gum or tooth trouble.  The little things add up and can deplete your cat's energy and health.

8. Hurting: Hitting, kicking, physically harming a cat in any way, from a "light tap" to a hard smack, is inhumane, evil morally wrong and guaranteed to instill fear in any cat.  Breaking their spirit and their heart, in the process.  Physical pain teaches cats to fear people.

9. Not Filling or Cleaning the Water Dish:  Filling a small bowl with water and letting the cat drink from it no matter how long it sits, how much dust accumulates, what spills into it, then topping off the same bowl a few days from now without washing it.  This gives your cat the opportunity to drink stagnant water, down to the last drop.  And how many times have you enjoyed a bottled water today?

10. Neglecting Your Cat:  Offering your cat no attention, no conversation, no affection, no interaction and no playtime leave your cat confused.  They crave even the  smallest gesture or word of kindness in exchange for their pure devotion to you.  

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Why is clay litter so bad?

Did you know that clay-based cat litter contains a clumping agent called sodium bentonite?  

Did you know that it can be dangerous and potentially fatal for cats?

Sodium bentonite is acquired by clay litter manufacturers through strip mining. 
Strip mining involves the removal of trees, shrubs and wildlife from a given areas.

The top layer of soil can be extracted to access buried deposits of the profitable materials underneath.  Strip mining is incredibly disruptive to plant and animal life and pollution becomes a serious concern if the excavated material is process on site.

The good news, Consumers now have a healthier and safer option for their cats.

Be sure to offer them the goodness of all natural cat litter:  For example Swheat Scoop.
Made from wheat and natural grains, better for cats, people and the planet.

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                                                   The Six Aspects of Cat Comfort

Cats are born pleasure seekers and your cat will find lots of comfortable places around your home to hang out.  You can expand your pet's comfort zone by selecting the right supplies and equipment.  Here are six ways to make your cat more comfortable.

1.  Food

Mealtimes are a highlight of your cat's day and providing them with nutritional food that they like will keep them active.  Healthy, organic and more natural cat food will make them more healthy.

Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning that they not only crave but thrive the best on meats as the protein base of their diet.  Therefore the canned, frozen or freeze dried foods would be preferable.  A high meat content dry food would be another alternative.  Stop on by and check out our large assortment..

Consider feeding your cat multiple times daily.  This is also a healthier way to feed as more smaller portions generally increase nutrient absorption.  It is also something they will look forward to.

2. Bowls

Your cat may be influenced by his or her dish as well as their dinner.  Bowls should be big enough for them to eat without squashing their whiskers.

Try to avoid plastic dishes, since plastic tends to hold and replicate bacteria.

Use separate dishes or double dinners that have a separate dish from on another. Not only do cats often prefer to drink water away from their food, but his also keeps the merging of the food with the water.

For freshness and to attract your cat to drink more refresh their water at least daily.

3. Litter

Cats are fastidious creatures and the litter that helps you keep the box clean also keeps the box attractive to our cat.  Selecting the right litter ensures that  your cat will continue to use their litter box.

A note, be sure the box is big enough for your cat to turn themselves around in or out of .

4. Bedding

Cats spend an average of 16 hours a day sleeping.  So finding an appropriate place to sleep is important for their comfort level. Since cats are very territorial animals, it is good to provide a specific place that is theirs for them to sleep.

5. Toys and Posts

Providing a variety of toys will satisfy your cat's natural need to play and keep them from boredom.  Fishing pole style toys give them a great  overall workout by promoting jumping and leaping.  Windup mechanical toys provide mental and physical stimulation and balls encourage running and chasing.

The indoor cat will benefit from a scratching post or even better a multi level cat tree.

A scratcher will provide exercise.  a multi-level tree provides both exercise and a place to hang out.

6. A Daily Routine

If your schedule allows a routine, your cat will look forward to your comings ( not your goings).  Since they are creatures of habit having a schedule regarding coming home, playtime and feeding increases their contentment quotient.  Your cat will come to know the pulse beats of your day. and anticipate your arrival home and look forward to the positive interactions the two of you share. 

Summertime Cat Teats

Add a couple of ice cubes to your cat's water bowl daily.

Some cats love the taste of yogurt.  It is good for them!!  

Adding this creamy treat to your cat's diet is cool, tasty and healthy.

Always feed high quality plain yogurt, not flavored yogurt that has little or no lactose  or added sugar.   

Cat Grass....

Even though cats are carnivores, they seem to like  bit of greenery in their daily diet.
We think that cats simply like the taste and texture of crispy crunchy green leaves and stems.

Grass eating is more often found in outdoor cats.  If you have outdoor cats, it is important to be
careful when using fertilizer, weed and pest control products on your lawn area.  This can be
very toxic to your cat.  Many indoor cats will snack on any available greenery as well.
With many common household plants that are toxic.  it is important to screen the plants
in your home.  Avoid keeping plants that are a potential risk and make you offer your cat
an alternative.

The best way to satisfy

your cat's taste for greens is to provide a pot of fresh organic cat grass.
If you want to provide a little variety for your kitty.  There are several types of grass for feeding your cats, oats, wheat, Japanese barnyard millet, bluegrass and rye.

It is so simple to provide your cat(s) with their own mini salad bar.
Cat grass is easy to grow.

We carry a wide range of different cat grass, in pots,  baskets and more. Along with refills.
Stop on by and check it out