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food

Cat food irradiation linked to deaths.

9 June 2009

In November 2008, unexplained fatal neurological damage among Sydney cats was linked to the Canadian Orijen brand of cat food. The problem was restricted to Australia, despite the fact the same food being shipped to other countries and being consumed without issue. No links could be made to certain batches of food, and Orijen was [...]

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The Pawbreaker.

7 June 2009
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What could be better than some fresh catnip poured on the floor? Perhaps a giant ball of catnip that you can bat around and eat? Well, someone has already thought of that. Like most cat lovers, Brett Buchanan provided his three cats with plenty of catnip toys, but noticed that as his kitties aged, their [...]

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Slim Cat Food Dispenser: Review.

25 May 2009
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After posting about the Slim Cat Food Dispenser, we ordered one for Train. Critter Cottage provided great service and fast shipping. After it arrived we read the instructions, then tried it on Train. Train was… how do I put this? Totally uninterested. While she understood there was dry food inside, she gave us looks of [...]

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Cat grass.

22 May 2009
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Mr. J and I went to our local farmers’ markets last weekend. While picking up some potted herbs, we also grabbed some cat grass to make up the 4 for $10 deal. Train is an inside cat, and we live in the inner west, so she’s never actually seen grass, let alone eaten it. We [...]

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Feline Greenies

18 May 2009
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Train is fond of treats. We try not to give her too many — generally only when she’s good. She’ll get some when we’ve successfully clipped her nails (a very stressful event in the savvycat household), given her a bath, or brushed her. Of course, there are the occasions we use them as bribery — [...]

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Slim Cat Food Dispenser

13 May 2009
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Think your kitty should work for her dry food? Well, you’re not alone. Introducing the Slim Cat food dispenser: The Slim Cat food dispenser is designed to distribute an adjustable amount of dry food when the cat plays with the dispenser ball. While the name indicates it might be for porky kitties only, it can [...]

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Easter Reminder.

7 April 2009
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With Easter coming up this weekend and the increase in chocolate around the house, it’s probably a good time to remind everyone that cats and chocolate do not mix. Why not? Well, chocolate contains xanthines. Xanthines act as diuretics – causing the body to lose fluid and also a cardiac stimulant – causing the heart [...]

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Alessi Tigrito Cat Bowl

19 March 2009
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Think your kitty is worth AU $129 worth of food dishes? Well, you might as well make it stylish as well. The Alessi cat bowl is quite adorable, if you ignore the price tag. Available online (The Good Store, WA) and it seems most quirky gift stores. It comes in three colours (above and below), [...]

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