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An Update About The Meow Place Blog & Its Future

Amber — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:00:32 +0000

It has been an extremely difficult year for us, so here goes… This may come at no surprise to you, but I’m not terribly consistent with blog posts here at The Meow Place. While my passion is and always will be cat care, it’s been difficult to sit down and type for quite some time now, so I thought I would give you all a little update. Depression and anxiety are a beast. My family and friends are all very familiar with my mental health struggles, but it’s not something…

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Creating A Holiday Safe Space For Your Cat (Whether At Home Or While Traveling)

Amber — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:00:23 +0000

A holiday safe space for your cat is essential if you plan to entertain visitors. The holidays are here! Your entire family is coming to visit, but your cat may not be comfortable interacting with such a large group (or even a small one!). Creating a holiday safe space for your cat gives them somewhere they can retreat from the noise and chaos that comes with holiday hosting. (This post contains affiliate links from the Amazon Associate program. Purchases made from these links won’t cost you extra, but the blog…

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How Cat Cafes Are Promoting Adoption & Helping To End Cat Homelessness

Amber — Sat, 15 Oct 2022 18:00:15 +0000

What are cat cafes, and how are they helping to end cat homelessness? Get ready to learn all about this popular new trend. If you’ve never been to a cat cafe, you’re seriously missing out. Cat cafes are a wonderful experience that any cat-lover should try, and they exist for one of the best causes out there: to end cat homelessness. In honor of Global Cat Day, we’re here to tell you all about cat cafes and how they benefit both cats and humans. (This post contains affiliate links from…

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Married With Cats: Why Having A Romantic Partner Who Loves Cats Is Essential

Amber — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:57:21 +0000

A romantic partner who loves cats can be the greatest gift a cat lady/guy could ever ask for. Instead of going through the headache of trying to convince your S.O. that they should like cats, why not go with someone who’s already a cat-lover? There are many benefits to this arrangement, and life gets just that little bit easier. Benefit #1: They’ll Love Your Cats Just As Much As You Do Well, maybe… maybe not… but you know a romantic partner who loves cats will love yours as well! Do…

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Why Marijuana Is Dangerous To Cats & Why CBD Oil Is Not

Amber — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:35:41 +0000

Marijuana is dangerous to cats, so you should exercise caution when using it around them. Millions of people will be celebrating 4/20, especially during stressful times like the COVID-19 crisis. If you intend to participate this year, you should know the reasons why marijuana is dangerous to cats and how you can protect them. Marijuana Is NOT Like Catnip While some may joke that marijuana is just catnip for humans, it’s still a toxin for cats. Inhalation or ingestion of marijuana has negative effects on cats, up to and including…

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Can Cats Get The Coronavirus? What You Need To Know [REVISED]

Amber — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 22:26:46 +0000

As nationwide panic ensues, cat owners are asking a very important question… Can cats get the coronavirus? [EDITED 4/16/20] The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has become a serious health issue. As stores run out of toilet paper and people hunker down in a self-induced quarantine, pet owners have another problem to worry about: the possibility that their pets could become infected. In fact, pets are being abandoned in record numbers as cities in China are evacuated. Cats and dogs are literally starving to death after being left behind. [Disclaimer:…

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Why You Should Keep A Cat Diary & How To Do It

Amber — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:00:54 +0000

What is a cat diary, and why should you keep one? A cat diary can be a useful tool. On one of our many vet visits for Misha and Tippy, our veterinarian suggested keeping a cat diary. I’d never heard of such a thing, but hey, how different could it be from a regular diary? It turned out to be really helpful. What Is A Cat Diary? A cat diary is a record of happenings in your cat’s life. It can be used to keep track of changes, health concerns,…

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Stomatitis In Cats: What It Is & What To Do About It

Amber — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:57:01 +0000

Stomatitis in cats can be a scary thing, but once you know what it is, you can take the right steps to treat it. I first heard the word “stomatitis” from my vet on Tippy’s last November visit. Despite its name, stomatitis has nothing to do with the stomach. Tippy has been suffering from red gums and bad breath for awhile, and I thought that gingivitis was the culprit. I figured she was going through the same thing that Misha had (which resulted in all of Misha’s teeth being removed).…

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Anime For Cat-Lovers (The Best 5 Series If You Love Cats)

Amber — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 15:00:14 +0000

Love anime? Love cats? These top anime for cat-lovers will satisfy your need for cute cats. It’s no secret that Japan loves cats. It might be why so many anime shows feature cats, whether as the stars or in smaller supporting roles. So which are the best anime for cat-lovers? Here are the best cat-centric anime shows (and some shows you should avoid). Chi’s Sweet Home Chi is a kitten who was separated from her mother and adopted by a little boy. The boy and his family live in an…

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How To Help A Shy Cat Come Out Of Her Shell

Amber — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 15:00:09 +0000

To help a shy cat, there’s one thing you need more than anything else: patience. If you’ve ever tried to help a shy cat come out of her shell, you know how frustrating it can be. You think, ‘Once I take this new kitty home, she’ll love it here!’. The truth is that cats don’t always adjust quickly to their new surroundings. A shy cat may remain in hiding for weeks or months (in some extreme cases, years). Why Won’t My Shy Cat Come Out Of Hiding? Why is it…

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