This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Lucy and Mina enjoying the space in our new home in 2019. Miss Mina was always very playful because play ended with treats. When you offer treats, you replicate the hunting cycle. Winning = food.
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Happy Birthday, Miss Lucy!
Lucy is eight years old today! We have a full day planned of treats, treats and more treats to celebrate.
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Attack mode engaged! Miss Lucy loves packing paper of all sorts. I buy rolls of paper and offer that to her, but it's not as exciting as wads of paper from shipments because those have new scents from the outside world.
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This is the view from my desk most of the day (the camera and boom are there full time for making videos). Miss Lucy loves to sleep on this cat tree where she has a good view of the outdoors and of me. We keep an eye on each other throughout the day. :)
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Cats sometimes seem bossy when compared to other pets. Why is that?
Watch: youtu.be/rTlm8XiKNf8
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Miss Lucy heard something outside and now she's camped out by the door to the catio. Cats need to be vigilant to survive in the wild. They often display these behaviors in our homes because they don't understand that predators can't get inside.
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Springtime means more entertainment for Miss Lucy as birds return to the area. Every indoor cat needs window perches. The more, the better!
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Mina feeling playful in 2019. Cats don't use facial expressions to show their emotions, but their ear positions and eyes sometimes give their feelings away.
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Miss Lucy is enjoying the sunbeams on the catio this morning. Cats usually feel cold at temps that make us feel comfortable, so make sure your cats get sunny places to lounge and warm cat beds throughout your home.
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Miss Lucy's favorite bed is this Halloween blanket. I really like using folded fleece blankets as cat beds. They're warm, easy to wash, and they inspire some cats to knead. Miss Lucy has never liked beds with high sides, so these are perfect for her.
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Lucy in 2018 shortly after she'd been rescued. She was fluffed up after being bathed so you can't see how thin she was. Thankfully, she'll never have to go hungry again. :)
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What's a cat bathroom? Is it just a litter box?
Watch: youtu.be/-Iv01XZJyjs
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Time changes are always difficult. The spring forward is usually easier than the fall back, but Miss Lucy and I are both still adapting to the recent change. This morning, I actually woke her up!
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Miss Lucy loves lounging on the back of this chair. So much so, that I now think of it as Lucy's chair. Most cats feel safer when up high where they're out of the reach of predators.
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It's been two years since losing Miss Mina and her loss is still keenly felt. I've been learning to live with grief. I appreciate the time I had with Mina, and I still feel her here in my heart where she will continue to exist for the rest of my days.
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As the days get warmer, Miss Lucy is spending more time on the catio. Even if you don't have an enclosed porch, do your best to offer your cats access to lots of windows in your home.
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Just hanging out with my friend, Lucy. She's never been much into sitting on my lap but she always wants to be close by.
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I love when Miss Lucy hangs out with me on the couch. I never know what motivates this infrequent behavior. I used to think it happened when she was cold, but it's been unseasonably warm lately. Whatever the reason, I'm always happy to have her company.
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Mina relaxing in 2020. She loved "doughnut" style beds with a bolster. I think they made her feel safe. Offer your cats different options to learn their preferences.
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Everything costs more these days, so how much is the real world cost of caring for a feline friend?
Watch: youtu.be/dKjtJvKSWZA
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Miss Lucy was about four months old when I took this pic. Kittens need lots of calories every day - even more than an adult cat needs. While kitten food is a marketing invention, it's usually denser in calories and that can be advantageous.
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Are time outs a helpful way to change your cat's behaviors?
Watch: youtu.be/4eg70_iLvNM
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Cats' eyes are perfectly adapted for hunting, but cats can't see clearly up close. That's why they may sometimes be unable to see something that's right in front of them.
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I don't use this carrier any more, since I use a mobile vet, but I've left it where it was when Mina used it as one of her primary sleeping spots. Lucy has never ventured into it before, as it's a bit small for her, but now she's sleeping in it every night.
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Mina on a paper bag. She would never go inside the bags I put out. Instead, she would always crush them and sit on top. :)
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The world is in love with the idea of "alpha" individuals who take charge. Does this concept apply to your cats?
Watch: youtu.be/B1XKfvVhWT8
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Lucy's been helping me make videos for our YouTube channel this week. I hope you'll join us at www.youtube.com/@KittyHelpDesk.
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I like when I capture a little lick in a picture of Miss Lucy. Sometimes, lip licking can indicate stress in cats, especially if they aren't eating or grooming when the lick occurs.
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This Throwback Thursday, I have a pic of Miss Lucy in 2018. She's always been a happy cat, even when she was in quarantine while we got rid of her parasites. Never introduce a new cat to other cats until you know they're parasite-free.
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