The Cat Fanciers' Association - Blog http://blog.cfa.org Fri, 17 May 2013 14:56:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Garfield Recipes with Cattitude! is Cat’s Meow http://blog.cfa.org/garfield-recipes-with-cattitude-cats-meow/ http://blog.cfa.org/garfield-recipes-with-cattitude-cats-meow/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 22:10:21 +0000 Jodell http://blog.cfa.org/?p=225 Continue reading →]]> Garfield Recipes with Cattitude! is packed with over 230 terrific recipes for all of Garfield’s favorite foods from lasagna, (of course) to pizza and more!

The book is filled with illustrations by Jim Davis and with pointers from our favorite feline, you will be sure to be entertained, informed and inspired to try these delicious offerings! over 200 pages of beverages, breads, breakfast items, cookies, candy, desserts, lunch items, main dishes and even pet treats, you will find something to fit your palette!

Try this lasagna recipe for starter and get your copy today!  Watch the video below from Vickie and Jo Ann on how to make Garfield’s favorite food!

 

 

 

]]> http://blog.cfa.org/garfield-recipes-with-cattitude-cats-meow/feed/ 0 Check Out Temptations Cat Treats “Work It Kitty” Video http://blog.cfa.org/check-out-temptations-cat-treats-work-it-kitty-video/ http://blog.cfa.org/check-out-temptations-cat-treats-work-it-kitty-video/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 21:35:05 +0000 Jodell http://blog.cfa.org/?p=219 Continue reading →]]> As part of ad ad campaign for Temptations cat treats, Work It Kitty is a cute,. feline aerobics promo! Of course, you’ll want to reward your cats with a Temptations treat right after his workout!

It’s so cute! Check it out!

]]> http://blog.cfa.org/check-out-temptations-cat-treats-work-it-kitty-video/feed/ 0 Lil Bub Wins Tribeca Film Festival http://blog.cfa.org/lil-bub-wins-tribeca-film-festival-2/ http://blog.cfa.org/lil-bub-wins-tribeca-film-festival-2/#comments Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:30:44 +0000 Jodell http://blog.cfa.org/?p=212 Yes, it is official! Lil Bub Won the Tribeca Film Festival for best feature film “Lil Bub and Friends” in the online film festival. Lil Bub, the runt of the litter shows everyone that it is ok to be different!

]]> http://blog.cfa.org/lil-bub-wins-tribeca-film-festival-2/feed/ 0 It’s Official: Asheville, NC Replaces Iron Sculpture with Cat! http://blog.cfa.org/its-official-asheville-nc-replaces-iron-sculpture-with-cat/ http://blog.cfa.org/its-official-asheville-nc-replaces-iron-sculpture-with-cat/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:53:33 +0000 Jodell http://blog.cfa.org/?p=204 Continue reading →]]> This NC city replaced a tourist attraction–a sculpture of the monopoly iron with a replica of the new sculpture of the cat.

Representatives of the city said, ”the feline sculpture should resonate more with the general public since the world has become obsessed with cats.”

We agree!

Cat Lovers Everywhere will love to add this city to their cat attraction trip list!

 

 

]]> http://blog.cfa.org/its-official-asheville-nc-replaces-iron-sculpture-with-cat/feed/ 0 Caution is the Key When Using “Green” Cleaning Products Around Your Cats http://blog.cfa.org/caution-is-the-key-when-using-green-cleaning-products-around-your-cats/ http://blog.cfa.org/caution-is-the-key-when-using-green-cleaning-products-around-your-cats/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:18:36 +0000 Jodell http://blog.cfa.org/?p=200 Continue reading →]]> In honor of Earth Day, we have some tips and suggestions for your spring cleaning and keeping your pets safe from harmful chemicals, this year.

Photo: Cayusa. Foter.com. CC-BY-NC

As companies offer more environmentally friendly alternatives to toxic cleaners, pet owners should keep in mind that what’s considered ” green” to a human can be dangerous, and even deadly to animals. Be sure to read labels.  Remember, the term “natural”  may also be misleading. Many products say that they are green when they are not.

Most household cleaners are safe if used according to manufacturer’s directions, but many home-made cleaners do not have the benefit of instructions, so be careful to check out individual ingredients as well.

Photo credit: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Lmbuga / Foter.com / CC BY-SA

Cats can get stomach aches from orange, lemon or peppermint essential oils added to cleaners, said Dr. Camille DeClementi, a senior toxicologist at the Animal Poison Control Center.  She adds, “Many commercial green products are safe for animals, but owners should still exercise the same precautions as with chemical alternatives. For example, do not use fabric softener sheets that contain cationic detergents, (kills bacteria) because they can give your cat stomach distress.”

It is important to keep pets away from an area that is being cleaned and to make sure that sprays are not used directly on a pet. ” A good rules of thumb is when the instructions say to keep out of reach of children, it is a good idea to keep out of reach of pets as well,” DiCleminti said.

It is possible to be clean, environmentally friendly and provide a safe environment for your cat.

 

]]> http://blog.cfa.org/caution-is-the-key-when-using-green-cleaning-products-around-your-cats/feed/ 0 The Cat Fanciers’ Association Foundation Feline Historical Museum in the News http://blog.cfa.org/the-cat-fanciers-association-foundation-feline-historical-museum-in-the-news/ http://blog.cfa.org/the-cat-fanciers-association-foundation-feline-historical-museum-in-the-news/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:12:55 +0000 Jodell http://blog.cfa.org/?p=197 Find out more about the CFAF Feline Historical Museum gets a visit from Fox 8-TV, Cleveland.

]]> http://blog.cfa.org/the-cat-fanciers-association-foundation-feline-historical-museum-in-the-news/feed/ 0 Feline “Manicure” Serves an Alternative to Declawing http://blog.cfa.org/feline-manicure-serves-alternative-declawing/ http://blog.cfa.org/feline-manicure-serves-alternative-declawing/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:11:05 +0000 Jodell http://blog.cfa.org/?p=192 Continue reading →]]> Have you tried training your cat to not use your furniture as a scratching post to no avail?  Does your cat ignore the scratching posts you already have around the house?

Consider a lovely shade of pink, fake nails for your female cat?  How about matching colors for your and your favorite feline?

Photo Credit: Linda Martino

Before you subject your cat to the painful declawing procedure, consider this alternative: nail caps.  There are plenty of nail caps on the market today.  You can choose to put them on yourself or take your cat to the vet so your vet can put them on for you.

You will find the nail caps at your local pet store such as Petsmart. This product is a fake, little nail with soft plastic points, which owners can glue over the cats’ regular nails.  The nails are made of soft material, making it impossible for the cat to harm furniture.

Try it! What do you have to lose?

 

 

]]> http://blog.cfa.org/feline-manicure-serves-alternative-declawing/feed/ 1 Travel and Leisure Cite Best Places for Cat Lovers http://blog.cfa.org/travel-and-leisure-cite-best-places-for-cat-lovers/ http://blog.cfa.org/travel-and-leisure-cite-best-places-for-cat-lovers/#comments Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:05:48 +0000 Jodell http://blog.cfa.org/?p=184 Continue reading →]]> Here’s something to put on your bucket list!

 

What does the Hello Kitty Theme Park in Tokyo, Belgium’s Festival of the Cats, Ernest Hemingway’s Home and Museum as well as the CFA Foundation Feline Historical Museum and 12 other events that place the focus on all things feline?

They are listed in the on line version of Travel and Leisure as the “craziest places for cat lovers!”

We think it is a great idea!

]]> http://blog.cfa.org/travel-and-leisure-cite-best-places-for-cat-lovers/feed/ 0 Catoonize Your Cat http://blog.cfa.org/catoonize-your-cat/ http://blog.cfa.org/catoonize-your-cat/#comments Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:41:09 +0000 Jodell http://blog.cfa.org/?p=177 Continue reading →]]> This is the cutest website where you can build your own cartoon pet with the site Cartoonize my pet, including a cat and put the image on merchandise such as apparel and gift items.

This site is fun and easy to use! So build your own cat with the Catoonizer!

Have Fun and Create Your Own Custom Kitty just like our webmistress did with this adorable Lynx Point Himalayan!

]]> http://blog.cfa.org/catoonize-your-cat/feed/ 0 Beware of the Easter Lily with Your Cat http://blog.cfa.org/easter-lily-with-your-cat/ http://blog.cfa.org/easter-lily-with-your-cat/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:47:32 +0000 Jodell http://blog.cfa.org/?p=171 Continue reading →]]> Cat Parents Beware!

It is hard to believe that something so beautiful can be harmful to your cat.  But, this plant can be very toxic for your cat.

Photo: Photoholic1. Foter.com. CC-BY-NC-ND

The entire plant is a hazard: stem, leaves, pollen and petals.  If left untreated, your cat can have kidney failure and can even die as a result.

Early signs (approximately 2-4 hours after ingestion) of lily toxicity
in your cat include:

  • Vomiting
  • Lethargy
  • Lack of appetite

Time is of the essence when treating ingestion. Seek emergency veterinary care immediately. If treated early, within 6-8 hours, your cat has a better chance of survival as opposed to 18-24 hours later.

This Easter, perhaps you may want to start a new tradition of Easter Violets or an Easter Cactus!

 

 

 

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