Cats & Money
Recently a dear friend of mine inherited a cat, and she asked me: How much should I budget for cat care? This got me thinking: Despite the tidal wave of awesome financial education and the many wonderful people talking about cat care, we don’t often discuss topics like how much is cat care, whether or not to get pet insurance, etc. So, I polled a number of cat parents across North America and we are spilling the beans!
7 Free Ways To Entertain Your Cat
I am not a big shopper, but there is one category of products that I can’t seem to say no to. You guessed it - Cat toys! Despite my minimal waste intentions, I have yet to meet a cat toy that does not spark joy. For me. Junipurr, on the other hand, has been a muse and champion of free entertainment via her habit of ignoring most toys I buy for her and opting instead to be enthralled by the door stopper or a particularly bountiful gathering of dust bunnies. So, following her cue, we have been enjoying toys and games created with everyday objects. As Jenny from the Block taught us so long ago, love don’t (need to) cost a thing. Here are 7 free cat enrichments we have come up with:
How To Buy A Cat Tree
Before I began my zero waste journey, I used to buy cat gear like Christmas came everyday for cats … which is why I ended up with seven cat trees in an one-bedroom apartment. I’ve since learned that sourcing well-made, durable cat gear is not only good for the wallet but also vital for the environment. I’ve also learned that not all cat trees are made equal. To help you avoid the chemical-laden and the wobbly, I’d like to share with you, friend, some do’s and don’ts of buying cat trees.
Cats: Sleeping Their Way to The Top
Remember that Arianna Huffington TED talk “How to succeed? Get more sleep”? Pretty sure Arianna, wise as she is, got her knowledge from an even wiser oracle: Cats, the true subject matter experts on sleep. Today, we deep dive into clinical and veterinarian literature to explore how much sleep is too much AND how to build a good sleep ritual for the entire household.
Crepuscular
It is my humble mission to prepare you, dear friend, for any and all feline related questions that may come up in your quest for Trivia world domination. Today’s trivia: Are cats really nocturnal?
Cats, Bath, & Beyond
Cats are fastidious cleaning machines who have been equipped by nature with both the anatomy (lingual papillae) and the will to be permanently #onfleek. To quote Jackson Galaxy: “Cats make self-grooming their major in college, their occupation, AND their hobby.” If you are in the camp of If Jackson Galaxy said so then [mic drop], you’re in good company! However, if you are a Type A cat parent who feels compelled to consult multiple sources – your vet, clinical literature, shelter and rescue blogs etc. – well, that makes two of us. Let’s dive into Cats, Bath, & Beyond, shall we?