6 Cat Products I Regret Buying
Ok, regret is a strong word. Ain’t no learning like real life experience, right? But it does feel icky to buy stuff that doesn't work and thereby add to environmental waste (we try to donate or repurpose if paw-sible, but some stuff is not amenable to either). Now, keeping in mind that cats are the consummate individuals, I've only included products with a design or fundamental execution flaw. I have no affiliations with or ill feelings towards any of these products. However, as a type A cat parent, I feel a responsibility to share candid reviews.
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?
Best of 2020 | Junipurr Studio
What a prism of a year 2020 proved to be! What are the moments or lessons from 2020 you’d like to carry forward? If you are in the mood to waltz down memory lane together, here’s a recap of the best of 2020 on the Junipurr Studio blog. Since I create content that flows from the moment, and life threw all kinds of moments this year, the topics range from the serious (e.g. emergency prep for pets) to the light-hearted (e.g. brilliant cat artists on Instagram). Enjoy!
Life with Junipurr
Want a peek of what life with Junipurr is like? We’re chatting about favorite AM and PM rituals, Junipurr's Spirit Human, my Cat Parenting Superpower, our family anthem and more. So, come on into our virtual living room & pour yourself a cup of somethin’ good!
Ruminations on Cat Food Puzzles
Food puzzles are one of the best mental development stimuli for your (fur)baby Einstein. Plus, a cat busy with her food puzzle is a cat not in your hair, meowing at your face. Here are 5 tips for introducing safe & engaging puzzle time.
Outsmarting Your Cat/Coworker
Has your furbaby been promoted by Covid to cat/coworker? And is she, ahem, a bit overzealous about the new role (read: terrorizing typing fingers or micromanaging work calls)? Here are 7 strategies for mitigating pet boredom while you work from home.