Cody, Dakota and I were elated when we read a Facebook post we were tagged in and saw that we were a part of the 5th Annual Bloggers Meowy Catmas Show that was made by Peaches, Paprika and their Mom, Carol. To visit their blog click here I am pretty certain we participated every year (we might have missed one year along the way), and this year we were sad because we saw the notice on Facebook to send our cards when it was too late for us to do so (or....I might have been too busy and pre-occupied to do it) So, when I saw the Facebook post that we WERE included after all, I was deeply touched! This slideshow is always so much fun and Carol puts so much work into it. Please check it out below if you haven't already seen it:
Hi my furiends it;s Cody and I have a special surprise for you today!!! You know how I have been reviewing some toys from our furiends at OurPets? Well, today I am featuring the OurPets Pounce House Electronic Spinner Cat Toy and I have some super special GUEST REVIEWERS!!! YES I DO!!
Love Olaf's raised Paw Photo Courtesy of Kimberly M.
You are probably wondering why I have guest reviewers today, well, the reason is I am not a big fan of tents or tunnels, (yes, for a cat that IS strange!), so Mom and I panicked enlisted the assistance of three darling kitties that happen to be the cats of one of our favorite receptionists that just happens to work at our Vet"Dr.Smiley's Evil Laboratory"!! The kitty's names are (and I sure HOPE I got this right!) Olaf, Manhattan and Martini. (Olaf is the kitty featured above and is an older kitty, Manhattan and Martini are much younger). These kitties were soo excited when they found out they were going to be reviewing the OurPets Pounce House Electronic Spinner Cat Toy.
Photo Courtesy of OurPets
If you are a kitty that likes to be inside of things, this is right up your alley!!! Kim's kitties absolutely love the OurPets Pounce House Electronic Spinner Cat Toy!!
Olaf, Manhattan and Martini
Photo Courtesy of Kimberly M.
"The OurPets Pounce House is designed to stimulate your cat's
hunter instinct, engaging them in fun and healthy play. The spinning
feather teases your cat into action while the large hunting holes give them
full access to bat, claw and pounce on their prey. When playtime is
over, the OurPets Pounce House is the perfect place for a catnap until it is
time to spring back into action!"
Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included)
Photo Courtesy of Kimberly M.
It makes Mom and I so happy to see how happy Olaf, Martini and Manhattan are with the Pounce House, wait til you see what Kimberly's kitty "Olaf" does in the video below!! IT IS ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS!!
See? I told you that was HILARIOUS!! That Olaf is one smart kitty! He was taking the Pounce House away to keep all for himself! From Kimberly:"Manhattan lost his mind when I pulled the feather out of the drawer to put it in the tent. I almost couldn't get it in there, he was jumping up on me, so needless to say it's a hit. Manhattan and Martini are still playing with it even though I put the feather away."
Photo Courtesy of Kimberly M.
Mom and I are thrilled that Kimberly's kitties love the Pounce House so much! That makes us super happy!!
Olaf, Manhattan and Martini THANK YOU SO MUCH for your pawesome photos and thank you Mom Kimberly for your adorable video and for being such fantastic product testers!!!!!! You are the BEST!! (even if you DO work at our Vet!). I would also like to thank OurPets for not only sending me a Pounce House but for sending Kimberly's kitties one of their own to test too! That was incredibly kind! We LOVE YOU!!
Photo Courtesy of Kimberly M.
About OurPets®
The OurPets® Brand offers product lines that feature a variety of premium and innovative toys, accessories, feeding solutions, and waste management solutions specially designed to awaken a pet’s natural instincts. Available exclusively at pet specialty retailers, no other brand offers products specifically designed to foster a healthy relationship between pets and their parents.
Our friends at OurPets are generously offering a give-away to our readers who live in the U.S.A and who are 18 years of age and up. One human will win a OurPets Pounce House Electronic Spinner Cat Toy for their kitty (or kitties! An approx. $29 value. Entering is super easy, just enter on the Rafflecopter below and good luck!! a Rafflecopter giveaway
This post is sponsored by OurPets® . I received the OurPets Pounce House Electronic Spinner Cat Toy, batteries, as well as compensation for featuring this content , Kimberly and her kitties also received a OurPets Pounce House Electronic Spinner Cat Toy. Cody and I only share information we feel is of interest to our readers.
Oh my it has been a number of days since I posted on our blog, between the holiday and the heat it just wasn't top on my "to-do" list that is for sure! Recently, I mentioned that I would be featuring a number of toys that Cody received to try and review from our friends at OurPets® I featured the first toy on May 14th and today I am happy to share with you the second toy, Mouse In A Pouch Electronic Action Cat Toy!
From the time Cody was a kitten, his favorite toys have always involved mice. Whether they are dangly, electronic, stuffed or whatever, Cody LOVES mice!! I think the reason he loves mice so much is they bring out his natural hunter instinct. He likes to bat them, toss them, and ultimately catch them. Since he can't catch REAL mice outdoors his indoor mice are the next best thing.
Photo Courtesy of OurPets
OurPets® Mouse in A Pouch Electronic Action Cat Toy
Cody is a curious cat (aren't MOST cats?) and your curious cat will LOVE relentlessly pursuing this crazy electronic mouse that darts and scurries inside of the pouch or on its own, outside of the pouch. There is no telling where the mouse will go next and that is what cats LOVE!
As you can see in the video above the unpredictable mouse stimulates the cats' hunter instincts. When Cody first saw the "mouse" he wasn't quite sure what to make of it!
"Patented RealMouse sound mimics a wild mouse"
I will tell you to me it didn't sound like a real mouse, it definitely makes a sound, but in my opinion, not a sound anything like a real mouse, (that being said, what the heck do I know? I'm not a cat, mouse-sound or not, Cody was drawn to, engaged with and LOVES this toy!!) The crazy shape attracted Cody instantly.
Play with the mouse inside or outside the pouch
(there is a handy pocket to insert the mouse)
Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included)
Provides your cat with fun and healthy play
While the Mouse in a Pouch is great fun for one cat, it would be such a blast to watch multiple cats play with it!
As you can see the Mouse in a Pouch Electronic Action Cat Toy from OurPets® really piqued Cody's interest. I even put the mouse on our floor and let it go "wild", that was a huge hit as well! One of Cody's favorite games is jumping on pillows in the bedroom that I put on the floor. I dangle a toy mouse and have it dart all around the pillows. Cody loves to leap and pounce on the pillows as he tries to capture the mouse. The Mouse In A Pouch enabled him to do what he loves, pouncing and chasing mice on a surface that he can slide on, which makes it even more fun! This is a versatile, fun and engaging toy that will bring out the natural hunter in your cat! Cody and I give it a resounding 4 paws up and your kitty(s) will too!
There is A Special Rebate
for our Readers!!
Purchase an OurPets electronic cat toy from a PetSmart retail store, (offer is not valid for online purchases), click on the link below to fill out the form, and receive a $5 rebate gift card to PetSmart.The rebate will apply for ALL of the toys that we feature on our blog!!
The OurPets® Brand offers product lines that feature a variety of premium and innovative toys, accessories, feeding solutions, and waste management solutions specially designed to awaken a pet’s natural instincts. Available exclusively at pet specialty retailers, no other brand offers products specifically designed to foster a healthy relationship between pets and their parents.
This post is sponsored by OurPets® . I received the Mouse in a Pouch Electronic Action Cat Toy, batteries, as well as compensation for featuring this content , but Cody and I only share information we feel is of interest to our readers. I do NOT receive any sort of commission by you, my readers using the rebate link, that is a treat for all of YOU!
Ok, today is National Lumpy Rug day but instead of a lumpy rug, we are sharing a super short video from a while back which features a lumpy BLANKET. When you watch the video, turn your volume up, listen to Dakota's toe nails on the floor and keep an eye on the blanket hanging from the couch.
And....for those that still want to see a lumpy rug OR a LUMP ON A RUG.......here you go!
FROM CAT CHAT WITH CAREN AND CODY: Today is World Veterinary Day, today, "the global veterinary community will come together to celebrate. Created by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and the World Veterinary Association (WVA), World Veterinary Day is meant to raise public awareness about the important roles veterinarians undertake."
We love our Vet, ("Dr.Smiley") and are grateful for him and the entire staff at DePorre Veterinary Hospital. (Cody is particularly happy that they are designated as a "Cat Friendly Practice" and they are AAHA accredited. A MUST for us!)
"Don't tell "Dr.Smiley" that I am secretly LOVING THIS!!!"
Today, in honor of this special day, we are sharing a post from our friends at International Cat Care, which introduces their new program: CatCareforLife.
International Cat Care and its veterinary division, the International
Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM), were delighted to launch a new program at
BSAVA Congress. Entitled CatCareforLife,
it is a blueprint for how a clinic and owner can work together to keep cats
healthy and encourage veterinary visits. The program is provided in partnership
with IDEXX and Royal Canin, global leaders in veterinary diagnostics and cat
nutrition.
Regular life-long preventive healthcare should be the goal for every
veterinary patient. A combination of primary prevention (eg, vaccination),
secondary prevention (early detection of disease) and tertiary prevention
(reducing impact of disease) measures are important in a comprehensive
healthcare program, although secondary and tertiary measures become more
critical as the cat ages and as diseases become more prevalent.
The program is aimed at both veterinary clinics and cat owners and
will be promoted to both, encouraging owners to understand the life stages of
their cat and its equivalent human age, and offers best practice guides for
recommended health checks. The information is set out simply for owners and it
is explained that it is based on independent published studies and data and
developed by expert feline veterinarians and others working with International
Cat Care/ISFM. It allows the practice to refer to reliable, trustworthy and
independent information.
Clearly with a substantially lower number of veterinary visits than
dogs, cats represent a considerable opportunity to a veterinary practice, as well
as presenting a significant unmet health need. Experience with the Cat Friendly
Clinicprogramhas demonstrated that increased knowledge and understanding of
cats pays real dividends in the clinic.
International Cat Care and ISFM provide veterinary clinics with a freely
available practical guide to the CatCareforLife
program, including posters, charts, clinical sheets, owner resources and
checklists and veterinary protocols, all on the dedicated website www.catcare4life.org.
International Cat Care, in partnership with Ceva, has developed a set of handling videos for both vets and nurses, and for owners.The videos, (there are 29 in all and a couple are seen above and below in this blog post). detail best practice handling techniques and approaches, and are designed to reduce stress for cats and improve safety in vet clinics, and also to help build a bond between owners and cats at home.
For owners, there are 13 videos covering two different areas, interacting with cats and handling cats. Particular attention is paid to getting cats used to going in the cat carrier and travelling – cats can be helped to understand that entering and spending time in their cat carrier is a positive experience. A number of the videos cover helping owners to get their cats accustomed to having ears, eyes, mouth, paws/claws and coat checked to improve handing at home, but also in the veterinary clinic. Of course, these are not just for owners, as the information is useful for the veterinary team to know in order to help owners prepare for veterinary visits as well as care at home. For the veterinary team, there are 16 videos covering many aspects of handling cats in the clinic, from assessing the cat while in the carrier to handling for blood sampling, intravenous catheter placement and administering oral, aural and ocular products. Tips on towel wrapping to assist handling in a comfortable way for the cat are also covered.
I was contacted by Adam Miguest, a "Youtuber who makes travel videos about cool places around the world" who asked if I would share this video about America's "3rd ever" cat cafe. It's my pleasure to share because we can all use a little more CATS and people who do GOOD THINGS for CATS in our day! Enjoy!
We are happy to be a part of a fun blogging event that was created by our friends over at A Tonk's Tail.Itis a weekly photohunt. There is no pressure to participate, just jump in whenever you are able as we are doing this week! You can post on any social media channel that you wish, there is ZERO pressure (which is something WE LOVE!!)
This week the theme is:
Ok as you will see below, we cheated! Big time!!!! This is obviously NOT a photo, instead it is a video...a super old video that many of our friends haven't seen. Cody and I felt it depicted the word "twirl" quite nicely, so we decided to use it! Creative license, right? Hehehe. This video shows some of the BEST "twirling" you will EVER see!!!
That was some pretty pawesome "twirling", right? If you participate in this photohunt be sure to tag #PMTphotohunt and @tonkstail
"I am KING!! I AM KING!!!" (in the words of Helen Reddy, "HEAR ME ROAR!!!")
Hi my four and two-legged friends! It's Cody! Glad you could stop by because you are gonna LOVE what I am sharing with you today!
As most, (if not all), of you know who read my blog, I am an Indoor Cat. My Grandpa Bobo before me, was an indoor cat too. Living in a suburban area as I do, if I were to live the life of an outdoor cat it would be much too dangerous. There are cars racing by, and all sorts of dangers. So, it is inside where I happily exist!
Because I am an Indoor Cat my Mom is always trying to keep my environment interesting. She has provided scratching posts, cat trees, (specifically, one that makes me feel as if I am in my own "Jungle!!"), toys, lots of love, and even a woofie to help keep me on my toes! But what about my FOOD???? I was already eating delicious Nutrish for Cats, I didn't think there was ANY way for my food to get any better, but kitties, guess what, It HAS!! Look!!
It is SUPER GREAT to know that my pals at Nutrish were also thinking of ways that they could help to enhance the lives of Indoor Cats (and in this case, their human Mom too!). Things had been kinda quiet on the Nutrish front when there was a familiar knock at the door. Mom stepped over our spinning, barking, manic Sheltie (who probably thought the box was for HIM since he can smell Nutrish a mile away....well you thought wrong Sheltie-boy, but I digress!!), and look at what Nutrish sent!
There was a box with a Jungle motif that was meant for me (after Mom had to color it!), as well as a crazy fun butterfly toy. Of course, there was also a delicious bag of Indoor Complete for me to try, and some super fun items for Mom too to help enhance HER"indoor lifestyle" and to help her relax, (nice try Nutrish!! lol!!). Mom received items such as a Magical Jungle Coloring Book, Colored Pencils, a cute elephant planter, pumpkin seeds, tea and more!
I couldn't wait for Mom to begin coloring the box. Do you believe it took her THREE NIGHTS to finish it? Mom used a combination of crayons and special magic markers! Here is a close up of Mom's coloring job:
And of course, I had to check it out.
I must say, Mom did GREAT job with the box but what about my FOOD???? When I was reading the bag of Indoor Complete I was becoming more and more hungry!! Why?
Because:
Real U.S. farm-raised chicken is always the #1 ingredient,
plus real salmon.
Lentils are naturally rich in fiber and protein and low in
fat. They help support healthy metabolism and optimal body weight.
Dandelion greens & pumpkin are nutrient and fiber rich.
Dandelion greens also contain natural prebiotics to aid in healthy digestion.
Cranberries & blueberries are antioxidant-rich fruits
that are great sources of essential vitamins and minerals, like Vitamin C, to
help support a healthy immune system.
Safely USA cooked with the world’s best ingredients.
No ground corn, wheat, soy or poultry by-product meal.
Intended for adult cats only (1 year or older).
Check out just how much I LOVE my Indoor Complete!
TIP:Gradually introduce the food by incorporating it into your
current cat food over the course of 7-10 days. Slowly replace your cat’s
current food with Indoor Complete until it’s completely switched over. (Because I am already a Nutrish Cat, my Mom omitted this step). After I got to eat my delicious Indoor Complete, it was time to play with the cool toy that Nutrish sent me!
I have always thought my pals at Nutrish and of course Rachael Ray herself, are pretty darned special, with each day that passes Rachael Ray and Nutrish are ALWAYS thinking of ways to improve the lives of pets everywhere! Another example is:
Rachael’s Rescue® was created for all
of the forgotten pets – the ones who might not have someone who loves them as
much as they deserve. A portion of proceeds from each sale of Nutrish is
donated to The Rachael Ray Foundation, which helps animals in need through
Rachael’s Rescue. Through December 2016, Rachael’s Rescue has donated more than
$17.5 million dollars to pet charities and other organizations that do good for
animals. The funds are used for food, medical supplies, treatments, and more
for animals in need. Many more animals around the country need help, and
through Rachael’s Rescue, together we can make a difference in the lives of
many four-legged friends.
INDOOR KITTIES! TELL YOUR HUMAN TO GO TO THE STORE NOW AND GET SOME RACHAEL RAY NUTRISH, INDOOR COMPLETE! Thank you Rachael Ray Nutrish for caring so much about all of the animals, but especially all of us kitties!!!! Thank you for sending Mom stuff to enhance HER indoor lifestyle as well!!!
Because:
Rachael’s Rescue® was created for all
of the forgotten pets – the ones who might not have someone who loves them as
much as they deserve. A portion of proceeds from each sale of Nutrish is
donated to The Rachael Ray Foundation, which helps animals in need through
Rachael’s Rescue. Through December 2016, Rachael’s Rescue has donated more than
$17.5 million dollars to pet charities and other organizations that do good for
animals. The funds are used for food, medical supplies, treatments, and more
for animals in need. Many more animals around the country need help, and
through Rachael’s Rescue, together we can make a difference in the lives of
many four-legged friends.
INDOOR KITTIES! TELL YOUR HUMAN TO GO TO THE STORE NOW AND GET SOME RACHAEL RAY NUTRISH, INDOOR COMPLETE!
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Facebook Nutrish and/or Nutrish for Cats
Wow, all of this talking about Indoor Complete has made me HUNGRY FOR MORE!!! MOM!!!! GIMME MORE INDOOR COMPLETE PLEASE!!! 
