January 02, 2008
What's in This Issue:
A quick list of what's in this issue:- Site Updates
- Contest Voting Update
- Cold Weather Issues with Kitties
- Specials
Updates to the site
New pages and updates:
outdoor cat shelters:
cat trees & furniture: Burt Elias' Stuff!!!
wild bird feeders: PW links
toys:EP, F&S
dvds: ONP, PW, EP
New merchants need to be highlighted:
lambert kay - the folks behind oxy-clean & kaboom
flea control, odor control from ONP for contest winners.....
Holiday Kitty Contest Voting Updates
Holiday Kitty Contest Voting Update:Winners are:
Winter Kitty Issues
Your kitty gets really bored in the winter time! If your cat lives outdoors, it gets really cold!So, lets look at these issues and see if there is something we can do to help.
Boredom:
A cat can become depressed in winter, just like people. There is nothing to do and nothing to look at. It is so gray and dreary, outside. You can help by putting up a bird feeder and attracting wild birds. Once you do this, however, be sure to keep the feeder filled so that the birds won't starve.
The activity around the feeder will amuse your cat and help to keep her interested in the outdoors. Kitty DVDs are another way to counteract boredom, but it means that if the electricity goes out, your cat will be bored again.
Play with kitty a lot, distract her from the bed, and keep her moving. Devise games. Have I told you about the cats' house lately? They've done some amazing things to keep their tribe active and interested. Check it out!
Outdoor Kitty Gets Cold and Wet:
Outdoors, the weather is heading toward the coldest time of year. Be sure kitty has a warm and dry place to wait out the storms. If you don't have garage space, then try to provide shelter that's elevated. In some parts of the country, there has been a lot of flooding, so you want to keep the shelters off the wet ground. It keeps them from rotting, and keeps kitty safe, too. Put cardboard on the bottom, which provides wind blockage and a little bit of insulation. On top of this, you can put old towels or blankets. This combination will keep kitty warm and dry. You can change the cardboard when it gets wet and wash the textiles in the washer when they get soiled.
Don't use electric pads or blankets because a cat's claws can short out the electrical wires. Use a light bulb or heat lamp at a distance, instead.
Specials and Coupons
I've put things on the pages for you instead of adding too many specials to this issue. I do have some calming drops for you, however. Use these links for a quick jump to the item: |  |
The page of outdoor cat shelters on the website
These folks have quite a variety of unique cat items. Worth checking out!
kitty dvd
fishing pole toys
New! Lambert Kay Pet Products discounted
A new option in self-cleaning boxes
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