tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23532172936314563542024-03-12T19:48:57.706-07:00The Frugal FelineFinding the best buys on products for cats and their peoplePDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353217293631456354.post-48453007511909521962011-08-17T04:29:00.000-07:002011-08-17T05:12:37.213-07:00Product Review: Petstages Easy Life Scratch, Snuggle & Rest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje-_kcJdbrvIG0WOqBvN3EEz_TlwfXTGyYxh-a57m5SW-igdyxi1NVTTTgaoumyjAq5iZQ60QGg1IVIse7M4z39duKanFmbu0RvZpdwT3JJBEhkcNT_M0boBG1nOE20avosW1Mt-EJf8l5/s1600/SAM_0168.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje-_kcJdbrvIG0WOqBvN3EEz_TlwfXTGyYxh-a57m5SW-igdyxi1NVTTTgaoumyjAq5iZQ60QGg1IVIse7M4z39duKanFmbu0RvZpdwT3JJBEhkcNT_M0boBG1nOE20avosW1Mt-EJf8l5/s320/SAM_0168.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Last Friday, we received the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Petstages-Snuggle-Scratch-and-Rest/dp/B004QTOASE?ie=UTF8&tag=hubp017fe-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Petstages Easy Life Snuggle, Scratch and Rest</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=hubp017fe-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B004QTOASE" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /> that we'd won from <a href="http://mycatgoma.com/2011/08/july-giveaway-winners.html">Goma's blog</a>. I wasn't sure how the cats would take to a cardboard scratching area, because I have two box-eaters and haven't had a cardboard scratcher for anyone before. I needn't have worried, as you can see from the picture of Missy above! She was the first one to investigate and use it, then the others tried it out after they saw that she wasn't getting into trouble scratching on it.<br />
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Warning: This scratcher comes with a little bag of catnip. Carbon found and ate the nip before I found it!<br />
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Our recommendation: Five paws way up for the Snuggle, Scratch & Rest! Thanks, Goma! The Blinking Buddy also gets five paws up.PDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353217293631456354.post-61848949687911613612010-09-24T03:01:00.000-07:002010-09-24T03:01:09.361-07:00Toy Review: Catcessities on EtsyRecently, one of my online friends sent us some lovely crocheted toys from her sister's Etsy shop: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catcessities">Catcessities</a>. Pictures speak louder than anything I could write, so I'll let the kitties tell you how they enjoyed them! Half the toys are now waiting under furniture to be rediscovered and played with again, and the ones that are still out get pawed around, carried, and play-fought over at least four or five times a day!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXEhNRr54YV5-8AQogiqd9lrAz2keNmo79139VSTyRKpkNWdYsJLCfl3K_Vg66wAIP1Uxms5C-8jzMnmTvMa4l9GhBmjZYBBvHFaFdwET3A-VhhwUjniXvZof5eqoQXasBppdGoe8zB9Ov/s1600/PIC_0827.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXEhNRr54YV5-8AQogiqd9lrAz2keNmo79139VSTyRKpkNWdYsJLCfl3K_Vg66wAIP1Uxms5C-8jzMnmTvMa4l9GhBmjZYBBvHFaFdwET3A-VhhwUjniXvZof5eqoQXasBppdGoe8zB9Ov/s320/PIC_0827.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Heimdall's favorite is the pink kitty ball with a jingle bell inside. Just the right size for a 6-month-old kitten to carry around!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Rori just brought me five of her "babies" that she dug out of the bathroom garbage can, chirping at me and at them. Her choice for "babies" are q-tips! She carries them around, decorates the house with them, then bites one of the ends off and swallows it. Not the best idea, so we pick them up when we can, and usually put used ones in the fireplace rather than in the garbage so she can't get to them in the first place.<br />
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Tabby's choice is the cardboard tube left over from a toilet paper roll. Once she sees one of those, she asks you to throw it for her, then goes absolutely nuts batting it all around the whole house. She pounces on it, chases it up and down the hallway, carries it into a room then bats it out to the hallway again, and growls at it in a mock battle.<br />
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What are your cat's favorite household "toys"?PDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353217293631456354.post-39642250737547121652010-05-14T01:30:00.000-07:002010-05-15T00:58:12.562-07:00Fashion Friday: Pet Stroller Bling<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNGKcU327_D8EUMd4v0V0Tc0361vsVRCct3T80i_OqSZO5sI1-JaH1SYCUYb81gFwkqQAyZY1cKipZd9dkjqJcZMcLzgan9X8yZXgPXFtg0LJYYVw6KBuA30vDz1KI_IobrIos1CFB9eZu/s320/PIC_0635.JPG" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
I have a pet stroller for my cats. Tabby uses it when she goes on her therapy visits to the nursing home, but the others go out in it from time to time as well. It's a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pet-Gear-Ultra-Lite-Stroller-20-pounds/dp/B000GIRWXY?ie=UTF8&tag=hubp017fe-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Pet Gear Ultra-Lite,</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=hubp017fe-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B000GIRWXY" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> and we've had it for almost three years now. They absolutely love it! In the above picture, Tabby is trying to figure out why I zipped it up, because she loves to get in it and sleep, besides strolling!<br />
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I decided to decorate the stroller with various patches. I got these at local craft stores, but you can get patches a variety of places, even on eBay! Most of mine were regular iron-on patches that I glued on using Fabri-Tac. Don't use Fabri-Tac, because two days later the patches fell off. I am going to glue them back on with Gorilla Glue or another heavy-duty adhesive.<br />
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I also have a yield sign with two light options: blinking red and steady red. This bag attaches to the handle of the stroller, and the sign attaches to it with a strong magnet. The bag is from a baby store, and the sign (by <a href="http://www.nathansports.com/">Nathan</a>) is from a bike/outdoor shop.</div>PDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353217293631456354.post-1009335893098235112010-05-01T23:47:00.000-07:002010-05-02T06:50:18.116-07:00ABO Gear Eco Food Storage Sac at PETCOWe've been looking for an easily washable alternative to our Rubbermaid ant-proof cat food storage bin, and I think I've found one! It's an online exclusive from Petco, called the <a href="http://www.petco.com/product/111506/ABO-Gear-Eco-Food-Storage-Sac-for-Dogs.aspx">ABO Gear Eco Food Storage Sac</a>. It's made of jute, which washes extremely well, and has a zippered top and handles. There are two sizes. The smaller size holds a 30-lb bag, and the larger size holds a 50-lb bag. They are usually $35 and $45, respectively, but there is an online sale at the moment for 20% off. Click the link above to see this product on the Petco website.PDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353217293631456354.post-54874011784024998492010-04-22T16:26:00.000-07:002010-04-22T16:26:33.534-07:00Product Review: Eco-friendly Litterbox & Air CleanerWhen I was contacted by the manufacturers of Clean & Green to do a review, I didn't know quite what to expect. An earth-friendly aerosol? It sounded like an oxymoron. As Starla is having litterbox issues right now, we had the perfect test house for their litterbox odor eliminator, so I requested that one to test.<br />
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At first glance, it looks like an ordinary aerosol can. However, there are no harmful products or byproducts, the propellant is nitrogen, and it is safe to use around pets without additional cleanup afterwards! Just shake, spray, and rub in with a cloth! It's very easy to use, smells great, and degrades into gas and water after cleaning.<br />
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Starla had just peed outside the box, so I cleaned up the urine then sprayed the Litterbox Odor Eliminator on the wood floor and the wall. Immediately, the smell in the air was gone, and within five minutes most of the smell on the floor was gone. I rubbed the product in with a washcloth, waited about 20 minutes, then smelled the floor. No urine smell at all! It had all been taken care of!<br />
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This product works better than Nature's Miracle for wood floors, and eliminates the odor in the air as well as the surface odors, so is twice as effective with less product. I am very happy with the Clean & Green Litterbox Odor Eliminator, and will definitely order it in the future.<br />
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To order this or Clean & Green's other cleaning products, see their <a href="http://www.odorandstainremover.com/">website</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/@seayu">Twitter</a>, or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cleanandgreen">Facebook </a>pages.PDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353217293631456354.post-91461936615874267172010-03-08T00:00:00.000-08:002010-03-08T00:00:02.692-08:00Feline Health Record<p><br />Another awesome idea from Drs. Foster & Smith is the <a href="http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3261+14390+2023&pcatid=2023">Feline Health Record</a> form. At only 49 cents each, you can get one for each cat in your family. Fill it out with the pet's name, address, your name, and all the vaccination information. Keep track of when shots are due, when the next appointment is, and medicine refill schedules. If you foster, fill one out for each of your fosters and send it along to their new home when they get adopted.</p><br /><p></p>PDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353217293631456354.post-41027724061505826442010-03-06T19:06:00.000-08:002010-03-06T19:06:45.853-08:00Cord Protectors<p><br />I wish I'd known about these <a href="http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3261+14390+18550&pcatid=18550">Cord Protectors</a> when we had all the kittens last summer. They look like a great product! Each strip is 10 feet long (yes, you read that right!) and can be cut to length with household scissors. They are clear, thick, flexible plastic with a slit to slide around the cord and prevent chewing. If chewed on, the cat (or dog, or other animal) will only be making contact with the protector and not the cord itself. They are $8.99 plus shipping, and can be purchased from Drs. Foster & Smith at the link above.<br /></p><p><br /></p>PDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353217293631456354.post-4977364326851789662009-10-07T13:53:00.000-07:002009-10-07T13:54:15.814-07:00KMR warning updateEveryone who fosters needs to check the smell of their KMR powder! If it does NOT smell like milk, call PetAg (the company that makes it) at 800-323-0877 and tell them. They will send out a replacement in liquid form.<br /><br />The rancid KMR powder is due to excessive heat while shipping! It is NOT a manufacturing issue or anything related to PetAg. It is the fault of the shipping companies letting the product sit in enclosed trailers in the summer heat.<br /><br />There is no way to tell which packages will be rancid before they are opened. It is not by lot number or by expiration date. It is by when and how they were shipped.<br /><br />PetAg is being very nice about this issue. I called about our can, and the lady was extremely polite and kind. She is sending liquid replacement that can be stored for up to a year and a half, and sending a call label so the rancid powder can be sent back free of charge.<br /><br />They are going to reformulate KMR powder so that it stands up better to extreme heat and doesn't separate as much. The liquid wasn't affected at all.<br /><br />The lady said that some of the symptoms the tiny tuxies had (diarrhea, listlessness) could have been caused by the powder, but since they didn't have the vomiting usually associated with food poisoning that it wasn't the whole story.<br /><br />Please, please, PLEASE pass this on to individuals and organizations who foster!PDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353217293631456354.post-86791739093695926302009-10-07T02:48:00.000-07:002009-10-07T14:01:42.769-07:00Warning about KMRIf you bottle-feed kittens, or know someone who does, check the smell of the KMR powder. Some shipments have been exposed to heat after they left the plant and smell "off". If it does NOT smell faintly like milk, don't feed it. Information on the <a href="http://www.petag.com/news_detail.asp?RegID=14">PetAg website</a> to report it.<br /><br />I checked the can that I fed to the tiny tuxies, and it smells really bad. I'm going to report it in the morning. I *hope* it didn't cause their deaths! :*(<br /><br />UPDATE:<br />The KMR wasn't the whole cause of the tiny tuxies' death. There's a new post on this blog with the information I got when I called the company.PDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353217293631456354.post-76893199870912139742009-07-13T00:23:00.001-07:002009-07-13T00:31:34.011-07:00Designer Poop Bags at PetSmartDo you use poop bags for scooping the litter box? There are new designs available exclusively at PetSmart. 120 bags, half printed with a black paw pattern on pink and half with a blue heart pattern on black, for $11.99<br /><br />Available in-store and <a href="http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3463413&lmdn=Dog">online</a>.<br /><BR>PDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353217293631456354.post-59115552398542872902009-07-12T23:53:00.000-07:002009-07-13T00:08:26.930-07:00Free Fancy Feast heart dishIf you get Fancy Feast for your cats, be sure to stock up now to get a free pink heart dish! The canned food variety packs now have a limited-time dish included in the package. Look for them at your local Petco, PetSmart, and Wal-Mart stores, among others.<br /><br />Save your UPC symbols for a <a href="http://www.fancyfeast.com/feeding-dish/">mail-in clear dish offer</a> as well.<br /><br />Get this deal in stores only.<br /><BR>PDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353217293631456354.post-48115172285734838602009-06-11T04:34:00.000-07:002009-06-11T04:42:05.211-07:0013 ways to love your litter binI incorporated the Thursday thirteen theme into a post for the 30 hubs in 30 days challenge, which ends today. I did a parody of Paul Simon's <span style="font-style: italic;">50 ways to leave your lover</span>. It's <a href="http://hubpages.com/_catblog/hub/13-ways-to-love-your-litter-bin">13 ways to love your litter bin</a>, about how to reuse those plastic bins that the litter comes in. If you have any other ideas for them, you can tell me in the comments.<br /><BR>PDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353217293631456354.post-33096962190112519842009-05-22T01:41:00.000-07:002009-05-22T01:44:42.967-07:00Make a cat bed from an old end tableOur friends over at Footloose & Fancy Free's <a href="http://ourcatablog.blogspot.com/">Cat-A-Blog</a> have a great post today! They have a link and pictures detailing how to make a fancy princess (or prince) cat bed from an endtable.<br /><br /><a href="http://ourcatablog.blogspot.com/2009/05/grab-old-end-table-make-cutie-patootie.html">Click here</a> to read about it.<br /><BR>PDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353217293631456354.post-59147567486956156022009-05-22T01:34:00.000-07:002009-05-22T01:36:16.661-07:00Nutro dog and cat foods being recalledNutro has issued a voluntary recall of some of the varieties of their Natural Choice and Max foods. If your dog or cat eats a Nutro food, please read <a href="http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/nutro05_09.html">this article</a>!<br /><BR>PDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353217293631456354.post-77340939557501140352009-05-16T22:41:00.000-07:002009-05-16T23:29:58.928-07:00The scoop on our new litter choiceAfter a bout of bad asthma, I decided to rethink using clay litter. Even though many brands of regular clay litter, both clumping and non-clumping, are supposed to be "virtually dust-free", they still have dust that can aggravate allergies and can cause cancer over time in both humans and pets. Think black lung disease.<br /><br />Any cat litter can cause lung problems over time, but I seem to be especially sensitive to the dust from the clay litter. Other cat people had been posting about the World's Best Cat Litter (corn-based) and Yesterday's News (paper-based), so my husband and I looked at the alternatives at the store. We decided against the paper-based brands, because we didn't want our cats to generalize and use random sheets of paper as their litterbox. Corn was the other choice on the shelves at Wal-Mart, where we were already shopping, and we didn't want to make a second stop at the pet store. There are litters made from other materials as well, such as wood shavings (Feline Pine).<br /><br />We came home with one small container of Tidy Cat and one 10-pound bag of Pro-Pet Fresh Results corn litter. Fresh Results has a strong pine smell. I wanted to get World's Best, but Wal-Mart didn't carry it and the box needed to be changed asap. With five indoor cats, it's definitely a priority. I dumped out the contents of the litter box, and poured the Fresh Results in after letting interested noses sniff it. No one backed away. Quite the opposite, in fact. In they went, two using it at the same time. Even though they badly needed it, they would not have used the new litter if they disapproved.<br /><br />The next test was the stink test. About 5 minutes after I put the new litter in, Carbon left a big poop, covering it up nicely. His can stink up the house faster than any other cats', even when quickly buried. The smell dissipated in two minutes, except right over the box. A bit of the litter clung to Carbon's paws because of his long fur, but he shook it off as soon as he jumped out. We won't worry if he licks some of it, though, because it's plant-based.<br /><br />The third test was the scoop test. I was impressed with the clumping quality, even when they had just used it. The clumps were solid and small. The claim on the bag says that Fresh Results will hold more liquid than the clay litter, and I believe it now.<br /><br />All in all, I'm very impressed with our new choice, and I believe it will be around the same price as the clay kind. A 10-pound bag of the Fresh Results was $8, and the equivalent amount (based on the bag's claims) of clay litter is between $6 - $10 depending on brands and type.<br /><br />If you want to try corn-based litter, check the store you normally buy litter at to see if they carry it.<br /><BR>PDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353217293631456354.post-73508421281490072002009-05-03T04:37:00.000-07:002009-05-03T04:45:16.355-07:00Great prices this week at PetcoIf you shop at Petco and don't get their e-mail flyer, here's this week's highlights:<br /><br /><ul><li>Buy Wellness dry food and get 3 cans of the wet food free</li><li>Fancy Feast is 30 cans for $15</li><li>Cat furniture is 15% off</li><li>Buy a gallon of Nature's Miracle and get a spray bottle size free</li></ul><br />Most of these deals are in-store only. <a href="http://www.petco.com/petco_Page_PC_storelocator_nav_2.aspx?cm_ven=emailcirc&cm_cat=prod&cm_pla=050309ProductMayCat&cm_ite=storelocator&CMReferringUrl=http://us.mc1105.mail.yahoo.com/mc/welcome?.gx=0&.rand=5vp9sv3u4lpm7">Click here</a> to find a Petco near you.<br /><BR>PDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353217293631456354.post-43373758638904049142009-05-02T22:18:00.000-07:002009-05-03T03:44:12.685-07:00Reclaimed office furnitureJake, Jonah, and Fionna have a new kitty cubby that they wrote about today! If you go to <a href="http://jakeandmicah.blogspot.com/2009/05/reclaimed-cat-hideout.html">their blog</a>, you can see Jake happy as can be in it. It looks like a paper-sorter or a printer cubby, and their mom found it at a going-out-of-business sale.<br /><br />She also found some carpet samples, and isn't quite sure yet what to do with them. I offered a couple suggestions, but if you have any others feel free to comment on her original post (and here as well so we can all read them). I'm sure with all her design expertise she will think of something fun!<br /><br />My suggestions for carpet squares/samples:<br /><br /><ol><li>Attach one or more to the wall with carpet tacks as a small scratching post. Be sure to use carpet tacks and attach to the studs, or else it won't work. There is a glue you can use, but then you can't remove it later.</li><li>Scatter throughout the house or in strategic areas for nap places. This especially works for hardwood floors or linoleum, but works even for carpet because the smell and texture is different from the normal flooring so it attracts cats.</li></ol>Moderncat also had a couple ideas back in February: gluing striped carpet squares on a vet receptionist desk for a stylish scratching post and finishing a cozy nook on a catio. <a href="http://www.moderncat.net/2009/02/22/two-diy-projects-with-flor-carpet-tiles/">Click here</a> to see the directions and results for both projects.<br /><BR>PDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353217293631456354.post-91668776500078522862009-04-25T00:28:00.000-07:002009-04-25T00:38:54.524-07:00Use Frontline or Advantage? Check the packaging!Thanks to <a href="http://www.hurricanepetsrescue.org/">Hurricane Pet Rescue</a> for telling the Cat Blogosphere about this! The EPA has a warning to check packaging for Frontline and Advantage. Some of the packages may be incorrectly labeled because they are imported from other countries, and therefore are illegal in the US. They might also be labeled for the wrong species.<br /><br />This is <span style="font-weight: bold;">not</span> a new problem. According to the EPA website, it has been ongoing since at least last August, but it is important to remind people every once in a while so that we don't let any slip by and accidentally poison our pets.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/petproduct.htm">Click here</a> for the EPA's guidelines on what to look for.<br /><BR>PDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353217293631456354.post-3708633235209996902009-04-24T16:27:00.000-07:002009-04-24T16:45:57.132-07:00Roundup of DealsIf you live in Chicago, check out <a href="http://blogs.catster.com/the-cats-meow-a-cat-and-kitten-blog/recession-busting-options-for-cat-care-in-chicago/2009/04/24/">this post on "The Cat's Meow"</a> for low-cost vet services and free pet food.<br /><br />For coupon deals and other savings, <a href="http://pet-coupon-deals.com/">click here</a> for the "Pet Coupon$ & Deal$" site. You can search the cat section for specific categories, or browse all the current deals. The site is run by Anders, aka "Snuzzy", from Catster/Dogster. There is even a search for free stuff, including an engraved metal tag from the Humane Society of Canada that has a pet recovery system.<br /><br />I am adding the "Pet Coupon$ & Deal$" site to my blogroll so the latest deal there will always be featured in the sidebar here. Be sure to check it out when you visit.<br /><BR>PDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353217293631456354.post-45571274334202632832009-04-23T14:40:00.000-07:002009-04-23T14:47:24.429-07:00Nutro is being investigatedThe FDA is investigating Nutro, and it could result in criminal or civil charges. Nutro makes Natural Choice, Max Cat, Ultra, Special Kitty, and Complete Care. They also make Greenies, but the investigation is only about the food so far. Dogs and cats have been getting sick and even dying after eating Nutro.<br /><br />There is no recall yet, but it is advisable to switch your pet to a different food.<br /><br />See <a href="http://blogs.catster.com/the-cats-meow-a-cat-and-kitten-blog/fda-confirms-probe-of-nutro-pet-food-deaths/2009/04/21/">this article</a> for more information.<br /><BR>PDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353217293631456354.post-55164359124672545832009-04-23T00:28:00.000-07:002009-04-23T14:39:33.752-07:00Warning about the "free drug card"There was a story about a free discount prescription drug card on the news tonight, and it looked very promising: no fees, accepted at every pharmacy. The station had a link to the site for more information and getting a card. I looked at <a href="http://www.oregonrxcard.com/index.php">the website</a>, then did a search on Yahoo! using the name of one of their partner websites: "freedrugcard". The first two pages were all mirror sites, then I came across one that tells the real story: <a href="http://www.freedrugcardreps.com/">http://www.freedrugcardreps.com/</a><br /><br />These drug cards and their websites are making money for individuals. That could either be legitimate or fraudulent, depending on the circumstances, but there are red flags. There is no record of the parent company or any affiliated companies on the Better Business Bureau. There is a yearly charge for the representatives who offer the websites to print cards (and collect your e-mail address). It has all the trademarks of a pyramid scheme. I personally would never use this card or give my e-mail address to any of these websites.<br /><br />Please be careful accepting things at face value. If it sounds like it's too good to be true, it probably is. Do your research first before giving anyone your e-mail address. Please let other people know about this as well. I left a comment already on the KOIN 6 website (the tv station that ran the story) with the information included in this post.<br /><BR>PDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2353217293631456354.post-86950400659120471022009-04-22T10:12:00.000-07:002009-04-22T16:43:45.926-07:00Using the 3 R's for cat productsHappy Earth Day! One of the easiest ways to save on cat products is to use the 3 r's: reduce, reuse, and recycle.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Reduce:</span><br /><ul><li>Does your cat have toys he isn't playing with? Put them away in a drawer for a few months, then take them out again. They'll seem like new, or like old friends he hasn't seen in a while.</li><li>If your cat reacts to catnip, buy some made from the leaves and treat her toys with it.</li></ul><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Reuse:</span><br /><ul><li>Look for items on <a href="http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites">Craig's List</a>. Often in the pet section, there will be posts selling carriers, leftover doses of flea medication, cat trees, and other products. Ask questions about anything you buy to make sure the seller is honest. Pay with cash, and meet in a well-known place like a fast food restaurant or go with a friend. Sanitize any used products so your cat doesn't get sick, and rinse well if you used bleach.</li><li>Ask for higher-end items on <a href="http://www.freecycle.org/">Freecycle</a>. Who knows, maybe someone in your area got a new crate and wants to give away their old one, or their cat doesn't like the water fountain, or they have a stroller they haven't ever used. Maybe they moved and didn't take their pet along, or their cat died and they're not getting another one, so they have bowls and toys. It never hurts to post and see. It is expected that you offer an item first, then request, but what you offer doesn't have to be the same category or the same value. Again, sanitize and rinse the product you receive.</li></ul><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Recycle:</span><br /><ul><li>Do you have something your cat has never used? Post it on Craig's List or Freecycle. On <a href="http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites">Craig's List</a>, you can trade items. On <a href="http://www.freecycle.org/">Freecycle</a>, everything is given away with no strings attached.</li><li>If you know other cat people in your area, organize a used toy trade. Everyone brings one or two (or more) toys that their cat is tired of, and goes home with new ones. Again, sanitize and rinse any used toys.</li></ul>If you would like to reduce your cat's carbon footprint even more, I found <a href="http://blogs.catster.com/the-cats-meow-a-cat-and-kitten-blog/10-ways-to-reduce-fluffys-carbon-pawprint/2009/04/22/">this post</a> with other tips.<br /><BR>PDX pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500088887513901810noreply@blogger.com1