Modern Cat Magazine's Blog
Of course, cats love catnip-infused toys to bat around the house, but the funny faces on these cat toys are making us laugh on Monday morning. DIY toys are fun to make, plus you know kitty is not playing with anything toxic or harmful to her. Allison from Dream A Little Bigger takes us through all the easy steps (plus has tons of adorable cat photos).
This might be the perfect gift for the Dad who loves tech toys.
It's a cat! For new cat parents, wish them well with this pretty, vintage card from Pet Scribbles. With a sweet but sassy message inside, you'll be able to express your congratulations from far away (or drop it off, with some catnip for the new arrival).
These cute Letterpress Kitty Coasters from Etsy seller Lucky8Letterpress are a cool way to save your surfaces from the perils of summertime
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Following in the esteemed pawprints of Tuxedo Stan, a Mexican cat named Morris is running for mayor in the town of Xalapa. His campaign platform is simple; he promises to rid the town of rats - rat being a common term for politician in Xalapa. Other than that, Morris plans to do
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Does your cat need mental as well as physical exercise? Then look into an interactive toy that issues delicious rewards for your cat's efforts. The Catit treat ball dispenses treats when your cat bats or nudges the ball around, giving your cat the exercise that it needs. Sometimes it's good to play with your food.
Love this 6" X 8" Canvas Cat Pouch from Pamela Barsky. Made from thick canvas, with a heat- cured silkscreen print, this pouch is durable and charming.
The message also rings very true with the Modern Cat staffers--those rumors have been greatly exaggerated.
It's a great day for animals in America. Thousands of lives will be saved today, thanks to an initiative spearheaded by the Animal Ark No Kill Shelter and the No Kill Advocacy Center. They've created a No Kill Nation for Just One Day.
Every day, roughly 10,000 animals lose their lives in U.S. shelters. By coming together, the Just One Day campaign is trying
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My fashionista level is more at "aspiring" instead of "accomplished", but I think that even I could pull off this easy DIY cat cardigan from The Band Wife. She's expertly repurposed a plain white cardi into a cool blue topper that screams "catitude".
We all need to take care of our hearts with regular exercise, a healthy diet and reduced stress levels. A great way to reduce those stress levels is to spend time with your four-legged BFF. A study by the University of Minnesota Stroke Institute noted a 30% reduction in risk for fatal heart attacks amongst cat owners. The lead researcher, Dr. Adnan Qureshi, theorized that the reduction in stress helped cat
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