Happy Hairball Awareness Day!

April 24, 2020 in Cat Holidays | Toys & Gear for Holidays and Hairball Remedy

Today, April 24, is recognized as National Hairball Awareness Day. This "holiday" is "celebrated" annually on the last Friday in April. I think most cat owners are aware of hairballs without having to mark a special date on the calendar. The day is listed along with many other such awareness campaigns on the AVMA Veterinary Awareness Events page.

In our house, we are very lucky to have minimal problems with hairballs between our three boys.

With our previous long-haired tuxedo Arby, it was a regular battle that we fought with periodic doses of hairball preventative gels. Here's a photo of our sweet tuxedo boy enjoying a face-plant nap in a cat bed.

Hopefully you are among the lucky cat owners who hasn't had to think about hairballs until being reminded by this annual event!

Cat-Proof Your Christmas Decor: Tree Defender

November 23, 2015 in Training Aids and Cat Holidays | Toys & Gear for Holidays

Cats are curious. They can't help it, it's their nature. Christmas trees are known as being irresistible to cats. A tall green scratching post in the house suddenly? And it's completely full of cat toys and pretty lights? Can you blame any cat for being attracted to a Christmas tree? But what can you do as a pet owner to keep both kitty and your holiday decorations safe? The answer is Christmas Tree Defender.

Happy National Pet Day!

April 11, 2020 in Cat Holidays | Toys & Gear for Holidays

Today, April 11, is National Pet Day. While this may not be a major, widely-recognized holiday, the love we have for our companion animals is worth celebrating every day. Especially in the current Covid-19 pandemic crisis facing everyone on this planet, pets can provide their owners with much-needed emotional...

Halloween Fun for Cats: 20-Pack Furry Mouse Toys

October 12, 2021 in Catnip Toys and Cat Holidays | Toys & Gear for Holidays

Treat kitty to Halloween holiday fun with this cute 20-pack of furry mice. The mice come in spooky Halloween colors of black, orange, and purple. Spreading these around your home will create fun playtime for kitty while adding a dash of Halloween spirit to your decor! These mouse-style cat...

Happy National Black Cat Apprecation Day!

August 17, 2020 in Cat Holidays | Toys & Gear for Holidays

Black Cat Appreciation Day is meant to bring awareness to the fact that black cats have the lowest adoption rate among shelter cats. Many shelters offer special rates on black cat adoptions, especially on this date. Black Cat Appreciation Day is on August 17th every year.