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Mr Nuts Picks Super Bowl Loser via the Litter Box
[ 6 ] January 31, 2013 |

Mr Nuts Picks Super Bowl Loser via the Litter Box

Kittehs, call your bookies. Mr Nuts has looked into the future and revealed his Super Bowl pick. Mr Nuts, a handsome tuxie doesn’t consult a crystal ball, the stars or catnip leaves. He gets down to business and selects the loser via the litter box. It’s a crappy method, but one that works for him: [...]

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Cat Litter Revolution: Two Hands, Two Handles (VIDEO)
[ 3 ] January 29, 2013 |

Cat Litter Revolution: Two Hands, Two Handles (VIDEO)

    There’s a revolution afoot in the world of cat litter. Self-proclaimed “innovationist” and unapologetic Cat Guy Hans Hansenberg knew there must be a better way. This is his goofy story. (VIDEO)

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Shoesday: Cat Tapestry Platform Shoes
[ 0 ] January 29, 2013 |

Shoesday: Cat Tapestry Platform Shoes

These Jeffrey Campbell platform cat shoes are covered in an earth tone cat print velvet tapestry. A skinny ankle strap keeps ‘em strapped to your paws, and the 3″ heel and 2-1/2″ platform gives you height while keeping pressure off the balls of your feet. Add black tights and a LBD and you’re good to [...]

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Flippers the Cat Gets New Set of Wheels instead of Euthanasia
[ 7 ] January 26, 2013 |

Flippers the Cat Gets New Set of Wheels instead of Euthanasia

Flippers the Cat won’t be going to the Rainbow Bridge anytime soon, thanks to a high school robotics club. The nine-month-old cat was born with a spinal cord defect in which her spine was twisted like a piece of rope, leaving her back legs partially paralyzed. Flippers was brought to the Aspen Park Veterinary Hospital [...]

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How Buttons Met Cat: A Love Story
[ 4 ] January 24, 2013 |

How Buttons Met Cat: A Love Story

Mousebreath is excited to introduce a guest columnist today who creates whimsical cat sculptures from buttons. Yes, buttons! These mini art works are rich in purrsonality, and lots of fun to explore in detail. Their creator, Angela Burneka of Maineville, Ohio, tells Mousebreath the story behind the birth of the button cats and her successful [...]

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Is Your Vet Making Your Cat Sick?
[ 5 ] January 23, 2013 |

Is Your Vet Making Your Cat Sick?

The results of a new study by Bayer HealthCare and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) reveals that 78 percent of veterinarians believe that better care for cats represents one of the most significant, missed opportunities for the profession. The study found that 46 percent of veterinary clinics have recently started taking specific steps [...]

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If Bling’s Your Thing, Here are the Cat Shoes for You
[ 0 ] January 22, 2013 |

If Bling’s Your Thing, Here are the Cat Shoes for You

You may need a ladder and an oxygen supply to climb into these. These Hello Kitty spike heels are covered in real genuine fake diamond crystals and adorned with a 3D crystal Hello Kitty. They are custom made to order and include your named spelled out in real genuine fake diamond crystals on the side. [...]

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How Many Mice in a Can of Cat Food?
[ 2 ] January 22, 2013 |

How Many Mice in a Can of Cat Food?

Cat Anatomy graphic created by Matt Beswick for Pet365. Click here to view the full post. How many mice is the typical cat meal equivalent to? Which countries are home to the most kitties? How refined is a cat’s sense of taste compared to yours? Check out this infographic from pet36.co.uk for the scoop on [...]

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10 Deviant Cats
[ 3 ] January 20, 2013 |

10 Deviant Cats

Feel like being a little deviant? We always like to drop by Deviant Art to check out their feline offerings. There’s always something I see that triggers my MUST.HAVE. response. Some are for sale, some are just curations, all are caterrific. (Click any image to go to its product page for more info.)     [...]

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Only 11% of Cat Owners Take This Important Step
[ 1 ] January 17, 2013 |

Only 11% of Cat Owners Take This Important Step

If you were to get hit by a bus tomorrow, what would happen to your cat(s)? 89% of cat owners have not taken legal action to plan for the future of their feline companions if they should die, according to a recent ASPCA® poll of dog and cat guardians. The poll was a randomized telephone [...]

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Leopard Platform Pumps a Steal at $26
[ 4 ] January 15, 2013 |

Leopard Platform Pumps a Steal at $26

Don’t expect Jimmy Choo quality, and fur Bast’s sake, don’t wear ‘em in the rain, but at $26, these fun, colorful leopard print pumps are an inexpensive remedy for the mid-winter blues. The faux suede upper has a super soft feel, and the cushioned insole provides enough comfort that you can probably wear them for [...]

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13 Fun Funky Hand-Crafted Catnip Toys
[ 2 ] January 10, 2013 |

13 Fun Funky Hand-Crafted Catnip Toys

This week we’ve got 13 made-in-the-U.S.A. catnip toys that you won’t want to lose beneath the refrigerator. And with Valentine’s Day just around a month away, these are purrfect for gifting. Who fans won’t be able to resist this catnip Tardis. It will transport you to worlds you can scarely begin to imagine. This catnip [...]

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Shoesday: True Blue Cat Flats
[ 0 ] January 8, 2013 |

Shoesday: True Blue Cat Flats

Got the mid-winter blues? Embrace them with blue cat face flats. These feline loafers are made of soft felted material that’s as silky smooth as a kitty. Pair ‘em with black tights, a pencil thin skirt and bold jewelry for a fun winter look that’ll make your cat lady friends blue green with envy. They’re [...]

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Steampunk Feline Transport System
[ 2 ] January 7, 2013 |

Steampunk Feline Transport System

  Most of you are too young to remember pneumatic tubes. Before computers, they were used in buildings to send messages from one part of the building to another. In some cases, it might be a store sending receipts to the main desk, or a brokerage office sending orders to a main order desk.  When [...]

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United Bamboo: Official Couturier of Grumpy Cat
[ 2 ] January 6, 2013 |

United Bamboo: Official Couturier of Grumpy Cat

Could Grumpy Cat be a Feline Fashionista? United Bamboo (the guys who make those mother-daughter cat fashion outfits and the cat fashion calendars) are now the official couturier of Grumpy Cat.     You can wear clothing from United Bamboo, too. And not just any cat clothing, but the exact same outfits worn by the [...]

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Rest in Peace, DMM
[ 10 ] January 5, 2013 |

Rest in Peace, DMM

As if 2012 weren’t a crappy enough year, it ended on an especially sad note as cat blogosphere icon Daisy Mae Maus went to the Rainbow Bridge.  Known by her many friends simply as DMM, she worked hard keeping the Feline Americans in line, a difficult job that she handled with grace and aplomb. She [...]

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Get Some Tail with this Fashion Accessory
[ 5 ] January 4, 2013 |

Get Some Tail with this Fashion Accessory

I can’t believe that someone might be able to get funding for a human cat tail. Shota Ishiwatari, the inventor of the “Tailly“, is raising funds for the project via Kickstarter. The Tailly is a fashion accessory that attaches with a belt. It has sensors rigged to detect the wearer’s heartbeats, and the appendage wags [...]

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10 Wackiest Cat Names of 2012
[ 1 ] January 4, 2013 |

10 Wackiest Cat Names of 2012

Can you guess what the ten most popular cat names of 2012 were? Bella Max Chloe Oliver Lucy Smoky Shadow Tiger Charlie Tigger Bella, Charlie and Max were popular not only with cat owners, but also with dog and bird owners. Interestingly, each of the top five dog and cat names were also among Babycenter.com’s [...]

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Strange Facts about Cats (INFOGRAPHIC)
[ 0 ] January 4, 2013 |

Strange Facts about Cats (INFOGRAPHIC)

Let’s play Stump the Cat Ladies: Do cats have hair or fur? How many distinct vocalizations do they have? Do cats respond better to men or women? The answers to all these questions and more is available in this infographic, courtesy of  The Pets Central. Source: pinguide3.craves.it via mousebreath on Pinterest

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Resolve Not to Buy Cheap Crap from China: 13 Etsy Shops for Cat Lovers
[ 3 ] January 3, 2013 |

Resolve Not to Buy Cheap Crap from China: 13 Etsy Shops for Cat Lovers

If you haven’t completed your New Year’s resolutions yet (mine usually aren’t done until mid-August), how about resolving not to buy cheap crap from China and insteaed, patronize crafters who put love and care into everything they make. To that end, we’ve put together 13 Etsy shops that cat lovers should favorite. Wrapt Cats is [...]

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