Saturday, March 15, 2014

Five Reasons Cats Are Better Than Dogs

I realize this is a controversial blog title, but before all you dog people get angry with me I'm going to let you know now that my next blog title is "Five Reasons Dogs Are Better Than Cats".. Because I am both a dog and cat person. I like all furry things actually. Except for wild rats and skunks. Skunks are cute but they really make it smell bad for miles and miles. Rats are kinda cute but they tend to carry diseases. I have been a dog person most of my life but I recently rescued an adorable cat and am just in love with my little furball. She puts a smile on my face every single day just like my dogs have always done. I'm so glad I have her in my life.

Moving along, here are 5 reasons that cats are better than dogs:

1- Cats are not as needy. You can leave a cat at home for a few hours and the cat won't give you a guilty look when you start putting your coat on to head out the door. You dog folks know exactly what look I'm talking about. The look a dog gives you when they know you are going to leave them alone at home. That look like "..you're leaving me? here? alone? how come? what am I going to do while your gone? I don't want you to go.... I'm going to pee somewhere because I'm upset you left me here. In fact I might even chew up your shoes"... You won't get that from a cat. A cat won't usually even bat an eye when you start making preparations and start heading towards the door.

2 - Cats are cleaner. Cats don't go outside and roll in the mud or other animal feces. Nor do they eat other animal feces. In fact, they hate their own feces so much that they bury it. They meticulously clean their fur anytime it gets dirty or messy. They don't like to get wet or into anything that's going to make them smell bad.

3- Cats are not as loud. There are a few exceptions as some cats can pack a fairly loud meow.  For the most part, the sound of a cat meowing isn't going to make nearly as much noise as a dog barking. When was the last time you heard a knock at your front door and your cat started meowing? Does your cat start meowing every time someone new walks in the door or when they hear the mailman dropping off a package? Nope. Chances are your cat makes the most noise when they want you to feed them. Once they are fed, the talking is done.

4 - You don't need to walk a cat. Some cats don't even need to go outside. Cats have their own toilets. Its the litter box. Some might argue that cat poop smells worse than dog poop, but the actual size of the poo is usually much smaller than a canines and easier to dispose of.

5 -Kitties Purr.. Dogs can't purr. They can wag their tails and bark, but they just can't make that soothing sound that comes from pure feline happiness. Kitty purring makes everyone happy.

I hope I haven't offended my fellow dog people out there.

Next blog: 5 reasons dogs are better than cats. This is all in good fun.




Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Cats and the Red Dot

I have to say something about this little "red dot" that has inspired thousands of silly cat videos and hundreds of internet cat memes. lol. My cat won't chase it. She will watch it, track it and follow it with her eyes, but then she looks at me. She knows. She knows I control the red dot. I think she also knows it can't be caught. She knows it's just a light. She knows it's not real. I had a friend come over and witness her resistance first hand. My friend has five cats. She said she has never seen a cat that didn't try to catch the red dot. I would like to think my cat is too smart for the red dot. ..LIKE to think. In other situations, she isn't that smart. Like when she starts scraping the tile on the tub thinking that is part of her litter and by scraping the tile on the tub, it will help cover up her poo. Clearly there is no litter on the tub. But she scratches it as if some piece of the tub is going help her bury her waste. If she didn't do this, I would think she as too smart for the red dot. .. but I think the red dot comes out of rebellion. She is well aware that I am teasing her with it and want her to try and chase it. So she simply rebels against me wanting to make a fool out of her and refuses to follow something she knows she can't catch. Maybe she is smart after all.



Friday, March 7, 2014

Puppies and Kittens and Summer!

Summer is coming! Summer is coming! Summer is coming! No more snow! No more polar vortex! Let's celebrate with puppies and kittens. Summer is a great time of year and some pets need to cool down by taking a dip in the water or running around under the sprinklers! Make sure to keep an eye on your pet when you go outside because they can overheat more than humans can. It's important not to leave them in a car because it might not feel warm to you, but it could feel hot for them. Here are some adorable pictures of really really really cute puppies and kittens finding ways to cool off. I'm so ready for winter to be gone. This is a great way to get ready for some warm temperatures heading our way this spring. 










Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Kitty Sock Sweater - Cone Collar Alternative

The face says it all.. please take this cone off my head.. I can't believe you made me wear this my person lady..I try to headbutt things and I can't with this cone collar.. but if you take it off I will lick the incision and get it infected...

Solution? Home-made Sock sweaters! You can make sock sweaters for the kitty! I wish I had known about this great alternative. My kitty would have appreciated it after she was spayed! 



Here is a video on how to make the Kitty Sock Sweater. I think my with my kitty we would need a bigger sock lol

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

5 Unbelievably Cute Kitten Gifs

If you don't like kittens then there is something wrong with you. They have the cutest little "meows". Yeah they sometimes bite and scratch and yeah they sometimes poop and pee and yes they do eventually turn into cats but ..they are so soft and cuddly!
  



Even dogs love kittens....