http://www.catfaeries.com/blog Thoughts and Ideas About The Modern Housecat Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:25:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's time for Spring Cleaning. And, Cat Faeries and Anti Icky Poo want to help you, and make it easier! The wildly popular Anti Icky Poo isn’t just for cleaning up kitty accidents. AIP’s special enzymes and friendly bacteria also clean up any and every organic mess. As the label ... http://www.catfaeries.com/blog/10-tips-for-spring-cleaning-with-anti-icky-poo/ Introducing: Madeline Silver Belle. Thank you to the 300 or so folks who wrote to us with their name suggestions. We read every single one, often more than twice. We were so moved - most of you shared personal stories which went with the name you selected. Some names were beloved ... http://www.catfaeries.com/blog/winners-of-our-new-cfo-chief-feline-officer-name-contest/ Of course we all love cats! And we all probably love Italy and all things Italian too. Who knew that the Italians have had a love affair with cats spanning centuries? Well, they love them. Street cats are not viewed as pests like they are in the US. They are ... http://www.catfaeries.com/blog/the-cats-and-culture-tour-of-italys-street-cats-and-sanctuaries-october-2010/ A bill has been introduced in the California State Senate to register animal abusers, in a similar way to how Megan's Law offenders must register now. We think this is great news and we thank California Senator Dean Florez for introducing this very important bill. Senator Florez is also involved ... http://www.catfaeries.com/blog/california-could-be-the-first-state-to-register-animal-abusers-in-the-same-manner-as-megans-law-offenders/ Is your cat a chub muffin? Help your cat lose weight. A cat must lose weight very slowly. Rapid weight loss can cause liver failure as the liver cannot process the fat fast enough. So if your cat is tipping the scales either weigh the cat yourself (baby scales are a ... http://www.catfaeries.com/blog/is-your-cat-a-chub-muffin-help-your-cat-lose-weight/ If the day comes that your vet tells you that it's time for your cat to start getting fluids don't despair, it's not an automatic death sentence. Many cats live and thrive for many years because of the fluids. You've seen photos of our own Three Little Olde Ladies: they ... http://www.catfaeries.com/blog/tips-for-giving-a-cat-sub-q-fluids/ After our beloved Betty crossed The Rainbow Bridge a year ago we weren't sure if or when we'd get another cat. But one look at a cat on the website of a shelter that we donate to - the Siskiyou Humane Society - we were smitten kittens over a cat ... http://www.catfaeries.com/blog/meet-cat-faeries-new-cfo-chief-feline-officer/ West Hollywood has BANNED the sale of puppy mill dogs! Shops may only sell "cruelty free cats and dogs" and they would be required to offer cats and dogs from shelters! As this news broadcast says, this will send a huge message to puppy mills and backyard breeders across the country! We ... http://www.catfaeries.com/blog/west-hollywood-bans-the-sale-of-puppy-mill-dogs/ Thank you to our customer Kristy for passing along this tip! If you have cat toys that have been peed on, gather them up, place them in a jar and add about 1/4 cup of Anti Icky Poo (either unscented or regular spice scent) and coat the toys. You could ... http://www.catfaeries.com/blog/marinating-peed-on-cat-toys-in-anti-icky-poo/ Anti Icky Poo's friendly bacteria and enzymes love to gobble up grease and organic "crud" in your drains as much as they like dining on cat urine. Here's how to keep your drains happily flowing using a natural product that's safe for you and our environment. Prevention: Once a month pour ... http://www.catfaeries.com/blog/anti-icky-poo-keeps-your-drains-flowing-smoothly/