HouseOfPurrfection

Last week Omar was having some digestive problems. Specifically, he was vomiting and had some diarrhea. Since we recently moved Tiny Pea off regular canned cat food, I thought I might try the same with Omar. Before taking him to the vet, of course. I feed him lots of canned food every day because it [...]

Well, I’ve definitely been posting lots about feline behavior lately, and today’s post is no exception. Over the years I’ve lived with my current clowder, I’ve noticed a particular behavior exhibited by several of my cats, which at first, was very confusing. We place a towel underneath the gravity feeder and water bowl in the [...]

It’s the old adage, “Live and Learn”, that pertains to me sometimes as a cat owner, even though I’ve owned cats most of my life. And, perhaps that’s their allure; they are mysterious creatures that have won my admiration. My cats continue to surprise, amaze, and entertain on a daily basis, and yes, even worry [...]

As soon as my cell phone alarm goes off, it begins. I can’t sleep through it and either can Mom; we can’t sleep through the racket that Jewel’s making, that is. At 5 a.m. Jewel begins rubbing and pushing on the gate at the doorway of the back bedroom with her head, making it bang [...]

Heaven has St. Peter guarding the gates of Eternal Rest, and the HOP has Michette guarding the chair to the feeding stations. In order for the cats to more easily get to the kitchen counter where the feeding stations are, we put one of the chairs of our dining room set next to the counter. [...]

Most of the time, Avita is a well-behaved dog. In the few years that we’ve owned her, she’s earned very few harsh words. Recently, however, she was a naughty dog. Some dogs are forever on the search for food. Well, at least our Avita is always looking for her next meal. We’ve had only a [...]

We are once again trying to economize wherever we can. Since last summer, we’ve been cutting back on luxuries and the things that slowly nickel and dime us out of our money. However, in the past we’ve never cut back on anything that the cats needed; whatever they need, they get. But, times are getting [...]

Sunday is treat day for the cats in the HOP. It’s a happy day for the cats not only because they get their treats, but also because they wake us up early to get their treats. And, this is because it’s very difficult to sleep with a cat scratching on a door and several other [...]

It’s been a difficult struggle feeding all the cats in the front bedroom, which is why I don’t leave dry food out all the time in there. And, that’s because the kittens are supposed to eat their kitten food, and Zoe and Smudge are supposed to eat their adult food. However, when I feed them, [...]

I really don’t mind Monday’s because I have that day off from work. I get lots done around the HOP, while wearing my pajamas, and I can go out and shop in relative peace since most everyone else is at work. However, Monday isn’t a very relaxing or enjoyable day for the cats of the [...]