The Six Best things about Cat-Man- Do & Travel Tip about Beardsley Zoo

CatManDo  according to the "urban dictionary" refers to something that only a cat can do.  For example, when a person attempts to do the same thing, such as falling on their back and landing on their feet the outcome is a "catmando"...and, too bad he broke both his legs on that fall!"  The most famous "catmando or catmandu" hails from the United Kingdom.  Catmando   a ginger colored tabby  served as joint leader of Britain's Official Monster Raving Loony Party (OMRLP) from 1995-2002 along with his owner, Howling Laud Hope.  He was the only cat ever to have led a political party, I am sure Henri le Chat Noir would be proud of him.  My guess is that Catmando would go "loony" over the Dried Bonito Flakes offered by Cat-Man-Doo  and easily available at www.chewy.com.

When I saw the brand of  Cat-Man-Doo and particularly the Extra Large Dried Bonito Flakes, offered at 20% off by www.chewy.com I just had to try them.  Bonito is a fish whose home is in the waters of the Western Pacific Ocean. It is a schooling fish that is part of the "tuna" family. Unlike a tuna, a bonito is a bony fish that is rarely eaten for its meat; rather this dark oily fish is dried and shaved into very fine, intensely flavored flakes; the Japanese use these flakes in a savory broth.  As for cats, well, my cats beg for them everytime they see the package or hear me take it out of the cabinet... they will do almost anything to get one of these treats... usually I hear a chorus of meows until they get one!

The package says these flakes are extra large -- and they really are.  They are a beautiful pinkish tan color and shaved to perfection.  The company has developed technology that extracts the oxygen from the packaging ensuring that the flakes stay fresh.  When I opened the package, the fresh wholesome fishy fragrance was amazing and I felt like they had just come out of the drying process.  Not only are the flakes large, after a month of opening and closing the package, the flakes have not shrunk or become brittle and they have amazingly retained their color and fragrance.

The  Six best things about Cat-Man-Doo  Dried Bonito Flakes are: 

1. They are all natural  and made with one single  quality ingredient, 

2. There are no preservatives

3.  They are high in protein and low in fat

4. The natural fish oil is great for keeping your cat (or dog's) fur shiny and beautiful

5. www.chewy.com offers them at a discount .... 

6. And most importantly... my four footed furry cats Love them!

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Travel Tip

Coral reefs are widely appreciated for their beauty and spectacular biodiversity, which rivals that of tropical rainforests. Unfortunately, coral reefs are in decline worldwide due to both natural and human impacts. On Aug. 17 at 7 pm  the Beardsley Zoo  located on 1875 Noble Ave. in Bridgeport  is hosting  Dr. Joshua Idjadi from Eastern Connecticut State University to discuss the community ecology of coral reefs in Jamaica and French Polynesia. A $10 donation is suggested. There will be Refreshments.  This program will be held in the  Zoo’s  Hanson Exploration Station.

Paw Lickin Good new cat treats by Weruva

Two years ago, I never heard of freeze dried cat treats. Thanks to  www.chewy.com, my cats are becoming  connoisseurs of natural gluten free cat food, and now, freeze dried treats!  Freeze dried treats seem to be favorites of my Tonkinese.  As a matter of fact, I didn't  really know very much about "natural" pet food until Great Pines Cattery, that specializes breeding Tonkinese and Siamese cats (some imported from Thailand) turned me on to it.   I like  the thought of wholesome healthy food and treats for my cats and was excited to  try a new treat ordered from  www.chewy.com called  Paw Lickin Chicken Freeze Dried Treats by Weruva.   As you can see from the photo below... it is a game of who gets it first!

The  process of freeze drying locks in freshness and flavor with the added bonus of being high in protein, nutrients and enzymes.  The new favorite in my household is Paw Lickin Chicken Freeze Dried Treats by Weruva.   I love the fact that there is just one ingredient  --- white boneless chicken and no mystery ingredients --- the Tonks, Mocha and Sabu like that idea too! My Himalayan kittens.. like this broken into smaller pieces.  At www.chewy.com you get a 10% discount on this fabulous treat and if your order is more than $49 shipping is free... if you schedule auto ship take off another 5%.  The great thing about auto ship is that you get an email before your items ship so if you need to  adjust shipping dates you can.

When choosing  a freeze dried food, I look for a good balance  of protein, fat and fiber and Weruva Paw Lickin Chicken Freeze Dried Treats delivers.  This treat has 78.8% crude protein, 3.78 crude fat, 0.2% crude fiber and 5.2% moisture plus they are grain free and gluten.

 The treats are light and airy and  you can break them up easily... although  for my Tonks... that is out of the question... they savor these tasty morsels!  I like the fact that there is just pure white chicken.  Weruva Paw Lickin Chicken Freeze Dried Treats  treats come in a variety of sizes in a handy cardboard container with a tight lid to keep all that goodness fresh and easy to store.

A recent study from GfK* shows that 34% of all pet food consists of grain free pet food and that 48% is in the "natural" category.   As a relatively new offshoot of the natural grain free trend in pet food, freeze dried pet food/treats saw a 33% growth rate.

*About GfK
GfK is the trusted source of relevant market and consumer information that enables its clients to make smarter decisions. GfK’s public affairs division specializes in customized public opinion polling, media and corporate communications research and reputation measurement globally. In addition to delivering a broad range of customized research studies, the division draws from GfK’s syndicated consumer tracking service, GfK Consumer Life, which monitors consumer values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors in around 25 countries each year. The division is also the official polling partner of the Associated Press, conducting the AP-GfK Poll 

Two healthy treats for cats

Chewy.com is a large internet petfood company that offers five hundred plus brands, many at discounted prices that offers a range of great choices with the click of the send button.  Another big bonus for doing business with chewy.com is that you can set up an autoship program for the food you need and tweak it if necessary up to a few days before your order ships.  Best of all, if your order totals  $49 or more, two-day shipping is free.  For first time customers there is even a 20% savings on their first auto shipment.

As the owner of five cats, two tonkinese and three himalayans, chewy.com made life convenient; rather than having to run to the petstore to purchase their favorite dry food, Royal Canin for Persian cats.  The kibble of this dry cat food has a special shape making it easy for my cats to eat it as himalayans have small mouths. This food also contains a series of special nutrients to help maintain the gorgeous long coats that this breed is known for.  Best of all, chewy.com offers this food at a 34% discount with an additional 5% discount if you sign up for auto shipping.  For well over a year, the auto ship has worked like a charm and the food has arrived like clockwork, even when I have had to change the shipping dates.

Feeding cats healthy snacks help to give their diet variety keeping them from getting finicky and freeze dried snacks are a source of healthy grain free protein that are easy for cats to digest.
A great find on the chewy.com website  are  freeze dried wild salmon treats by Haro. My cats fell in love with them. These treats, called "Live -A -Littles"  are  all protein, and made of 100%  "wild" salmon. They can be broken into little pieces making it easy to put as a topper over food or just to serve as a treat.

Another great snack alternative is the turkey lover raw freeze dried treats by Sojos. The single ingredient is freeze dried turkey is a high source of omega-3s and amino acids and this treat doesn't have any preservatives or artificial colors or flavors, plus it is high in protein. Chewy.com offers this treat at a 14% discount. This is the second favorite healthy treat that is enjoyed by all my cats.
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