Music and Miko Cat Food 50% Off!

I love the quote by humanitarian and Noble Peace Prize winner, Albert Schweitzer, who said, "There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats."  Thinking about that statement, I  think of the famous "cat music"!  Perhaps, one of the most famous is Edward Lear's verse, The Owl and the Pussy Cat, set to music by Stravinsky.   Rossini composed, "Duetto Buffo Dei Due Gatti" where two female singers vocalize solely on the word meow, and then, of course, Scarlatti's "Cat Fugue" that was inspired by his cat running over his piano keyboard.  And, let's not forget that modern classic, sung by Peggy Lee... The Siamese Cat Song!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlQYqQs0R3w.

As you can imagine, I decided to write this blog about Miko Cat Food that chewy.com sent me this month listening to music!  Miko Cat Food has been formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by AAFCO standards using real flaked fish or poultry that are packed in a delicious, savory consomme.  The texture is flaky and the consomme smells great with the added benefit of providing more liquid to your cat's diet.

All About the Goodness

I decided to ask for the Miko Poultry and Seafood Variety Pack that comes in a case of 12 three-ounce cans that includes two cans each of chicken, chicken & turkey, chicken & vegetable, mackerel & tuna, tilapia & tuna, and salmon.  The real good news is this item sells for $14.99 and is currently 50% off the first time you buy it with a limit of one case per customer.  If you put this item on auto ship, you will receive an additional 5% off.

Key Benefits

• Each can is made from real chicken, turkey, or fish and provides your cat with the protein it needs to thrive.  Real protein is the #1 ingredient.
• The consomme is a flavorful real broth that adds liquid to your cat's diet helping to provide healthy hydration for your cat.
• Each can is packed with added vitamins, minerals, and taurine, an amino acid that is essential to feline heart and vision health.
• This is a grain free product that never contains wheat, corn, soy or carrageenan.

Reviews

According to the chewy.com website, this product is in the top percentage with 81% of the customers that bought this product giving it a five-star rating.  Many people note that this food does contain a lot of consomme; others say that it has a good consomme - meat ratio, and, 81%  say that their cats love it.  Of some concern, it is noted that this product is made in Thailand.  On the other hand, research shows that Thailand has very strict standards for pet food, having been to Thailand many times, this was not a concern for me.  And, best of all, my cats, especially Sabu loved this food.  He actually prefers a food with a consomme broth.

Thanksgiving Treats and the Popularity of Cats!

We all know there are two kinds of people in the world... cat people and dog people, I love both, but admittedly, I am more of a cat person.  In the U.S. slightly more households own dogs than own cats according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, but in raw numbers, cats outnumber dogs to the tune of two million.  Euromonitor found that at a state level in the U.S. cats outnumber dogs in the Northeast and Upper Midwest and that dogs are a favorite in the South and Southwest.  Our state of Connecticut is a cat state with 1.25 cats per household for every dog.

It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is around the corner... with that in mind, www.chewy.com sent me the perfect treat for my gang of five so they can celebrate the holiday too.  I couldn't wait to try the special Temptation's Holiday Dinner that comes in luscious Turkey and Sweet potato flavor.  The 16-ounce handy plastic container that keeps these treats fresh is only available for a limited time.  I like the fact that they come in a stay fresh pack and when I shake the container, my cats come running!

Key Benefits

The best thing is that these treats will keep you from feeding your furry friends things that might be too rich for their systems and cause digestive problems. To order click here.

•  These colorful treats are festive and made with the irresistible flavor of turkey and sweet potatoes.
• They have a crispy outer shell that helps keep your cat's teeth clean by preventing the build-up of tartar.  
• The soft meaty center is a special surprise these "Temptation" treats offered.
• No worries about weight gain, these treats are less than two calories per treat (I wish a slice of pumpkin pie was too!!).
• The resealable fresh pack keeps these treats fresh and the container can be re-used for other goodies.

Reviews

The Temptations Thanksgiving Treats scored high on the chewy.com website with 4.6 out of five stars!  The reviews all mention that even though cats can be finicky,  just about every cat from sweet rescues to breed all had one thing in common, they loved these holiday treats and from the look of things here, so do my gang of five!

Halloween Safety Tips for Cats

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays.  It is fun to see all the imaginative costumes people come up with... and then, of course, there is the candy.  For our pets, Halloween can be hazardous so it is important to keep the following tips in mind.

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays.  It is fun to see all the imaginative costumes people come up with... and then, of course, there is the candy.  For our pets, Halloween can be hazardous so it is important to keep the following tips in mind.

If you want your pet to wear a costume, choose it carefully and introduce it slowly. A simple accessory goes a long way!  I introduced Mocha's pumpkin costume slowly.  It attached loosely around his neck and chest and he would wear it for a few minuted every day.  The hat, he really never got used to, so I didn't push it.  The most important thing is to get your pet accustomed to wearing a costume well before Halloween.

So many candies that we hand out can be potentially life-threatening so keep it well out of the reach of your pet. Chocolate is especially toxic for dogs and cats.  The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has a Mobile App that could come in handy in case of an emergency.

For a Halloween treat for my cats I ordered some delicious Cat Man doo bonita tuna flakes from chewy.com  they love this all natural healthy nutritious treat!

Pretty Kitty Litter - It's Crystal Clear!

At first glance, kitty litter isn't something cat owners always put a lot of thought into, it sort of comes with the territory of owning an indoor cat.  There are a lot of types of litter on the market that range from clumping to non-clumping varieties. One thing I really don't like about my current litter is the dust, it is a real hassle to clean up and something I really never look forward to. I was excited to get a new type of cat litter to try out from chewy.com by Frisco simply called Crystal Cat Litter. 

There are a lot of benefits to making the switch to this dust free, multi-cat, non-clumping cat litter.  The crystals are not only shiny and pretty to look at they are ultra absorbent. I used this litter in one of five litter boxes and, after two weeks the order control was also still working well. The way these crystals work is that each one has tiny pores that lock in liquids and orders which means that the litter box stays cleaner longer.  In addition to the summer clean smell, this non-clumping litter is that it is easy on your cat's paws and is low in dust making a real plus for me.  Another plus is that one bag will last on one box for up to a month and, provide round the clock odor protection.

According to chewy.com reviews, this litter scored high getting 4.7 stars out of 5. Most all pet parents that used this brand raved about how long it lasted and the odor control this product offers.  Of course, it was noted that there is a transition period when using switching litter but most cats loved it.

Curved Cat Scratcher - Making Waves!

This month chewy.com sent me a fabulously compact cat scratcher, OurPets The Wave Curved Cat Scratcher that is in the shape of a wave.  Cat scratching is natural and intuitive for cats for a couple of reasons.  Cats love to stretch and scratching is one way they flex their bodies.  Another reason cats scratch is to remove the dead layer outer layer of their claws.  And, of course, cat scratching is a way they mark their territory, both visually and by scent.  Cats have a scent marker in their paws that send messages to other cats.

I like scratching pads because it protects my furniture and my rugs. If I find my cats are scratching my rugs in a certain place, I put the cat scratcher in that location to protect the rug and, so far this has worked remarkably well.  I think that by putting the scratching pad where my cat is scratching my rug that I am redirecting his attention to the pad to reinforce that this is an acceptable object to scratch.

I find that my cats like a variety of scratchers from tall poles to pads on the floor.  It is important to provide cats with a variety of scratching options and to provide them with a reward for doing so.  This is where the catnip comes in!  This waved curved cat scratcher has lots of tight nooks and crannies on a strong corrugated surface making it a perfect place for everyday scratching.  And, as a super reward, OurPets The Wave Curved Cat Scratcher comes with a packet of North-American grown catnip that makes this scratching pad even more rewarding.

A final perk to this curved cat scratcher is that when one side wears out, you just turn it over for another dose of fun.  Chewy is offering this pad at a 20% discount; if your order exceeds $49, shipping is free and chewy.com has tons of products to choose from.  This scratching pad is also popular with chewy customers and gets 3.8 stars out of five.  Most reviewers liked the price and quality of the scratcher although some noted it was a bit small.  The size didn't seem to bother my two rather large Tonkinese who love it!

Pumpkin is always in Season!

One thing I have learned since blogging for chewy.com and amusing my cats in the meantime is that pumpkin is actually good for cats...and dogs as well!  There are a few reasons why pumpkin is good for our feline friends and for us as well!

Top Four Benefits of Pumpkin

Pumpkin is a great source of fiber for cats.  In addition, many vets recommend pumpkin as a remedy for constipation in feline patients.  Just a little pumpkin helps to keep cats "regular".

Pumpkin adds more "bulk" to the diet of a cat and is great for cats that are on a diet!  The way it works is that you replace a bit of pumpkin with a reduced amount of food and the pumpkin will keep your cat satisfied and feeling full.

Pumpkin is a good source of vitamin A and C which helps to support the vision and the immune system of a cat.

Pumpkin is high in zinc and can help improve a cat's skin and coat.

Solid Gold - Triple Layer Pate - Salmon and Pumpkin

I was really excited that chewy sent me the most beautiful looking catfood yet by Solid Gold.  This is a Triple Layer pate with salmon and pumpkin that has two luscious looking layers of mousse that are whipped - one salmon and the other pumpkin that sit on a layer of real salmon shreds.  There are so many key benefits to this food, the first being that my cats can get mousse and shreds all in one bite!  I like the fact that this food is made for cats at all stages of life, so I can feed it to my older cats as well as to my younger cats.  Chewy.com is selling this food at a 6% discount and if you put this on auto-ship you will get an additional 5% off!  The shipping is free for orders of over $49 and items come within two days.

Key Benefits of Solid Gold Triple Layer Cat Food

The recipe is holistic and is gluten-free.

Triple Layer Pate is made with real salmon that offers your cat the protein it needs and real pumpkin that will help your cats coat and digestive system.

There are no fillers like corn, wheat, soy or artificial colorings or preservatives.

It provides cats with variety, there is no need to buy a topper for cat food, as this one comes with one.

It comes with the right amount of pumpkin so you don't have to measure out pumpkin, it's all done for you and your feline friends.

Put the Wow in Meow with the New Fancy Feast Appetizers

This month chewy.com sent me a super treat for my gang of five... the Fancy Feast Appetizers that are a perfect topper making an ordinary Fancy Feast  Dinner into an extraordinary cat dining experience! Each little appetizer container has a different saying... "happiness is a clean dish", "like a hug from inside," and "tasty ways to wow your cat."

 My favorite saying was "today just went from meow to wow"!!  And, my gang of five could not agree more!  They devoured this topper on their Fancy Feast Pate, Salmon. I was really impressed that this Fancy Feast Appetizer had a good portion (appetizer size) of light meat tuna and a good size scallop topper, all wrapped up in a savory broth.

Benefits of Fancy Feast Appetizers

• This is a grain free gourmet recipe
• This appetizer is made from high-quality proteins like skipjack tuna and scallops
• The texture is flakey making it a perfect topping for a pate
• It is an extra special treat between meals and puts the "wow in meow"!
• This comes in a delicate fish broth that helps hydrate your cat
• The appetizer comes in an easy to use peel and serve tray.
• Best of all, my cats love it!

Star System

We all love to pamper our pets and this food is paw licking good!  Don't take just my word for it, according to www.chewy.com's customer reviews, this food got 5 out of 5 stars and is100% recommended!  One reviewer put it best... "Good snacks, happy cats!"  This food comes in a handy tray of 1.1 oz treats consisting of 10 packages.  If you order $49 or more from chewy.com the shipping is free and if you put items on auto ship you get a 5% discount!