Category Archives: Cats

Halo’s Ellen Degeneres Wins a Much-Deserved Award

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Tracie

I wish I could be there in San Diego on April 30th when the PETCO Foundation honors Ellen Degeneres with their HOPE Award. The reason I’d like to be there is to thank Ellen myself for having become one of … Continue reading →

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Sorry, But No Safe Cat Remedy For Ticks

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Tracie

I got this question/complaint from Heather and her kitties, Thorsten & Anaïs: You seem like a wonderful animal lover! But I have got to tell you I was really disappointed by The Cat Bible’s lack of information about ticks. I … Continue reading →

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Catster Fans Are Confused About Feeding Their Cats

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Tracie

Catster.com often posts Daily Tips from me and whenever there is one about food, things heat up! (http://blogs.catster.com/cat_tip_of_the_day/2011/02/28/how-much-food-does-a-cat-really-need/#comments) I just LOVE when the feeding topic gets everybody energized! There are a few different issues raised here so first I urged … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Finding a Rescue for Purebred Cats!

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Tracie

Dana, in Homer Glen, Illinois, entered her two darling kitties in the Weruva Cutest Kitty Contest. I replied by telling her about my radio shows and books. Her answer was: I am waiting for The Cat Bible to arrive from … Continue reading →

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Jan Did Buy that Sick Kitty and the Breeder is AWOL

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Tracie

Jan responded to my previous exchange with her about using the word “adopt” when she actually bought a kitten: Yes, the kitty — 5 months old — was up for sale at a cat show by Marja Persians in Minnesota. … Continue reading →

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Did She Buy this Sick Kitten or Adopt It?

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Tracie

I got this question from Jan on my FB page (I really prefer getting questions on the PETS BEST Facebook page where I have an Ask Tracie section): Hi Tracie!! I love your show. I am emailing you rather than … Continue reading →

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What About Kitty Crack When You Are Away?

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Tracie

I got this question from Julie: I have been trying to call with this question, but never seem to get through. I know you are against kitty crack, but what about Blue Buffalo dry food? We tried doing the wet … Continue reading →

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Cat Dishes: Great Tips from Catster Readers

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Tracie

Catster.com frequently has a Daily Tip from me and recently one of my tips had some terrific ideas and comments from other cat lovers. This was the tip: No matter how much you wash them, some plastic bowls will always … Continue reading →

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Halo Liv-A-Littles Impress a Picky Ocicat

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Tracie

What do you bring the cat who has everything? My new friend Laura Jacobs is an author (whose delicate novel The Bird Catcher I highlighted in an interview with Laura on my NPR radio show, Authors on Animals) and she … Continue reading →

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Two Boy Cats Not Loving the New Girl in Town

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Tracie

I got this question on my new “Ask Tracie” blog on the Pets Best insurance Facebook page and thought I’d answer it here: Alison said: In June, we adopted my Mom’s 10-year-old female cat after my mother passed away. We … Continue reading →

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