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Her Cat Will Only Eat Halo in a Can for Dogs!

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Tracie

I think you know by now how strongly feel about feeding cats only wet food, never dry, because they are obligate carnivores with digestive systems that struggle to deal with the highly processed carbohydrates of bagged food. Between my radio … Continue reading →

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Emma’s Passion Project Is About Cats

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Tracie

I got this charming email recently: My name is Emma and I am in 6th grade. I am doing a Passion Project, and cats are my passion. I need to ask an expert some questions on cat behavior. I hope … Continue reading →

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Home Cooking a Disgusting Stinky Beloved Cat Dinner

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Tracie

I got this home-made diet letter from Sally — and while I think it’s great she wants to put that much effort into home cooking, I know that her cynical comment about canned cat food is not true — the … Continue reading →

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Home-Cooking for the Love of Her Cats (Update)

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Tracie

A wonderful cat lover in Colorado was so proud of cooking for her kitties and I felt bad bursting her bubble – I had to write her: I know you’re so enthused about cooking for your cat, that I hate … Continue reading →

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Be Careful of Gourmet Home Cooking for Cats

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Tracie

Barbara in Littleton, Colorado is so enthused about cooking for her cat, that I hate to rain on her parade but even the most elaborate recipes can get you in trouble if they aren’t balanced for a cat’s dietary needs. … Continue reading →

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When Will Breeders See the Light?

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Tracie

I got this letter from Bert, who wasn’t just upset with his newly-purchased kitten’s upset tummy – but also with the breeder insisting on using dry cat food whose list of ingredients on the labels make their quality very clear. … Continue reading →

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Mamma Mia! Kitty in Italy Needs Advice

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Tracie

I got this letter from Brenda, an American living in Italy (as I myself did for many years on and off throughout my life). She got the “kitty crack” message through her friend who follows my advice. Brenda is ready … Continue reading →

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Answer to “No Poop!” in Colorado

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Tracie

A while back, I posted a blog about “No Poop!” and asked Barbara in Littleton, Colorado to give me some more information about the change in litter box habits of her cats, who came off “kitty crack” and left a … Continue reading →

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Lousy Vet Advice for Ailing Kitty

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Tracie

Hello I am writing to you for your opinion about my cat Merlyn. He has hyperthyroidism and is on methimaz 5mg a day. His vet is recommending radiation isotope or something like that. His other option is surgery. He has … Continue reading →

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New XM Satellite Listener

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Tracie

Now that Sirius and XM have merged, there’s a whole new world of millions of potential listeners who I hope will find our channel on Sirius. At least one already has! Hello. I have heard you speak on XM Martha … Continue reading →

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