Best of the Catosphere!

Here is a mom that took our litter for the ultimate test drive! She and her cats loved it so much no brakes were necessary!

Here’s something nifty we spotted about our litter!

Tips Tricks and General Info!

Scratch! Here are some tips on trimming your cats nails http://petskidsnlife.com/pets/helpful-tips-for-trimming-your-cats-nails/

Nice Kitty! Here is some advice on training kittens and cats http://www.cat-training.mellohvision.com/beginnners-tips/tips-and-tricks-to-controlling-cats-and-kittens/

Spring in your step (or trot)! Some tips about caring for pets in the springtime http://www.nsalamerica.org/pet-tips/springtime-tips-2010.html

Consult with your veterinarian for the best way to control fleas for your cat and your environment. But the best way to control fleas is to prevent them. And the best way to prevent fleas is pure diligence:

• Vacuum carpets, rugs, drapes and upholstered furniture often
• Mow the lawn regularly; fleas and ticks love high grass
• Spend some quality time and groom your cat routinely
• And if you find fleas, give kitty a soapy bath (no matter how much she protests) and remove fleas with a fine-toothed metal comb

There is plenty of advice on the web about natural flea control—from serving your cat a bit of brewer’s yeast to making your own herbal flea collars … from scratch!

And certainly, there are many chemical solutions, such as pesticide-based flea collars. But we have to wonder about flea collars that include “NOT FOR USE ON HUMANS” warnings on the packaging, which is most of them. If they aren’t safe enough to wear as a “Live Flea Free” bracelet, are they really safe for our whiskered wee ones?

But maybe those warning are there simply because the thought of us wearing flea collars as bracelets offends our cats’ sense of feline fashion. After all, a tabby doesn’t look too shabby in a hat. … And we hear a cat’s pajamas are, well, the cat’s meow.

But before we slide into a whole new digression of cats in clothes, we’ll leave you with what may be the cutest thing you’ll see all day: kittens on a slide.

Meow for now,

- World’s Best Cat Litter™

National Pet Week was jointly founded in 1981 by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Auxiliary to the AVMA to promote responsible pet ownership, celebrate the human-animal bond and promote public awareness of veterinary medicine.

The theme for 2010 is “Pets and People—Healthy Together,” encouraging exercise for people and pets alike. (Did you know that 57% of cats in the United States are overweight, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention?)

So how do you get a cat to exercise more than her right to sleep? Vetinfo.com has some good tips.

And, as always, share your secrets right here. We love hearing from you any week of the year!

Kitty Cat Video Corner

With April Showers Come Bizarre Cat Power!
With April showers com bizarre cat powers! If you haven’t seen it by now, we are thrilled to introduce to you, “standing cat.” We aren’t sure of how many kitties can actually do this, so prepare to be dazzled and maybe slightly frazzled!

Gravity Cats
How do we follow up a video of a standing cat? Easy, by introducing you to a cat that lives on the ceiling … or a video that would make you believe such great powers are possible!

Best of the Cat Blogosphere

We hope that everyone got a chance to celebrate and get involved with Earth Day #40! We were very excited to be a part of this great holiday in many different ways. It was great to see some mentions of us out there like this list of the 10 Best Sustainable Items for Earth Day!

Tips, Tricks and General Info

Sometimes there is too much attention being paid to kittens and the older cats get left out! Here are some tips on caring for our loyal and elderly pets!

Avoid hairballs! Need we say more?

If you have anything you would like to share about your cat or something you have seen on the Internet, please leave a comment! Also, make sure to sign up for Clearing the Air updates via RSS or email so you never miss out on what’s going on.

– World’s Best Cat Litter™

Humans, pets, plants and all walks of life are as different as the seasons. However, as unique and different as we all might be, we share one giant think in common-the planet! That said, wouldn’t it be a good idea for all of us to give a special thank you to the wonderful round ball beneath all of our feet?

We at World’s Best Cat Litter™ are pumped for the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2010! In prep for this historic event, we wanted to share some fun ways to celebrate this special occasion! From clothing, to household products there are countless ways to lead a sustainable life in the twenty-first century. Here a just a few among many!

Toys:
There are many different products created and designed with the intentions of keeping your pets green! Here are a few of our favorite:

How many of your cat’s toys are actually “green” and earth-friendly? Maybe you should consider buying your cats a Chase The Hemp Cat Tail … for play time purposes of course!

Does your cat have an Itch? A bamboo square with Mohair green or brown, the perfectly green pet scratcher.

How about Wooly Dust Bunnies? These unique, organic dust bunnies are perfect for chasing!

Tips:
If you aren’t looking to spoil your pet with anymore organic or natural toys this time of year, there are tons of ways to make sure you and your pets stay eco-friendly!

1. Adopt. Sometimes pet ownership goes through cycles-it is always great when ownership gets recycled back to great and loving pet owners. Why spend the money and time buying a new pet when you can adopt one of the thousands of pets that will be living in shelters this year.

2. Clean up the mess. It is not the most glorious part of being a pet owner, but if you are going to do it right, make sure you pick up your pets waste. Use a biodegradable bag instead of plastic or create a compost pile if you can!

3. Pay attention to what you are feeding your pet! There are many 100% organic pet foods available these days, give them a try!

4. Lend a hand! Not just for Earth Day, but every day you should be looking to pick up rubbish those less considerate pollute the ground with. However, if the weather is nice this coming Earth Day, get outside, bring your pet and do a little cleaning up!

Finally, check out this list of the “Best Sustainable Items for Earth Day 40th Anniversary.”

Do you have great Earth Day tip to share? What are you doing to celebrate the Earth Day 40th Anniversary with your pet? Let us know by posting a comment below!

So cheers to keeping the earth healthy and clean! For all our customers out there thanks for celebrating earth day year round through purchases of World’s Best Cat Litter™!

A big green thumbs up,
– World’s Best Cat Litter™

Kitty Cat Video Corner

Kiss Me I’m Catish
This cat knew how to score some extra loving on St. Patty’s Day. “If I act adorable and wander around on these decorations so my food provider can take a video, I will be sure to get a few extra scratches behind my ear!”

Bang Bang Play Dead
This kitty needs to move to Hollywood. Hmmm, maybe a Matt Damon and Cooper box office smash hit?

Best of the Cat Blogosphere

It looks like someone has gotten a little “Pawcurious” about World’s Best Cat Litter™. We invite you to check out what Dr. V. had to say about World’s Best Cat Litter™.

A World’s Best Cat Litter™ giveaway brought to you by sweeps4bloggers! Follow the directions and enter for your chance to win. Goodluck!

Tips, Tricks and General Info

If you liked the video of Cooper playing dead, you should check out these neat cat tricks to teach your favorite feline!

The best of feline fitness—here are a few general tips on how to keep your kitten kicking! From Catnip to cat-aerobics they have it all!

If you have anything you would like to share about your cat or one you have seen over the Internet, please show us by leaving a comment! Also, make sure to sign up for Clearing the Air updates via RSS or email so you never miss out on what’s going on.

– World’s Best Cat Litter™

If your kitty competitor isn’t all about chasing that little red dot around, check out some of these other great cat games.

Playing with your cat is a great way to fulfill all those resolutions you made for your and your pet. Playing is a good start. But while you’re at it, look into healthier alternatives for them as well. Below we have shared two great resources to help maintain a healthy diet for your pet.

The Feline Nutrition Education Society
Ask the Expert: Pet Nutrition from the ASPCA

Maybe you made another resolution about being more environmentally friendly. If that is the case, here are a few tips on how to make your feline friend go green. World’s Best Cat Litter™ is happy to remind you that our 100% natural litter is made with whole-kernel corn and is pet, people and planet safe!

Here’s hoping you enjoy many gold-medal moments with your nimble mouser. We’ll see you next month!

–World’s Best Cat Litter™

With a New Year and a new month upon us, it’s that time to share the latest and greatest that our four-legged friends had to offer over the last month of 2009. We hope everyone one had a merry and meowy December, and if you haven’t been staying in tune with our monthly “Best of Cats on the Internet” posts, please check out the month of November.

Ok, folks. Without further ado, we present you with some of our favorite cat moments from the month of December.

Kitty Cat Video Corner:

Cutest kitty ever!!
So many kitten videos out there claim to be the cutest ever. To some degree they are all right, but this kitten is something else. The owner even dares you to try and watch without cracking a smile, and for that matter, so do we!

Kitten Headlock FTW
Ever wonder what it is your kitty is dreaming of? Some of them probably dream of being a lion or a tiger, but this little feline most likely dreams of one day being a professional wrestler. Check out the headlock he gets his friend into! LOL

Best of the Cat Blogosphere:

December 21
Christmas came early for these cats. Check out what their “servants” got them to play with, along with some more World’s Best Cat Litter™.

December 27
With word play like “Santa Paws” and “Chrismouse” how can you not want to see what these cats are meowing about!

December 28
The winner of the Old Cats Rule first Cutest Senior Cat Contest has been announced. Congratulations Smudge! Check out what the Cutest Senior Cat grand prize winner will be receiving!

Tips, Tricks and General Info:

7 Cat Emergency Signs
If you are unaware of what a potential cat emergency may be you should check out these 7 signs that your cat needs immediate help from the vet.

Why do cats need thiamine?
This recent article discusses the health issues involved when a cat suffers from a thiamine deficiency. For your cat’s sake make sure you are in the know.

Well, that seems to be it for this month! We hope everyone starts off their new year on the right foot (or paw)!

Very Best,
– World’s Best Cat Litter™

Here are four easy ways to ensure your pets stay warm during Mother Nature’s long dance with Old Man Winter.

1. Gimme Shelter
   You don’t have to build a sealed metal fortress for your cat, but let’s talk about some sufficient options that don’t require a lot of budget and effort. We recommend checking out this very helpful article “How To Keep Outdoor Cats Warm In Winter” on HubPages. Here are some of the key points:
   • Get a shelter big enough for a cat but not big enough for a dog, raccoon, possum, skunk or other unwanted animal.
   • Place some straw in the home for extra warmth.
   • Try to put the shelter in an area protected from the wind and elements. This will help avoid cold drafts.

   Here are a few different outdoor shelters and houses that you can purchase for use outside your home. Also keep in mind you can build your own cat shelter.

   Small Insulated Outdoor Cedar Cat House from the Cat & Kitten Store — $159.99
   KatKabin Outdoor Cat House — $103.99
   Outdoor Heated Kitty Pad — $49.95

2. Feed that Feline!
   In winter, it is important to increase your cats food supply and give them a lot of high-quality proteins. This will help them keep their coats healthy and thick throughout the wintertime months. If you make food and water available outside in cold conditions, don’t use metal bowls. You don’t want Fluffy’s tongue frozen to the metal—even if she is triple-dog dared! Also, be sure to regularly check the water bowl to make sure it is not freezing over.
3. Manage all the ins and outs
   This one is pretty simple. When the weather gets cold, let your cat outdoors less. When the temperature starts to bottom out, be aware of how long your cat has been outside. Set a time period from when you let your cat out to when you think they should come back in. For example, if the weather is really cold and you let your cat out at 4, set a timer to let it back in at 4:15.

   Unlike in summer, spring and fall, when it is more comfortable for your cat to wait outside, the winter can be a dangerous time to leave a kitty waiting around for you to open the door, which leads us to our next tip.

4. Watch that door
   As you are well aware, if a cat comes up to your door it is ready to come inside. It is very important during the cold winter months to make sure that you pay close attention. Not good at watching the door? Here are two creative ideas to help:
   • Get an outdoor camera. That way you can see if your cat is at your door from the convenience of your computer. We recommend the Logitech Outdoor Camera.
   • Install a motion detector. You can turn on the motion detector every time you let your cats out so that you get alerted as soon as they come back to the door. You can get a fairly inexpensive motion detector like this outdoor motion sensor and set it the appropriate area and height level to detect your cat.

Alright folks, button up and have a happy winter season! For all you cute-as-a-button cats, stay safe … and stay warm!

Yours purrsonally,
– World’s Best Cat Litter™

What a great month! We hope you had as much fun in November as we did! As you know, we have been sharing the “Best of Cats on the Internet” at the beginning of every month. We hope everyone has enjoyed these posts so far and that they have helped bring you up to speed on the latest and greatest involving cats on the Internet! With that said, did you get a chance to see our post last month? If not, you might want to catch up on all of the great stuff from Catober!

Ok folks, it is time to get down to serious business! Here we go again!

Kitty Cat Video Corner:

Office Cat Answers the Phone – Ring, ring!
Do you ever leave your house afraid you are going to miss an important phone call? Maybe you should think about hiring this cat to be your secretary, LOL!

Cat Playing “I Spy”
Cats playing “I Spy” … does it get better than that? Check out this handy camera work by Andrew G! This funny cat video has gotten over 70,000 views since its release just a few short weeks ago.

Best of the Cat Blogosphere!

November 20
Congratulations to the crew over at The Monkeys blog for welcoming a new furriend into the house! Samson and Delilah, we hope things are going better than your first meeting with Sweet Pea. You didn’t look to happy with her in your first few days together! We hope that you have gotten to know her better and are all getting along now:)

November 29
Do you own a senior cat? Want a chance to win a 6 month supply of World’s Best Cat Litter™? World’s Best Cat Litter™ is happy to be working with OldCatsRule and to be involved in a great contest on Facebook involving senior cats. To learn more about the contest, please read our recent blog post or visit our friends and furriends over at OldCatsRule for all the details!

November 30
World’s Best Cat Litter™ on Sumac Stories blog! Did you get a chance to see what the cats over at Sumac Stories thought about our cat litter? We were happy to hear they enjoyed the litter and that it delivered on their expectations. We also chuckled when we read about how pretty they thought the litter was and their comment about feeling bad about messing it up, LOL!

Tips, Tricks and General Info

November 16
Morris Animal Foundation commits $13 million to pet health studies for cats, dogs and other species! Big news! Over 23 feline health studies will take place in 2010 to help better understand diseases, conditions and general health issues commonly found within cats. This is great news for all cat owners as these studies will provide more information and insight on how to help cats when different health issues arise.

November 20
Did you read the great article on “Pet-Friendly Hotels” written by Lynn O’Rourke Hayes? Whether you have a trip lined up for the near future or are looking to plan an upcoming vacation, we recommend getting up to speed on all the hotels and lodging establishments offering pet-friendly accommodations!

November 21
Train your cat? Did you know that cats are trainable? Check out this great article on how cats are trainable and what shelters like the Michigan Humane Society are doing with programs like the “Pawsitive Start Program” for their cats. Check out this picture of a cat giving a high-five to his trainer!

Alright gang, I think that’s all we have for now. We have a big Holiday and fun-filled month ahead of us. If you happen to come across a great video, blog post, or something downright entertaining over the next month please feel free to share it with us!

Very Best,
– World’s Best Cat Litter™