But while you’re enjoying a dog or two, please remember to keep your cats and other pets cool. Here are some tips to help ensure your pets enjoy a summer—even when the heat is tough to beat!

• Hydrate at a greater rate. Be sure to keep plenty of fresh water available at all times of day. Try to keep the water as cool as possible by placing a bowl in the shade or a cool area. Also, use a bowl that tends to stay cooler like ceramic and plastic bowls. Have a few extra bucks to spend? Grab a self-cooling water bowl such as Cool Lap Bowl or Chilly-A-Bowl.

• Be shady. Try to entice your pets to hang out in the shade by moving their bowls, toys or beds to dark and cool areas. Note: the sun moves throughout the day; so be sure to check to make sure your pet’s repose stays shady.

• Give them a cool “do”. When the sun gets too hot for our longhaired friends, consider grooming and maintenance. We recommend consulting with your vet on specifically how your pet should be groomed or trimmed during the summer to keep them cool.

• Create the perfect place to chill. If you have the time and resources, you can build a temperature-controlled sanctuary for your pet! It’s a big project that should earn a lifetime of licks and purrs of gratitude.

We also recommend checking out these resources:

Cats:
• The Daily Cat, Keep Your Cat Cool This Summer
• WikiHow, How to Cool Your Cat Down in the Summer

Dogs:
• PetPlace, Keeping Your Dog Cool in the Summer
• About.com, Keep Your Dog Cool in the Summer Heat

Enjoy the summer! May your hot dogs be grilling and your cats be chilling. And may you enjoy both … with relish!

Frank-ly yours,
–World’s Best Cat Litter™

A big round of applause and “aww…paws” for these excellent groups! We hope that our litter is a good luck charm to getting all of the cats in these shelters in the homes they deserve.

Good News! The World’s Best Cat Litter™ Charity is coming back into full-swing on September 1! You can sign up to get an email as soon as it launches by visiting this announcement page.

Alright, we’ve got some heavy lifting ahead of us! Thanks again for your heavy duty support!

Pounds,
–World’s Best Cat Litter™

Fresh air. There’s nothing like it. Rather than put artificial air fresheners to work in your home, choose natural or organic elements to keep your home smelling sweet and clean. Here are a few ideas to consider:

Out with the bad. In with the good. Remove items like old food and smelly socks as quickly as possible. Then bring the good air in. It may seem obvious, but weather and outdoor air quality permitting, open the windows wide and let the fresh air flow through your home whenever possible.

Flower power. Fresh flowers add color, beauty and sweet smells to the home. Whether cut or potted, blossoms like daisies, roses or stock add a pleasant fragrance to every room in your home. Note–be sure to check out the safe-list of flowers and pets to bring in your home. Here are a couple lists for reference http://www.catscans.com/plants.htm , http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/?plant_toxicity=toxic-to-cats .

Baking Soda. Your grandmother probably s

hared the many benefits of using baking soda in your home. Store an open box in your refrigerator. Tuck a small bowl of the powerful powder in bathrooms, closets or in storage rooms. Sprinkle on carpets, wait ten minutes and then vacuum odors away.

Manage Pet Odors. Your four- legged family members can be responsible for bringing interesting odors into the home. Keep your home clean and your pets healthy using all natural products whenever possible. Cat litters, like World’s Best Cat Litter™, use all-natural ingredients like whole-kernel corn and provide all-important odor control and easy clean-up.

Stove top fragrance. Put lemons, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves to work by simmering them on the stove, creating a warm fragrance particularly appealing in winter months.

Lovely lemons. Toss lemons into your garbage disposal to remove unfriendly fragrances from your kitchen.

House Plants Help. Potted houseplants like ferns, spider plants and lady palms take volatile organic compounds found in paint and plastics as well as carbon dioxide out of the air. Plants also release humidity and oxygen into your home and reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that might otherwise escape into the outside air. And of course, they add a rich green backdrop for your other possessions.

Essential Oils. Tuck lavender soaked cotton balls into your drawers. Spritz a mix of water and lemon oil throughout your home. Just a few drops of these sweet smelling oils can be added to organic potpourri or a hot bath to soothe the senses.

Baker’s delight. Who doesn’t love the sweet smell of cookies baking in the kitchen? Added bonus: the whole family can enjoy the warm treats when they emerge from the oven.

Like us, cats are endowed with certain unalienable rights. Life. Liberty. And the pursuit of happiness (and a ball of yarn).

Unlike us, however, cats and dogs do not find a lick of happiness in fireworks and loud noises. So before you celebrate our nation’s independence, please consider creating a quiet sanctuary for your pets.

If you’re having fireworks in the yard, PLEASE PUT YOUR PETS INSIDE and check on them often. When frightened by fireworks and loud noises, they may begin to seek the familiarity and comfort of family, driving them to flee … maybe even jumping or burying under fences. And if you’re leaving them alone while you go watch fireworks, put your pets in a quiet room where they can feel safe, in case your neighbors set a few boomers off.

A few precautions can make everybody’s holiday pursuits a little happier … because it’s been our experience that, when pets are frightened by booms, they may go boom-boom where you don’t want it.

Keep ‘em going in the litter. And have a safe and happy 4th of July!

MEW-S-A! MEW-S-A! MEW-S-A!

World’s Best Cat Litter™

These days, the newspapers feature a clowning clowder of cartoon cats—from leading characters such as Garfield, Heathcliff and Mooch (Mutts) to sensational supporting roles such as Nermal, Chubby Huggs (Get Fuzzy), Peekaboo (A Rose is a Rose) and Shtinky Puddin’ (Mutts).

And Heavens to Murgatroyd, we haven’t even mentioned the great cartoon cats of television and silver screen! Snagglepuss may be a pink mountain lion, but with the dapper collar and cuffs, we figure he’s pretty domesticated. But disqualifying the big cats like Snagglepuss, The Pink Panther and the stuffed tiger Hobbes, we wonder what funnies you fancy.

Here are 10 famous cartoon cats. Which one gets fans of World’s Best Cat Litter™ animated? Did we leave out your favorite? Drop in with your suggestion—just not off a cliff, please. M-m-m-me-me-meow for now, folks! World’s Best Cat Litter™ *encyclopedia.com

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Here’s a big ‘ol’ heap of stats for you!

• 3,080—the total number of pounds raised so far! This number is hopefully old news by now—after all you are going to vote after you read this, right?
• 1,290—the total number of votes for the three participating organizations.
• Bizzillion—the total number of happy cats and smiles created from your support! We hope this number continues to grow!

Also, we are excited to introduce “Two for Tuesday”—on every Tuesday until the end of the voting period on July 16, each new and current fan votes will be good for double the donation!

Alright fellow “Feline-thropists”, keep up the good work and spread the good word. For all others looking to join the cause, simply visit our Facebook page !

Clicks for Cats!
–World’s Best Cat Litter™

Just a reminder that June is the American Humane Association’s Adopt-A-Cat-Month®.  If you don’t have a cat, what’s the matter with you? (And why are you reading this blog?)

But here’s something we can do to help out

In celebration of American Humane’s Adopt-A-Cat Month®, songwriter Mary Ann Kennedy and CD Baby will donate 50% of the proceeds from June sales of the Who Saved Who CD to American Humane.

Check out the video featuring the title song and photos of shelter cats—and order your CD at www.maryannkennedy.com!

And, together, we can help spread the word about the great job animal shelters do every day. Join us on Facebook and send us a picture of your adopted cat and let us know where you found him or her. If we get enough photos, we can start a “family album” of sorts and brag about our cats and the great people who helped us connect with them.

Meow for now.

World’s Best Cat Litter™

Planning a family or personal getaway is always fun. But sometimes just the thought of leaving our furry friends behind is more than we can handle.

Today, there are plenty of pet -friendly lodging establishments, restaurants and a slew of gear and other pet products that make it easier than ever to bring  Fido and Frosty  along for the ride.

Plan ahead. You may need to take a few extra steps to include your pets in the fun. But don’t let that dissuade you from bringing your furry friends along. Make a list of the extra gear and supplies you will need and special reservations you may require. Include  food, litter, leashes, toys, beds, medications and pet carriers. Just to be safe, tuck in notes regarding your pet’s medical history as well as your veterinarian’s contact information.

Practice round. If your pet is not used to car or plane travel, introduce him to the carrier prior to departure.  Toss in a favorite toy or familiar object and take a spin within familiar territory.  You’ll want to be sure the carrier is airline compliant and sturdy enough to make the trip.

Going Green. Leaving home does not mean you have to leave your planet friendly habits behind. Use biodegradable waste disposal bags when cleaning up after your pooch.  Whether in the car, a hotel or in an airport, using a cat litter that has great odor control, clumping for easy clean-up and all-natural, flushable ingredients such as World’s Best Cat Litter™, makes traveling with Fluffy a breeze.

Keep moving. Just like humans, your pets need as much exercise away from home as they do in their own environment. Make sure you make plenty of stops along the way and allow every member of your family to stretch their legs and breathe fresh air.  Once at your destination, include your pet in hikes, walks on the beach or a visit to a local park.

Drink up. Make sure your pet has access to clean water throughout your travels.  Just like ours, a pet’s body is comprised of 80 percent water.  Proper hydration is key to good health at home and on the road.

Have fun. Enjoy this extra special time with your pet. Include him or her in your vacation photo album. Visit a  local dog park. It’s likely your pet will even “introduce you” to new friends along the way.

Safe Travels!

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

World’s Best Cat Litter™ has launched a new charity that will donate much-needed cat litter to animal shelters. And all you have to do is vote!

Using Facebook, fans of World’s Best Cat Litter™ can vote daily to donate pounds of litter to shelters and organizations devoted to helping our cat communities.

For the next 45 days, visit our Facebook page and vote for one of these three deserving organizations:

The Washington Animal Rescue League

The Washington Humane Society

Alley Cat Allies in partnership with Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter

Vote early and vote often. (You can vote once daily.) Once you become a fan, we’ll donate a tenth of a pound of World’s Best Cat Litter™ for every vote you register. At the end of the voting period, the litter will be distributed proportionally to the total vote count.

Not a fan yet? Become a fan and we’ll donate a whole pound. In fact, we already added a pound for every current fan. That is nearly 2,000 pounds of pet-safe, all-natural litter.

And tell your friends. To make this a true success for these fine organizations, we need the help of the World’s Best Cat Litter™ faithful to recruit voting and doting fans. The more people you can get to become a fan, the more pounds of cat litter we will donate.

In other words, if you take care of the many, the pounds will take care of themselves!

Vote for change (of litter).

– World’s Best Cat Litter™