It may not quite be puppy love, but with Valentine's Day approaching, is it so wrong to buy your loving cat a gift or two this February? It's an idea World's Best Cat Litter™ can get behind. In fact, we can even give you some cool gift ideas.
You can't take your cat out for a nice meal (at least not usually), so why not bring a nice meal home? And set these cool dishes out for them!
If a new dish isn't your thing, you could always get a seasonal collar. It's the cat equivalent of a pretty new necklace—a catcessory, if you will.
Or maybe this Purrfect Kitty Gift Tower is the way to your feline's heart. It comes loaded with tons of things that are sure to make your cat purr—from gourmet treats to catnip to honey suckle toys!
Of course, Valentine's Day isn't just about your pet. So if you are also shopping for another feline fanatic or two, check out these cute socks with two cats in love.
We hope these ideas have helped and piqued your imagination for Valentine's Day! We would also like to remind you to check out our blog from last month if you missed it, "Love Your Pet Valentine's Day Tips." It is chockfull of helpful tips to keep your pets healthy after the holidays!
With the Winter Olympics just around the corner, it reminds us that this is no season to hibernate—and even pets could benefit from some rigorous physical activity. Sure they might enjoy curling (on the couch), but cats also love to play! One of the most amusing ways you can play with your cat is by dimming the lights and taking out a laser pointer. With a few dexterous wrist motions, you'll soon see how well your cat can flip jump, dance and lutz—no ice required.
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. Here's an article from Dr. Ruth MacPete regarding pet obesity. Below we have also shared two great resources to help maintain a healthy diet for your pet.
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!
Our pets give us so much and ask for so little. Show them how much you love and appreciate them this Valentine's Day by giving them the ultimate gift of love: good health.
Why wait until your pet is sick before seeing the veterinarian? Instead, take your pet to the veterinarian for a routine check–up at least once a year. Routine check-ups allow your veterinarian to detect medical issues early when they are easiest to treat and help keep your pet in top shape.
Vaccines are important so stay up to date on the recommended immunizations to protect your pet from preventable illnesses.
Parasites are more than a nuisance. They can cause serious health problems to your pet. Protect your pet from parasites by using veterinary recommended parasite control products year-round. Unlike the products from the past, today's recommended products are safe, easy to use, and extremely effective.
Keep your pet's smile pearly white by brushing regularly with pet-safe tooth paste and by providing dental toys and treats to help keep their teeth healthy and clean.
Prevent your pet from becoming one of the many missing and unidentified pets at shelters around the country by making sure they always wear a collar and ID tag and have a registered microchip. No matter how careful you are, you can never be sure your animal won't get lost. Take every precaution to insure that if your pet gets lost, they have the best chance of coming home to you.
Nutrition and exercise are as important for your pet as it is for you. Provide high quality food and plenty of exercise to keep your pet lean and fit.
It's more than just for looks. Keep your pet's coat healthy with regular brushing and grooming.
Be green and buy natural products that are pet, people and planet friendly. For cats, consider using all-natural, biodegradable corn based litter like World's Best Cat Litter™. And for dogs, try using biodegradable waste bags.
Lastly, keep your pet's mind and body sharp by buying them stimulating toys for Valentine's Day. Here are a few of my favorites dog toys: The Buster Cube, TreatStik, The Babble Ball, GoDogGo and here are a few of my favorite entertaining cat toys: The Kitty Babble Ball, Panic Mouse, Cheese Mountain, and Thing in a Bag.
So remember when you are thinking about your loved ones this Valentine's Day don't forget about your four legged friends. Our furry friends give us unconditional love and companionship year round and deserve a show of affection.
We hope you are enjoying a nice start to 2010. We wish you a year filled with joy, laughter and plenty of love from your pets. Can you believe it is a New Year already? It seems like 2009 went by so fast, didn't it?
We here at World's Best Cat Litter™ are a forward thinking company. We are constantly reviewing, studying and applying the feedback we get from our customers while at the same time focusing on delivering a superior product day after day and bag after bag. But today, we're taking a look back at 2009. With a year filled with excitement, hard work and special events behind us, it's only appropriate to pause and share some our favorite moments of the year gone by, such as:
The launch of our new branding, packaging and Web site and getting over 175,000 visitors!
Of course, our very favorite thing was getting to interact with great cat owners. We would like to thank all of our customers, fans and furriends for your interest, support and purchase of World's Best Cat Litter™ during 2009. We wouldn't be here in this position without you ... poised and ready to pounce on another great year of opportunity in 2010! So high fives, paw pounds, licks and head rubs to everyone from us!
Let's go ahead and make 2010 a great year together!
Happy Mew Year Everybody! -- World's Best Cat Litter™
As we at World's Best Cat Litter™ step out of the office for a few days, we wish you the very best for you and your pets during the holiday season. We hope you can enjoy this cherished time of year in peace, in safety and in the presence of those you love. If you are still searching for that purrfect present for your favorite feline, check out our blog on last-minute gift ideas.
In the meantime, we have posted a few links we think will put a smile on your face.
Kiddies make wish lists. But what are kitties to do when it comes to letting you know what they want for the holidays? Don't worry! World's Best Cat Litter™ has your back—with an extra pat behind the ear for your fuzzy cherub to boot. We scoured the Web for cool cat gifts that can help you create a Merry Meowy Christmas indeed.
Check out our friends at moderncat.net, where you'll find all sorts of great ideas for those with visions of catnip plums dancing in their heads. There's also an enchanting list of giveaways you can register for, too. A couple that caught our eye includes:
The Fling-ama-String Cat Toy, a battery-operated gadget that hangs on a doorknob and, like magic, zips a little string around and around, entertaining your whiskered elf for hours. Watch the video of the Fling-ama-String in action at Moody Pet (www.moodypet.com).
Hepper Pod Bed, offering the security of a mountaintop cave with the style of a penthouse suite—the purrfect personal sanctuary. These comfy conversation pieces are available for purchase at Hepper (www.hepperhome.com).
Those may make nice under-the-tree gifts. But your four legged friends need a few stocking stuffers, too. And you don't have to break the bank to please a cat. Check out this article on eHow.com, with detailed instructions on how to make the best "darn" stocking stuffer. After all, when it comes to toys, even the finickiest feline can't resist some of the simplest things to play with. Learn all about how to keep your cat prancing at Cat Toys for Free, a fun-filled blog stuffed with holiday gifts ideas you can make yourself—sometimes as easily as wadding up a piece of paper.
Of course, nothing says the holidays like good food. It's a time of year when we all splurge a little bit. And our cats should be no exception. Help them appreciate the finer things in life by picking up some tasty treats, such as Cat Tin Treats, available at Trixie + Peanut, www.trixieandpeanut.com. This set of three includes organic catnip, catfish treats, and fishy treats—pure purring indulgences. At this site, you'll also find a sleighful of catnip critters, pet apparel and kitty accessories.
Happy shopping and happy holidays! And if you find your cat under the mistlepaw, give it a big smooch for us! And don't forget to leave out a saucer of milk for Santa Claws.
We here at World's Best Cat Litter™ are very fortunate. We have all of these great customers, fans and followers using our products, following our updates, visiting our site, reading our blog and—best of all—sharing their experiences with others along the way. In response to this tremendous support, we've been thinking of ways we can share some excitement, fun and gratitude right back with you!
After doing a little digging, scratching and sniffing around for the next big idea, we are happy to introduce the following:
The "Ultimate Purr-rize List" on Twitter—a simple, fun and first-ever contest with what might be the world's best cat prize ever created!
SO, HOW DOES IT WORK AND HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED?
Now for the important part: the prize! The lucky winner of the "UItimate Purr-rize List" will receive the following:
A year's* supply of World's Best Cat Litter™, 365 days worth of unsurpassed odor control, fast clumping and long-lasting litter
The ultimate litter scoop for easy scooping!
A planet-friendly tote shopping bag
A clowder of cool cat accessories and cool stuff
A World's Best Cat Litter™ T-Shirt
A World's Best Cat Litter™ Mat
A Modkat litter box (a $180 value!). To learn more about the stylish and earth-friendly Modkat please visit www.modkat.com
An air-tight litter storage container
A Pattern and Paw cat collar of your choice!
Two pet and people safe cat toys from Paca Pets. Update--these toys were sold out so we are going to include 2 Play-n-Squeak Mice (4 mice total) instead. To see them please visit http://bit.ly/bqCRfZ .
*The winner will receive a total of 12 7lb. bags (one bag per month) of the formula of their choice to be delivered in shipments of 6 bags.
Total value: $425.00!
So what are you waiting for? Don't paws any longer! Follow us on Twitter and tweet it up so you have a chance to win this great prize! We will announce the winner right here on Clearing the Air on February 15th! Good luck to everyone and please spread the word!
Shiver, shiver, shiver ... it's that time of the year again ... when teeth chatter, breath fogs and goose bumps pop. Lucky for us, we can put on an extra coat or go into a warm house. But what about our four-legged friends, who have only one coat to get them through summer and winter? How do we keep them warm?
Here are four easy ways to ensure your pets stay warm during Mother Nature's long dance with Old Man Winter.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
We at World's Best Cat Litter™ are very excited! Our good friend Rich Williams sent us a ModKat! Haven't heard of the ModKat before? The ModKat is an innovative, stylish and green litter box that has become a big hit with cats and their owners. The ModKat design team carefully studied the litter box experience and, with much consideration, created a first-ever, semi-enclosed "rooftop" entry lid. We recommend checking out the full review of the ModKat at apartment therapy. Also, if you want to see the ModKat being put to the test by a real four-legged user, be sure to watch the YouTube video.
As for our ModKat, here are some pictures of the beautiful package we received from Rich!
The ModKat Box!
Side of the box ... we love the tagline, "Where modern cats do their business."
Check this out. The ModKat comes with its own litter scoop. This scoop is ergonomically designed to fit the rounded corners and exact specifications of the litter box. Better yet, the ModKat comes with a reusable liner. A reusable liner is great for two reasons. First, it is simple and easy to clean and keeps the inside of the ModKat clean. Second, by using a reusable litter liner, cat owners are doing a big favor to the environment by forgoing less environmentally friendly alternatives, such as plastic liners. As you can probably guess, the green aspect of the ModKat is a big plus for us since we are proud manufacturers of an all-natural cat litter!
Lastly, the ModKat team is a big fan of World's Best Cat Litter™, so, we had to take one shot of our litter next to ModKat! You have to admit; they make a good-looking team, don't they?
That's all we have for you now! The ModKat might be the perfect gift this holiday season for that special someone or four-legged furriend you hold so dearly in your heart!
It's getting to be that time of year again ... you know, when we buy a little special something for those we love, adore, walk and pet. Our four legged friends do a lot for us, don't they? Who else is there to snuggle up and listen to you for 365 days out of every year? Who else purrs when you pet them, waits for you at the door or—best of all—makes you laugh by surprising you with their latest trick?
We at World's Best Cat Litter™ understand how much our customers love their cats. In fact, you demonstrate your love for your cat every time you buy and use an all-natural, biodegradable and safe cat product like World's Best Cat Litter™. In the spirit of sharing a little token of your appreciation with your cat, we have put together a list of some our favorite cat products to hit the shelves and Internet in the past couple of months. We hope you find something you and your cat can enjoy!
Big ticket items!
The Cat Castle Have multiple cats? The Cat Castle is good for a lifetime of entertainment and exercise for all of your cats. It has 11 plush hammocks, two condos and stands over 6 feet tall! Your cats will owe you a lifetime of gratitude if you them one of these. Price: $444.95
Modern Cat Furniture - Ultra Luxury Litter Box Housing Without sounding to over the top, this is probably as close as you can get to giving your cat his or her own personal bathroom without actually building it! The wood used to design this beautiful litter box enclosure is made from a wood alternative that is resistant to odors, moisture and stains. Pretty cool right? Price: $525
Partial Wallet-Busters!
Modkat Litter Box In what the New York Times calls "The iPod of litter boxes", the Modkat will surely put a smile on your cats face while adding some serious style to your home. This stylish litter box helps cat owners lessen their environmental footprint by providing a reusable plastic litter liner. Price: $180
Caboodle™ Corrugated Habitats for Cats - Fun, sustainable and customizable habitats for cats ... now there's an idea. Check out this nice green alternative to standard cat condos. Price: $29.95 - $60.00
Best of Bargains!
Rescue® Remedy Natural Stress Relief for Pets Try this all-natural remedy to calm down your cat or pets during a stressful situation. Rescue® Remedy is great for trips to the vet, fear of loud noises, excessive barking/hissing, shock or trauma, separation anxiety and many other conditions. Price: $8.57
Cat Tin Treats Every kitty likes a tasty treat! Why by one treat for your cat when you can get three that are equally delicious. Cat Tin Treats come in a set of three and contain organic catnip, yummy catfish treats and fishy catbit treats. Price: $10.00
Well that's all we've got for now. Happy shopping to everyone and we hope that you find the perfect gift for your cat and your home! Best of luck out there!
It may not quite be puppy love, but with Valentine's Day approaching, is it so wrong to buy your loving cat a gift or two this February? It's an idea World's Best Cat Litter™ can get behind. In fact, we can even give you some cool gift ideas.
You can't take your cat out for a nice meal (at least not usually), so why not bring a nice meal home? And set these cool dishes out for them!
If a new dish isn't your thing, you could always get a seasonal collar. It's the cat equivalent of a pretty new necklace—a catcessory, if you will. 
Or maybe this Purrfect Kitty Gift Tower is the way to your feline's heart. It comes loaded with tons of things that are sure to make your cat purr—from gourmet treats to catnip to honey suckle toys!
Of course, Valentine's Day isn't just about your pet. So if you are also shopping for another feline fanatic or two, check out these cute socks with two cats in love.
Now for the important part: the prize! The lucky winner of the
