Monday, April 2, 2007

Ragdoll Cats

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The Ragdoll is a large, semi-longhaired cat, with gorgeous blue eyes. As the name suggests they are a floppy cat that loves a cuddle and 'flop - go limp' when you pick them up. Their coat is said to be non-matting, rabbit like but if you disregard it, knots can appear, especially under the front and hind legs.
Ragdolls have a superbly gentle, laid-back temperament that are totally devoted to their owners.
I know this site is about cat toys but I found this article on Ragdoll cats and just had to put it in:

Ragdoll Breed Information: Trumagik Ragdolls

As kittens they are full of life and inquisitive and as they mature they become very loving, trusting cats that follow their owners everywhere. They become puppy-like and even learn to come to their name. They love human company and because of their gentle loving temperament are an indoor cat only.

Ragdolls are a slow maturing cat. Kittens are born white and their colour starts to come through at round a week old. Ragdolls don’t fully mature until 3 - 4yrs of age.

It is very important that your Ragdoll is an "Indoor" cat, as they are generally non-aggressive and would not defend themselves against outdoor world.

Today you can view many colours in the breed. Currently the main colours in the Ragdoll are Seal, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac, Red and Cream. They also come in Tortie and Tabby (Lynx) Patterns. Chocolate and Lilac are allot more difficult to acquire.

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Friday, March 30, 2007

Garfield Panic Mouse

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Found this great article:
Author: Gary Nugent

The Garfield Panic Mouse takes all of the great features of the original Panic Mouse and adds increased stability, the famous Garfield "fat-cat" body, and a timer.

Since the original Panic Mouse is so popular with my two cats (Fritz and Kira), I was looking forward to assessing the new Garfield model, modeled on the lovable comic strip cat anti-hero and recent star of his own 'Garfield' movie . Having told them of the impending arrival of the toy, my cats looked blankly at me (nothing new there then!). Assembly was simplicity itself, and the curious felines were soon happily occupied for more than an hour, swatting at the flailing furry ball, before I finally shut the toy off. A real plus on this model is the automatic timer which can be set for up to two hours, in 15-minute increments. Another great feature is the "spring wand" (an optional attachment) which eliminates the broken cord accidents that have heppened with earlier models. Kira's a good hunter with great reaction times and she ususally tests things to destruction (including my patience sometimes!). If your cats are rough with their toys or you have a large or strong cat, I'd highly recommend getting the spring wand. Our original Panic Mouse has lasted over a year with no problems other than an occasional broken string or tip-over by overly energetic play. The Garfield version of Panic Mouse should offer even better perfomance.

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Thursday, March 29, 2007

Handmade Organic Felt Cat Toys

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This information comes from an animal resue site:
Header:With each set of 2 of Felt Cat Toys purchased, The Animal Rescue Site will fund 14.0 bowls of food for animals living in sanctuaries and shelters.
Author: Unknowm
When was the last time you threw a ball for your cat? Now you can throw two and watch the fun unfold! Our set of two cute felt spheres have jingling bells deep inside, for a purr-fectly tantalizing kitty toy.
Made from organic merino wool and hand-dyed in Maine using a process ensuring that no two are exactly the same. Choose Orange or Purple, each covered with multi-colored lines like a ball of yarn. Each toy measures approximately 3.5" dia. (8.9 cm). Handmade in Maine, U.S.A.

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Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Play Before Bedtime

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Great tip for anytime of the day that your cat is feeling playful:

Play Before Bedtime – Cats are nocturnal, which means they´ll want to start running around the house at about the same time you want to go to sleep. Just before you go to bed, you should spend time playing with your cat, helping her to release some of her excess energy. She may not sleep, but...

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Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Snuggly Soft Pack

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Look at this guys wont our fury friends love us for this cozy sleeping bag called Snuggly Soft Pack and it can be ordered from catclaws.com

Your cat is sure to curl up in this snuggly soft sack made of comfy fleece. Its roomy 18" x 18" size allows them to get really cozy. Available in this cute cat face fabric . Washer and dryer safe. Choose your color from below.

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Monday, March 26, 2007

Health Insurance for Pets

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Note:Found this great Australian website Petcover that has insurance for ticks:
Health Insurance for cats and dogs. They are family. They love you. As you love them. So what better way to protect them than to guarantee they receive the best medical attention, when they need it. Petcover, health insurance for the furry members of your family.

Petcover has now introduced Tick Cover for the furry members of your family, which is automatically included in your premium and provides $4,000 for treatment of ticks. There is a 14 day waiting period for all tick cover. The waiting period starts when your policy becomes active. Please refer to our Product Disclosure Statement for all conditions and terms of this cover. There is a $100 excess for this cover.

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