"It's time to get my hair done"
Did you know that most cats have no eyelashes?
What you see above a cat’s eye in many cases are really whiskers. The same as those found under their chins and along their muzzles.
Find out more about “Those Magnificent Whiskers” by reading the article in our February newsletter.
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On Monday we shared with you information on the ultimate cat tree that we call The Big Oak. Not everyone has a need for such a large piece of cat furniture, but many people really like the design of the Oak Tree. For those of you looking for something smaller we designed the Little Oak Cat Tree.
Little Oak Cat Tree
The Little Oak is a 5 foot model of its big brother. It has 7 contoured leaves that are lined with the same heat retention material to provide that extra comfort for your cats. Just like the big tree, it has nine holes leading into 3 chambers in the trunk that cats find irresistible and will spend hours playing, hiding, sleeping or plotting to overthrow the world. It too is built on the 36 inch diameter base for extra stability – as a matter of fact we guarantee this tree will not tip over, even during aggressive cat play.
You have the choice of two different tops for this cat tree. The standard top is a 24 inch square that’s padded in the center. The second option is to put the Eagles Nest on the Little Oak – to do this there is an up charge of $25.00. Many customers like the look of the Eagles Nest on top of the Little Oak, and most cats prefer to have that feeling of extra security the rim on the Eagles Nest gives them.
So if you love the design – but don’t have the room for the bigger tree – you will get the same features and benefits with the Little Oak. Remember, you can save money if you order this tree and pick it up at a cat show that we are participating in. To check our cat show schedule go to the website.
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This cat tree is really BIG!
The Big Oak
We call it the Big Oak. We could have just as easily called it the Giant Redwood or the Sequoia Mountain.
This cat tree stands 84 inches tall. It has 12 contoured leaves that are padded and lined with a thermal retention material to absorb your cat’s body heat and radiate it back for added comfort. The total width of the tree is 53 inches from leaf tip to leaf tip. There are nine holes that lead into three different chambers in the trunk that will provide endless activity for your curious cats. The tree top is called the Eagles Nest. It’s 24 inches in diameter and has a sculptured rim that ranges from 3 to 6 inches high. Many cats love to have that extra back support that this rim gives them. This giant of a cat tree is built on a 36 inch diameter base that guarantees it will not tip over, even during aggressive cat play.
17 cats can easily fit on this cat tree at the same time – just to give you some idea of its size. Not that many people have such a large number of cats … so with a lessor number in your home, just think of all the fun your cats will have with the extra room.
Cats need vertical space, and this piece of cat furniture provides the height that all cats love, plus many hiding and resting places that will be used and enjoyed from the moment you bring this cat tree into your home.
If you want to provide your cats with the ultimate cat tree order the Big Oak today!
If you order either the Purple Passion or the Tropical Flower during the month of August, you have the option of adding a $35.00 sisal scratching pad to the back of the cat tree for no added cost.
Purple Passion Cat Tree
Tropical Flower Cat Tree
Both of these cat trees stand only 32 inches tall which is an ideal size for a single cat family. The top flower is padded in the middle and is lined with a heat retention layer for added cat comfort. The same padding and liner is constructed in each of the contoured leaves. The center pass through and cubby on the bottom will entertain your cat for hours. Order before the end of August and we will include a 24″ by 4″ sisal scratching pad mounted on the back of the tree providing an approved scratching area that is out of sight of friends and family.
A recent survey of insurance claims by VPI Pet Insurance revealed the top 10 kitten accidents needing immediate attention to be:
1. Soft tissue trauma
2. Laceration or bite wound
3. Foreign body ingestion
4. Abrasion
5. Let fracture
6. Eye trauma
7. Sprain
8. Insect bites and stings
9. Torn nail
10. Skin puncture
Must Have Reference
If a kitten emergency happened at your home, would you know what to do until you could get professional help? A great resource every cat owner should have is the Cat First Aid book published by the American Red Cross.
There are over 60 different topics covered. Each provides an easy to follow step by step call to action. The book is accompanied by a DVD that demonstrates how to perform many of the first aid steps described in the book. The DVD is even closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
The cost of the book and DVD is only $15.90 – and this price includes the shipping anywhere in the continental U.S. Order your copy of Cat First Aid before an emergency happens. This could also be a great gift idea for that hard to buy for cat lover on your list.
A recent survey by PetRelocation.com found that the majority (61 percent) of pet owners surveyed said they travel more than 50 miles with their pets at least once a year, with 38 percent of those pet owners stating they travel as often as once a month with their pets.
For these travelers a portable pet enclosure is a must have, and its important to realize that not all pet enclosures are created equal. A superior product is going to be easy to set up and take down, made of a strong light weight steal frame for durability, maximize the “safe space” for your pet, and stores in a small footprint so its easy to put in and take out of the car.
If you travel with your pet you need to consider getting a portable pet enclosure and one that meets all the criteria mentioned above is the Kritter Kondo.
Pet Enclosure - providing "safe space"
Wide Selection of Cat Furniture
A good way to save money on quality cat furniture is to eliminate the delivery cost. You can do that if you live in close proximity to a cat show where we will be displaying our product. By ordering your cat furniture and asking us to bring it to the show you simply pick it up there and completely eliminate all delivery cost – which on a large cat tree can be quite substantial.
Here is the schedule of shows we have committed to:
Aug. 14 – 15, 2010 Great Lakes Friends of Felines, Inc
Wyndham Hotel & Conference Center
4747 South Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Sept. 11 – 12, 2010 National Capital Cat Show
Dulles Expo and Conference Center
Chantilly, Virginia
Jan. 28 – 30, 2011 10th Annual World of Pets Expo
Maryland State Fairgrounds
Timonium, MD
If any of these are not convenient for you please keep checking because we are always looking for opportunities to participate in cat shows and our show schedule seems to be dynamic and we don’t always have sufficient time to advise ahead of time.
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Cat Window Perch
Either a cat window perch, or a cat bed in front of a window, creates space and allows your cat to enjoy observing the outside activity, or snooze in the warm rays of the sun. These options create “cat space” for those times your cat might be looking for solitude to recharge its energy cells.
Everyone knows that one of the favorite spots of every cat is a window sill. Unfortunately, most window sills in today’s modern homes are pretty skinny and don’t allow enough room for your cat to stretch out in comfort. So its necessary to augment the space with some type of attachment or piece of furniture.
Cat Bed on a stand
There are many options to choose from. The simplest is a small cat tree or cat bed you sit in front of the window for your cats’ enjoyment. These can be purchased at just the right height to allow your cat the perfect vantage point. Another option is a cat window perch that you attach to the wall just below the window. It serves the very same purpose as the first option and the only difference is that it is more permanent.
Create some personal space for your cat by either attaching a window perch to the wall, or by placing a cat bed in front of the window – either way you cat is going to love its new found “cat space”.
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The special low price of the Little Jack cat tree is only good for a couple more days.
Cat Tree Packed with Fun and Excitement
The Little Jack is our most popular fantasy tree. It’s representative of the beanstalk in the children’s story Jack ‘n The Beanstalk. Your cat can either climb going from leaf to leaf, or it can scurry up the serpentine vine the surrounds the tree and leads to the cloud on top. Once your cat reaches the top of the vine it can go through one of two holes to get on top of the cloud where it will find a padded thermal liner to add to its comfort while lounging or napping high above the environment it left behind.
The Little Jack is a piece of cat furniture that provides five climbing levels for your cat to enjoy; and if you have more than one cat, they will act just like a couple of squirrels on a tree chasing each other around and around and around …
This cat tree is on sale during the month of July – you only have a couple more days to take advantage of the reduced cost. If you order today – it will be in your home within 3 weeks. Order this cat tree today, and soon your cat will be enjoying the time of its life.
Blue Red POD
Did you know we will make the POD in any color carpet, or combination of colors, that we have?
The POD is a very versatile piece of cat furniture. It’s a cat bed when you place it anywhere in your home your cat likes to sleep. It’s a cat window perch when you place it in front of an outside window from which your cat can observe all the activity in the neighborhood. When you place it next to the couch or chair you enjoy being in its your cats’ own space from which to enjoy your company while not being too close. And it’s a cat condo when your cat climbs into the hole in the trunk for some “leave me alone” time. That same hole in the trunk is a great place to hide cat toys when company in coming over.
The POD is only 27 inches tall. The cat bed itself is 17 inches in diameter and 5 inches deep. The base is 21 inches in diameter making the cat tree very stable. You would be spending a small fortune if you were to purchase separately a cat tree, a cat bed, a cat perch and a cat condo. Now you can get all the features and benefits of these four pieces of cat furniture in a single money saving unit.
Order your POD now, and tell us what color or colors you would like us to make it in.