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Ana Hagedorn
- April 27, 2020
Four Interesting Facts About Catnip
The cat(nip) is out of the bag! Check out these four fun facts you may not know about the plant that kitties crave.
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Cat Ownership
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Melanie Deisz
- March 23, 2020
How To Make 6 Cat Beds for Your Furbaby
Need a rainy day project? Grab a cup of coffee, get comfy, and create a cozy cat bed for your fur-avorite feline. These six do-it-yourself beds will make you want to hit snooze on life and craft the day away. Tell Peanut to get ready for the ultimate cat nap!
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Ana Hagedorn
- March 16, 2020
Meowtel Cat Sitters Deliver that Purrfect Hospitality
We know that cat parents want a trustworthy, reliable, and cat-centric sitter to care for their purrbabies. To make sure each and every cat family receives the purrfect hospitality, Meowtel has an exceptionally thorough onboarding process and are very selective about who we allow to join our platform. Learn why you’ll find the purrfect sitter for your kitty on Meowtel and what makes our sitters the best of the best.
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DiAngelea Millar
- March 09, 2020
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - A Cat Parent's Perspective
Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a journey of uncertainties, but know that you are not alone. This is a story about Blanche Elizabeth Devereaux’s experience with IBD, how her doctors reached a diagnosis, and what her cat mom DiAngelea learned along the way.
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Ana Hagedorn
- March 02, 2020
Meow-sic to My Ears: Cat-Inspired Songs for National Music Month
National Music Month got you feline festive? Celebrate music (and cats!) with Meowtel’s Top 9 Cat Hits. We’ll even share our Spotify meow-sic playlist with you if you ask nicely. Happy listening!
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Melanie Deisz
- February 26, 2020
Spaying/Neutering Your Cat: The Benefits of Sterilization
Spoiler alert: Feline overpopulation is a huge problem worldwide. But we’ve got the solution–spay and neuter your cats! Still skeptical? Get the facts on why having Fluffy fixed will help her live her best life.
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Melanie Deisz
- February 17, 2020
How to Make Your Own Kitty Enrichment Feeders and Toys
Enrichment games are a fur-tastic way to keep Fluffy entertained and mentally stimulated. They also help slow down kitties that eat too quickly. Beat kitty boredom with these five fun feeders!
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Melanie Deisz
- February 10, 2020
Meow and Furever: Your Cat's Love Language
Just like humans, cats prefer to give and receive love and affection in a variety of ways. Ensure your kitty has the purrfect Valentine’s Day by communicating with them in their own love language. Find out which of the five love languages your kitty speaks.
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Melanie Deisz
- January 27, 2020
The Ins and Outs of Flying with Your Cat
Air travel with a feline companion can be a daunting task. This handy guideline will help you prepare for your flight, know what to expect during travel, and provide alternatives if Fluffy prefers to keep all four paws on the ground.
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Melanie Deisz
- January 20, 2020
How To Make Your Own Kitty Toys: Pawsitively Playful for You and Your Furbaby
Cat toys don’t have to cost a fortune to be fun for Fluffy! Here are eight simple do-it-yourself projects to entertain kitty using items you may already have around the house. Crafters be warned… you’re going to love making these homemade toys!
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Shelley Masini
- January 06, 2020
How to Stay Sane When Introducing Two Adult Cats to Each Other
Introducing two cats to each other can be stressful not only for the kitties, but also for you–the human. But guess what? It doesn’t have to be! We’ve got some tips and tricks to help cat parents live their best life during this fur-amily transition.
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Melanie Deisz
- December 30, 2019
Food for Thought: How to Properly Switch your Cat's Diet
Are you unhappy with your cat’s current diet and considering a change? Contrary to popular belief, you can’t just switch from one bag of kibble to the next. You also can’t starve your cat until they decide they’re hungry enough to eat the new food. Doing so can cause serious health problems for kitty. So, let’s talk about the things you should keep in mind when transitioning your cat to a new diet.
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Melanie Deisz
- December 23, 2019
How To Make Cat Treats: Catmas Time Treats for the Holiday Season
If you’re looking for a healthy snack for your cat’s Christmas pawty, we’ve got the purrfect solution! Making homemade cat treats is as simple as 1-2-3 and is a meowvelous bonding activity for you and your feline sous chef. It’s also a great alternative to all those ingredients and preservatives found in manufactured treats. Here are our fur-avorite do-it-yourself recipes… nom nom nom!
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Melanie Deisz
- December 16, 2019
Top-Rated Cat Apps and Websites for a Pawsitively Good Time!
Cells phones are arguably the greatest thing since sliced bread. You literally have a world of resources at your fingertips. And of course nowadays there is an app for literally everything - even for your cats! Meowtel presents our fur-avorite apps and websites that will keep you and your cat entertained for hours to come. Enjoy!
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Natasha Nichols
- December 09, 2019
2019 Holiday Gift List for Cats
Celebrate 25 days of Catmas with 25 pawsome gifts! From cat trees, to stocking stuffers, to the latest in cat technology, we’ve got the purrfect present to make your kitty’s Christmas meowy and their holidays bright!
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Melanie Deisz
- December 02, 2019
Best Cat Cameras on the Market: Pros, Cons, and Tech Specs
We are fortunate enough to live in an era where technology is unsurpassed and easily accessible by anyone, including your cats! From pet cameras with built-in laser pointers and treat dispensers to security cameras with two-way audio and room panning capability, we’ve got the purrfect pet cam recommendations for you - all specs included!
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Melanie Deisz
- November 25, 2019
Cat Food – What to Look For and Ingredients to Avoid
With so many brands and varieties of cat food on the market, it can be overwhelming selecting the best cat food for your feline friend. We’ll help you break down which ingredients are key to feline health, which ones are simply unnecessary fillers, and which ingredients could be dangerous for your cat.
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Melanie Deisz
- November 18, 2019
What Your Cat’s Poop is Telling You
Everyone poops, including your cat. While scooping the litter box is not the most fun part of being a cat owner, monitoring your cat’s stool is a very important part of their health regimen. Many poo factors such as color, consistency, odor, frequency, and litter box habits can be indicative of health concerns. Do you know what your cat’s poop is telling you? Get the scoop.
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Melanie Deisz
- November 11, 2019
Cat Safety – Animal Preparedness for Natural Disasters
Natural disasters like fires, hurricanes, and earthquakes affect millions of Americans each year and can happen to anyone unexpectedly. In an emergency, kitty is counting on you to help them to safety. Be prepared–make an evacuation plan and a disaster kit for you and your cat today.
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Melanie Deisz
- November 04, 2019
Human Foods to Avoid Giving Your Cat
Chocolate, garlic, and grapes, oh my! Did you know that there is an entire menu of food items that are off-limits for your furry feline friends? While your cat may try to convince you that just one bite can’t hurt, we recommend that you keep these common people snacks well out of paw’s reach.
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Elise Morgan
- October 29, 2019
How to Accommodate for an Additional Cat in the Home
You’ve decided you want to get Fluffy a playmate, so what’s next? Bringing a new cat into the family is a big change for you, Fluffy, and for the new furbaby. Here are some tips to make sure the transition goes smoothly so everyone can live their best life–together.
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Melanie Deisz
- October 21, 2019
Tips to Help Stop Destructive Scratching
“Help! My cat is destroying my furniture!” Destructive scratching is an unwanted but very common kitty behavior. Luckily there are many solutions to curbing naughty nails while still providing your cat with an outlet for their instinct to scratch.
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Melanie Deisz
- October 16, 2019
Indoor vs. Outdoor - Should You Let Your Cat Go Outside?
Letting your cat outdoors comes with many risks. While some people may argue that kitty needs outside time, there are many suitable alternatives to fulfill your cat’s instinctual needs while keeping them safely indoors.
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Melanie Deisz
- September 30, 2019
Meowtel Sitters Love Playtime, Too!
Playtime is important for cats—even when you’re away! Good cat sitters make sure your cat gets all they need, even play.
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Melanie Deisz
- Jan 12, 2019
Be The Best Cat Parent You Can Be
The first step in finding the right sitter for you and your cat is to understand what kind of parent you are. Do you view your cat as a pet, a member of the family, or a child you would do anything for?
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