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Looking For A Pet Gate? You’ll Have Many Options
If you’ll remember, I asked for a pet gate this Christmas. Carlson Extra-tall Walk Through Pet Gate Well, I’m happy to report that “Santa” came through, and I’m eagerly awaiting our move so we can put...
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When Our Cats Are Afraid: Favorite Hiding Spots
As much as I hate it when one of our cats runs and hides, I also understand that it’s important for them to feel in control of their safety and protect themselves. Photo courtesy denisko. Often this...
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Update: Ellie Can Do The Stairs!
To be honest, I can’t believe that I’m writing this post, especially this early. Part of me almost wonders if by writing it I’m going to jinx Ellie’s progress, but honestly, this news is tremendous:...
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How You Can Help Your Arthritic Cat, Make Him More Comfortable
Living with arthritis is no fun – especially if you’re a feline. It can be limiting and painful, but we as pet parents can help. Photo courtesy triplexpresso Since there is no cure for arthritis, early...
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Our “Four-On-The-Floor” Rule
At our place, pretty much anything goes, especially when it comes to the cats. In fact, right now, CG’s lounging on my lap as I type and Ellie’s reaching up, grabbing at my shirt – her attempt at...
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More CHers Learn To Conquer Stairs
Harvey at the bottom of his stairs. I love to hear stories about all of your CHers, and recently two of you shared success stories about your CH kitties who have learned to conquer stairs. I wanted to...
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CH Cat Bully Featured On Animal Planet’s “My Cat From Hell”
Cerebellar hypoplasia cats recently received a huge national plug. Screen grab courtesy Animal Planet. In case you missed it, last week a one-eyed CH cat named Pip was featured on Animal Planet’s show...
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Could Your CH Cat Benefit From Pee Pads?
Litter box issues can make or break a pet parent/cat relationship. In fact, some say inappropriate elimination is the number one reason cats are relinquished to shelters. That said, litter boxes are...
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How To Train Your Cat To Use Pee Pads
The decision to provide pee pads for your cat may be an easy one – but just how easy is it to actually teach a cat to use them? Photo courtesy drinkerthinker. According to those who use pee pads in...
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Tall Beds: The Bane Of Your CH Cat’s Existence?
I’ll admit it. I don’t think I’ll ever own a “grown-up” bed. Photo courtesy aigarius. By grown-up bed, I mean one that consists of more than a mattress and box spring on the floor. One that has legs, a...
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Dianne Comes Up With A Great Floor Covering Solution For Her CH Cats
When it comes to keeping CH kitties safe in the home, there are a number of best practices. That said, every so often, one of us comes up with a fabulous new idea. Such is the case with CH cat mom...
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Do You Help Your CH Cat With Her Struggles? CH Cat Parents Respond
Imagine this scenario: A CH cat wants to get onto a couch. He’s sitting on the floor and, after some thought, decides to go for it. He reaches up and begins to climb, when suddenly, something happens,...
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Great Tip to Keep Your Carpet Clean & Dry From Cat Accidents
Living with a CH kitty can sometimes mean incontinence issues, leaky diapers, and other messes. However, it doesn’t need to mean soiled carpets. After a recent post on leaky cat diapers, Ghada offered...
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Create A Homemade Feeding Stall For Your Adult Cat
More than a year ago I posted a great idea that Ellie’s foster mom came up with to help her sisters and her remain upright during mealtime: A homemade feeding stall. I absolutely loved the creativity...
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Readers Share How Their CH Cats Have Protected Them
And I thought I had some great stories! The other day, after I published a post on how my CHers have protected me, a few readers shared their own stories, and wow! I was so taken by them, that I wanted...
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Are Hardwood Floors OK For Cerebellar Hypoplasia Cats?
I absolutely love it when cerebellar hypoplasia cat parents take their cats’ needs into account. In this case, Kathy and her family were considering a CHer’s needs before they even adopted her. Way to...
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Does Your CH Cat Get A Bloody Lip? Check Out This Food For Thought
The other day on Facebook, Rene brought up a problem: “My moderate kitty Grace constantly falls or runs into things. Often times her upper canine punctures her lower lip causing a bloody mess. I feel...
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Patty Finds A Creative Solution To Help Spaz Bathe Himself
I see this all the time, and I bet you may have noticed something similar with your cerebellar hypoplasia cats: One moment they sit to scratch themselves or clean themselves, and the next thing you...
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Table/Bed Designed for Cerebellar Hypoplasia Cat
Check out what this CH cat parent had created for her CH cat CJ. On Facebook, Maria said she worked with custom furniture maker 9 Cat Corner to have a special table/bed created for her mild to moderate...
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Our Hunt For The Perfect Couch
The time has come for our “bear couch” to retire. Through the years you’ve gotten sneak peeks of it, and I guarantee that it’s been well loved through its “lifetime.” Our old bear couch. As Matt and I...
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