Dear Noel – I know that my humans are planning a big food celebration next week – they call it Thanksgiving. All they ever give me though is dry kibble. How do I get my human to understand that I can have some leftovers too! – Please help. I am Hungry in Hawaii
Dear Hungry – Many humans do not understand a cat’s diet. We are obligate carnivores, which means we have to have MEAT to live. But fat on the other paw can make us sick. In the wild, we would eat about 3 or 4 mice a day (yum), depending on our size. But remind them that we are little creatures and our calories per day should be limited to our size. And, we are each different, so tell your human to ask your Vet, since I am not a medicine cat and don’t know what is right for you.
You can have many wonderful COOKED lean proteins:
- 1 ounce of cooked TURKEY white meat
- Skinless chicken (MY FAVORITE)
- Liver
- Lean beef
- Lamb
- Cooked eggs
- Cooked salmon/tuna
- Canned fish
Don’t forget your veggies and grains:
- Raw Pumpkin/squash, peas, and cucumber
- Cooked carrots, broccoli, green beans
- Mashed sweet potato
- Cooked oatmeal
And your fruit:
- Bananas
- Blueberries
- Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew (no seeded)
- Peeled apples
But remind them that you can not eat the following:
- NO FAT
- Garlic
- Onions
- Coconut Milk
- Alcohol
- Coffee or caffeine
- Grapes / raisins
- Seeds
- RAW fish
- Bread dough
- Nuts
- Chocolate
- Cooked bones
- Milk
- Chives
- Candy / Gum
- Artificial sweeteners (Especially XYLITOL)
See this Basic guide
Enjoy your Thanksgiving and don’t forget to beg for more! – Noel, the Christmas Cat
I cannot imagine a life without cats!
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Stella – The Loner
Stells’s new thing lately is to sneak out of her room, whenever the door is left ajar, which it shouldn’t be and hide under my bed across the hall. (To be honest, I know that V thinks she gets lonely in her private master cat suite and leaves the door open for her to explore until, of course, there is a catfight in the hall.) I think Stella thinks it’s funny to go under the bed until another cat comes to check her out and then she freaks out and runs back into her room, hopefully with no other cats trailing behind. Fur does fly around here sometimes. Stella really likes Sofie and Louise, but not Charles, so they are the only other animals that she wants in her space. Ahh the life with a zoo.
I cannot imagine a life without cats!
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Nine’s behavior has been a bit sketchy lately. Besides spraying everywhere, he has been flying all over the place like a mad man. Definitely, something questionable going on with this Dude.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
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Is a cat’s temperament determined by color? I have been reading some interesting studies. Mini Cooper says she is never ‘naughty!’ Does your color match your temperament?
http://messybeast.com/colour-tempment.htm
| Colour |
Character Attributes |
| “-” indicates no info |
Persian (Longhair) |
British Shorthair |
Moggies (mixed breed) |
| Black |
loyal, suspicious of strangers |
good-natured |
stubborn, friendly, sociable |
| White |
calm, peaceful |
streetwise and friendly |
timid |
| Red (Ginger) |
polite |
– |
shifty, unpredictable, unfriendly, laid back but with fiery tempers |
| Cream |
even-tempered |
– |
– |
| Blue (Grey) |
gentle |
quiet, affectionate
Possibly inherited from interbreeding with Korats and Russian Blues |
Calm, peaceable |
| Blue-Cream (DiluteTortie) |
– |
lively |
Mischievous. |
| Tortoiseshell |
maternal |
quick-witted |
Naughty, hot-tempered, temperamental |
| Calico (Tortie & White) |
calm, sweet-natured |
– |
Naughty, lively |
| Black & White Bi-Colour |
placid |
even-tempered, friendly |
wanderers. |
| Tabby |
equable |
good-natured |
Languid, home-loving, good pets. |
| Spotted |
– |
affable |
– |
| Black Smoke |
relaxed |
good natured (inherited from Persians) |
– |
| Pewter/Shaded Silver |
very affectionate and sweet natured |
– |
– |
| Cameo |
languorous |
– |
– |
| Colourpoint/Himalayan |
gentle, spirited but not demonstrative
This colour originated in Siamese cats. |
– |
– |
| Chocolate/Lilac |
outgoing, inquisitive
These colours were introduced from Himalayans i.e. trace back to Siamese. |
– |
– |
I cannot imagine a life without cats!
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Ahh! to be Mini Cooper the youngest member of the Zoo. She is so precious. Very much like a dog, running with the pack and demanding attention, yet so beautifully cat too. She is one fearless cat and that sometimes can serve her well and at others scares the heck out of me. She is always loving on the other animals and humans, licking dog ears, and kneading human thighs. Sometimes I wonder where all those little scabs on my legs are from and then I remember Mini was sitting on my lap last night. Every cat that has blessed my family has been unique, but this one, well she is just so…. Mini Cooper.
I cannot imagine a life without cats!
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No animals were hurt in the making of this Halloween murder scene.
We have so much fun at Halloween. Maybe because it is just a fun time, no need to cook and bake and worry about family or presents or going to visit people. Here at the zoo, we love the fall and everything that comes with it. Though it is the dying off of the crops and the going to sleep of the plants and the earth, it is a magic time for us. We really enjoy being wrapped in layers and having a crackling fire to warm our bones. Though the cold has started to affect us all, because we are not puppies anymore, it still holds a freshness that makes us feel alive.
Harvest time makes me feel thankful for having food on my table and being able to provide for my family; flesh and fur and fins. Have you heard about the Teal Pumpkin Project? It helps raise awareness for people who have food allergies (like me) so that everyone can partake in Halloween. Have you ever thought about the child with peanut or milk allergies who can’t participate? Please think about having toys or alternative treats. If you want more information about the Teal Pumpkin Project go to FARE – Food Allergy Research & Education. We give out eyeballs and spiders and other fun things in a separate bucket from regular candy. I give the goblins a choice when they come to the door.
We are ready for mischief – Are you?
What kind of mischief did you get into today?
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Noel is every present when I am eating at the kitchen table. For some reason, she thinks there is some food in it for her. Sorry NoNo but Mom is having her morning coffee and that is just not good for you.
I cannot imagine a life without cats!
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September seemed like a very Cat month in pictures.
It was very hot most of the month and it was the driest September on record. Seems like Maryland is turning into Florida. Still in the 90’s even now in October. Maybe I will put the dogs in bikinis for Halloween.
Have you picked your costume yet?
What kind of mischief did you get into today?
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
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