Friday Reads: I'm Not a Skunk #bookreview

We love cat books (well, we love everything cats), and we love our blogging pals so it was a pleasure to review this wonderful book by Ellen J Pilch of the 15andmeowing cat blog.

We already read and reviewed Ellen's first book Prancie's Prayer which was just as delightful so we were looking forward to reading this one and we weren't disappointed! 

I Am Not a Skunk is about a cat who gets mistaken for a skunk and is Ellen's second picture book. Loosely based on how her beautiful black and white cat Emmy came to live with her, this is a sweet and short tale - purrfect for children but adults will enjoy it too and will love reading it to their kids. 

The gorgeous illustrations by Nicolas Peruzzo also bring the story to life and younger children will delight in returning to flick through the book time and time again.

The illustrations work well on the Kindle version but maybe children would prefer the paperback edition to turn the pages and enjoy gazing at the pictures on their own. It's definitely a storybook to treasure. 

And adults too - this little book will surely cheer you up for the day.

We read the Kindle version via KindleUnlimited in the UK.

The paperback edition is also available on Amazon.

Amazon UK 
Amazon US 

Paperback Edition 

About the Author

Ellen J Pilch lives in Western Massachusetts. Cats are her greatest love as well as her inspiration for writing. She has been married since 1992; her husband's cat was the first cat she ever owned and there has been no stopping her since then. The couple currently have 13 indoor only cats that she writes about on her blog 15andmeowing.

The author has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and Psychology. Prancie's Prayer is her first children's book. She has also had a story published in Black Cats Tell All.

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Cat Confidential #bookreview

Here is a great book for all cat lovers we'd love to tell you about.

Cat Confidential: expert advice on how to understand your furry feline by renowned cat counsellor Vicky Halls

From Amazon:

"You love your cat – and you hope your cat loves you too – but cats and their owners can often misunderstand each other. The cat says one thing and the owner hears another. Mostly, it feels right but, sometimes, something can go very wrong. How do you really know if your pampered pet wants a stroke behind the ears, or whether that insistent miaow is trying to communicate something more complex? If you’ve ever wondered why your cat does the things it does – soils in the house, picks a fight with the cat next door, feels nervous around strangers or destroys your furniture – then this is the book you have to read.
Renowned cat counsellor Vicky Halls has changed the lives of thousands of owners and their problem cats. Filled with intriguing case studies, amazing facts and practical advice, Cat Confidential answers all your questions so that you can understand your feline friend better. Fascinating, funny and heart-warming, it's your chance to explore the unique bond between you and your cat. Catisfaction guaranteed."

Mum says she found this book really interesting and informative and it's definitely a must-read for any cat lover/parent.

Offering amazing insights into your cat's mind and lots of expert advice backed by real-life case studies, this is a book that deals with a wide range of common cat problems. Anyone who loves cats or has a cat or cats would be wise to own a copy.

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About the Author

Vicky Halls is a pet behaviour counsellor and has spent over twenty years specialising in cats. Vicky also works on welfare projects with cat charities, writes and tutors cat behaviour courses and lectures all over the world to veterinary audiences. She is a registered veterinary nurse and qualified person-centred counsellor.

The author of a number of books for the general reader and co-author of veterinary textbooks and papers, her particular interests are the complexity of the modern cat/owner relationship and the welfare of unowned cats throughout the world. At home, she is a slave to the demands of Jean Patou, her Burmese.



Disclosure: We received a free copy of this book from the publisher to read and give a mention. We thought we'd share because we know our readers would love this book! The post includes Amazon affiliate links.

Catit Senses 2.0 Super Circuit Review

This post contains affiliate links. Full disclosure 

The lovely people at Catit sent me a Catit Senses 2.0 Super Circuit to try out and I just wanted to tell you how much I love it!





They also sent me the Senses 2.0 Oval Scratcher which fits right inside the Circuit, as you can see in the photo above. Most scratchers don't interest me much but this one is great and I'm using it a lot! The game is SUPER fun too because I can play by myself when Mum is too busy to play with me. I like attacking the ball with my paw and watching it go round and round. We keep it in Mum's bedroom and when Mum is downstairs she can hear me playing and scratching, pounding on it and batting. Here is a video of me playing.

Here is me with that delightful scratcher! Yeah, I'm a bit drunk on catnip 😻😸😹

From the Catit website:

The Catit Senses 2.0 combines the Catit Senses 2.0 Play Circuit with the Catit Senses 2.0 Wave Circuit for a maximum amount of fun. The special peek-a-boo cover stimulates cats to chase and swat the ball, which quickly adds up to hours of entertainment!

100+ layouts! 

To keep your cat interested, you need to change their toy set-up often. The Senses 2.0 Circuits can be built and rebuilt into different shapes around the house. Surprise your cat with a new layout every few days to keep the experience fresh and exciting!

The cardboard oval scratch pad fits purrfectly in the Catit Senses 2.0 Super Circuit. I found the corrugated cardboard nicely appealing to scratch. As I said, some cat scratchers just don't do it for me but this one is fantastic. I am already wearing it out because I use it most times throughout the day.

Scratching helps us cats to stretch our muscles, get some well-needed exercise (especially if you are an indoor cat like me), and of course, it also helps us mark our scent. It also stops us from scratching furniture!

You can purchase these products from the Catit website or from Amazon.

We received the Catit 2.0 Super Circuit and Oval Scratcher for free to test out. No financial compensation was received for writing this post. All opinions are my own.

Caturday Art Upon the Tower

The wonderful people at Catit kindly sent us a Vesper Cubo Tower and guess what? I LOVE IT!

I can do so many great things with it - and on it 😻

I can lounge.

I can scratch

(Apologies for not showing me here demonstrating)
 Note my special water mug in the background.

I can hide

I can watch Bird TV

And most importantly, I can nap

And I can keep Mum company while she watches the box TV in the corner (no photo of Mum watching TV, I'm afraid)

I can watch Mum work on the laptop (no photo, again)

Catit have amazing stuff for cats and we are so glad to have been given the chance to test more products in the near future - so watch this space!


As it's Caturday Art today here is an artsy version of me and my Cubo as I sit and enjoy the beautiful view (and hoping to catch some bird TV).

Mum used the Fantasy Art Filter in LunaPic.  Looks fab!

Disclosure: We were sent a Vesper Cubo Tower to test and review. All views are our own.

Come on everyone, let's see your animal photo art. All animals welcome, not just cats! Some free photo editors and apps are really simple to use and you can have a beautiful artsy photo of your pet to share in an instant!

Join us every Saturday!

Why My Cat Deserves Everyday Treats

Why My Cat Deserves Everyday Treats

Everything WHISKAS® does is for the love of cats. For them, cats aren't just their job, cats are their life. From their nutritious food and adorable Kitten Kollege to their Lifestage and Curiosity campaign helping owners to feed their cat’s curiosity by giving them the right food for every stage of their life – they’re passionate about cats.

Athena received a selection of Whiskas cat casseroles in chicken, duck and poultry. WHISKAS® Casseroles are the perfect way to treat your cat every day.

As you can see, she couldn’t wait to tuck in.

WHISKAS® provides leading-edge nutrition, and with over 60 years of experience making cat food, they’re rightly proud of their products. Their dedication goes into every product they make, and they work hard to develop great quality, nutritious products that'll help keep cats of all breeds and ages happy and healthy

Some would say that I spoil Athena, but so what? She deserves it because she is a cat and I love cats! I do worship her, but I don't care. She is much worthy. The ancient Egyptians got it right that cats need to be worshipped!

But that's not all. Athena is a rescue cat. I adopted her in the summer of 2011 when she was just 10 weeks old. However, I don't know her full history. All I know is that she was abandoned in someone's garden and taken to a local rescue charity in North London where I used to live. Athena was just the sweetest, cutest, most beautiful 10-week-old kitten when I adopted her from the shelter. I would definitely agree that she chose me. She was a hungry little thing, and as soon as I got her home she demanded food. And after she filled her tiny belly she decided she wanted to take a nap on my lap. For me, this was incredible because I wasn't expecting her to be so chilled in her new surroundings and so affectionate towards me on her first day. I had been imagining all sorts before I brought her home. I thought she’d be hiding behind the TV, shaking and terrified.

But you know what? I didn't need to worry at all because as soon as I opened her carrier, she bounded out on her little paws and meowed out what sounded like "I'm home". Then she climbed up my leg, digging her needle-sharp kitty claws into my skin. 

My heart melted as I held this wise little kitten and we bonded instantly. It feels like she chose me to be her mum. We are soulmates. Two souls that just seem to get each other. She totally gets me like no one else can. We are on the same wavelength. 

I love treating Athena every day because she provides me with so much love and gives me a reason to get up in the morning. I suffer from anxiety and depression, but this little furry bundle of fun and love brings me such joy.

With such a loving furbaby in my life, I just can’t resist giving in to her requests so yes, I’m guilty of giving her too many treats. I mean could you say no to this beautiful face?

It’s important to remember though that when you give your cat treats to eat you must be careful not to overindulge them as you don’t want to risk your cat getting overweight, which can lead to all sorts of health problems such as diabetes.

WHISKAS® wants to encourage owners to feed their cats a nutritious diet made up of dry food or wet food and a responsible amount of treats. They also want to ensure cat owners know how to keep their cat happy with love, attention and play.

As a kitten, I gave Athena wet food because this is what she was fed at the shelter. But I made the mistake of offering her some dry kibble and she went crazy for it. She soon forgot the wet food and it took ages to get her to start eating it again. I now give her a balance of both dry and wet food. Obviously not at the same time. Normally I feed her wet during the day and dry later, and I feed her little and often, which is recommended by cat experts because this is closer to how cats live in nature. 

Other ways to keep your cat happy and healthy

Water

It’s important to keep your cat hydrated so make sure you have a bowl of clean water out throughout the day for your little furry friend to drink.

Playtime

Cats need to exercise. Athena is an indoor cat but I always ensure she has all her needs taken care of. As I work from home, she never gets lonely and I'm also always available for little bursts of playtime throughout the day. And yes, I will drop anything just to play with her. 

It's best to alternate between toys because cats get bored easily. Make sure you supervise your cat with things like fishing rod toys and any strings. I keep them out of sight when not in use.

As well as fishing-rod type toys, others of interest to Athena are:

• Catnip toys 
• Paper bags (I cut off the handles) 
• And of course, boxes. What cat doesn’t love a box? 

Scratching

Cats enjoy a good scratch for sharpening claws and for marking their scent on stuff for territorial reasons. It also helps relieve any anxiety and strengthens their muscles. It is a primal, instinctive urge and normal behaviour. To keep your cat fulfilled always provide several scratching posts around the home.

Athena has quite a few scratching posts and she has a tall cat tree that enables her to do some tree-dwelling in the corner of our living room. After all, she has to survey her kingdom somehow!

Grooming

As a shorthaired cat, Athena does not require a tremendous amount of grooming, but she enjoys it and will often beg for it! I think she believes I am bathing her as she sees me as her mum.

Napping

Athena has trained me to nap in the afternoons. If I don't oblige she starts pawing at the walls or wardrobes. We sleep together all night too, on my double bed. She uses my calf or thigh as a pillow. I wouldn't have it any other way, even if my knee or leg hurts a little the next day!

Cat grass

Athena enjoys nibbling on cat grass. It helps aid digestion and provides vitamins A and D and minerals like folic acid. Sometimes grass will make your cat vomit up hairballs. Kitty grass also contains chlorophyll, which can help aid a healthy immune system and to cleanse the blood, amongst other things.

Catio (or cat enclosure)

Expensive maybe, but worth the investment if you want to allow your indoor cat some secure outdoor space and access to some fresh air. I am saving up for one and hope to get it installed in the near future.

Before we go, here is Athena to tell you that she enjoyed the Chicken Casserole the best!

This is a sponsored post in conjunction with WHISKAS® but all thoughts are my own.

Prancie's Prayer #bookreview

Mum read to me this fantastic new book by our blogging pal Ellen Pilch of 15andmeowing.

Prancie's Prayer  is a sweet warm-hearted book for children loosely based on the story of how dear cat Prancie came to live with Ellen and the meowing household.

I loved this book. And so did Mum. Not only is the story captivating and well-told but the illustrations by Nicolas Peruzzo are also amazing to look at and these will no doubt enchant any child for hours on end.

We bought the ebook on Kindle (after Mum saw the email from Ellen who kindly sent us a digital copy of the book). Mum thanked her but she doesn't mind that she purchased it on Kindle because she loves the book and also loves helping out fellow authors. It's really hard work being an author and the support from others is always greatly appreciated.

For the most excellent Christmas gift for a child, we recommend the paperback version as children will delight in reading and re-reading the book while flicking through the pages to admire the wonderful images. At the same time, they will learn the true meaning of Christmas.

Happy reading!

A Thousand Purring Cats #BookReview

Disclaimer: We received a free digital copy of the book from the author. All words are our own. Please also note that some links are Amazon affiliate links.

A THOUSAND PURRING CATS by Susan "Sparky" Kedzie

From Amazon

"A Thousand Purring Cats warmly embraces the healing power of positive relationships. Playful text and images invite smiles and laughter with a surprise tug at your heart, while lively characters gently nudge your child closer when they need it most.

A new feel-good classic your family will want to read and reread for years. Whether you are a cat-lover or not, this book will give you a HUG!"

What did we think?

Here's Mum to tell you!

This beautiful little book is full of breathtaking illustrations that will shower any child with immense healing whenever it is needed, because, let's face it, life can be tough at any age.

Not only are the illustrations, which were inspired by the author's own cats, mesmerizing, but the healing text messages accompanying them are incredibly soothing and will work wonders when needed.  As we cat lovers already acknowledge, cats have amazing healing capabilities. They can help decrease blood pressure and to reduce anxiety, amongst other things. Indeed, Athena does all that for me and so much more.

This lovely book is literally, a big "hug" for any child to turn to when they find life overwhelming,  but it's a lovely book for adults too.

It certainly cheered me up this morning!

If you want to read a book that celebrates the amazing love and power of emotional bonds between pets and humans, then don't miss this book! And if you don't have a cat, the book "nudges" you to accept loving hugs from your favourite human too.

This is definitely one of those books children and even adults will want to pick up time and time again.

To find out more about the author-illustrator Susan Kedzie visit her website here.

Purchase from Amazon UK

A Thousand Purring Cats is also available from Amazon US and Barnes and Noble

Kitty Karma #BookReview

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. In full disclosure, we received a free copy of this book for review but opinions are our own.

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We were so excited to receive Kitty Karma: Big Stories of Small Cats Who Change Our Lives for reading and review!

From the Kitty Karma website:

"Kitty Karma: Big Stories of the Small Cats Who Change Our Lives is a collaborative book with stories donated by cat rescue workers, cat sanctuary and shelter volunteers, feral colony caretakers, conscious vets, compassionate cat café owners, amazing fosters and awesome cat parents from around the world.


From cats sailing in high seas off the coasts of New Zealand and Mexico to a cat sanctuary in a war zone, from a popular cat café in Kingston, Canada to the first cat café in India, from adventure cats to feral colonies, this heart-warming and heart-rending collection unveils a world of cats rarely seen and rarely known.


Our remarkable editorial contributors include helpers dedicated to saving the lives of cats, multi-award authors, animal communicators and devoted parents who love their fur babies fiercely and passionately. What unites this diverse group of writers? Very simply, a fierce and passionate love for cats. "

Wai-Lin Terry, the creator of Kitty Karma started the Kitty Karma Books publishing company in honour of her beautiful beloved calico cat, Kealani, who crossed the bridge at just over 17 years old of a sudden heart-attack right before her very eyes.

Understandably, this sudden loss was devastating for Wai-Lin and she couldn’t stop crying for weeks. But to help her cope with the shock and pain of her loss, she went online and began reading cat forums and trawling cat websites and blogs. The shared experiences of other cat lovers and owners inspired her to put such stories in a book and so Project Kitty Karma was born with its mission to help raise funds and improve the lives of many cats and kittens.

 "I believe that cats are a superior species and need to be given appropriate veneration and adulation," says Wai-Lin. "They bless us when they favour us with their attention and the world is a better place when there is a cat at home and cat fur on our clothes."

And who can argue with that? Not us cat lovers that's for sure. We are undoubtedly blessed to have these beautiful furry soulmates in our lives. They not only give us unconditional love, but they help us live a better life in so many ways.

This book is packed full of heartwarming, heartbreaking, moving stories about cats and their humans and also includes beautiful photos. Flicking through the book before I began reading, I couldn't wait to meet these gorgeous felines. I just knew their stories would be remarkable and would touch me profoundly.

And as soon as I began reading I found myself swept away on a rollercoaster of emotions. I smiled, I cried, I empathised and I fell a little in love with all the beautiful felines. (Don't worry, Athena - you will always be my NO 1.)

I admit that some stories were just too painful to read and truly tore at my heart. What some animals have to endure at the hands of some humans is just unbearable to think about. I wish I could help all the cats in the world (and all animals really.) But I am one woman and am doing my best. However what this book conveys is that each one of us can do it in our own small way. One step at a time. If all animal lovers on this planet took a little time out to help animals then how incredible would that be? Indeed, if you do buy this book you will be helping in your own special way as all net proceeds from the sales of Kitty Karma will be donated to needy cat shelters, rescues and sanctuaries around the world.

This is a book every cat lover should have on their bookshelf and I highly recommend it!

What's your verdict, Athena?

Get yourself a copy and help raise much-needed funds for cat charities from all over the world!

 

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All Hands on Pet! #BookReview

Disclaimer: We received a free copy of the book to give our honest opinion. All words and thoughts are our own.  Some Amazon affiliate links are included.

Today we are reviewing All Hands on Pet! Your How-To Guide on Home Physical Therapy Methods for Pets by Susan E. Davis, PT

From the publisher:

Susan E. Davis has been dubbed “Doctor Dolittle of the PT World,” by Northwestern Medicine Magazine, a publication of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. 

All Hands on Pet! Your How-To Guide on Home Physical Therapy Methods for Pets offers safe and effective actions pet owners can apply through the animal’s entire life spectrum. Information provided applies to multiple species: canine, feline, avian, exotics and farm animals (non-equine).•Includes 38 photos with directional arrows, plus informative explanations in an approachable style•Fills the gap where the demand for physical therapy services for pets outweighs the availability of qualified providers•Cross-references to Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation for Animals: A Guide for the Consumer•Prudent tips, techniques, and advice typical of that given to author’s own clients•Real stories of courage from the author's actual patient caseload

All Hands on Pet! is a must-read for pet owners everywhere!

All Hands on Pet! by Susan E. Davis, PT is an amazing resource for those interested in pet health and for those of us who care about providing the best possible care for our beloved pets. The book is aimed at pet parents/guardians as a guide to helping them take care of their pets through all stages of their lives. From kittenhood and puppyhood, right through to old age.

With her years of experience and obvious love of animals, Susan guides you to implement preventative measures with your pet at home in a clear, informative manner with easy-to-follow instructions coupled with clear illustrations. The reader will not find the language and techniques described overwhelming.

As pet parents, we all want the best for our fur-children and so it is important to arm ourselves with as much knowledge on how to care for them as possible. Of course, nothing can replace professional veterinary care and this is disclosed at the very beginning of the book. Any alternative therapy administered at home should be given simultaneously with your vet.

As an animal Reiki healer myself and with a diploma in Cat Behaviour and Care I really enjoyed learning the techniques in this book. As a cat mum and animal lover, I am interested in all aspects of animal care. I also found the resources at the end of the book really useful.

In conclusion, this is a must-read for any animal lover and pet parent and it is a book that will definitely join my other animal care books on the shelf where I can pick it up for easy reference.

Before I go, I have to add that I love that the cover of this book is green. Not only does it match our blog colour/theme and Athena's beautiful eyes, but green is also the colour of healing (we all know how calming it can be to be surrounded by the lush greenery of nature). It is also the colour I visualize when using Reiki on animals.

About the author

Dubbed as "Doctor Dolittle of the PT World" by Northwestern Medicine Magazine, Susan is a licensed physical therapist with over 40 years of experience including both human and animal physical therapy. She is the author of a previous book called "Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation for Animals...A Guide for the Consumer."

All Hands on Pet!: Your How-To Guide on Home Physical Therapy Methods for Pets by Susan E. Davis, PT is available from Amazon.

Other Pet Care Books that may be of interest 

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Review and Giveaway: HiLife It's Only Natural Luxury Cat Food

This is a sponsored post and all opinions are our own.

HiLife Cat Food Review and Giveaway!

We were contacted by HiLife to offer an honest review and asked if we would like to host a giveaway. Why not? We haven't had a giveaway in ages!

I am a fussy eater and tend to only like chicken flavour food and I have my favourite and I'll stick to that. I don't like other flavours, although I have been known to try a bit of salmon in the past. But it's not my fave.

Here I am getting a whiff of tasty chicken whilst posing in my photo shoot with the free stuff I was sent to try by as you can see here.

"Wanna taste some, Athena?" Mum asked.
"Of course, I do. What a silly question!"

Before I let you read our review, let me tell you a bit about the company that makes HiLife It's Only Natural, and other pet food in the HiLife brand.

About HiLife

HiLife cat food is not only tasty and delicious but has been created using the best quality ingredients to help give your darling cats the best!

HiLife is owned by Town & Country Petfoods, a family-run business based in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire in the UK. and established in 1974, by John Parkinson. The company originally supplied Hillards, Fine Fare and Gateway with own-label pet foods They then created the HiLife brand name for their largest customer, Boots the Chemist. However, in 1987 Boots decided to stop selling pet foods so John took the step of buying the HiLife brand name from Boots.

John and his son Tony set about building HiLife into a trusted national pet food brand and it was not long before his other son Peter and daughter Julie joined the business too, making Town & Country Petfoods a real pet-loving family business. Since then, retail sales value has grown to more than £30 million and the company now supplies assorted ranges to all major UK grocery stores, pet specialists trade, and other independent retailers. The range is also available online.

Sourcing Quality

The ingredients in this high-quality pet food are sourced from suppliers that must meet the family-run business' values of innovation and quality, putting them on the forefront of a number of key market developments over the years, including the first super premium cat food range and the launch of pouches.

Caring

HiLife has a policy of sustainability and accountability, and as members of the Earth Island Institute,  all tuna in their foods is dolphin-friendly.

For more than 10 years the company has supported Pets As Therapy, which is an amazing charity with over 5,000 volunteers whose registered PAT dogs provide animal-assisted therapy, bringing comfort, joy, and friendship to thousands of people every week. Pets As Therapy provides therapeutic visits to hospitals, hospices, nursing and care homes, special needs schools and a variety of other establishments. Both young and old people are given the opportunity to stroke, hold and talk to one of these dogs and cats benefitting their health greatly. PAT also provide individual animal-assisted therapy (AAT), working with stroke patients and people with dog phobias.

Right, on with Athena's review!

Athena was sent to try HiLife It's Only Natural Luxury Chicken Platter in Jelly 5 x 50g Suggested Retail Price is £3.50 (per box)

The It’s Only Natural range is a complementary food for adult cats made from all natural ingredients with absolutely no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives and is completely grain free. This is great and puts my mind at rest as I only like to give Athena the best!

After a bit of sniffing around Athena dived right in and licked the jelly a bit like she normally does. She seemed to enjoy it, though the texture is a lot different to her usual wet food so I think this was making her hesitant to start chewing. I also didn't notice an overpowering meaty smell like there normally is with other cat food brands. I don't know if this is a good thing or not from a cat's perspective.

Feeding Guide

HiLife It's Only Natural Luxury recipes should be fed as a treat 3-4 times per week. However, to ensure a balanced diet for your cat there is also a selection of complete cat food products from the HiLife range. Just remember you should always monitor total food intake if you are going to include special treats as you don't want your kitty putting on weight!

Ingredients

Chicken breast:

Chicken breast (60%)

Cassava Extract

Minerals

Chicken breast with duck:

Chicken breast (52%)

Duck breast (8%)

Cassava Extract

Minerals

Chicken breast with beef:

Chicken Breast (32%)

Beef (26%)

Cassava Extract

Minerals

Additives: Technological additive: Cassia gum 2,350 mg/kg

Analytical Constituents:

Protein 13%, Fat Content 1.0%, Crude Fibres 0.1%, Inorganic Matter 1.0%, Moisture 85.0%

Athena was also sent HiLife Its Only Natural Luxury Chicken Trio in Sauce  3 x 70g Suggested Retail Price: £2.75 (per pack)

As always, Athena likes to lick the sauce first and then taste the meat. Again the meat quality is good. In fact, it does look like something a human would eat. I wasn't tempted though (because I'm vegan), but Athena liked it a lot.

This is also a complementary food for adult cats and should be fed as a treat 3-4 times per week alongside complete food (their daily dinner), You can find a wide range of HiLife Complete here. 

The trio pack contains three recipes: Chicken breast (which Athena loved); Chicken breast with lamb; and Chicken breast with beef.

Ingredients

Chicken breast:
Chicken breast (60%), Cassava extract.

Chicken breast with lamb:
Chicken breast (52%), Lamb (8%), Cassava Extract.

Chicken breast with beef:
Chicken breast (52%), Beef (8%), Cassava extract.

Additives:
None

Analytical Constituents:
Protein 12.6%, Fat Content 0.6%, Crude Fibres 0.1%, Inorganic Matter 1.0%, Moisture 85.0%

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Real Hamsters Don't Bite #BookReview

Mum read me this great story Real Hamsters Don't Bite: Mighty and Brennon Run Away to Find Cat Land and Unzip the Truth* by Alexis Cleoford.

We received a free digital copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. 

About the book

From Amazon:

"All is not what it seems… Mighty is stuck in an elegant waiting room which he calls a dungeon even though he gets plenty of fresh water and food. When Mighty’s parents pick him and his brother up, Mighty decides that he will find a place where cats are treated like kings. One day clumps of yellow goo start falling from the sky, and cats are attacked by small rodents. No one knows why the rodents are attacking cats. The two feline brothers see their dream destination on TV and want to have fun there. The attacks and mysterious yellow goop falling from the sky give the two feline brothers another incentive to flee to their dream land. On the way to Cat Land, Mighty and Brennon meet a cat who acts like a human. They fight a naughty cat and also encounter black and white grazing animals which look like aliens to Mighty. They rescue a group of cats from an attack as well. Mighty finally captures a perpetrator and discovers that his secret is only fur deep. Mighty uses this secret to trick others into thinking that he and Brennon are dogs, for a good cause. Despite all the obstacles Mighty and Brennon overcome, nothing could have prepared them for what they experience in their dream land. The brothers’ parents get a phone call to pick their cats up, and the two felines receive the worst punishment that a cat can get for running away: a bath. Not all is dreary as Mighty and Brennon help put a stop to the attacks. They also have a shot at getting to another dream destination."

What did I think?

I loved this story about these adventurous kitties and I could tell that Mum enjoyed reading it to me too.

The story begins when Mighty and his "co-cat" Brennon are taken to a pet hotel and cannot believe how their owners could do that to them. They are so upset and know they can never forgive their owners for dumping them like that. As a cat once taken to a pet hotel myself, I know how awful it feels. It makes you deeply sad and depressed and all you can think of is how could your humans abandon you like that? Panic sets in and you wonder if you will ever see your family or home again.

After this horrible experience, Mighty and Brennon do get to go back home with their parents and it seems maybe they weren't abandoned after all, but they cannot help wanting to get back at them so they decide to run away. By running away, they are hoping to find Cat Land, where they believe to find cat paradise where they will be treated with the respect they deserve. But along the way, there are quite a few surprises in store and some life lessons to learn.

This is a thoroughly engaging read and enjoyable for all ages. Children will love it and younger ones will love having it read to them. Both Mum and I thought it was really interesting how the author describes cat life from the cat's point of view. There were also some fabulous descriptions. We also thought it's great how some educational stuff about cats is slipped into the tale here and there. Children learn by reading, and this is a fantastic way of teaching them important facts about felines.

On the whole, this was a great read and we would both highly recommend it for any animal or cat lover, both young and old 😻

Real Hamsters Don't Bite is available from Amazon. You can also read Book 3 for FREE and receive a free PDF of “Mighty’s 22 Tips for Life”  by emailing the author at books@writtenstoryplanet.com and write “free Book and PDF” in the subject line

For more information visit Written Story Planet.

May Purrfect Box #Review

The lovely team at Purrfect Box sent us a box for free so we could tell you all about it! However, opinions are our own and we would never recommend a product we don't approve of.

Over to Athena:

Look how excited I am at receiving another free Purrfect Box of goodies! You may remember that I got the chance to test out one of their fantastic subscription boxes last year. 

And you could be super excited too if you get your human to place an order at Purrfect Box and tell them to quote the promo code here for a £5 Discount off your first box!

What's Purrfect Box?

Purrfect Box is a monthly arrangement of 5 to 6 specially selected goodies for your cat, recently developed by a team of passionate pet lovers.

What's included in the box?

6 products suited to your cat's profile, chosen by the Purrfect Box team and delivered to your doorstep once a month. You will receive amazing stuff like tasty treats, fun toys and accessories, plus all important hygiene products.

Savings

More than £40 worth of amazing specially selected products for your kitty for under £20. Sounds great to me! 

I am also happy to see that Purrfect Box donate to some pawsome animal charities too, which makes them even more purrfect in my opinion 😺

Here is a video of what I found inside my box.

Contents

Cat Treats from Flamingo Miniz. These tasty little treats are the purrfect reward for your kitty. They are fish flavoured, and I am not a kitty who likes fish. But I did taste them a bit. What's nice about them is their soft texture.

Trixie Treat Stick Quintett I preferred these treats because they are chicken flavour (my fave) and have a high meat content. Purrfect for us carnivores!

Here I am taking a bite. Delicious! 

Please Mum, Can I have some more?

Trixie Litter Mat Mum likes this mat and says it's great for picking up all the litter that I kick about as I do my toilet business. She is getting so fed up with having to sweep up after me, especially now as she has to keep the house extra clean for the viewers we are getting for the house sale because we are planning to move soon.

Spider Toy with Catnip Cute little thing, isn't he? I've given him the name Mr Purply Spidy Catnip. Mum thinks he will come in useful for helping her cure her spider phobia. I told her to just picture spiders looking funny like him and not black and scary hairy. That should soon do the trick! Though I really don't understand why she's so terrified of them. I think they're great and I love to chase them.

UFO Toy Looks like a kiddy toy. Not sure what cats are supposed to do with it. You can see in my video that I am a bit confused. I tried to pull the ball out and got my claw stuck so, in the end, I just swung it off the table, which made Mum LOL 😻

Ball and feather toy This is cool. The feather is attached to this rather nice ball.  It's a great little toy to distract and entertain an indoor cat like me. I do have quite a lot of balls and feather toys.

And of course, the box was amazing too and I loved the paw print tissue paper. Mum made a ball out of it and we played around with it a bit. She threw it around the room and I chased it. It was really fun!

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