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Fun Fact: Crickets pack an awesome nutritional punch!

CatCentric Posted on July 13, 2013 by Tracy DionJune 18, 2016

When considering your cat’s weekly diet, why not add something she’ll actually get to hunt? Crickets are readily available in many pet stores and contain high amounts of protein and other essential nutrients, including taurine. In fact, Florence Dunkel, associate … Continue reading →

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Posted in Nutrition, Random Facts | Tagged crickets, live_prey, omega_3, taurine | 6 Replies

Raw feeding, passion, professionalism, and the naysayers.

CatCentric Posted on May 28, 2013 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

How many of you currently feeding raw came to the diet because your cat was already ill? Because of diarrhea, vomiting, hair or weight loss, fur chewing or skin licking, diabetes, kidney failure, or urinary tract blockages? Reeling in desperation … Continue reading →

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Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged leadership, passion, professionalism | 6 Replies

A Raw Feeding Terminology Discussion

CatCentric Posted on May 23, 2013 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

Like most fields, the raw feeding world has its own terminology. If you’re new to the practice, you’re likely to run into unfamiliar terms, or words that don’t mean quite what you think they do. Here’s a quick rundown of … Continue reading →

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Posted in Commercial Foods, Home-Prepared Foods, Miscellaneous | Tagged BARF, edible_bone, frankenprey, ground, hunger_pukes, pmr, prey_model_raw, RMB, SARF, species_appropriate, whole_prey | Leave a reply

Good Morning, Ralph!

CatCentric Posted on May 2, 2013 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

This morning I woke up about a half hour before the alarm was set to go off. Sometime during the night, my sweet rescue boy, Ralph, had hopped onto the bed and joined me on my pillow, and I awoke … Continue reading →

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Posted in Behavior, Precious Purrsonalities | Tagged claws, good_morning, Ralph | 2 Replies

April’s Facebook News Round-up!

CatCentric Posted on May 1, 2013 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

In case you missed any, here are the stories we discussed in April. Please note that with the increased Facebook activity, only stories related to CatCentric.org’s categories are listed; to find the feel-good stories, awesome wild-life happenings and adorable pics, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Behavior, General Care, Health Issues, Miscellaneous, Nutrition | Tagged AHVMF, AMC, carrageenan, Dr._Zoran, FB_monthly_roundup, hairballs, hyperT, hyperthyroidism, Morris_Foundation, pet_food_stamps, play_therapy, Purdue_vaccination_study, trauma_centers | Leave a reply

Want to transition your cat to raw, but don’t know where to start? CatCentric’s got you covered!

CatCentric Posted on May 1, 2013 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

The questions I receive most frequently are related to transitioning a cat to raw. With all of the variables that accompany a transition, they are also sometimes the most difficult to answer. Over the last couple of years, I’ve written … Continue reading →

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New Article! “How to Remove Cat Urine: Why an Enzyme Cleaner must be used.”

CatCentric Posted on April 27, 2013 by Tracy DionJune 9, 2016

Life is messy, life with pets even more so. Accidents happen, and litter boxes get missed. In fact, this is one of the top reasons cats are abused and relinquished to rescues and shelters (and ultimately killed). It doesn’t need … Continue reading →

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March’s Facebook News Round-up!

CatCentric Posted on April 1, 2013 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

In case you missed any, here are the stories we discussed in March. Please note that with the increased Facebook activity, only stories related to CatCentric.org’s categories are listed; to find the feel-good stories, awesome wild-life happenings and adorable pics, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged diabetes, Dr._Karen_Becker, Dr._Lisa_Pierson, Dr._Marty_Becker, Dr._Peterson, FB_monthly_roundup, Hill's_y/d, Ingrid_King, Prescott_Breeden, prescription_diets, Primal, scratching, smoking, TAPT, therapeutic_diets | Leave a reply

February’s Facebook News Round-up!

CatCentric Posted on March 1, 2013 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

In case you missed any, here are the stories we discussed in February. Please note that with the increased Facebook activity, only stories related to CatCentric.org’s categories are listed; to find the feel-good stories, awesome wild-life happenings and adorable pics, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged AAFP, APCC, ASPCA, AVMA, Blue_Buffalo, cancer, CatNutrition, China, Christie_Keith, dental_health, diabetics, Dr._Dobias, Dr._John_Robb, Evangers, FB_monthly_roundup, food_costs, food_stamps_for_pets, heartworm_meds, Hill's_y/d, Honest_Kitchen, Ingrid_King, insulin, ISFM, lymphoma, Omega-3, osteoarthritic, parasite_resistance, TAPF, Whole_Life, WINN_Feline_Foundation | Leave a reply

Top Five Traits of Responsible Cat Owners

CatCentric Posted on February 28, 2013 by Tracy DionFebruary 23, 2016

February is National Cat Appreciation and National Cat Health Month as well as Responsible Pet Owners Month, making this the purrfect time to discuss the basic tenets of conscientious cat care. Here are CatCentric’s top five favorite traits of responsible … Continue reading →

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