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The road ahead may be rocky, but I’m optimistic for the future.

CatCentric Posted on September 16, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

The repercussions of the AVMA’s disgusting PFI-supporting anti-raw policy have begun, and it’s not pretty. Susan Thixton, of Truth About Pet Food, relates that holistic veterinarians are already rethinking their support for raw diets. When veterinarians are sued for malpractice, … Continue reading →

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Rachel and the Computer.

CatCentric Posted on September 15, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

I love my furchildren, I really do. But if Rachel closes my browser just ONE MORE TIME while I’m working on something, I’m banning them all from the office! *eye roll* Here’s a great infographic to help you protect your … Continue reading →

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I have a question for the anti-raw AVMA veterinarians.

CatCentric Posted on September 12, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

I’ve been meaning to follow up on the anti-raw policies newly adopted by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the American Veterinarian Medical Association (AVMA), and the AVMA’s recent blog post attempting to address consumer outrage at their anti-raw … Continue reading →

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Allen and the Kitchen Screen.

CatCentric Posted on September 11, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

This post is the first in a new category, “Precious Purrsonalities”, that will feature the CatCentric kitties in short, quirky or amusing stories. Hope you enjoy them! Do you ever hear something going on in the next room and know … Continue reading →

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National Pet Memorial Day: Remembering Ollie.

CatCentric Posted on September 10, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

Since 1972, National Pet Memorial Day has been recognized on the second Sunday of September as a time for remembering beloved pets who are no longer with us. That day was yesterday, and I can’t think of a better way … Continue reading →

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Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged National_Pet_Memorial_Day, Oliver, Ollie, Pet_Rock_Festival | 7 Replies

CatCentric Anniversary Fun: Contests and Cool Prizes

CatCentric Posted on September 9, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

In just over three weeks, on October 1st, CatCentric will celebrate its very first anniversary. Most bloggers dedicate a single post to their anniversary on the day of, but I’m just too tickled to leave it at that. Not only … Continue reading →

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Fact: A group of cats is called a clowder.

CatCentric Posted on September 3, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

Many of us are familiar with “herds”, “packs” and “pods”, groups of horses, dogs, and dolphins, respectively. But did you know that a group of cats is called a “clowder”, or that a litter or two of kittens is a … Continue reading →

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August’s Facebook News Round-up!

CatCentric Posted on September 1, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

In case you missed any, here are the stories we discussed in August. 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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Q&A: How often should you feed a cat for best digestive health?

CatCentric Posted on August 31, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

There is a lot of confusion around how often a domesticated cat should be fed. Most cats are either free-fed or fed only once or twice a day, and convenience to the owner is the driving factor. But is this … Continue reading →

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Flexibility: The bane and the benefit of prey model raw feeding your cat.

CatCentric Posted on August 21, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

It’s a given that in today’s society, most of us are crazy busy. We’ve got boyfriends or husbands, kids, friends, family, jobs and all the ups and downs of daily life. It’s no wonder the convenience of spending all of … Continue reading →

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