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Fact: Feline nose prints are unique.

CatCentric Posted on May 5, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

And speaking of noses (BlogPaws Nose-to-Nose Awards), did you know that every cat’s nose print is as unique as a human fingerprint? It’s true! Perhaps one day those intrusive and sometimes problematic microchip implants will be replaced with simple nose … Continue reading →

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April’s Facebook News Round-Up!

CatCentric Posted on May 2, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

In case you missed any, here are the stories we discussed in April (to join in the discussions, click “like” on CatCentric’s Facebook page!): 2 April: Did you know… Another look at the FDA’s absurd – and mind-boggling – policies … Continue reading →

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First Annual BlogPaws Nose-to-Nose Pet Blogging and Social Media Awards

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

BlogPaws – an organization for the advocacy of pet bloggers and enthusiasts – has announced a very special contest, the “Nose-to-Nose” Social Media Pet Blogging Awards 2012. This contest is judged by a panel of experts, after giving YOU the … Continue reading →

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Vote for CatCentric’s Allen!!!!!

CatCentric Posted on April 24, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

As many of you may know, I write for Raw Instincts Magazine. Every month, they have a photo contest to see who is going to be on a future issue’s cover. This month, I’ve entered CatCentric’s very own Allen as … Continue reading →

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CatCentric.org continues to expand!

CatCentric Posted on April 22, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

CatCentric.org has been expanding at a phenomenal clip since that electric 2:00am epiphany when it first struck me, rousing me from a restless sleep with a shocking clarity of concept. It has, in fact, exceeded all my expectations, and continues … Continue reading →

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March’s Facebook News Round-Up!

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

In case you missed any, here are the stories we discussed in March (to join in the discussions, click “like” on CatCentric’s Facebook page!): 2 March: Why Pet Weight Management Products Are Ridiculous! Another great article by Dr. Becker! “As … Continue reading →

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Fact: Cats walk on their toes and sweat through their paws.

CatCentric Posted on March 22, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

Like a handful of other animals – including birds, dogs and dinosaurs – cats actually walk on their toes. This is the primary reason declawing, which includes amputation of their toes up to the first knuckle, is so cruel. Generally, … Continue reading →

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February’s Facebook News Round-Up!

CatCentric Posted on February 29, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

In case you missed any, here are the stories we discussed in February (to join in the discussions, click “like” on CatCentric’s Facebook page!): 1 February: Tooth Resorption: A Painfully Common Dental Disease in Cats “Although the precise cause of … Continue reading →

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Lots of new updates to CatCentric.org!

CatCentric Posted on January 28, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

I’m very pleased to present several new updates to the site. First, after receiving several requests (see, I do listen to my fans!), I began pulling together a comparison of commercial raw products. I’d scarcely begun before a dear friend, … Continue reading →

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Fact: The domesticated cat is descended from the African Wild Cats of 10,000 years ago.

CatCentric Posted on December 17, 2011 by Tracy DionOctober 7, 2016

From a genetic viewpoint, the modern housecat is virtually indistinguishable from F. s. lybica, the subspecies of wildcat called the African Wild Cat, that hails from the Middle Eastern deserts of Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, and … Continue reading →

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