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My Journey to Raw: Saving Bugsy’s Life

CatCentric Posted on November 18, 2015 by Tracy DionMarch 12, 2016

This post is part of our “Journey to Raw” series, published every Wednesday, and describes how CatCentric team member Carolina Liima did the unthinkable for love of a furry friend. Bugsy is the love of my life….. He came to … Continue reading →

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Posted in Commercial Foods, Health Issues, Home-Prepared Foods, Nutrition | Tagged Blanket, Bugsy, Carolina_Lima, Lucky, My_Journey_to_Raw | 4 Replies

My Journey to Raw: From Sickness to Health

CatCentric Posted on November 11, 2015 by Tracy DionJune 9, 2016

This post is part of our “Journey to Raw” series, published every Wednesday, and describes how CatCentric team member Beth Laubenthal made the connection between health and a regular diet of fresh, species-appropriate foods. I used to cringe and think … Continue reading →

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My Journey to Raw: Would I want to eat that?

CatCentric Posted on November 3, 2015 by Tracy DionJune 9, 2016

This is the second installment in our “Journey to Raw” series (going forward, we’ll publish one story a week, every Wednesday). It is a retelling of how CatCentric team member Laurie Goldstein navigated her way, reluctantly, from processed prescription foods … Continue reading →

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Stop with the FIV+ discrimination!

CatCentric Posted on November 1, 2015 by Tracy DionNovember 6, 2015

This is a Sunday Sound-off post, in which CatCentric team members get personal with you, dishing out opinions, rants, book reviews, and so on, straight up and uncensored! Today’s post is brought to you by Laurie Goldstein. I don’t know how … Continue reading →

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Got a kitty with an upset tummy? Treat nausea with healthy supplements and natural alternatives.

CatCentric Posted on October 19, 2015 by Tracy DionMarch 20, 2016

This is the final part of a three part series, written by Laurie Goldstein. In Part 1, we discussed how long term use of antacids may raise stomach pH, which in turn can cause a number of health problems. In … Continue reading →

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Just how does kibble clean your kitty’s teeth?

CatCentric Posted on October 7, 2015 by Tracy DionFebruary 3, 2016

Guest Post! Originally posted by Rodney Habib on October 6, 2015, and re-posted here with permission. DOES DRY, CRUNCHY COMMERCIAL PET FOOD ACTUALLY KEEP YOUR PET’S TEETH CLEAN? Yes, decades ago, this is what most pet owners actually believed. Feeding … Continue reading →

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Got a kitty with an upset tummy? There are healthier options than Pepcid!

CatCentric Posted on October 4, 2015 by Tracy DionMarch 20, 2016

This is Part 2 of a three part series, written by Laurie Goldstein. In Part 1, we discussed how long term use of antacids may raise stomach pH, which can cause: bacterial infection, bacterial overgrowth, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), … Continue reading →

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Got a kitty with an upset tummy? Here’s what you need to know before giving Pepcid.

CatCentric Posted on September 27, 2015 by Tracy DionMarch 20, 2016

This is Part 1 of a 3 part series, written by Laurie Goldstein, exploring long-term use of antacids, potential side effects and alternative options. One of the most common health-related medicinal recommendations I see for cats experiencing gastrointestinal issues such … Continue reading →

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No, a meat-only diet is NOT OK to feed your cat.

CatCentric Posted on September 20, 2015 by Tracy DionAugust 8, 2016

Not too many things make me cringe. Bees do. A knock on my door after work when I’m not expecting company (introverted writer and all that). Kids leaning on my new car (don’t judge!). Oh, and this, “I’ve been feeding … Continue reading →

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Posted in Health Issues, Home-Prepared Foods, Sunday Sound-Off | Tagged all_meat, raw_food_pyramid | 2 Replies

Fun Fact: Cats can navigate in the dark using their whiskers.

CatCentric Posted on September 18, 2015 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

It’s true! Feline whiskers are deeply rooted in a bed of super-sensitive nerves that can pick up the faintest of vibrations and lightest of touches, including the gentle drift of air currents eddying around furniture. This helps her navigate at … Continue reading →

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Posted in General Care, Health Issues, Random Facts | Tagged Ralph, whisker_stress, whiskers | 4 Replies

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