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Bits ‘n Bites: Microchipping, Diabetic Emergencies, and “Anallergenic” Pet Foods

CatCentric Posted on February 7, 2014 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

Here are some of the internet’s most interesting and popular cat related articles and videos collected and shared during this past week. Enjoy! (To see more fun videos, fascinating stories and adorable pics, just visit our FB page!) 3 February: … Continue reading →

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Posted in Commercial Foods, Health Issues, Miscellaneous | Tagged bits_n_bites, diabetic_emergency, feather_meal, friday_facebook, health_check, microchip | Leave a reply

CatCentric expands beyond the English-speaking border (and other updates)!

CatCentric Posted on January 20, 2014 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

We’re three weeks into 2014 and as is so often the case, the New Year brings with it some exciting changes and some new challenges. CatCentric expands beyond the English-speaking border! First, I am thrilled to announce three new additions … Continue reading →

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Bits ‘n Bites: Environmental Enrichment, Estate Planning, and Declawing

CatCentric Posted on January 17, 2014 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

Here are some of the internet’s most interesting and popular cat related articles and videos collected and shared during this past week. Enjoy! (To see more fun videos, fascinating stories and adorable pics, just visit our FB page!) 11 January: … Continue reading →

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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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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

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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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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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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A slight twist on an old tradition: Ramp that Resolution!

CatCentric Posted on February 11, 2013 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

Now that the holiday flurry is over and we’ve settled nicely into the new year, I’d like to ask, how are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions? Are you sticking to them? Have you done fairly well, with just … Continue reading →

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A new forum dedicated solely to raw feeding our pets!

CatCentric Posted on February 9, 2013 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

I’m back again after a two-month hiatus, and boy have I got a treat for you! I am delighted to announce the recent launch of a very special forum – possibly even the first of its kind – dedicated entirely … Continue reading →

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