The Cat Lovers Blog has Been Consolidated

I've consolidated my blog/RSS efforts into one RSS feed on the main cat site. Any posts that I would have made here will now be made there.

Head on over to the home page and you'll see the RSS/XML links on the left side of the page. There's a help file there if you are not familiar with RSS. If you are, go ahead and subscribe!

If you want the RSS feed xml link and you know what to do with it, here it is... http://www.cat-lovers-only.com/cat-lovers.xml

Cat Lovers Only RSS Feed

RSS Feed Now Available from Cat Lovers Only!
I'm now experimenting with an RSS feed for the main cat web site. Perhaps you'll subscribe and check it out. I'm not sure how long I'll keep it up, so you'd better hurry if you'd like to see how it looks. You can easily add it to My Yahoo, or any RSS reader like Pluck by copying and pasting the cat.xml link.

For the moment, I'm simply adding in pages that I've already created. I've been toying with some new ideas. Over the next few months, I may change the format all together for my blogs/feeds. My Alexa ranking has much improved, as my site is now steadily getting over 120 unique visitors per day.

I'll be adding some significant content sections soon. Look for them!

Thanks for reading.

USATODAY.com - A first: Cash register jingles at Genetic Savings & Clone

USATODAY.com - A first: Cash register jingles at Genetic Savings & Clone

Well, they've done it. They've sold their first cloned kitten. The article says that the owner declined to be mentioned by name. Odd, since it appears that on the company's web site, they have her picture, along with the cloned cat, named Little Nicky. At least their pictures are on the company's home page as of this writing.

I first mentioned the cloned cat subject back in October, of 2004. If you haven't read my original post, or need a refresher, you can have a look.

Little Nicky is the clone of the owner's other cat, Nicky, who died earlier in the year. Apparently, the kitten is not only the spitting image of the donor, but also has similar behavior traits. Not too much of a surprise there.

There are 5 more clones in the works. So, at least 6 people on the planet have way too much money, and need counseling on what to do with it. These clones are reportedly $50,000 each.

You can adopt a cat from a local shelter in almost any city in any state in the US for less than $50. Hmmm...

And they won't stop at cats. The original inspiration for all of this centers around a dog named Missy. Dogs are harder to clone than cats, but they are hopeful that they will overcome the difficulties and start offering cloned dogs in 2005.

Cat Lovers Only : Site Map

Cat Lovers Only : Site Map
If you haven't checked out my main cat site lately, things have grown quite a bit. Go have a look at the site map, and you'll see that I've added a number of pages on various subjects. I'm trying to add pages on a more regular basis, but this of course interferes with my blogging habit! Go have a look

Cat Web Sites : Internet Links and Resources for the Cat Lover

Cat Web Sites : Internet Links and Resources for the Cat Lover
The cat web sites page is my new links page. I'll be adding more links pages to specific sub-categories of sites as time goes on, and I find decent link partners.

I've tried to organize it so that it makes sense, and I've given it a table of contents. That way, as it grows to multiple pages, you should be able to easily navigate to the page with the links on the web site topic that you are interested in.

I'll be adding to the links pages as I find more useful sites related to animals.


Webmasters/Publishers...

If you have a web site related to cats of any kind, or other animals, and would like to link to my site, then please do. If you would like a link back, be aware that I only link to tightly themed web sites with topics close to mine(cat, pet, or animal), or one that is closely related, such as lifestyle, health, or science.

I would prefer that you join Value Exchange prior to linking. I think that Value Exchange is one of the best ways for the web to grow properly. You'll find all kinds of link partners for your theme there.

You do have a theme based web site, right?

If not, go and get one!

Cat Lovers Only : Site Map

Cat Lovers Only : Site Map
Cat lovers should like this bit of news. I've done some major updates to the cat site recently, so hop on over and take a look. One of the first things you might notice is the Site Map page. This should help you better get around the site. If you're looking for a page on a particular topic, check this page first, as it has all of the current pages listed.

I hope that a site map helps you. You'll also be able to use it to see at a glance what I've added to the site. Hopefully, all this adds up to a better web surfing experience, and easier access to information on cats.

I am trying to add more pages as well. If you have a topic you want covered, post a comment here in the blog, and I'll see what I can do to get a page up about it. Lead time is probably several weeks right now with what I have in the pipeline, but I'll try.

Next topics to research: cat immune system, autoimmune disease in cats, cat litter box problems. I'll be putting up pages whenever I can.

The Mows : Daily Cat Cartoons

The Mows : Daily Cat Cartoons
The Mows are too funny, and if you haven't seen them, you're missing something.

Every cat lover will be a fan of The Mows strip. Every cat lover I know tries to figure out what a cat is thinking. Whether it is our own cats, someone else's, or one we see on TV or on the street, it doesn't matter. We always like to guess at what they mean when they do or "say" something, and what they might say to each other.

Well, now we know, since The Mows does that for you, and quite well.

The Mows (pronounced like "cows" - you know, like the meow sound that you get sometimes when you break out the tuna can, but don't deliver), tell a story about real life. The real life (sort of) of a cat owner and his three cats, with an added twist of craziness that makes it way too much fun.

Jay Dyke has masterfully (IMHO) taken his observation of his cats a little farther than most of us have. He's combined his ability to translate exactly what's going on in the minds of his furry friends with his talent for creating art on the web.

The result is a very funny, very likeable comic strip, known as The Mows. Judging by the number of visitors he is getting, other people agree. Check it out, I don't think you'll be disappointed (no pressure, Jay).

Enjoy...

Note : I own no copyright interest in The Mows. You may not use any of Jay Dyke's material without his express consent. Visit his web site for publisher's information if you wish to use his strip.

Cat Milk : A Healthy Alternative for Your Cat?

Cat Milk : A Healthy Alternative for Your Cat?
I've just updated my cat milk page, so please have a look. In case you don't know what cat milk is, I can tell you that it is not milk from a cat.

Cat milk is essentially a cow milk product that has been made "cat friendly." What that means is that the lactose has been removed, and vitamins have been added.

You see, first, cow's milk is not at all a nutritionally sound part of a cat's diet. Second, most adult cats are lactose intolerant, so they can't properly digest it.

Cats who drink cow's milk often end up with diarrhea and discomfort - so instead, give them cat milk. Cat milk products, like Cat-Sip, have been treated with lactase, an enzyme which breaks down the lactose that your cat can't digest. Essentially, the lactose is pre-digested for your cat.

Cat milk products are also fortified with nutrients that are beneficial to your cat. Cat-Sip has taurine in it, which is vital to the health of your cat's eyes. In fact, without enough taurine in your cat's diet, she could go blind.

So, if your cat is craving milk, you can offer a healthy, lactose-free form of milk to her. As with any addition or change to your cat's diet, start slowly, and don't over do it! Think of cat milk as a special treat for your cat, and give it to her accordingly.