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Kate Benjamin’s mission is to improve the lives of cats and their humans through design, by showing cat guardians how to create living spaces that accommodate the natural instincts of cats without compromising the human’s sense of style and comfort. Kate has been doing this through her website, Hauspanther, and as co-author, with Jackson Galaxy, of two books on cat-friendly design. and cats’ (and their humans’) lives just got even better: Kate is launching her own line of cat furniture!

The Hauspanther Collection by Primetime Petz was introduced at last week’s global Pet Expo. The collection features four pieces, all developed by Kate: the Catchall, a multi-function wall-mounted cat scratcher and perch with a plush toy below and toy storage inside, two wall mounted perches, and the Cubitat multi-level cat bed.

All pieces are made from wood and feature thick felt pads and replaceable sisal scratchers. Unlike Kate’s Made in the USA line of cat toys, these pieces are manufactured in China. Kate thought long and hard about this, and ultimately made this decision to make the line budget-friendly for a larger audience. I think she’s accomplished her goal, with projected prices ranging from $49.99 to $69.99 – a steal for this kind of quality.

Hauspanther and Primetime Petz are planning to offer the collection in white with grey felt pads and espresso with beige pads. I like both color options, and they’re sure to fit into a broad variety of decors.

I will have much more information on availability of the new line soon. Allegra and Ruby think the Cubitat would be a good addition to our home, and Ruby even said she would share it with Allegra.

Do you think your cats would like these pieces?

Ingrid King

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Carolyn says:

March 24, 2016 at 6:43 pm

My ragdoll would love the nest perch with a large hammock in the center. I like the cat-chall but the perch doesn’t look big enough for my lots to love 15 lb girl. good designs though!

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Ingrid says:

March 25, 2016 at 4:53 am

The top of the Catchall is intended to be stepping stone toward a higher shelf, not a resting place, Carolyn. I said the same thing when I first saw it!

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Janine says:

March 24, 2016 at 6:56 am

These are really cool. I bet my girls would love them.

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Sue Brandes says:

March 24, 2016 at 6:24 am

Those look very nice.

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Margot C says:

March 24, 2016 at 4:01 am

I love that CATchall, it’s genius.

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Ingrid says:

March 24, 2016 at 5:21 am

Isn’t it awesome, Margot?

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Summer says:

March 24, 2016 at 3:13 am

My human and I are very thrilled about Kate’s new collection!

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last week I made my annual trip to worldwide Pet Expo in Orlando. This trade show is the largest pet product trade show in the US, with 6.3 miles of screen area featuring 1,300 vendors from almost 40 countries. I tried to see as much as I might in three days, as well as I understand I walked a great deal more than 6 miles each day! In the coming weeks as well as months, I’ll be bringing you a great deal more info about a few of the great new products I saw there. Today, I’d like to share just a few personal highlights with you.

I was most excited about getting my very first look at the new furniture line by Hauspanther’s Kate Benjamin. Kate is introducing this new line in conjunction with Primetime Petz later this year. Needless to say, with Kate behind the design, the pieces in the collection are not only well-designed from a cat’s perspective, they’re likewise beautiful! I’ll show you the line in more detail later this week.

Pioneer Pet products introduced two new products I liked a lot: a variation of one of our all time preferred scratching posts, the ultimate scratch ‘n Play, as well as Bootsies corner Scratcher.

Our buddies at Podtrackers had a super awesome booth screen featuring creator Sebastian Langton’s gorgeous feline Smokey. Pod is still the smallest of the GPS trackers on the market, as well as as such, the one finest fit to cats. Pod is one of the seven prizes you can win in our anniversary giveaway!

I was delighted to see new products in the Vesper line of feline furniture by Hagen. even after whatever I saw at worldwide this year, I still think about this line one of the most gorgeous lines of feline furniture. The line will likewise be offered in a new quite red color, in addition to the walnut as well as white finishes.

Bavarian feline toys had a super fun holiday screen that made me keep in mind my youth Christmases in Germany. The screen showed off a few of their new holiday themed toys.

Kate Benjamin with Mimi
The people at Dr. Catsby’s booth had one of the most innovative displays, as well as even better, they had a kitty at their booth! The lovely Mimi was one of the most mellow as well as relaxed cats I’ve ever seen as well as made a purrfect ambassador for this ingenious bowl designed to prevent whisker stress.

with Nikki Moustaki, her dog Jasmine, as well as Kate Benjamin
And of course, no trade show would be total without a bit personal fun. On St. Patrick’s Day, a group of us went out to celebrate. as well as yes, I understand it appears like Jasmine had a few as well many cocktails, however I guarantee you that the only thing she had to drink was water!

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Tiffanie says:

March 25, 2016 at 4:04 am

Oh my! Thank-you SO much for sharing! appears like tons of fun as well as enjoyment checking out the fantastic new items!

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caren gittleman says:

March 22, 2016 at 8:37 pm

Looks like a blast! someday (if I am still doing this lol), I will attend. A number of the brands contacted me ahead of time so it’s all good! would have liked to have partied with you on St.Paddy’s Day!

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Ingrid says:

March 23, 2016 at 5:03 am

That would have been so much fun, Caren!

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Maggie from Stillness at Cherith says:

March 22, 2016 at 7:09 pm

There is so quite awesome stuff there =)

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Sometimes Cats Herd You says:

March 22, 2016 at 5:31 pm

It was fantastic seeing you at worldwide Pet Expo, Ingrid! You’re right that nobody can see it all. I never spotted the Bavarian feline toy screen in spite of walking all those miles as well as being quite sure I had been down every aisle!

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Sue Brandes says:

March 22, 2016 at 6:56 am

That appears like fun. always like hearing about it.

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Fur everywhere says:

March 22, 2016 at 6:53 am

I bet worldwide Pet Expo is a blast! We have two expos coming up here, as well as the one I went to last year was a great deal of fun. thanks for showing us the highlights – I can’t wait to see what’s in store for cats this year!

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Janine says:

March 22, 2016 at 6:43 am

I believe it would be a great deal of fun to go to the worldwide Pet Expo. There looks to be so many fantastic products to discover about.

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Summer says:

March 22, 2016 at 3:19 am

You look like you had so much fun! My human desires she might have gone (and I desire I might have gone as a brand mascot for somebody!), however she has publishing conferences to focus on right now as well as not so much feline stuff.

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In this age of e-mail as well as e-cards, receiving a “real” greeting card in the mail is a genuine treat. I understand rather a few of my good friends feel that way, too, as well as as a result, I enjoy buying for greeting cards. However, as with whatever else in life, time is precious, as well as choice at card stores can vary greatly from one see to the next. When the people at greeting Card world approached me about examining their cards, I was intrigued.

I got to select a choice of five cards. seems simple enough, right? Well, not really, thinking about that greeting Card world has 680 cat-themed cards to select from!  I selected the say thanks to you card above for its special style as well as captivating colors, even though red is not normally a color I’m drawn to. I just believed the card was gorgeous.

This birthday card cracked me up. The inside reads “Mark this special birthday with your own special style. accomplish the unconventional, as well as do it with a smile.” now that’s believing outside the box!

I went for adorable rather than funny when I chosen this Halloween card – who can withstand a black kitten popping out of a pumpkin!

The other two cards I picked are birthday cards, as well as they’re fabulous, however considering that I plan to send them to people who checked out this blog, I won’t share them here.

Greeting Card Universe’s tagline is “any card imaginable” – as well as thinking about that they have a lot more than 8000 birthday cards alone, I believe that’s most likely true. Their browse function seems to be extremely well developed, you can browse on quite much any type of combination of events as well as themes as well as a large choice of cards will pop up. You can even customize the cards on the internet as well as they will ship them directly to the recipient. The expense of $3.00 per card is reasonable, as well as they offer quantity discount rates as well as specials.

To discover out a lot more about greeting Card Universe, as well as search their large choice of cards, please see their website.

FTC full disclosure: I am a member of Greeting Card Universe’s affiliate program.

Ingrid King

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Max the quilt feline says:

September 30, 2011 at 6:27 am

I like that card… “I peed since I can…” I haven’t utilized Greet Card world before. thanks for the review.

pawhugs, Max

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caren gittleman says:

September 29, 2011 at 8:00 am

We adore greeting Card world also as well as are going to be composing about them soon too….they are my new go to for cards! They are so unique!

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Ingrid says:

September 29, 2011 at 1:49 pm

They absolutely have the largest choice of cards I’ve seen in one place, Caren! I’ll look ahead to reading your publish about them.

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guest post by Loren Brutsch

One in three pets go missing in their lifetime. Over 10 million pets go missing every year. Sadly, many are not reunited with their guardians. In addition to the heartache caused by a lost pet, it can cost hundreds of dollars even when a pet is found. This is why an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Is a microchip enough?

GPS trackers let you locate your pet on demand and monitor and record his activity on a smart phone or computer via an app. Some believe that a GPS tracker is overkill when their pet already has a microchip, but this is a misperception based on not fully understanding how these two technologies differ. To ensure a pet’s safety, it’s important to know the risks and benefits of the technologies available so that an informed decision can be made based on what’s best for the guardian and his or her pet.

Benefits and limitations of microchips

Microchips are convenient because they are as small as a grain of rice and have no power requirements and therefore can be inserted into the animal’s scruff without issue. However, the convenience of a microchip typically falls short the day a pet goes missing. The major flaw with the microchip is its reliance on the animal being found.

The device uses RFID technology (Radio-Frequency Identification) and needs to be scanned in order to extract the unique microchip number. This unique number then needs to be registered along with current contact information. Unfortunately, it is quite common that registration is not completed or the information is out of date, which typically results in the animal not being reunited with its family. This means that a microchip is useless unless the pet is found and taken to a location that can scan the chip.

Microchips don’t help locate a pet, they only help identify it –and this important distinction has meant the permanent loss of many an animal. Microchipping is essential, but it is only one tool.

Benefits and limitations of GPS units

GPS (Global positioning System) units cover three main categories, all of which differ slightly and therefore have their own benefits as well as limitations. The first category of GPS units is the GPS recorder. Recorders are small, lightweight units that offer post activity map based tracking, which means you have to wait for the animal and unit to return before being able to upload its data and see where the animal has been. While they can be fun by giving the owner the ability to see what his or her pet gets up to during the day, as well as useful by letting the owner monitor a pet’s health habits, the GPS recorder cannot locate a pet in real time. In this repect, it is no better than a microchip when a pet isn’t found.

The second category of GPS is the Real-Time Near field GPS unit, which is another small, lightweight unit that offers global positioning by transmitting a location signal to a mobile device through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Real-Time Near field GPS units are definitely a step up from microchips and recorders because they allow the owner to take a proactive approach to finding a missing pet by offering range positioning and perimeter alerts. However, distance is a limitation. These units cannot broadcast a real-time location unless in range of a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi device. What this means is that the unit has to come within about 30 meters, or 100 feet, of a mobile device to be able to recognise the unit and broadcast the pet’s location. If the animal is out of range or if buildings interrupt the signal, the animal cannot be located.

Real-Time global GPS

The most comprehensive option within the categories of GPS units is the Real-Time global GPS unit. These units offer global positioning and unlimited range. due to an internal SIM card, they are able to broadcast their own location, allowing the user to find their pet anywhere at anytime. These units offer the most reputable way to recover a lost pet, however, they are also larger and heavier than the other technologies. That said, there have been some breakthroughs in unit size. The smallest Real-Time global GPS unit, Pod, is about the same size as a wine cork.

Ultimately, a combination of Microchipping and comprehensive GPS location technology is your best bet. and don’t wait for the day when the chip can have GPS location ability – that day is likely a long way off because of battery and antenna issues that make an external GPS unit essential.

Ingrid King

Table of Contents
Is a microchip enough?
Benefits and limitations of microchips
Benefits and limitations of GPS units
Real-Time global GPS

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dental disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem for pets.  Dogs and cats are particularly prone to tooth and gum diseases.  An astounding 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age 3, according to the American Veterinary dental Society.

Normal teeth in both cats and dogs should be white or just a little yellow.  Gums should be light pink and smooth (except in breeds with pigmented gums). 

Oral disease begins with a build up of plaque and tartar in your pet’s mouth.  Without proper preventive and therapeutic care, plaque and tartar buildup leads to periodontal disease, which manifests in red and/or swollen and tender gums, bad breath, and bleeding.  When the gums are swollen, they can be uncomfortable – a good rule of thumb is that if it looks like it might be painful, it probably is. pets are masters at masking pain – when in doubt, assume that your pet is experiencing at least some discomfort.

The inflammation and infection associated with periodontal disease can lead to damage to other organs such as the heart, kidney and liver, and lead to other serious health problems.  dental disease can also be an indicator of immune system disorders, particulary in cats.

Common indicators of oral disease in dogs include bad breath, a change in eating or chewing habits, pawing at the face or mouth and depression.  If you notice any of these, don’t wait until your dog’s next annual check up, take him to the veterinarian for a extensive exam.

Cats rarely show any symptoms at all unless the situation is literally life-threatening.  They will eat even when their level of chronic mouth pain would send a person to the emergency room.  They almost never paw at their face, even with loose or abscessed teeth.  They get pretty smelly breath from eating cat food, so it’s tough to tell by smelling the breath whether your cat has dental disease or just had breakfast.  but even though they don’t show us much in the way of outward symptoms, chronic dental/periodontal disease can cause severe and typically irreversible damage to internal organs.  So it’s important to get regular veterinary exams at least once a year, and twice a year for cats six and older or for cats with a known history of dental problems. 

Since our pets won’t just sit still and open their mouths to have their teeth cleaned like humans, dental procedures for pets require general anesthesia, something that makes many pet owners nervous.  While there are always risks with anesthesia, they can be minimized with a extensive pre-anesthetic check up, including bloodwork to assess kidney and liver function and rule out other underlying health issues.  This will allow your veterinarian to customize the anesthesia to your pet’s health status and potential special needs.  keep in mind that leaving dental disease untreated may present a far greater risk than anesthesia.

For more information on anesthesia for pets, read this guest post by Dr. Louise Murray about safe Anesthesia for Pets.

A special thank you goes to Dr. fern Crist of the cat hospital of Fairfax for her contribution to this article.

Ingrid King

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Ingrid says:

April 27, 2010 at 6:55 am

Esme, I’m a little concerned that your vet is not recommeding a dental cleaning. I’ve always been taught that if there’s gingivitis and even slight redness, a cleaning is indicated. It’s always better to treat gingivities at the very early stages. You might want to think about having your kitty checked again in three to six months rather than waiting an entire year.

Other than brushing, which, for most cat parents isn’t realistic, there are a few other things you can do:

– eliminate dry food. contrary to what most people believe (and unfortunately, contrary to what a lot of vets recommend), dry food is bad for teeth. The residue from the dry food sticks to the teeth and causes more plaque than canned food does. I recommend a canned, grain-free diet.

– You can add Oxyfresh mouthrinse to their drinking water. I use it for Amber and Allegra, and I’ve also seen terrific success with cats in my years in veterinary clinics.

– This last one is a bit of leap for most people, and I haven’t done it with my own, either, but letting cats chew on some raw bones can really help scrape the teeth clean. You’ll need to do your research as to which bones are safe to use, and this should only done under your supervision.

If you haven’t had a chance to listen to the recording of our Ask the Vet seminar, you might want to do so – there’s a terrific segment on dental health, Dr. Crist goes into terrific detail about why it’s so important and also about prevention.

I hope these help. let me know if you have any questions.

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I love multi-functional cat furniture, and how cute is this combination bunk bed and playstation?

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Ingrid King

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Janine says:

May 28, 2019 at 7:26 am

This looks fun for kitties. I know one kitty in particular that would make this her very own and not want to share it with the others. I guess I would need three of them.

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Nancy PHILLIPPENancy says:

May 28, 2019 at 1:51 am

The fact that that is also my cat’s name makes me want it all the more..

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By Harry Shubin

T’was the night after the adoption event,
And all through the store,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a stray cricket on the floor
The center coordinators were all snug in their beds
Thinking of ways to step adoptions ahead.

The cage cards were hung on the enclosures with care,
Each telling the story of the cats who were there.
Poor Fluffy, poor Mittens, Whiskers and Sprite
Abandoned and alone on this cold Post-Adoption night.

Each cat was nestled in a Maddie’s Blanket, and thought twice,
I wasn’t naughty, I really was nice.
Why was I left in a shelter,
Almost about to pay the price.

When out in the store, there arose such a clatter,
All the kitties stood, stretched, took a lap of water, nibbled some food, groomed themselves for a moment,
And sought to see what was the matter.

When what to their wondering eyes must appear,
But an old, tired-looking volunteer.
She was clothed in lost pet dog blue, from her head to her toe,
Her t-shirt full of claw holes, her hair the color of snow.

There was fur on her clothing,
A cat toy behind her ear,
She had catnip in her pockets,
On her sleeve, an unidentified smear.

“Look at you kitties, stuck here for the night!
This will not do, this is not right!
Come Scruffy, Come Midnight, come with me all,
I’m taking you home, we’ll have a ball!”

“We’ll play with felt mousies,
We’ll eat lots of treats,
I’ll brush you and comb you,
And nibble on your cute little feets!”

She gathered some carriers, and began to pack them all,
When a little grey kitten, who was rounder than tall,
Asked her a question, with a mew quite small:

“Are you our adopter, are you taking us home?
Will you love us forever, and ever, when we’re combed?”
The volunteer sat down, in her eyes there was sadness,
But then, in a twinkle, the kittens saw gladness!

“No! I’m just your foster, though I’m taking you home,
It’s only for the holidays, where you will roam,
Free of these cages, it will be fun.
And after the weekend, when we’re all done,

Back to the store, we will be on our way,
But this time, with you I will stay.
I’ll tell the adopters that once in their home,
You’ll be amazing cats, when you’re all grown,

For you’re with lost pet dog now, you’ll always be safe
You’ll find love, You’ll have a terrific place,
You’ll always be cared for, even if things go wrong,
But they won’t, because our counselors are strong.

They’ve been well trained in interviewing,
They know what to do,
To find best forever homes,
For each one of you.”

So with her they went,
Out to her car,
Though it was cold,
It didn’t seem far.

And then each one found a home
That was good and was right,
And as they left the store, one and all.
They thought they heard the volunteer call

“Merry Catmas to all, and to all a good life!”

© Harry Shubin, All Rights Reserved. Republished with permission.

This adaptation of Clement Clarke Moore’s poem was dictated to Harry Shubin by the Ghost of Catmas Future on a dark wintertime night.

Harry Shubin is a patent attorney in northern Virginia who has been active in cat rescue for a lot of of his life. He shares his home with seven cats. His entire family, including his partner Julie, daughter Rachel, who is the publisher of the Sandpiper cat Blog, and kid Michael, are also involved in cat rescue.

Photo: Flickr creative Commons

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Lois Curcio says:

December 31, 2012 at 12:33 pm

I loved this stunning version of “The night before Christmas” how we all want to make it come true for all the sweet purr babies of the world!

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Texas, a cat in new York says:

December 26, 2012 at 8:20 pm

Awww… my human is all leaky eyes…
Purrs

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Cynthia southern says:

December 25, 2012 at 9:18 pm

Thanks for posting this Ingrid. it brought tears to my eyes. God bless all those who help shelter animals and make sure they get forever homes.

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Connie says:

December 25, 2012 at 5:53 pm

with tears..

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Prudence (& Theresa) says:

December 24, 2012 at 4:35 pm

Beautiful! thanks for posting Harry’s poem. wishing you and your a very Merry Christmas!

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Ingrid says:

December 24, 2012 at 5:06 pm

Merry Christmas to you and yours, too, Prudence and Theresa!

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Chris Davis says:

December 24, 2012 at 2:20 pm

Such a moving and inspiring poem, Harry! thanks for posting this, Ingrid…and delighted holidays to you and the kitties.

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Ingrid says:

December 24, 2012 at 2:24 pm

Happy holidays to you and your kitties, Chris!

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Chris Davis says:

December 24, 2012 at 2:18 pm

Such a moving and inspiring poem, Harry! thanks for posting this, Ingrid…and delighted holidays to you and the kitties!

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Your puppy’s eating poop as well as you’re grossed out. Eww! 
How can that wonderful pup who provides you kisses engage in such a disgusting habit?
There are many reasons why dogs eat feces. Some are behavioral as well as others medical.
As a dog fitness instructor as well as habits specialist, I’ve dealt with many households whose canine companions ate feces.
Dog about To eat Poops
Once we figured out why the pups ate poop, we were able to stop them from doing so.
The technical term for eating feces is coprophagia. however most of us just phone call it a stinky habit.
Theories Why Dogs began eating Feces
Dogs evolved as scavengers. They ate whatever they might discover on the ground or in the trash. So eating poop ended up being a method to fend off hunger.

Some other theories are that dogs ate poop to make it through since food might be scarce. Or they ate poop so other pack members wouldn’t get intestinal parasites from stool lying around.
The canine mom licks puppies to ensure that they’ll defecate. The mom likewise cleans up the puppy as well as eats their feces for about the very first three weeks after birth.
COLBY’S EXPERIENCE: Our golden Retriever, Raven had 4 gorgeous litters. She was a fantastic mom as well as was constantly cleaning up (eating) her puppies poop. She would have done this up until the puppies were full grown adults, however we generally cut her off from cleaning duties when the puppies were around 4 weeks old.
Is eating Poop Normal?
Puppies check out the world with their mouths. Some eat poop as they discover it extremely inviting. however they usually outgrow the habit by about nine months old. 
When adult dogs eat feces, there’s frequently a behavioral or medical reason.

COLBY’S EXPERIENCE: Our black lab Stetson liked to eat. Yep, he liked to eat poop too. We talked to our vet about it, however he never came up with a medical reasons for Stetson’s habit.
What Dogs Are more likely To eat Poop?
Of program puppies are generally more likely to eat poop than adult dogs are. 
It’s likewise more typical in multi-dog households. 
Females are more likely to engage in the habit. as well as intact males are least likely to eat feces.
Dogs are more likely to eat one more animal’s poop than their own.  
Some stool eaters will eat “fresh” feces no more than two days old. however they won’t touch the older stuff. They are the connoisseurs of the poop-eating world, I guess. 
Dogs can have specific tastes. Generally, they won’t eat old poop or stool that’s as well soft or diarrhea.
COLBY’S EXPERIENCE: We’ve had lots of puppies at our home throughout the years as well as so far to the very best of my memory only two: Raven, a female golden Retriever as well as Stetson, a male Labrador Retriever ate their poop.

What Are the Behavioral reasons Dogs eat Poop?
There are many possible reasons why dogs eat poop. They variety from boredom to more complex reasons.
We have to analyze why they’re eating feces in order to stop them.
There may be environmental stress or behavioral triggers such as the following:
1. Boredom or not being exercised.
You’re in a rush to leave for work. So you can’t provide Fido his usual morning walk.
He’s truly hyper as well as wishes to run around to get rid of his excess energy.
As you put on your coat, you see him poop as well as quickly devour the new-found snack.
Your pup had so much pent-up energy he had to expel. as well as running around stimulated him to poop. 

And in his anxious state, he ate the feces.
Or you leave your dog alone as well as he’s bored. He has no toys to stimulate his mind.
Then, when the chance provides itself, he happily plays with as well as eats his own feces.
2. Anxiety
Some dogs are harshly corrected for housetraining indiscretions. 
If you holler at or otherwise harshly correct your pup for having an accident, he may ended up being scared.
He may likewise try to “hide the evidence” as well as eat the poop the next time he has an accident.
And some dogs with separation stress and anxiety may poop since they’re stressed when left alone. They may then likewise eat their stool.
3. environmental Stress
Dogs who are isolated away from humans can establish the habit of eating poop. 

This can happen to dogs living in kennels or dogs required to online in the horrible conditions at a puppy mill. 
Or it can occur when dogs are required to online away from their people, such as being confined to the basement.
It can even occur to some dogs who are confined to little areas as well as ended up being stressed.
4. inappropriate association with poop
Some dogs are fed near a potty area. It may be their own or even near the cat’s litter box.
The bad dog then establishes a habit of linking genuine food with feces.
5. Scenting the odor of feces on their mother’s breath
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I was just going back through my email and I noticed that I had black and tan labrador retriever puppy photos from one of my readers sitting in my inbox. unfortunately I sometimes fall behind on my posting duties and I wanted to get this one on the site asap.
How can you resist adorable lab puppies?
Black and Tan lab Puppies
A note from our reader:
Here is a picture of my male black and tan lab. He was born 1-29-2009 and he is out of a litter of 10; he is 5 weeks old now. This little guy has one heck of a personality on him. The parents to him are yellow and black; Momma is yellow and daddy is black. I own both parents and this is the first time that they have ever thrown a black and tan puppy. The daddy to him is a terrific duck hunting dog and I think this little guy is going to be just like him. I am also sending you a picture of Leo (the daddy) and Lacy (the mom) the other picture is of his brothers and sister.

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Some terrific photos of yellow, black, black and tan labrador retriever puppies. how about you? have you ever seen a black and tan lab?
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When I got the pitch email to function these pillows, I couldn’t assist however smile. These adorable feline butt pillows are tastefully minimalistic, with a touch of cheeky appeal that will pleasure both you as well as your guests.

Taking motivation from nature as well as notes of Mexican as well as Moroccan culture, the choice of colors will pair well with any type of interior combination from neutral to vibrant. ideal for bringing a bit of nature, adventure, as well as feline fun to improve your couch, bed, or chair. as well as of course, cats will like cozying up next to them!

Cat butt pillow features

• three sizes available: 22″x22″, 18″x18″, as well as a lumbar pillow measuring 20”x12″
• offered with or without shape-retaining insert
• material situation with a linen feel
• hidden zipper
• Machine-washable case

The pillows are available in a big range of gorgeous colors.

About Austinwood

Austinwood is a female-owned company that delivers high high quality house design developed for contemporary houses with feline enthusiasts in mind.

Each product emanates clean, fresh styles with a touch of lively character influenced by our furry friends. They will be sure to make you smile as well as chuckle.

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For as much as eight methods to enter, see the Rafflecopter widget below. This giveaway is available to visitors in the united states only, as well as ends Thursday, September 2. Winners will be selected by random drawing**.

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50 comments on Giveaway: feline Butt pillow from Austinwood

Dynal Roberson says:

September 2, 2021 at 6:43 pm

I’m thinking about the 22×22 in blue…

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Kimberly G says:

September 2, 2021 at 4:34 pm

I like the black color pillow in size 20×12.

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Jona Huffer says:

August 30, 2021 at 11:56 am

Love the style as well as the colors! I would like a pillow in 18×18 teal or raspberry. In my prolonged household all of us have cats (a few dogs too) as well as always look at the feline butt to identify what type of “pants” they have. Milo / Max both have skinny jeans, Zoe has yoga pants, Ruby has pantaloons, as well as Levi has grumpy pants.

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purrjamm cats says:

August 29, 2021 at 2:53 pm

What a awesome looking pillow in a fantastic range of sizes as well as colors to select from. I truly like that the cover is removable as well as washable. I would like to win the Desert Red in the lumbar pillow. very feline cute!

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SHARON L BIVINS says:

August 29, 2021 at 1:08 am

Cute pillows. I would like the lumbar pillow in the desert red.

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ellen beck says:

August 29, 2021 at 12:23 am

22″x22″ in chinaberry nlue would be fantastic. This si cute!

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Shannon says:

August 28, 2021 at 8:31 pm

Gotta like anything with a feline butt print! I would like the lumbar pillow. split between the colors of pink clay as well as stone gray…..

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aaron r says:

August 28, 2021 at 1:41 am

I’d want the 20 x 20 since that’s just the best size as well as most likely in the stone grey.

It’s a truly funny pillow.

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Debbie Kozik says:

August 27, 2021 at 11:20 pm

I would like to win a 22 x 22 size pillow, in Desert Red. extremely cute, I’m included with feline rescue, so this goes well with my decor.

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Stephanie B says:

August 27, 2021 at 6:30 pm

22 x 22 in any type of of the blues. These are awesome!!

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