Constipation in Cats

Not that long ago Lola had a bout of constipation so I decided to write a post about it to help you recognize the signs and symptoms and to help prevent it.  If you think your cat is constipated, please seek veterinary advice for a definitive diagnosis and treatment options.

 What is constipation?

Constipation is absent, infrequent or difficult bowel movements, and is one of the most common health problems associated with a cat’s digestive system.  It is also characterized as the passage of dry or hard feces.  Cats usually have one healthy bowel movement a day, but if your cats are not, or are showing any of the symptoms below, they need to be examined by your veterinarian. 

Adopt a Senior Pet Month

Hello and happy Saturday!  Did you know that November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month? Senior cats often find themselves in the shelter for many reasons, and being separated from their family after all those years can be very traumatic.  Sadly, many senior pets never make it out of the shelter because they're often overlooked for a kitten. Today we're going to tell you why adopting a senior pet can be a great experience!

1. No need to kitten proof your house! A senior cat has   already learned their manners. 

2. Senior cats are already litter box trained! You don't have to  go through basic training and boot camp like you would a kitten. 

3. Senior cats are the perfect companions for senior citizens. It could be the perfect partnership for the rest of their lives.

4. Senior cats are over that "destructive phase." 

5. Older cats may be a better choice if there are young  children in the house.  Younger children can sometimes be very rough with a kitten. An older cat may be able to tolerate more handling and can leave on their own when they've had enough. 

This beautiful girl is Sheba and she's available for adoption through The Grannie Project.  The Grannies have this to say about Sheba: 

"Sheba is a sweet and petite darling of a cat! About 11 years old, she prefers the quiet life and genuinely adores attention and being near her special person. Her foster mom says she's a doll baby and would make an excellent companion. She's more fond of a affection than her toys, but a good pinch of catnip now and again makes her quite happy! Sheba's pretty blue eyes have a unique marble pattern to them, and her coat is a stunning lilac point color.
Sheba is spayed, vaccinated, FIV/FELV tested and negative, and microchipped. Adopt Sheba! (sheba@thegrannyproject.org)"

We have been friends with the Grannies since we started our Facebook Page. They are a wonderful rescue that specializes in senior cats.  To see other seniors that are looking for their forever home, visit The Grannie Project's Petfinder page, The Grannies on Facebook, or their website. 

You can also look for seniors at your local shelter. 

Have you adopted a senior pet? Tell us about it!

 Lola

Veterans Day

Lexy: Today is Veterans Day - a day when we remember all who served in the armed forces to protect our country. 

Do you know the history of Veterans Day? Well, I did a little research on it and I'll sum it up in a few sentences.  During World War 1 in 1918 an armistice between Allied Forces and Germany went into effect on the on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Therefore, November 11 is considered to be the end of the "war to end all wars".  In 1919 President Wilson declared November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day. 

Thank you to Ann of Zoolatry for the graphic

Lola: And let's not forget the four legged soldiers! I have some information on what you can do for them.  Did you know that you can adopt a retired Military War Dog? Here's another site where you can get more information on that. After they retire they need a forever home! And you know what else you can do? You can send them a care package! Barkpost has some information on that.  The dogs must be so happy to get a package with supplies! 

 “While we can never truly repay the debt we owe our heroes, the least we should do for our brave veterans is to ensure that the government takes a proactive approach to delivering the services and benefits they have earned, so they can access the care they need and so richly deserve.” –Kristen Gillibrand

Lexy: You can also send care packages to human soldiers. And let's also remember the veterans that have served in wars passed. The Wounded Warrior Project is a great organization that helps veterans. According to their website, their purpose is to: 

• To raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of injured service members.
• To help injured service members aid and assist each other.
• To provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members.

Lola: And we're very proud of the veterans in our family. Mommy's father and two uncles were in the navy, and two of her cousins were Marines.  

Lexy: Let's never forget our Vets.  They're the reason we live in a great country. 

Lola and Lexy

Kong Triangle Play Mat for Cats - A Chewy Review

Hello and Happy Tuesday! Usually Lexy does the reviews, but I was very interested when Mommy opened the box, so Lexy said I could do the review today. 

That looks interesting.

Hurry, Mommy! Open it! 

My Humans Respect My Space

Not long ago on a Sunday Mommy was straightening up the house before she went to work.  When she went in the bedroom, this is what she found: 

Will had just finished working nights, and his time clock was all messed up, so he went back to bed.  But that's not my point.  See how I'm snoozing on my own purrsonal pillow up on top and he didn't make me move? That's my point.  That's my sleeping spot, and he respected that.  As a matter of fact, I slept there all night.  Well, it's my spot! I sleep there every night so I can protect Mommy. I always have to be right next to her. 

Lexy decided to join us: 

There was plenty of room since Mommy wasn't in the bed. If Lexy decides to sleep on the bed at night she usually sleeps on the bottom and ends up getting kicked.  She should be like me and demand her own space! Don't you agree?

Do your humans respect your space?  

Lola

Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up! - A Review (And Happy Halloween!)

Hello everyone! This is Lexy checking in with another fab review.  Before I get to the review I have a couple of things I'd like to say. 

First of all, I do apologize for our absence.  It has been a busy month for Mother and unfortunately when she had to make a choice between helping us blog and completing other responsibilities, blogging had to take a back seat for several weeks.  We hope to be back to a regular schedule soon. (We do miss meowing with everyone.) 

Second, Happy Halloween! We had a few different ideas for Halloween posts, but we'll save them for next year.  In the meantime, here is a photo of Lola from a Halloween past. (She's a cute little witch, if I do say so myself!) 

And now, onto the review! Chewy had a great list to choose from this month. I chose the Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up! supplement pouches.   

I had two reasons for my choice: I'm prone to hair balls, and Lola... well... she gets backed up. Pumpkin is great for both of these conditions.  

The fiber in pumpkin can greatly reduce hairballs. Take my word for it, hairballs are not fun.  And neither is the tummy ache that comes with it.  (Although it is amusing to watch humans do their best to avoid them, only to end up stepping in them barefoot.  But I digress - that's another post topic.) 

In Lola's case, pumpkin can keep everything in her digestive tract moving right along. And, interestingly enough, it can also help with diarrhea. Pumpkin is also beneficial for Lola because it adds moisture to her diet since she only eats about two teaspoons of wet food a day.  

Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up! comes in convenient pouches. (BTW, dogs can eat it, too.)  You can mix it in your cat's food. I loved it! 

And if your cat is like Lola and doesn't care for it mixed in their food, you can give it to them as a snack.  

Look! Lola ate it!  

Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up! is known as the "Happy Belly Maker".  Chewy.com lists the benefits as: 

• Supports stool quality
• Soluble and insoluble fibers
• Supports healthy gut motility
• Pureed for easy mixing
• Only two ingredients
• BPA and gluten-free

I definitely recommend Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up! You can purchase the pouches from Chewy.com where you always get free 1 - 2 day shipping on orders of $49 and more.  There is also an autoship feature as well! A 12-count box is regularly $8.28, but it is currently on sale for $7.44. 

Lexy

Disclosure: As part of the Chewy blogger program we received a free 12-count box of Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up! in exchange for our honest review, but this did not influence our opinions at all. Lola The Rescued Cat only shares information on products we think will be helpful to our readers.Chewy is not responsible for the content of this post.    

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Lola and Lexy
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