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I like interactive toys, as well as so do Allegra as well as Ruby. We have a wardrobe full of them. They do come out of the wardrobe frequently, the only reason they’re in there is since I don’t want the women to play with these toys without supervision. According to the girls, a kitty can never have as well many toys, so they were excited when we were contacted by the makers of the Neko Flies toys to see whether the women wished to evaluation a couple of their products.

Nekochan Enterprises, Inc., a business specializing in the development, manufacturing, as well as distribution of unique, high high quality pet products, was started by Ellen Tsuyuki, a several feline owner, since she was dissatisfied with toys offered in the feline toy marketplace. Ellen decided to produce a toy that would determine as much as her as well as her cats’ specific needs. Ellen named the business after her mother’s Abyssynian feline Nekochan (“neko” means feline in Japanese, “chan” is a term of endearment).

I might barely get the toy out of the box as well as assembled (there isn’t much assembly required, you just hook the string with the connected toy to the wand) before Ruby started pouncing on the the toy. The Neko Flies toys function extremely realistic looking creatures – to the point where they really creep me out a little, I’m not a fan of any type of insects. The things we will tolerate for our cats….

We tested the kittycada as well as the katarantula toys, as well as they were both equal hits. I was truly excited that the women played together with this toy! This is the very first time they’ve done this with a single wand toy. Usually, I have to have a toy in each hand, as well as they’ll both play with their own toy. As you can see in the video below, they shared this one. as well as yes, that is a low growl that you’re hearing from Ruby – she did it every time she caught the cicada toy!

These are well-made toys that should stand up well to energetic play, as well as if Allegra as well as Ruby’s preliminary enjoy the toy are any type of indication, they will provide endless hours of fun at our house.

You can win a Neko Flies rod as well as attachment for your cats in the Neko Flies Sweepstakes! as well as as an special offer for mindful feline visitors only, Neko Flies provided a special contest code for one additional entry into the sweepstakes! go into code NEKCON1 when prompted. The contest ends July 31. great luck!

To go into the contest, go to the Neko Flies Sweepstakes Facebook page.

For more info about Nekochan Enterprises, Inc., please go to their website. When you do, make sure you take a minute to watch the wonderful video on their house page!

Allegra as well as Ruby playing with the Neko Flies kittycada:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbS0xBmQagk

 

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7 comments on product evaluation as well as sweepstakes: Neko Flies feline Toys

Julia Williams says:

July 23, 2011 at 6:16 pm

Thanks for telling me about the contest. I have heard about those toys as well as I am sure my kitties would like them. P.S. If you have time this weekend, please come by to checked out my story about Willow the wheelchair kitty. I believe you will like it!

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Caren Gittleman says:

July 23, 2011 at 2:21 pm

Hi Ingrid!
We don’t want to be went into (because we have 2 accessories from when we reviewed the Neko flies a few months back as well as we want to provide others a possibility to win) however I wished to stop by as well as confirm just exactly how wonderful as well as superbly made these toys are.

The fuzzy mouse attachment that Cody has (he likewise has the Kragonfly) is his absolute preferred TOY! So much to ensure that he understands what drawer I keep them in (I likewise have to hide them lol) He will frequently walk into the bedroom as well as stand on his hind legs by the drawer they are in as well as begin meowing for them.

In my viewpoint they are the very best as well as the very best made dangly toys on the market!
Glad to see Allegra as well as Ruby having so much fun with them!

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Ingrid says:

July 23, 2011 at 5:14 pm

They are fantastic toys, Caren. That’s so adorable that Cody understands precisely where you keep his!

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Katnip Lounge says:

July 23, 2011 at 1:28 pm

Those do look like fun… is that jealous growling?

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Ingrid says:

July 23, 2011 at 1:30 pm

I believe it’s just possessive growling. She does it even when Allegra isn’t in the room, as well as she only does inull

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If you’ve checked out this blog for a while, you’ve heard me talk about 1TDC™ as well as about exactly how much I such as this supplement. I don’t utilize the term “miracle” lightly, however I am utilizing it for this product. Now, a research study done at the university of Saskatchewan, Canada, showed that everyday utilize of 1TDC™over a period of six weeks resulted in considerable enhancements in cats with periodontal disease.

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There were 13 cats in the study. 9 cats got a everyday administration of 1TDC™, the other 4 cats got olive oil for six weeks. The cats who got 1TDC™ showed considerable reductions in all parameters of scientific periodontal illness except tooth mobility at 6 weeks. The cats showed a statistically considerable reduction in pocket depth, scientific attachment loss, gingival index as well as bleeding on probing, whereas the placebo group did not show any type of considerable change.

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Squeeze capsule as well as let them lick it as it exits the capsule.

Apply on top of your cat’s food. A cat’s natural licking movement will distribute the product onto the gums sufficiently.

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By Bernadine Cruz, DVM
March 13, 2014

Want to get veterinarians, groomers, and boarding facility management foaming at the mouth like mad dogs? just bring up the topic of dental cleaning performed outside of the confines of a veterinary hospital. It won’t be a pretty sight… almost as distasteful as the specter found hiding under the lips of most of our cats and dogs. According to the American Veterinary dental Society, more than 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats develop dental disease by the age of three years. Without proper care, it can lead to much more than doggy and tuna breath. dental disease can kill.

The controversy arises when the discussion focuses on non-anesthetic dental care. For the record, I am a proponent of this form of cleaning of pets’ teeth. We perform non-anesthetic cleanings at my practice on a daily basis. For the appropriate pet, it provides an excellent service. It can help in protecting the long-term health of my feline and canine patients. There are, however, two main caveats as to whether or not a pet is a candidate for this type of dental prophy.

The degree of dental disease and the pet’s demeanor are deciding factors that must be taken into account. A compliant pet with severe dental disease such as loose teeth, open root canals, or pocketing deep under the gum line will not benefit. merely cleaning the calculus from the crown of the teeth will give a false sense of well-being to the pet owner. My practice will not perform a non-anesthetic dental cleaning under these circumstances. If, on the other hand, the pet is less than cooperative and the prophy would necessitate brute restraint to remove even mild dental tartar, the psychological and potentially physical harm to the pet makes us look to alternatives such as mild sedatives.

Many veterinarians provide non-anesthetic dental care, so why the hullabaloo? Veterinary dentistry, like surgery, is considered to be part of the practice of veterinary medicine in the united states and Canada. You wouldn’t have your hairdresser clean your teeth. Why allow a non-professional to use sharp instruments of uncertain sterility that could inflict injury and pain on a pet? Veterinary dentistry needs to be performed under direct veterinary supervision. Your hygienist doesn’t set up shop outside of a dentist’s office; our cats and dogs deserve the same level of professionalism and medical safeguards.

It is not uncommon during non-anesthetic dental cleaning procedures at my office for my trained veterinary technician to discover conditions that require dental radiographs, root canals, root planing, or extractions that can only be done under anesthesia. The thought of general anesthesia can cause terrific angst in the general populace. though there is always some risk whenever a person or pet undergoes general anesthesia—no matter if they are young, old, healthy, or sick—the frequency of complications has been greatly reduced in the past decade. Anesthetic agents are safer. The ability to monitor veterinary patients during procedures can be just as precise as with human medicine. Pre-anesthetic blood work, EKGs, and other cautionary measures allow even elderly patients to safely reap the benefits of a extensive dental prophylaxis. The “gold standard” of veterinary dentistry will always be cleaning under general anesthesia, but safe alternatives do exist for the properly chosen pet.

Providing dental brushing in addition to your other services is a good money maker and emphasizes the importance you place on overall health. It is vital that pet owners are aware that brushing an animal’s teeth every month or so when they are groomed or boarded is insufficient to deter dental disease. If the only time we brushed our teeth was when we got our hair cut, you can think of the consequences. most pet caregivers don’t routinely examine their pet’s teeth. If they do peek at the dentition, it is usually just the teeth we would see when we smiled: the incisors and canines. though they can be affected by dental disease, those that are toward the back of their mouths are frequently a covert source of pain and infection.

What does a normal tooth look like? The exposed surface of the tooth should be a smooth, creamy white color. The gums should be pink (some pets normally have pigmented areas) and lie tight and smooth against the tooth—not inflamed, swollen, or bleeding. The gum tissue shouldn’t grow over the tooth’s surface. A pet’s breath shouldn’t double as smelling salts.

By educating your clientele about dental disease and proper hygiene, you can set yourself apart from your competition and reinforce their bond to you. send home a pet health check list with each visit. Cover topics such as weight, lumps, bumps, external parasites, status of ear health, lameness issues, and dental and gum health. keep a copy in your files. smart phones and small digital cameras are a marvelous way to document concerns that you uncover. senull

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I’ve often thought that the old saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” is especially true for a well-illustrated childrens’ book. Some artists just seem to have a way of capturing deep emotions, and Holly Hobbie does it masterfully in A cat named Swan.

Aimed at ages 3 to 7, this book chronicles the story of a rescue kitten’s adoption and the transformative happiness he brings to his family.

Hobbie’s beautiful watercolors capture the kitten’s hard life as a stray as well as the bliss he finds once he has found his forever home.

This is a terrific book to show young children about pet adoption and the power of unconditional love.

A cat names Swan is available from Amazon and anywhere books are sold.

Illustrations by Holly Hobbie from A cat named SWAN by random house books for young Readers, used with permission

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Ingrid King

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7 comments on Review: A cat named Swan

Pet Blogish says:

October 31, 2019 at 12:48 pm

It has an incredible story line with beautiful pictures. My baby girl just love it.

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Heather says:

March 3, 2017 at 11:29 am

I love your book reviews! I just recommended this one to my co-worker who is a K-2 public school librarian. ?

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Mini Husky lovers says:

March 3, 2017 at 11:18 am

Pictures are lovely, the story as it looks also. I will give it a try. Although Pet adoption as a big responsibility.

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Connie Fischer says:

March 3, 2017 at 9:51 am

The look on Swan’s face that the artist has captured is just adorable. I look forward to reading this cute book.

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Janine says:

March 3, 2017 at 9:04 am

The pictures are very cute. I would even read it.

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Sue Brandes says:

March 3, 2017 at 9:02 am

Sounds like a cute book. love the pictures. very pretty.

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Nancy says:

March 3, 2017 at 8:34 am

Sometimes, children’s books are a good read for adults.

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