Archive for the ‘Cat Marketplace & Product Reviews’ Category

It’s truly the most wonderful time of the year…if you’re in the pet industry that is. I journeyed back to Las Vegas for SuperZoo 2022 this past week, and it felt like a reunion of sorts. In case you haven’t heard of it before, SuperZoo is the pet industry’s largest trade show in the United […]

I can honestly say that attending SuperZoo is the highlight of my year—every year!  Besides having the opportunity to meet manufacturers and vendors or discover new products and brands, it’s a time to reconnect with friends and colleagues in the industry.  This year did not disappoint.   What happens in Vegas…is broadcast to the world! […]

Have you ever noticed how your cat may love her food when it’s first opened but refuses to eat leftovers later?  Or perhaps you’ve had to throw away half-empty bags of dry food because she turns her nose up and walks away?  A cat’s nose knows when her food is fresh and when it’s no […]

Probably the most popular grocery store brand cat food, Fancy Feast is by far one of the most common foods cat parents feed their cats.  Certainly you can’t beat the price.  However, you’ve probably heard the expression, “You get what you pay for.”  Purina prides itself on their slogan “Every ingredient has a purpose,” but […]

You’ve probably heard the word glyphosate by now, especially if you’re familiar with the popular herbicide Round Up. It’s frightening how toxic this popular weed killer is.  In the recent weeks I’ve come across a few cat clients where glyphosate resonates as a stressor to their health which is very concerning. When diving in to […]

And so it begins.  Spring is officially in full bloom in many parts of the country!  This can be a welcomed sight for many people who are ready to say goodbye to winter.  However, if you have a cat with seasonal allergies you’re probably saying something like, “Oh no…here we go again!”  I had several […]

TREATS!  Cats seem to automatically understand this word even though they may ignore everything else we say to them.  Call it selective interest or otherwise, cats like to be their own boss and make their own rules.  As a cat parent, however, it’s up to you to make the rules regarding their diet, and this […]

There’s a shift happening in the pet food industry…perhaps you’ve noticed?  Consumers are demanding quality, sustainability and transparency by pet food manufacturers.  Because SO many products and foods are developed for dogs, it’s always refreshing to find something great for cats, too.  The Simple Food Project cat food is made by doing things differently, and […]

There are thousands of supplements on the market formulated or recommended for cats, but not all cats need supplements.  Ideally their diet would provide the nutrients their bodies need.  However, in some cases certain organs, systems and glands need additional support due to an underlying condition, whether acute or chronic.  For example, an omega 3 […]

This past week I had the pleasure of attending the pet industry’s largest trade show in Las Vegas:  SuperZoo 2019.  It is such an amazing experience that I look forward to all year long!  This year did not disappoint, so here are a few highlights. Trending at SuperZoo 2019 Not surprisingly, one of the biggest […]