Attack of the Kitty K-9s

Halloween will be here soon and that means lots of candy, which always makes me think of my grandma and how she always told me that if I eat to much candy my teeth will rot and fall out. That's a nice imagine isn't it?  But in all honestly I think those words stuck with me because now I am really into my dental health, thanks grandma! Luckily for my little fuzzy friends at home and at the sanctuary their mommy is into their dental health too, and kitties really do need all the help they can get when it comes to keeping the gums and teeth healthy.

I really like the American Veterinarian Dental College website, I truly believe that it has an answer for any question I have ever had about my kitty's dental health. Click here to go to their website and enjoy going down the rabbit hole of animal dental health, it can be fascinating. I am not going to get into the depths of periodontal disease today, but I would like to tell you about a few easy products you can use at home to keep your kitty's teeth and gums shinny and pretty.

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Here at the Kitty Kat we have many different products for dental health, the fan favorite is the Feline Greenies. They come in many different flavors such as catnip, chicken and tuna. The shape and crunchy texture helps clean your cat's teeth by wiping away tartar buildup.They are made with a natural formula of vitamins, minerals, taurine and chlorophyll which makes these treats super healthy for your kitty. This week all Feline Greenies are 15% off at the Kitty Kat.

There is one more dental health product I would like to tell you guys about today, and that is the amazing dental wipes from Earthbath. These wipes are great for older cats and little kittens that might have trouble chewing on hard treats.These wipes clean the mouth and helps to remove tartar and plaque build up.They are made from all natural ingredients, including peppermint oil, which helps to keep your kitty's breath nice and fresh! We love Earthbath wipes so much here at the Kitty Kat that we have free samples for everyone! Stop by this week and let us know you read our blog, and we will hook you up with a few! 

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We wish you a very happy Halloween weekend, be safe, have fun, and remember...don't eat all that candy or your teeth will rot and fall out! 

Kitties for a Cause

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October is breast cancer awareness month, and here at Kitty Kat that holds a special place in our hearts. We have all been affected by breast cancer some how in our lives, and we need to be there to support each other and our loved ones as we  battle through this terrible disease and strive forward towards finding a cure. 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime and early detection can help save your life. Click here to go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. where you can find out more about early warning signs and how to do your monthly self-exam.

On Saturday, October 29, 2016 we will be hosting a fundraiser to support The National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. The event will be from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Kitty Kat. Local food trucks include: The Munchie Machine, Juana Burrito, Jack's Fork in the Road and Burger She Wrote. Our favorite band Kitty-A-Go-Go will also be here, helping us to raise some funds. There will also be a great silent auction set up with prizes big and small to win. The Kitty Ranch will be open to shop for all your kitty needs and of course the ranch will be open to meet all our lovely kitties. The day of the fundraiser 25% of  food truck sales, Kitty Kat sales, and all  the money from the silent action, will go to The National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. 

On a personal note, I understand how hard it is to watch a loved one battle this horrible disease. There is nothing worse than that feeling of uselessness you get when there isn't anyway to help. On Saturday we will be setting up a strength wall, I didn't want it to be a memorial or remembrance wall, because we need to be celebrating our loved ones that took on this battle, win or lose. Please feel free to bring pictures, mementos, cards or anything else, to show the strength of your loved one. I hope to see everyone next Saturday, now, go do your monthly self-exam!

Grandma Marcy
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Me and Grandma Eileen
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Kitties in Space

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Starting a new company is so much fun, and exciting, and fulfilling, and scary, and nerve wreaking, and so overwhelming, and great, I said great right?? When I decided to finally make the jump and open The Kitty Kat Animal Sanctuary, it was truly the best decision I had ever made (Second, just in case the hubby reads this.) but, I knew I needed more than fun music, great supplies and a love for animals to make The Kitty Kat a success. That is when I started to do tons of research on how to run a business. After numerous classes,webinars, lectures, mentors, tons of reading and a few quick prayers, I opened The Kitty Kat and not to toot my own horn, but so far so good! 

I would like to tell you guys about an amazing women I met on my journey to open The Kitty Kat. Her name is Laurie Boettcher and she is a social media guru, I believe her official title is social media educator and professional speaker, but I like guru. Laurie was speaking at a workshop for small business owners that I was lucky enough to snag a ticket to, I had so many questions that she generously spent her lunch time with me, so she could answer every single one I had. She has been my social media mentor from that day forward. Thanks to Laurie, the kitties and I are now on every media outlet possible and have been able to meet people and business, which would have never been possible before if we would have just been a small brick and mortar rescue. 

I check Laurie's blog weekly, it has the best new information on how to navigate through the internet and all social media outlets, and what you can do to make your business's social media presence the best it can be. This is the link to Laurie's blog.  http://laurieboettcher.blogspot.com/  If you are wondering how to take your business to the next level, sit down and read her blog post, it will change everything, I promise.

Feed me right meow.
I would like to take some time today to talk to everyone about kitty nutrition and a few of the different foods we carry her at Kitty Kat. Kitty nutrition is very important, if you want a happy, healthy kitty, you really should take sometime to education yourself, not only for your own piece of mind, but your kitty's too! Trust me, I am the first one to admit it, my handsome Romeo eats better than I do at home. I will stand leaning over the sink eating a cold two day old piece of pizza, but nothing than the absolute best for my fuzzy ones!

 The most important part of any kitty's diet is moisture, and even if your kitty drinks non stop from the water bowl that is still not enough moisture, but luckily there is an easy remedy for this. Wet Food! Adding wet food to your kitty's diet once a day it will do wonders, including but not limited to: more energy, less hair balls, and a shinny coat. Just remember, wet food in the morning and dry food at night. That way any leftover wet food in their teeth will be brushed away by the kibble. 

Our favorite wet food here at the Kitty Kat is Tiki Cat. Tiki Cat was one of the first cat foods to come into the market that actually mimics the natural diet of kitties and it has the perfect amount of moisture, and is made with human grade meat and/or seafood, and has always been gain free.  We have the full line of Tiki Cat wet food available in the Kitty Den, and right now if you come in and tell us you read about Tiki Cat on our blog we will take 10% off of your total sale.  

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Another food I would like to tell everyone about is a wonderful dry kibble called Fromm. Made in the small town of Mequon, Wisconsin, this small family business puts out some of the best pet food in the nation and they have been doing it for almost 70 years.  The four star line from Fromm has interchangeable recipes and highest inclusion levels of meat, fish, and fresh fruit and veggies. This is the food your kitty wants to eating! With fun names like Salmon Tunachovy, and Surf & Turf, its to good to pass up. This week only all Fromm cat food is 15% off. 

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So, to all my kitty moms and dads out there, remember high protein and lots of moisture. Please feel free to stop into the Kitty Kat anytime with your nutrition and food questions. We will be more than happy to help you.

  

"There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life. Music and cats." -Albert Schweitzer.