Weird things my Cat did

If you follow me and my little blog for a while already, you know Miss Coco. My cat. I adopted her about 13 years ago, and sure brought her over to the USA with me (you can read more about it HERE).

So today’s BlogHer writing prompt is:

What’s the weirdest/grossest thing your pet has ever done?

I have to pick just one?? Nah, just kidding. Coco is pretty cool. We have beef every once in a while, but usually we get along very well.

But about 2 weeks ago, I got MAD. A little background information: I always make sure that the litter boxes (yes, the princess has two) are spotless. So I’m really not the one to blame here. But this one evening, I was sitting at my desk, working. Coco sat down next to me, started meowing. I looked at her, she got up, AND PISSED ON THE CARPET! Right in front of me. She was looking at me, pissing on the carpet. Yes.

Until today I have no idea why. She actually did it twice that day, so I assume I did something. Or she was just pissed. Or something was wrong. I don’t know.

So: What’s the weirdest/grossest thing your pet has ever done?

 

Happy National “Take Your Cat on an Adventure” Day // Purina Pro Plan

Yes, there is something like a National “Take Your Cat on an Adventure” Day! It's going to be on June 15th. I didn't even know that!

If you are an avid reader of my little blog, you sure know about my cat Coco. If you don't know about her Coconess yet, here's a little curriculum vitae:

I adopted Coco 13 years ago at a shelter in Germany. She was 2 years old back then. I was going through a rough time, and my doctor suggested having a pet would be a huge help to get back on track, mastering my daily life again. Kinda like a reason to get up every day. Yea, I was in a very dark place back then. My landlord only allowed cats, so I went to our local shelter in Trier, Germany, being ready to adopt the biggest cat they have. Like, as close to a dog as possible!
There she was... laying in a little hammock, chillin in the sunlight. It was love at first sight. And yes, she was a little on the chubbier side back then already. So it's not my fault she looks the way she looks today!

We've been roommates ever since then. We've moved across the country, and 2.5 years ago: Across the big pond. If THIS isn't "Taking Your Cat on an Adventure" - tell me, what is? You can read everything about the big move HERE.

Coco is a trooper! Even though she's an older lady, she pretty much chilled through the whole relocation process. But let's face it: Coco is old. Coco is overweight. And she has some urinary tract issues. I want her to stay with me as long as even possible. I want her to be able to go on as many adventures as possible with me! Nutrition is a major thing. So I did some research, and switched to Purina Pro Plan a few months ago. It's very easy to find the right food for your cat. Have you ever tried the "Purina myPlan"?

Just go HERE, answer a few questions about your cat, and you will get an expert recommendation on the best Purina formula for your cat and receive $5 off!

To learn about National "Take Your Cat on an Adventure Day" - June 15th, just check out "My Great Cat Adventure" website!

Tell me about your cat! What adventures do you guys go on?

 

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Petbrosia Pet Foods Review + Giveaway!

Hey readers! This is Coco cat taking over the blog! I am laying on the couch, about to take a nap, because I ate a little too much!

Anni somehow made it possible for me to test the new Salmon & Sweet Potato Grain-Free Petbrosia Pet Food! Have you ever heard of Petbrosia? Well, I'm not gonna lie... I am kind of an old lady already. Plus since I'm strictly indoors, my activity level tends to ZERO. Have I mentioned I'm spayed? Yep, that put some extra grams on my hips as well. I need a special diet, so I don't get super fat. And here is where Petbrosia comes in: They have a Nutritional Philosophy!

Feeding to maintain an ideal body condition can help support a longer and higher quality of life.
We believe there’s nothing better than diets for our unique pets that are designed to their ideal body condition. With Petbrosia, you can go beyond “one size fits all” pet foods to give your pet a diet that’s truly right for them. When you feed your pet to maintain an ideal body condition, you can help support a longer and higher quality of life. 

Purpose-Driven Nutrition™: Our animal nutrition experts have conducted extensive research to ensure our process meets your pet’s needs. We determine the right Petbrosia diet for your pet based on their breed, age, weight, food allergies, activity level, and other needs you feel should be brought to our attention. We’ve studied how these variables can influence feeding and applied our insights to create a system that automatically adjusts energy requirements and ensure appropriate nutrition as your pet changes and ages.

The cornerstones of all of our diets are all-natural meats, fruits, and vegetables grown and raised in America. We never use unnecessary fillers or artificial additives. Our diets address 7 key areas of your pet’s health ranging from maintaining a healthy coat and skin to supporting a strong immune system. When you feed your pet a Petbrosia diet, we know you’ll see the difference and your pet will feel the difference. 

Your Food Doesn’t Need to Sit on the Shelf: At Petbrosia, we are committed to delivering the freshest pet food possible. Unlike mass produced and distributed pet food, we’ve greatly shortened the time between creation and delivery to maintain the highest level of nutritional value and taste. 

*American Veterinary Medical Association

Petbrosia determines the right diet for your dog or cat based on their breed, age, weight, food allergies, activity level, and other needs you feel should be brought to their attention. They only use the highest quality, all-natural ingredients, grown and raised by farmers across America. No corn, No wheat, No soy, and No by-products.

These are a few of the many benefits of the NEW Grain-Free Salmon:

• Salmon is an excellent source of vitamins, essential fatty acids, and protein, and can be a great meat alternative for senior cats/dogs and cats/dogs with food allergies or sensitivities.
• Our Grain-Free Salmon is truly a single protein formula.
• Added L-Carnitine, helps the body utilize fat for energy while maintaining the lean muscle mass which helps reduce the overall body fat.

And ordering is super easy:

• Go to Petbrosia.com 
• Click on Begin Here – Enter Pet’s Information
• Select the desired food
• Select shipping method – Check out the delivery program! 
• Enter Shipping Information.Only Lower 48 States - they do not ship to Alaska or Hawaii at this time.

Shipping went quick in our case! I was super happy when the orange Petbrosia package arrived - I couldn't wait to jump into the box - but most of all I was so curious how that top notch food would taste!

     

It tastes MEOWSOME!!! I love it! Did you know salmon has tons of benefits for cats like me? Check it out here! Since the food came with my catsonalized plan, Anni can easily measure the exact amount I need for the day! I would definitely recommend Petbrosia! For me, it is the best cat food ever!

     

If you want to give it a try, you can either enter the giveaway below, or I can offer you, my dear readers, a $10 discount off your First Purchase of Petbrosia Pet Foods by entering the promotional code: BRL10

If you enter the giveaway, please read the "Terms & Conditions", and note:
we are only able to ship to the lower 48 states we dot ship to Hawaii or Alaska.

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Good luck! 

Have a great day,

xoxo

Coco Cat

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$1 DIY // Yarn Container (Cat-Proof)

Today I want to share a easy and cheap DIY with you. I love to crochet! I love my cat! But these 2 things don't get along very well. There are trazillions of times when I came home to something like this:

via Pinterest

There must be a way to store your yarn so it's cat-safe, AND you can easily access it when you want to continue your crafts. 

I was cleaning and when I was about to throw away an empty container of wipes, I stopped and looked at it more closely. I did buy one of these fancy (and costly) "Yarntainers" not too long ago. And I realized: It is so easy to turn this $1 wipe container into a small yarn container as well! I got started right away:

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 Yarn Container DIY

War Vet Turns His Life Around By Hiking with a Cat and Dog

Being in a relationship with a war vet who has served the US Army 18 years, went to war 5 times, and suffers from PTSD as well, this story really touched my heart!

"When Stephen Simmons came home from the Iraq War, he struggled to find his place in society. Fighting overseas had conditioned him to expect adrenaline-filled days, so returning to a quiet civilian life was a challenge. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) only compounded the struggle. Stephen turned to running and hiking in Oregon's high mountains with his loving pets - a dog named Puppi and a cat named Burma. Adventure therapy revealed to him that beneath the depression, he really did care what happened to his life. He says, "Adventure therapy has given me immense hope for the future, and a newfound determination to overcome my situation."

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Relocation: The Pet Edition // Coco's Trip Across The Big Pond

The most heartbreaking part of the relocation so far was getting our beloved Coco cat to the USA. There is a lot to keep in mind when you are relocating your cat. In our case that meant from Germany to the USA. Here is a list of what we did:

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Call the airline to make sure you can take the cat!

The minute I had M's flight data, I called Delta/KLM to arrange everything for Coco's flight. They have to confirm everything. Since the trip was Nuremberg -> Amsterdam -> Atlanta -> Little Rock, there were quite a few flights that needed confirmation. I would really suggest calling them as soon as you know the date of travel and flight number(s).

Usually they ask if you want to put your cat in the cargo section, or if it is allowed in the cabin. In our case there was no other way than taking her on the coach, and I was really happy about that. Knowing Coco would be in the cargo for more than 17 hours would have broken my heart. 

What's the best pet carrier?

I did a whole lot of research on this one. Since I knew M had to take Coco on the plane, there weren't many options. We decided to get the "SturdiBag Large". It is airline approved and lighter than most other carriers. This is important as well since all airlines have a weight restriction for pets traveling in the cabin. The airlines will most likely weigh your  cat in the carrier at the counter, so the lighter the pet carrier, the better. 

I built up the "SturdiBag" as soon as it arrived in the mail, so Coco used it as her little hideaway. She loved it from day one! For safety reasons I put a padded changing mat on the bottom and her favorite fleece blanket on top of it. M told me later she didn't pee or poop during the whole flight though. But anyways - safety first!

M had to squeeze the bag to make it fit under the seat in front of him. Coco would have had enough room anyways, but the flight attendants on all 3 flights were so nice to let him put the carrier either on a seat next to him, or aisle. So Coco and M made it across the big pond in one piece, safe and sound.

Is the cat healthy enough?

Coco had her vet appointment about 4 weeks before the trip. She needed a checkup, 3 shots, and a passport. I never knew something like this even existed! But yes, my cat is now a proud passport holder of the EU! Coco was a true rock star at the vet practice. She wasn't even complaining when her mean mama decided to get her chipped as well. Just a little "shhhhhhhhhhhhhh" and that was it! 

Well done!

A few more things to keep in mind:

You will have to take the cat out of the carrier while going through security check. A collar and leash came in handy in this situation. Another option would be asking for a seperate room while they check the carrier. Believe me, they will do it. No one wants a wild cat running around an airport!

You are not allowed to put the cat on any tranquilizers! If you do so, they might refuse to take the cat on board! What we were using to prepare Coco for the flight was "Dr Bach Rescue Remedy" - for pets. We put it in her water and on the morning of the flight mixed it up with some liquid cat candy. 

And the most important thing: Stop feeding the cat 12 hours before takeoff! Otherwise it might vomit and choke, and we don't want that!!!

My blogging friend Juanita was by my (Facebook-)side all through the preparations and answered every question I had.

http://juanitatortilla.blogspot.com

Her cats traveled a lot already, so I was happy to have her to calm me down.
Thank you, chickee!!!

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It's MY day! // Cat PAWer!

Good Morning!  This is Coco. The cat. I am taking over this blog today. Why? Because it's MY day today!  

Happy World Cat Day!

 

  To celebrate the best day in a year, I stole one of my servant's (=Anni) printables for you guys.

Click HERE to grab the biggest size, which is printable up to US-Letter size!

Yep, I'm a geek cat. 

 

Have a great day!

 

xoxo

Coco Capoodle

 

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Adopt a furry friend in Kern County today! // Free Printable

The "Kern County Animal Control Shelters" celebrate the "Dog (and cats) Days Of Summer" today! Hurry up and adopt a furry friend!

I adopted my cat Coco 9 years ago from an animal shelter, and I´m happy every single day, that I have that furry lil missy as my roommate!

To celebrate the "Dog (and cats) Days Of Summer" with you guys, I made this free printable :o)

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Can´t wait to get them!

I just found this unbelievable awesome little jewelry store in Bangkog and today I´ve ordered those 2 necklace! Can´t wait to hold them in my hands - or have them around my neck ;o)

I will soon feature this store on my blog, so make sure to come back or follow!

Cat Necklace

This piece is from my “Cat” series. Cat's face finished the colors with hand mixing enamel.The measurements are 60 x 48 mm. The chain length is 7 inches.

Flamingo Necklace
This cute Flamingo pendant reminds me of THE RED QUEEN 's driver (A tale of Alice in Wonderland). The chain is 26 cm long. Pendant is 6 cm. Finished with crab clasp. Made of brass.