Tummies and Toes Thursday

It has officially been 4 weeks since Mommy's surgery which means there are a lot more things she is permitted to do. As of today, she is allowed to bend, drive her car, lift things up to 20 pounds and go up and down stairs. Out of all those cool things, what's the first thing this crazy Mommy of ours does? She bends and picks up Sammy and I (separately, of course) to kiss and blow air into our tummies! She's crazy for cat tummies and toes so we're posting some of her favorites for her.








Samson even did an extra-special toe-chewing video just for her! When he chews his toes, Mommy gets all mushy and says he's so cute it makes her want to cry. She loves the way his nose crinkles up. I think she was on medication too long...






Today is also the last day you can vote for Samson in the Kitty Fight Club Quarter Finals. It's a ridiculously close battle and every vote counts.

Don’t forget! Tomorrow, Friday April 24, is National Hairball Awareness Day! It's for a great cause and the prize is awesome so I'll let our bud Romeo give you the details below.

Delilah
xoxo



Tomorrow is National Hairball Awareness Day!


To celebrate, www.RomeotheCat.com and FURminator, Inc. (www.furminator.com) are sponsoring the “Who’s Your Favorite Furball?” contest.

The winner will receive a free FURminator deShedding Tool (www.furminator.com) and will also see their favorite, funniest, furriest furball featured on www.PeoplePets.com and popular pet blogs across the Internet.

See entry rules here

FURminator Tips on Preventing Hairballs in Cats

Fuzzballs, cat scratches and dirty litter boxes may be top complaints from cat parents, but paws down, hairballs are among the worst of the worst. With peak shedding season underway, our cats are in full swing when it comes to grooming themselves, which means an increase in hairballs (since hairballs are caused when the cat grooms itself).

Friday, April 24 is National Hairball Awareness Day, and to help both cat and parents alike, below are some tips on how to prevent hairballs in cats:

1. Regular Grooming: Hairballs occur when cats over groom. To help cats look and feel their best, it’s essential to regularly brush them. The FURminator deShedding Tool for Cats is recommended by vets and nominated by Tufts University School of Veterinarian Medicine as the number one product to reduce hairballs in cats. Using the tool on a regular basis, as well as the FURminator deShedding Shampoo for Cats, will help reduce shedding, thus reducing the amount of hair your cat ingests.
2. Home Remedies: Try adding a little butter and canned pumpkin to your cat’s meals once or twice a week. The butter may loosen the hair clod and the fiber in the pumpkin can help move it through the system.
3. Stay Hydrated: Encourage your cat to drink plenty of water by placing various bowls throughout the house. The water will help flush out the hair before it has time to clump in the stomach.
4. Consult Your Vet: If you believe you cat has chronic hairball problems, ask your veterinarian to recommend a laxative supplement to help prevent ingested hairs from forming hairballs.

National Hairball Awareness Day and Furball Contest

Friday April 24 is National Hairball Awareness Day!

Our friends Romeo and Pugsley are doing an awesome contest sponsored by FURminator to raise money for Kitten Rescue.

Mom is entering me and Delilah and she says the biggest reason it will change her life is that it really reduces shedding and that will help a lot with housework! She just had surgery and she's not allowed to vacuum for a few more weeks and the amount of fur around the house is insane. The poor Ball Guy has to come over just to vacuum!

The reason it will change my life is Mommy is always threatening to have us shaved and I heard her talking with The Ball Guy recently and I think she's seriously considering it! She brushes us every day and it still doesn't prevent all the knots. The FURminator will eliminate that threat so that I can go back to lying on the clean clothes and black fabric chair without worry. I also have a lot of furballs. I like to clean both myself AND Delilah.

Here are the rules for the contest and a photo of the very handsome Romeo enjoying his FURmination:



To celebrate, www.RomeotheCat.com and FURminator Inc. (www.furminator.com) are sponsoring the “Who’s Your Favorite Furball?” contest.

The winner will receive a free FURminator deShedding Tool and will also see their favorite, funniest, furriest furball featured on www.PeoplePets.com and popular pet blogs across the Internet.

Entering is easy!

1. Visit www.romeothecat.com and click on the FirstGiving link to donate $1 (or more if you choose!) to Romeo’s FURPOWER beneficiary of the month, Kitten Rescue of Los Angeles.

2. Submit your favorite, funniest, furriest furball photo (cats only, please!) via email to romeo at romeothecat dot com and tell us how winning a FURminator deShedding Tool will change your life (and your furball’s life!). Make sure to include the following information:

* Your Favorite Furball’s name
* How winning a FURminator deShedding Tool will change your life (and your furball’s life!)
* Your name
* Your email address
* What name you used with your FirstGiving donation



Entries must be submitted by 9 p.m. EST Thursday, April 23, 2009.

3. A Favorite Furball gallery will be posted on www.romeothecat.com leading up to the big announcement.

4. The winner will be selected via a random drawing.

5. The winner will be announced on www.romeothecat.com, www.PeoplePets.com and participating blogs at 12 p.m. EST Friday, April 24, 2009.


Contest parameters:

* Contest is only open to cats (sorry doggies!)
* Entrants must be located in the U.S. or Canada
* Entries must be submitted by 9:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, April 23, 2009
* Entrants agree to allow their photo to be posted on participating blogs



If you have additional questions, please contact romeo at romeothecat dot com.



Good luck!

Samson
xoxo

Tortie Tuesday

Today's Tortie Tuesday lesson is the 'I meant to do that' face

The art of remaining cool when you've just done something that may have been a mistake or might have made you look bad is a difficult thing to manage.

Here's a good example of what I mean:

Mommy had some flowers delivered and they came in a big plastic bag that I decided to explore. I did not realize that the bag had a bottom and that it wasn't so easy to get out of. I also did not know that they could see me through the plastic! Note the calm, 'I meant to do that' look on my face when they caught me with the camera. (Samson's 'deer in the headlights' look is what you're not supposed to do). Try to avoid direct eye contact and always remain cool under pressure.







They even filmed the event but I didn't flinch. Yes, I got in this bag to inspect the sturdiness of it. You can put the camera away now, Mom...



This face can also be used if you don't quite make a jump, something startles you and you run scared like a kitten, or you accidentally slip into the tub because you don't realize that there's water under all those bubbles. The last example is only for the advanced Tortie (it's really difficult to keep your cool when you're covered in bubbles and your fur is all wet).

Happy Tortie Tuesday!

Delilah
xoxo

Mancat Monday

I was so inspired by our friends Angel and Kirby's 'basket case' post that I thought I'd try it out myself...I'm already a big fan of the laundry hamper so this wasn't too much of a stretch.

I brought in my favorite crinkle-ball and had a go at it.



All that playing made me tired so I tried to take a nap. Of course that pesky camera came in to disturb me.



It definitely warrants another try. I'll put the basket on my 'Favorite Places to Sleep' list.

On another note, I've been humbled by Delilah's angry gaze and I have decided to scrap the idea of pursuing my dream of becoming a male cat model. It's enough that Mommy (and sometimes Delilah) appreciate my good looks. I'm also exhausted from battling it out with Tama-Chan in the Kitty Fight Club match! I still need your votes, though. That can of Whup-Ass would be great fun to bring into the basket. If you haven't voted yet, and think I'm cute, you can vote here

Thanks!

Samson
xoxo

Kitty Fight Club - Part Two

Wow, I just read Samson's post from Friday. He's really letting this 'cute' thing go to his head. I think it's Mommy's fault because she is always telling us how wonderful we are. I have to admit he's a good-looking fellow but his head isn't going to fit in the litter box entrance if he's not careful! Normally we tumble, play fight and clean each other but just today, he asked me not to mess up his furs!

This is the face I gave him when he said that:



Hopefully he got the message...

Despite all Samson's posturing, I'm blogging today to ask you to vote for him in his next round of Kitty Fight Club. It may seem contrary after I just expressed concern about his ego but I really like the prize that the ever so handsome Misha is offering to the winner. It's a catnip filled can of 'whup-ass'! I'm sure that if Samson wins, he'll let me play with it :). He's up against Misha's super-cute girlfriend Tama-Chan so he'll need all the help he can get.



Here's where you can vote: Tama-Chan Vs. Samson

I hope you're all having a wonderful weekend!

Delilah
xoxo

Strike a Pose

I've always been told that I'm a handsome cat and I love being in front of the camera. I think it's time that I pulled my weight around here financially and launched my career as a male cat model.

I've put together a portfolio of my best work for any cat modeling agencies that happen upon this blog. I will also be available for appearances at bachelorette parties, mall openings or anywhere else a debonair Mancat like myself is needed.

Here are a few examples of my versatility:


Dramatic



Flexible



Inquisitive



Pensive



Sexy



Playful



Deep



Romantic



Silly




Spiritual



Now that you've seen my best photos, all you Ladycats might be swooning right now. Please try to keep it together and remember that I'm happily committed to Delilah ;).

Have a good weekend!

Samson
xoxo