Make Your New Pet Feel at Home with Tips from MyPuppy.ca and MyKitten.ca

Our beloved Siamese-cross Racer is such a perfect pet for our busy household. She’s very independent, spends most of her time sleeping quietly in my room during the day and has enough personality to make it clear when she wants or needs something. With my boys taking up so much of my time, I love having a pet that’s so good at taking care of herself.

racer with her new feeding dish and mat

But it wasn’t that long ago that Racer was a tiny, helpless kitten that needed plenty of care and attention. Those first few days with a new pet can be stressful, but fortunately Canadians have access to two fabulous websites created by Purina to help you learn all about your new puppy or kitten. New pet owners can sign up at www.mykitten.ca or www.mypuppy.ca to receive a complimentary information kit, an engravable pet tag and a coupon for free puppy or kitten food! [Read more...]

Spoil Your Cat with Health-Boosting Feline Greenies SmartBites Cat Treats

While our precious Siamese cross Racer’s diva-like attitude is sometimes a little irritating, I have to admit that it’s partly our own fault. Designer dishes from Martha Stewart Pets, bottled water to drink, the latest cat toys…no wonder she thinks she’s the queen of the house! And now that she’s being spoiled with Feline Greenies SmartBites every day, she may just start showing even more attitude! But even though these treats are delicious to her, they also provide great health benefits that make me happy to give her a treat when she wants one.

I recently received an assortment of SmartBites to give to Racer and I couldn’t wait to check them out. These fun treats come in three health-boosting varieties: Healthy Skin & Fur, Hairball Control and Digestive Care. Racer has the beautiful silky fur of a purebred Siamese and a tendency to eat things that she shouldn’t, so I was very excited for her to reap the different health benefits that the treats were designed to provide!

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Win a $10,000 Steven and Chris Room Makeover That You and Your Cat Will Both Love with Purina

steven and chris indoor cat contestI’ve mentioned our darling Siamese cross cat Racer before. She’s beautiful, cuddly and has so much personality. She only drinks bottled water, doesn’t like strangers and will happily snuggle on my lap for hours. Soon we’ll be redoing our living room and when we do, we’re going to be sure to make it a place that she can be comfortable using too! From a cozy, quiet resting area to a place to eat her meals there are many elements to consider that can help our living room truly be a place for the whole family.

If you’re a cat-lover like I am, you’re in luck! Because Purina knows how passionate cat owners are, the company is offering Canadians the chance to win a 2-night trip to Toronto and a $10,000 feline-friendly room makeover designed by well-known designers and animal lovers, Steven & Chris. Visit www.IndoorCat.ca and enter daily to increase your chances of winning!

But whether or not you win a room makeover, Steven & Chris have some great style tips on designing your home with your cute and cuddly cat in mind! [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday with Linky-Diva

cat in blankets

The only other female in our house besides me is my darling diva of a cat, Racer. When she's not drinking bottled water out of a gold-rimmed bowl, she's stretched out on our bed like a princess napping the day away!

If you have a Wordless Wednesday post, feel free to link it up below; I’d love to check it out!

ShesConnected #Milk-Bone Healthy Favourites Blogger Program-Healthy Treats for Man’s Best Friend-Giveaway

Pets have always been a huge part of my life and over the years I’ve learned a lot about what animals need for optimal nutrition. Some commercial pet foods just aren’t designed with your pet’s best heath in mind and that’s why I was delighted to learn about new Milk-Bone Healthy Favourites dog treats.

milk-bone healthy favouritesMilk-Bone Healthy Favourites are made with real, basic ingredients like flaxseed, rolled oats and carrots. They are available in both a crunchy Granola Biscuit variety and a Chewy Treats variety and both contain just a few simple ingredients and between ten and twenty percent protein. They’re still treats, not food, but they’re a much better treat choice than the additive-filled dog treats that most commercial manufacturers sell!

I was very excited to see that the treats contained carrots and apples in the ingredient list. Contrary to popular belief, feeding dogs certain human foods is not at all harmful and can actually be very beneficial for your pet! Apples are full of plant chemicals (phytonutrients) and are a source of vitamins A and C and fibre. Carrots are also an excellent source of antioxidants and phytonutrients, which are thought to help protect the heart and reduce the risk of cancer. And since both add a natural sweetness to food, they aren’t just healthy for your pet; they’re delicious for him too!

Right now my boys are a little young for the responsibility of a dog but fortunately, my mom has two beautiful dogs that my boys love as much as if they were their own. Sadie is a sweet and shy little indoor/outdoor dog that has been a part of my boys’ lives since my oldest was born. Bear is a large, shaggy outdoor dog that joined the family in the last year. Both are amazing with the boys and live a very healthy and active lifestyle on my mom’s acreage. I’m so excited that we can spoil them now with these great healthy treats! Feeding the dogs a treat is one of my boys’ favourite activities and now they can do that without any worries about the additives or preservatives the dogs might be getting!

shesconnected milk-bone healthy favourite prize pack

Milk-Bone Canada wants your favourite canine to have a chance to test out these treats for himself so they are offering one lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader an incredible prize pack worth $50 containing an assortment of Milk-Bone Healthy Favourites Chicken Chewy Treats, Milk-Bone Healthy Favourites Beef Chewy Treats, Milk-Bone Healthy Favourites Real Chicken Biscuits and Milk-Bone Healthy Favourites Beef Flavour Biscuits! Your pet will be snacking happy for months to come with this fabulous prize pack! And for the latest news from Milk-Bone Canada, don’t forget to check out the Milk-Bone Facebook page or follow @milkbone on Twitter!

If you’ve been looking for a better treat option for your dog, check out the new Milk-Bone Healthy Favourites. Whether your dog prefers beef, chicken, crunchy or chewy treats, Milk-Bone Healthy Favourite have a variety that he’s sure to love. And you can feel as good about giving it to him as he feels about eating it! Give them a try and see how much pets love a treat with simple, natural ingredients!

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