"Chipping" - a Permanent ID

Thousands of animals are lost every year because the people who find them have no way of reuniting the animal with its rightful owner. This problem could all but be eliminated if owners would simply "chip" their pets. The term "chip" is slang for microchip. A microchip is a small piece of material that allows for a unique identification number to be encrypted on it and read by electronic scanners. The chip is no bigger than a grain of rice and is inserted under the cats skin between the shoulder blades. Its no more discomforting than a vaccination

If you would like to learn more about "chipping", please read the article we have in our current newsletter.

Current Newsletter

Looking for some new cat related reading material before the end of summer?
We have compiled a list of some of the more popular books on various cat subjects and you can save time simply by clicking on this link - New Read

Does your fur ball with the mashed potato spread need a little exercise?
You may want to consider a new cat tree. We have several different pieces of cat furniture in various colors and sizes. Great Lakes Cat Furniture is preferred by more cats than any other cat furniture.

Save 15% If Ordered In March 2008

The unique Jack-N-Beanstalk cat tree is on sale during the month of March 2008. Order this cat tree from our website and save 15% on the cost of the tree (that's a $120.00 savings). The Jack-N-Beanstalk is the most widely commented on piece of cat furniture we sell. Its unique design is meant to bring back memories of the childhood fairytale of the same name. This tree is a huge entertainment and comfort center for your cat or cats because several cats can fit on this tree. The top is a 30" by 40" platform shaped like a "cloud", and has two holes through which your cat can climb. The top bed is padded and contains our special thermal liner to retain your cat's body heat while they are sleeping or just relaxing above the "cloud". A total of 10 large sculptured leaves surround the trunk. Each leaf is contoured to "snuggle" your cat and is lined with the same heat retention layer that is built into the top. A 4" round vain has been added to the trunk in a serpentine affect to make it appear more like a beanstalk and provide another feature to entertain your cat. The base is 34" round for stability and guaranteed not to tip during normal cat. The entire cat tree is lined with high grade carpeting giving you and your cat years of trouble free wear and tear. A great value for the cost. This special design complements any setting and will be the focalpoint of conversation. Orders yours today!

Frequent Flyer Miles for Your Cat

People are beginning to think about Spring Break and Summer Vacations. Many people would like to bring their feline companion along on vacation, but unless they are driving, are not sure how to go about making arrangements. We are in the process of creating a series of articles that will take the guesswork out of making arrangements for your cat to fly with you in the event you are planning to use air transportation. The first article has been posted and discusses general rules and regulations of the airline industry. Here you will learn about the need for advance arrangements, the three ways your cat can travel, embargoes on account of temperature extremes, what container or kennel to use, health certificate requirements, the use of tranquilizers and more general information. To read the full article click Air Travel for Domestic Cats.

It is planned that from this main article you will be able to click on the airline you are flying and get specific information as to what their rules and regulations are. The first airline we have listed is Northwest Airlines. Over the next couple weeks we will add all the main domestic U.S. carriers. So if you are planning to travel by air the Spring or Summer and would like to take your cat along here is the first source to check to see how you go about making arrangements.

Did you get a new Kitten for Christmas?

If "yes" - congratulations. Now it's time to provide that kitten with a cat tree. Let us help you take the guess work out of selecting the best piece of cat furniture for your cat. Cat trees come in all shapes and sizes, as well as price ranges. You want to make sure you get the best value for the money spent. Cat trees are our only business and we take a lot of pride in our product. We have been making quality trees prefered more by cats than any other tree for over seven years. You will find our trees longer lasting because of the top quality materials used in construction, and there is a whole list of features built-in that result in increased usability and comfort for your cat. The cost of a tree begins as low as $65.00 and you can see the entire product line at:

www.greatlakescatfurniture.com

Why not take a look right now?

Some Plants are Poison for Pets

Beautiful holiday floral arrangements and some living plants may look great on the table, but can be lethal to pets. Recently, a 2 year old cat died from ingesting a stargazer lily that was part of a floral arrangement.

Ingestion of a toxic plant can cause a variety of symptoms, including drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, lethargy, and coma. If your cat displays any unusual symptoms after chewing on a house plant or flower arrangement, contact your veterinarian immediately.

If you are unsure about a plant's toxicity, ask your veterinarian. The National Animal Poison Control Information Center also offers a comprehensive list of plants toxic to cats on their website at http://www.aspca.org/

We also found a good article on the website of a local animal hospital - you can find it at http://www.chfa.net/

Be sure to check out the latest cat furniture, cat trees and cat condos from Great Lakes Cat Furniture. This is the furniture preferred most by cats. See our website: http://www.greatlakescatfurniture.com/

Your Cat and Second Hand Smoke

I came across what I thought was a good article about how second hand smoke affects your pets and cats in particular. The article was published is Prevention Magazine. If interested here is the link:
http://www.prevention.com/cda/article/veterinary-breakthroughs/6a9a68f271903110VgnVCM10000013281eac____/health/healthy.home/pets