Hi Reader,

Hope you and your kitty are doing well.

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🐾 After 18 years of navigating the ups and downs of cat ownership, I’m looking to pull my most technical research and personal experiences into easy-to-use digital guides or courses. I want to make sure I’m building exactly what you need most.

💡I want to pick your brain! 💡

Please hit reply and let me know which one you’d grab first—or if there’s another topic you need help with. I’m also curious what you feel a well-researched, professional guide like this is worth to you. Your feedback helps me keep Floppycats helpful and relevant!

1. Cat Sitter Prep & Instructions 📝
2. Sub-Q Fluids: Tips & Tricks 💉
3. Navigating Vet Visits & Diagnoses 🏥

If you have the time, I would love for you to take a look, comment, and share our recent Shorts:

• ​Baby Onesie Repurposing for Cat Post Surgery
• ​This Syringe Hack Will Help You When You Pill a Cat!
• ​🗣️ The Nickname Challenge! 🗣️
• ​Raw Food For Cats: The Best Way To Feed Them - I definitely miss feeding raw. I look forward to it when I can feed it again

Have a great week ahead!

Peace, love, and purrs,

Jenny

1. Watch

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​How I Keep My Yard Flea-Free for My Cat​

Keeping your yard flea-free without resorting to harsh chemicals can feel like a constant battle, especially in areas where local wildlife frequently visits. This video breaks down a natural, holistic routine developed over several years to maintain a safe outdoor environment for cats.

The process includes a combination of strategic lawn maintenance and specific non-toxic products:

• Natural Granules: Utilizing essential oil-infused granules like wintergreen and clove to deter pests and affect their nervous systems. [01:05] EcoSMART Granules spread with the Scotts Whirl Hand-Powered Spreader​
• Garlic & Soap Spray: A concentrated Garlic Barrier 2002 AG+ and soap mixture applied to fence lines to discourage wildlife from dropping fleas into the yard. [01:44] , applied with Chapin 20002 Pump Sprayer, 2 Gallon.
• Epsom Salt Perimeter: A simple pharmacy find used to create a physical border around the home that also helps manage other pests like sugar ants. [02:44]
• Wildlife Management: Insights into how managing local raccoons and possums—sometimes through unique methods like animal communication—is a vital part of the strategy. [05:40]

The video also covers essential post-outdoor care, including the correct way to apply food-grade diatomaceous earth and a quick paw-washing routine to minimize allergens being brought back into the house. [08:40]

​Watch the full video to see the exact application techniques and the science behind this chemical-free approach

2. Stare

​12 Reasons Why Your Cat Stares at You​

Have you ever caught your feline friend locking eyes with you for what feels like an eternity? It turns out those unwavering stares are a complex silent language, signaling everything from deep trust and affection to a "not-so-subtle" request for an early dinner. From mimicking your behavior to even marking you as their territory, there are twelve fascinating reasons why your cat just won't look away. Click here to unlock the secrets behind your kitty’s mysterious gaze and learn how to read their mind!

3. Win

​April 2026 Giveaway: Win Meow Mobile for You (and Your Cat) 🐾​

Meow Mobile is a prepaid wireless provider on the AT&T network that integrates 50GB of high-speed data with 24/7 unlimited tele-vet access for an introductory rate of $15 per month. Through the Airvet app, subscribers can consult licensed veterinarians instantly for all pets in their home. This service provides a practical triage solution to reduce the stress and high costs of traditional clinic visits by bundling mobile connectivity with professional, around-the-clock medical advice.

Giveaway Details

• # of winners: 3 winners
• Open to Addresses in: USA ONLY
• Prize: (1) 1 year of Meow Mobile's unlimited talk, text, and data wireless service, which includes 24/7 unlimited vet care (Terms & Conditions)

This giveaway ends on April 30, 2026, at 11:59 CT. A random winner* will be chosen in a drawing on May 1, 2026.

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4. Deshed

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​The Deshedding Pet Brush: A Game-Changer for Pet Grooming​

'Tis the season for deshedding. Charlie hates to be brushed, unfortunately, so instead I end up using the OneIsAll Clipper in order to cut out his mats - which he gets now that he doesn't clean himself like he used to. It's makes for not-so-beautiful appearance, but we are at a point of functionality and comfort than aesthetic appeal.

But my sister's cats LOVE to be brushed and this thing takes out a lot of fur. The Deshedding Pet Brush in this video has curved tines that help pull out the dead fur. Some of the colors are only $6.99!

5. Meet

​Lilley – Ragdoll of the Week​

"My name is Hannah. I’m from Birmingham England, I suffer from chronic illness, having had a spinal injury from an early age and now I suffer from a condition called Dystonia so this means I spend quite a bit of time in bed and not being able to go out. Ever since I was young, we’ve had cats, most of them have been moggies. But at 15 years of age, I was introduced to Ragdolls and I fell in love."

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