Hi Reader,

Merry Christmas Eve to those of you who celebrate Christmas!

In 1989, my siblings and I were gifted Rags as a Christmas present, along with his half-brother, Cosby. Cosby died at 10 months old of FIP, but Rags lived for 19.5 years and was the reason I started Floppycats back in 2008.

Rags came to me in a dream the other night, which was weird to experience after so many years - he has been gone for 17 years in March. Christmas was my favorite as a child, and Rags had a large part in that - I loved bringing him downstairs with me and putting him on the couch as we unwrapped gifts and our stockings. Of course, my mom always made Christmas incredibly special - and she's the one who made our Rags and Cosby gift possible. A gift that would forever change my life and be the source of my career many years later. If you are a parent, honor your child's dreams - you never know where they will take them. (My first cat, Skittles, was gifted to me for my birthday when I was 8 years old - and he died of FIP at 2 years old - so Rags and Cosby were his "replacements" but this time, a family gift).

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, and thank you for being here, reading this, and honoring my Rags by doing so.

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

• ​Cat Medication: The Stealth Mission (Butter Wrap + Food Blend Technique) 🕵️
• ​Anxiety Relief for Cats: The Unexpected Power of Sound
• ​I Asked AI to Make My Cat Famous... It Delivered. 💯​
• ​Ragdoll Cat vs. Baby Owls: An 8-Year Wildlife Obsession! (Every View Saves Lives!) - Help me, help wildlife rescue on Facebook! If you comment, share, etc, this reel - it will help it earn money that I will donate to a wildlife rescue.
• ​Rabbit for Dinner? The High-Protein Meal Even Finicky Birch Loves! - Look at this video my cousin made with her Ragdolls
• ​I Asked My Cat for Style Advice. This Was His Answer. 😂
• ​Rabbit Treats Unboxing & Taste Test: Watch Charlie's Pure Joy! 📦💖 ​
• ​My Cat's Favorite Bed Still Looks New After 10 Years! Watch The Wash! 🧼 ​
• ​The $100 Device That Could Save Your Cat’s Life! 💰 (SiiPet LitterLens Demo) - love this thing! See our full review below!
• ​Meet Your Pets' New OBSESSION! RAWZ Minnow Treats for Cats & Dogs! 🤩 ​
• ​Pain-Free Dematting: How I Used a Clipper to Restore Comfort to a Senior Cat - best clippers for a matted cat.

💡 Holiday Shopping Ideas & Resources

Still happening until year's end—products I really like! Need more inspiration? Check out ​**my curated Amazon Shop**​ for all my top picks.

📦 10 lb Viva Raw Sampler Box Deal

• Product: 10 lb ​Viva Sampler Box​
• Availability: New customers only, with subscription sign-up.
• Discount: 60% off the 10 lb box when you use code FLOPPYCATS
• Dates: Now through December 31.
• Bonus: FREE Shipping!

🔴 Photonic Health Multi-Light (Red Light Therapy)

• Promotion: Holiday Tiered Savings Event (Save up to $300!)
• Savings: * Spend $99–$299: Save $25 | Spend $300–$499: Save $50
  • Spend $500–$999: Save $100 | Spend $1000–$1999: Save $200
• Shipping: FREE U.S. Shipping on orders $200+
• Dates: December 11 – December 31
• ​Shop the Savings Here * Resources: Watch how it helped heal Addie's abscess, or watch my full in-depth review to see the light in action with Charlie!

🧬 DNA Vibe Jazz Band Live Pro

• Discount: Save over $50 + FREE $25 gel pack
• Code: Use code SUPERVIBE15
• ​Shop Here​
• Bonus: Automatic entry to win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl LX 2026.

⛲ Cheerble Pumpless Cat Water Elfin Fountain

• Discount: 20% off!
• ​Shop Here | Our Review​

🎧 Audible Premium Plus Membership

• Offer: Only $0.99/mo for first 3 months + Extra $20 Audible Credit!
• Dates: Now through December 31
• ​Link to Offer​
• Also:FREE Audiobooks & Podcasts (No membership required).

Peace, love, and purrs,

Jenny

1. Watch

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​SiiPet LitterLens Caught Blood in My Cat's Stool—Here's What Happened​

I loved reviewing this with my sister's Ragdolls, Ash and Addie. I specifically chose a situation with two cats, as this is even more valuable in a multi-cat household.

The SiiPet LitterLens is an intelligent monitoring system that uses AI to track your cat's bathroom frequency, duration, and even stool quality. It provides real-time alerts for potential health issues such as UTIs or digestive distress and features precise facial recognition to distinguish among cats in multi-pet homes. Designed to fit most standard or automatic litter boxes, it offers a 12-month health timeline to help you and your vet spot subtle trends before they become emergencies.

Key Features:

• AI Health Alerts: Instantly flags abnormalities like blood, diarrhea, or unusual visit frequency.
• Multi-Cat Identification: Uses "visual fingerprints" to log data for each individual cat separately.
• Universal Design: Wireless, waterproof, and compatible with almost any open or enclosed litter box.
• Long Battery Life: Built-in rechargeable battery lasts up to 30 days on a single charge.

Oftentimes, Charlie or Trigg would have diarrhea or loose stool, and I wouldn't know who it was because I only saw the results in the litter box - and didn't see who had gone to the bathroom. So this would have solved that problem. This product is just fun and cool. I loved reviewing it!

Buy the SiiPet LitterLens on SiiPet's website (10% off SiiPet coupon code: FLOPPYCATS) or Amazon.

2. Alert

​Dangers of Snowglobes and Cats: Snow Globes Contain Anti-Freeze​

Snow globes often contain ethylene glycol (antifreeze) to prevent the liquid from freezing during transit, a substance that is highly toxic and potentially fatal to cats if ingested in even tiny amounts. Because the liquid tastes sweet and attracts pets, a shattered globe can quickly become a medical emergency. Learn how one reader found this out the hard way, and asks me to share this story every single year as a result.

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3. Win

​December 2025 Giveaway: BROOK Glass Cat Fountain​

Looking for the most hygienic way to hydrate your cat? The BROOK All-Glass Cat Fountain is a game-changer. Unlike plastic or steel, the non-porous glass design is highly resistant to bacteria, mold, and that dreaded "slime" buildup, ensuring the purest water possible.

This premium fountain features dual filtration, a super-quiet pump, and an extra-large 90 oz capacity for hassle-free maintenance. Additionally, the glass components are dishwasher-safe. Give your cat the clean, enticing flow they naturally prefer—enter to win!

Giveaway Details:

• # of winners: 3 winners
• Open to Addresses in: USA ONLY
• Prize: (1) BROOK All-Glass Cat Fountain​

​Enter to Win​

This giveaway ends on December 31, 2025, at 11:59 CT. A random winner* will be chosen in a drawing on January 1, 2026.

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4. Shop

​Litter Genie Litter Box​

Time for a new litter box. This is one of my very favorites. Have two of them in my master bath. I used this to bring Trigg inside and outside his last few weeks of life...long story, I will explain when I make the video for it soon. I love the handles, I love the share, the look, and the pour spout. Now, Charlie is a cat that pees on the sides, so it can be hard to get those off since everything is very curved, but if I had a cat that peed in the middle of the box, we would be golden.

I am preparing to recycle my last set (the second set of these) purchased in 2019 and replace them with two new ones. The old ones are cracking slightly and have a lot of scratch marks, so I am recycling them with a shelter in need for good use and getting new ones for Charlie.

The Litter Genie Litter Box is a flexible, high-sided cat litter pan designed to prevent litter scatter while ensuring your cat feels safe and secure. Unlike traditional rigid plastic boxes, this one is made from a soft, antimicrobial material that can squeeze into tight spaces and features integrated handles that make carrying and emptying soiled litter a breeze.

Key Features:

• 360° Vision & High Walls: The open-top design provides your cat with a full view of their surroundings (reducing anxiety), while the tall, flexible sides keep litter and spray inside the box.
• Easy-Pour Spout: Includes a built-in spout and a glossy interior finish that indicates the ideal litter level and makes pouring out old litter effortless.
• Flexible & Portable: The soft material allows the box to fit into smaller corners, and the handles fold together so you can carry it like a tote bag for easy cleaning.
• Cat-Friendly Design: Features a curved base with no sharp corners, making it easier to scoop and more comfortable for cats of all sizes to move around in.

​Shop the Litter Genie Litter Box here​

5. Meet

​Shamrock – Ragdoll of the Week​

"Once upon a time, in the small city of Fort Wayne, Indiana, seven tiny white kittens were born to a Ragdoll cat mom and a great big Ragdoll dad. One of these kittens (the largest of the seven, coincidentally) was our tiny white kitten, an I-love-you present I was giving to my then 9-year-old son, Jaden. As the adorable little fur balls scampered about in play for the next ten weeks with their birth family and their humans, Jaden and I visited and planned and named our kitten…Shamrock."

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