Hi Reader,

Hope you are having a good week headed into Valentine's Day weekend.

I have a few interviews this week that I am excited about - Wednesday is Dr. Dragos again. We are going to talk about kittens! And how to approach their veterinary care in the first year, what they should eat, and more. I am very excited to talk about something fun and starting off on the right foot!

Then, on Friday, I will interview Julie Anne Lee of Adored Beast Apothecary again. I feel so very fortunate to be interviewing her again. I have a deep and profound respect for what she does and who she is, and she alone (by listening and watching her interviews) got me through the nightmare of Charlie's itching, scratching, and biting 3 years ago. She kept me sane without knowing she did. She has "celebrity status" in my eyes, so consequently, I am often a little idiotic when I interview her. We will be discussing their brand-new product, Vital Defense. Adored Beast Apothecary's Vital Defense is a supplement that supports cellular health and function in pets using a blend of natural ingredients.

If you have time, I always appreciate a view and comment on this past week's shorts!

• ​Is Your CAT Cute Enough For The Paw to Face Challenge?
• 📦 POV: My Human Got Me a GIANT Box of Food...and Now I Hate It 🙄
• 🔊 The Sound That Makes My Ragdoll Cat Come Running! (Charlie's Reaction!) 😻
• ​My Cat's Two Jobs: Stress Relief & Stress Inducement! 😂
• 🐣 Quail Chick Treats from Raw Feeding Miami?! Charlie LOVES Them! 🤩 - Would you give these to your cat? Why or why not?
• ​My Ragdoll Cat Is The REASON I Am HAPPY and BROKE
• ​Been There, Done That: Cat's Second Rodeo with a Baby

Are you on Flipboard? Please join us there if you are.

Peace, love, and purrs,

Jenny

1. Watch

​Effortless Cleaning? HYLA EST Nimbus Wet Cleaning System Tested! ✨

Three years ago, I bought a HYLA EST water vacuum. I had wanted a water vacuum for over 10 years and had the opportunity to get one, so I went for it. I really love it - instead of dirt being collected in a bag or canister, it's collected in water - the result is a fresher, cleaner-smelling house. It's also excellent for people and pets with allergies because everything is trapped and contained in the water. You can also run the HYLA as a purifier afterward, which is cool. About a year ago, the North American distributor for the vacuum sent me the Nimbus add-on to try out. And it's been sitting in my garage for months. I finally decided to unbox and use it - I am glad I did! It got up vomit stains with ease.
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I also discovered it can suck up liquid spills and more. I will explore it more and then do a review.
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​HYLA Nimbus [HYLA North America Shop]
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2. Learn

​Why Do Cats Like Bleach?​

Does this scenario sound familiar? Someone in your house has been cleaning using bleach, and even though they wash up thoroughly, your Ragdoll kitty immediately and inexplicably begins to go a little crazy, sniffing, rubbing, and rolling all over anything that smells like bleach, from hands to mops, to laundry. What gives? Why do cats like bleach?

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3. Shop

​Flea Traps for Inside Your Home​

These flea traps I have throughout my house catch WAY more than fleas - in fact, I am not sure if I have caught a flea on them, but they catch everything else (and way better to have and use than chemicals!). They also double as great nightlights! I have one in my basement by my desk, one in my basement by Charlie's litterboxes (this is the spot that gets the very most!), one in my living room behind the chair that Charlie always sits in, and one in my kitchen. I really appreciate them as nightlights, and it's fascinating to see the variety of bugs they collect - and spiders. I would never spray chemicals for bugs anymore, so these work out great.

4. Giveaway

​February 2025 Giveaway​

​Enter The February Giveaway​

February 2025 Giveaway: Catstages Kitty Cube Interactive Treat Puzzle​

(This giveaway ends on February 28, 2025, at 11:59 CT. A random winner(s)* will be chosen in a March 1, 2025 drawing).

Follow the link for a chance to win!

Giveaway Details

Number of winners: 3

Prize Details: (1) Catstages Kitty Cube Interactive Treat Puzzle​

Open to Addresses in: Worldwide (except Australia, NZ, and Brazil)

5. Meet

​Bluestar – Ragdoll of the Week​

Meet Bluestar. She went into her adopted home and has had a great life! She enjoys cat puzzles for treats, fishing poles, cardboard boxes, balls, strings, playing with other cats and kids, and eating. She enjoys belly rubs and can flop with the best.