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Bobolink's last loving and painful minutes, nestled against owner, Luna .   Integrating New Cats When Older Cats Are Dying Integrating new cats into an established cat family is always a delicate dance, but it becomes even more complex when one of the older cats is nearing the end of life. The emotions in the household shift—grief, vigilance, and quiet respect settle in—and the dynamics between the cats can change in ways that are subtle, profound, or both. In most cases, the cat who is dying has been part of the family for many years, often serving as a social anchor. The newcomers, in addition to finding their place among the living members, must navigate the emotional space left by the one who is leaving. Snyezhka, Happy Cat, and the Distance of Newcomers When Snyezhka was dying from breast, liver, and lung cancer, it wasn’t the new cats who stepped in to care for her—it was Happy Cat, her longtime companion and the beta heart of the household. Happy Cat washed her when she coul...

  Just saw an instagram posting from Cat Crew California reminding everyone that today is National Hairball Awareness Day. With long-haired cats, it is hard to forget. Here in advance is a pre-precerpt from Luna Norwood's pending book, Everyday Life with Cats (title tentative) on grooming cats (essential for avoiding hairballs - though some ill come no matter what) - and above is a picture of our little Bobolink with the long, long hair after the groomer gave up on the hairballs and turned him into a small version of the Lion King for a while. DIY Grooming: Keeping Your Cat Looking and Feeling Their Best When I first started grooming my cats at home, I wasn’t sure where to begin. Over time, though, I found that it’s not just about keeping their fur shiny or their nails trimmed—it’s about creating a routine that makes them feel cared for, and honestly, it’s become a special bonding time for us. Brushing and Coat Care Brushing has always been one of my favorite parts of grooming. ...

  The late great Bobolink (very missed) would have wished everyone a happy international cat day.  In celebration of these sweet furry critters, please see our many blog posts on cats and our Caturday posts. Sign up for the MSI Press LLC monthly newsletter (recent releases, sales/discounts, awards, reviews, Amazon top 100 list, author advice, and more -- stay up to date)   Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC?  We help writers become award-winning published authors. One writer at a time. We are a family, not a factory. Do you have a future with us? Turned away by other publishers because you are a first-time author and/or do not have a strong platform yet? If you have a strong manuscript, San Juan Books, our hybrid publishing division, may be able to help. Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Planning on self-publishing and don't know where to start?...

  Bobolink With six cats, I know there are good reasons to adopt a cat. This week, I found someone who found  29 Compelling Reasons to Adopt a Cat,  along with some awfully cute pictures. For more Caturday posts, click  HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC monthly newsletter (recent releases, sales/discounts, awards, reviews, Amazon top 100 list, author advice, and more -- stay up to date) Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Planning on self-publishing and don't know where to start? Our  author au pair  services will mentor you through the process. Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-signed copy  of this book? Purchase the book at 25% ...