MSI Press Blog

  It’s every cat guardian’s heart‑stopping moment: you scoop the box and see runny stool with blood . Before panic sets in, take a breath. Here’s a grounded way to think through what’s happening. 1. First, look at your cat — not the litter box Most vets agree that behavior tells you more than the stool does. If your cat is: Eating Alert Drinking Moving normally Not vomiting Not straining repeatedly …then you have a little space to observe before rushing to the vet. 2. One episode isn’t the same as an emergency A single bout of bloody diarrhea can happen from: A sudden diet change Stress Eating something odd A minor GI irritation Messy, yes. Automatically dangerous, no. 3. But don’t ignore it either If you see: More blood Repeated diarrhea Lethargy Vomiting Pain or straining …that’s when most people call the vet promptly. 4. In multi‑cat homes, isolate to identify the culprit If you have more than one cat, the only way to know who’s affected is to: S...

  Most people have never met a Sokoke. They’re one of the rarest cat types in the world — semi‑feral in origin, fiercely intelligent, and famously selective about their affections. And then there’s Kokee , our resident Sokoke sovereign, who has decided that I am her chosen human… and absolutely no one else. 🌿 A Breed Built on Instinct Sokokes come from the coastal forests of Kenya, and they’ve kept much of their wild wiring: hyper‑alert quick to react independent to the core deeply bonded to one person They’re not “high‑strung” — they’re high‑attuned . Always listening. Always scanning. Always ready to move. 👑 Kokee’s Rules of Engagement Kokee has settled into the household, but she has made her terms very clear: Only I may touch her. Everyone else is beneath her notice. Do not pick her up. She comes to me when she decides the moment is right. Evening cuddles only. That’s when the world is quiet enough for her to let her guard down. Belly rubs are a privilege....

  This book is the first in the Charming Cats series for cat owners and cat lovers. Information about integrating cats into families, herding cats, and more, along with illustrations, fill the pages. By Luna Norwood.  Book description: Welcoming the Whiskered: Understanding and Integrating Cats into Your Home Bringing a new cat into your life—or into a multi-cat household—can be a delicate dance of trust, territory, and feline politics.  Welcoming the Whiskered  is your compassionate, practical guide to understanding the complex emotional and social lives of cats so you can create a harmonious home for every whiskered resident. From the first tentative greeting to long-term bonding, this book walks you through the crucial steps of gaining a cat’s confidence, managing introductions, and navigating the dynamics of alpha and beta personalities. You'll learn how breed tendencies, territorial instincts, and emotional cues shape your cat's behavior—especially when visitors...

  Some cats pass through your life. Murjan lived in mine. He wasn’t just a companion — he was a presence. A cat who sat at the Thanksgiving table in his own chair, waiting politely for his plate because he knew he belonged. A cat who walked on a leash like a gentleman explorer, then let the other cats parade him around the house afterward, leash trailing like a royal sash. In the evenings, we had our conversations. I’d talk; he’d listen, then answer with a slow, deliberate lick to my hand. Back and forth, like two old friends catching up after a long day. And when he was done, he’d rest his head on my lap and drift to sleep, content. He had opinions, too. When we moved without consulting him, he staged a full protest: escaped outside, rolled in mud, marched back to the door, shook it all over the floor, and stalked off — message delivered. Nineteen years with him wasn’t enough. But every memory is still warm. Happy Caturday, Murjan. You were one of a kind, and you are stil...