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...

  Today's publisher's pride is  Travels with Elly  by Larry MacDonald, which reached #43   in travel with pets books. Book description: Discover Canada like never before -- from a personal perspective, similar to John Steinbeck's view of America in his 1960 book  Travels with Charley . The author travels from coast to coast in a trailer with his wife and pets, including their Standard Poodle, Elly, in order to gain a better understanding of his adopted country. Interspersed between descriptions of history, cultures, places, and icons are the author's reflections on various things such as Elly's antics, signage, ferries, political injustice, environmental issues, and animal instincts. To provide a canine's perspective, Elly reflects on things of interest to her, including cats, cows, and other critters...but especially cats! Where was Canada's first settlement? What is its prettiest town? When and where was its most devastating shipwreck? And who was its greates...

  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....