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 | It didn't take long for me to become a fan, both of Max Thompson, the cat, and of K.A.Thompson, his co-writer and human Mom. You can look forward to reviews of other books by the two of them in the future. I had an eye opener yesterday when I learned some scary facts about heartworm in cats. We'll all learn more as I have a couple of my cats tested for this dread disease. A belated Happy Birthday to my kitten, Sage, who turned one year old on April 15th. According to the Association of Feline Practitioners, he isn't quite an adult yet. More on that later. Connect With Franny:
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| Review: Bite Me - A Memoir (Of Sorts)
Max Thompson is one of the most popular cats on the Internet. I have even had his blog on my blogroll for several years. Therefore, it is surprising that I found his latest book, Bite Me - a Memoir (of Sorts) strictly by accident. But who could ignore a book called "Bite Me" for long? Especially a book written by a cat. 
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It is difficult to write an objective review about a book such as Bite Me. The reader is thrust into the lives of real people and animals, and despite Max's often flippant observations, you can feel the real emotions behind them. I felt a particular affinity toward Max's human Mom, K.A. Thompson. As an "Army brat," I had been moved all over the U.S., and often felt the angst of leaving behind newfound friends, even pets. I guarantee one thing: when you read Bite Me, you'll experience some intensely emotional moments, along with loads of chuckles and LOL memories.
| April is Heartworm Awareness Month
While heartworm disease in dogs has been around for over 100 years, it was first recognized in cats in 1921. In the United states, its prevalence is concentrated mostly in the southeastern coastal states, although it can be found in every state. Heartworm is transmitted by mosquitoes and can be found in many species of mammals, including humans, and is a potentially fatal disease. Like some other people, I was not particularly worried...read more
| Alley Cat Allies' Tips for Kitten Season
We're all aware that it's kitten season, but be careful about "rescuing lost kittens" until you're sure the momcat is not coming back. According to Alley Cat Allies, the mom may be out looking for food, and if you get too close to the kitten, mom may delay coming back, and/or the kitten may run and hide. Actually, it may be dangerous to remove neonatal kittens (four weeks or younger) from where you found them. Kittens this young need...learn more
| Cat Picture of the Week: Gimpy
Gimpy is my choice for the second Cat Picture of the Week for April, 2014. After you've read his story, I'm sure you'll agree with my selection. 
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It's hard to imagine an inhumane monster who would dump a litter of helpless three week old kittens into a dumpster. But this particular litter was blessed by being rescued by a group of angels in the form of Feral Fanciers, then fostered by another angel called archeologist. Eventually the kittens were old enough to be offered for adoption, however, archeologist decided to keep Gimpy as her own. Read more of Gimpy's story, and learn how to submit your own special needs cat story and photos.
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