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29/08/2024

Another way that I'm working on fully supporting my clients so them and their kitties have the best success. 😸💕

28/08/2024

I've made some exciting changes that I just have to share with all of you because I've loved them so far!!

14/08/2024

This handsome guy (and his sis!) needs a special adopter 💖

12/08/2024

We've noticed that Siberia has been having some accidents in her favourite snoozing spots. We think it might be due to her old age and extreme coziness, causing her to let go of her bladder. We haven't noticed any accidents in the last couple of weeks, but we're still monitoring the situation and will keep you all updated. ❤️
In the meantime, our old lady has gotten some new beds in her cozy zones to protect our bedding and help us better monitor any accidents. I'm sure she's not complaining about the changes — could she look any happier about them, though? 😅😻

07/08/2024

My business partner is ~super~ helpful when we're preparing for clients... 😅🧡

15/07/2024

You should use treats that your cat loves when you first start training, but some options may not be the best for you and your kitty in the long term. Here are a few of my least faves...

28/06/2024

There are so many cat products to spoil your cat with, but all that variety can make you question what's truly best for your kitty. Well, you're in luck!
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19/06/2024

Did you know that I published a book in 2020!?
Four years ago, I teamed up with a group of wonderful Saskatchewan artists to create a cat-alogue of beautiful art and poems. We created this book to showcase the beauty of cats and everything us ailurophiles love about them. The profits from each book get donated to local cat rescues around Regina.

🔗 You can still purchase it and support Regina's local cat rescues from here: https://www.amazon.ca/Purrspectives-Cat-alogue-Writing-Tori-Boucher-Hodel/dp/1654251240

I hope you love it as much as we do.

(You may notice my married name is now on the cover, it's the same me!)

22/05/2024

I shared how we help manage Siberia's kidney disease last week, and there are so many other changes that we've made to cater to our old girl, so, here are a few of those changes that keep our sweet senior feeling her best:
🛏 Her favourite bed on a cozy chair for ultimate comfort to ease any soreness.
💩 A big litterbox with low sides for easy entry and movement while in the box.
📦 Low sides for easy entry into every cat's favourite toy - cardboard boxes!
🪜 Steps and "stairs" up to the couches and the bench to take pressure off her creaky joints.
💪 Zanimo to help with any arthritis pain and keep her joints feeling their best.

16/05/2024

Unfortunately for our senior kitties, kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, and cancer are the most common ailments that come with old age. Our Siberia has stage 2 kidney disease (of 4 stages). Cats can live long lives even after being diagnosed with kidney disease when properly managed. So how do we keep our cinnabun happy and feeling her best with kidney disease?

💧Moisture, moisture, moisture. All of Siberia's meals are canned and raw food. We've also started giving her a slurry of bone broth and smoothie tube for her hydration snack. The more often we help Siberia's kidneys filter, the less toxins that are left in her body, and the less nausea and discomfort she feels.

🥩 With moisture in mind for meal times, we also feed Siberia high-quality raw and canned foods. Low quality proteins and foods that are rich in carbs put more strain on our cat's bodies. High-quality foods are easy on the body and are extremely digestible so our cats get the most nutrition from their meals.

💊 We supplement Si's meals with . AminAvast is a one-of-a-kind amino acid and peptide blend that supports kidney health. I've seen firsthand and heard stories of cats with any stage of kidney disease gaining energy, eating better, and even coat improvement after starting AminAvast.

💊 We also support Siberia for any nausea that can come from left over toxins in her body with slippery elm and probiotics from , and digestive enzymes from .

When kidney disease becomes even more severe, there are also medications that your vet may prescribe to help you and your cat manage their health.

Having seniors with health concerns is hard. There are good days and really bad days, but I always remind myself and others around me facing similar struggles that it's our responsibility to do everything in our power, and everything to our knowledge, to care for our babies through every stage of life. If you're doing everything you can manage emotionally, physically, and financially for your kitty, you're doing the absolute best in their eyes.

06/05/2024

It is with a shattered heart that I have to tell you all that we had to euthanize one of our sweet foster kittens. Her RHS name was Caramel, but we lovingly called her Opal during her last few days.
Opal was sick, suspected FIP, and suffered a very scary seizure. Her energy was nothing like a regular kitten, and we worried for her often. We know she wasn't comfortable in her tiny body, so it was decided that the kindest thing to do for her was to let her go peacefully before she suffered any further.
Austin and I absolutely loved this little kitten. We snuggled with her often (which was her favourite way to pass the time), told her we love her many times every day, and truly gave her the best short life that she could have had. She was dealt a terrible hand, but all she ever knew was pure love.
We will forever miss you, sweet Opal, but we will forever love you more.

03/05/2024

Let's Talk Cats! Ep 7.
This is the last of three LTC's on litterbox concerns, and today is all about general stress causing litterbox concerns.
In each video this week, you'll learn how to tell my top 3 reasons for litterbox concerns apart, what can cause these concerns, and how to help kitties feel cool, calm, and confident with their litterboxes again.

01/05/2024

Let's Talk Cats! Ep 6.
This is the second of three LTC's on litterbox concerns, and today is all about litterbox aversion!
In each video this week, you'll learn how to tell my top 3 reasons for litterbox concerns apart, what can cause these concerns, and how to help kitties feel cool, calm, and confident with their litterboxes again.

30/04/2024

Let's Talk Cats! Ep 5.
This is the first of three LTC's on litterbox concerns, and we're starting off with territorial stress.
In each video this week, you'll learn how to tell my top 3 reasons for litterbox concerns apart, what can cause these concerns, and how to help kitties feel cool, calm, and confident with their litterboxes again.

22/04/2024

Let's Talk Cats!

Why you should feed your cats separately.

Remember that cats aren't social eaters like we are, so mealtimes look a lot different for them. The stress that's caused when we feed cats in the same space (sometimes even the same dish!) is completely avoidable. Ridding your home of this unnecessary stress not only improves mealtime but also helps keep the bond between all of your cats strong and happy.

19/04/2024

Can you spot the kitten?... 😻
Thank you for this AMAZING Foster Appreciation package (and it was totally free!!).
All of our foster babies absolutely love the high-quality food and the super soft Smart Cat litter.
Anyone who currently fosters through the can get this, too! You just have to bring in your foster animal's paperwork.
A lot of hard work goes into fostering, and it means so much when a local business recognizes and celebrates that. 💞

18/04/2024

Nora,
You have shown this world what being compassionate, selfless, and loving can do. You took in 4 kittens who lost their mama along with the 4 you birthed yourself. You nursed, cleaned, and comforted your tiny babies for months until they were spunky riots that you could wrestle with. Those 8 babies, their future families, and myself are beyond grateful for you. You were an outstanding mom.
But now it's your turn to just be a cat. It's time to lay in sunbeams, take long naps, play with toys, spend hours watching birds, get all the love and snuggles from your people, be spoiled with treats, and rule your castle. You deserve only the best. I love you. And I'm so very excited for your future.
If you're looking for the most snuggly and devoted kitty, beautiful Nora is available for adoption through the Regina Humane Society. Whoever gets to have this girl rule their home will be some of the luckiest people around.

17/04/2024

My sweet foster kittens are up for pre-adoption through the Regina Humane Society!!
They still have growing to do, but most will be up for regular adoption on April 24th.
I'm going to be soaking up the love over the next week before these babies that I love so much go to their own forever homes.
If you adopt one (preferably two 😉), it would mean the world to this foster mom to get updates on how they're doing. ❤️

08/04/2024

Who wants to learn how to clicker train their cat with me and the kitties this Thursday?? 🙋‍♀️🤩
You can get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/ClickerTrainingApr2024

05/04/2024

Now that we're getting our spring weather, my old girl has been much more active and social. I'm happy to give her whatever she needs to stay comfortable during any season, but it's so great to know that she's feeling better and willing to come keep me company with endless meows and snuggles once the frigid cold leaves the prairies.
Seniors are so special to love. ❤️

01/04/2024

A carousel of a kitten cleaning her toe beans in the palm of a hand for your Monday-after-a-long-weekend blues. 🩵

28/03/2024

We're having another clicker training night at Excalipurr Cat Cafe!

I guarantee you'll have the best time while I teach you my top cat training tips as well as 3 fun tricks. You'll get to team up with one of the adorable kitties at Excalipurr to practice and see them showcase their brilliant brains!

But why would you want to learn how to clicker train your cat?

Clicker training awesome because...
• It is a fun bonding experience for you and your cat.
• It nurtures a confident, brave, and happy cat.
• It’s great enrichment for a busy brain.
• Clicker training is an important tool for helping with any undesirable behaviours.

If you want to join in on the fun, get your ticket here:
https://bit.ly/ClickerTrainingApr2024

25/03/2024

Your reminder to listen to your cat's no's, and how to see more yes's during their daily care and training.
Respect plays a huge part in making things that aren't so fun more enjoyable for you and your feline bestie!

23/03/2024

Couldn't make the date or time for our live webinar, Purring Through the Golden Years? 🕗
Maybe you're more of a "learn at your own pace" person? 📖
Maybe you like to take in info at 1.5x times speed? 😉
We've got your back!
Our recorded webinar is available for purchase. Dr Fran Walker shared in-depth information about common medical conditions in senior cats and how to prevent and manage them. Our cat trainer, Tori Schlosser, shared the best ways to modify your daily care routine and home environment for the happiest and most enriched senior.
Comment below if you're interested!

22/03/2024

Cats that bite. Why do they do it and how do we stop it!?

The two most common reasons that I see when cats bite are...

😾 We missed or ignored their stop signals before they bit.

😼 Kitty has a lot of pent up energy to work off.

So how do we prevent being bitten in the future? Watch the video to find out!

18/03/2024

I've MAYBE been following Siberia around the house today to get extra inspiration for what senior cats really benefit from for our webinar this Wednesday...
I said maybe...
Tickets are still available for Purring Through the Golden Years hosted by myself and Dr Fran Walker. We'd love to see you there!
Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/Purringgoldenyears

16/03/2024

Happy birthday, my pretty girl. 💜
I do my best not to think, "You would have been ___ years old today" because the time you did have is a treasure to remember. I won't let grief overshadow the beauty of your life. So, instead, I think of the past birthdays we did have together and how we would have spent today side by side.
I love you, forever.

15/03/2024

Super mom and her 8 lucky babies. 💕

Nora came to my home with just 4 babies, but when 4 more were brought to the Regina Humane Society with a mom who was very very sick and sadly passed away, Nora stepped right up to become a foster mom herself.

She didn't hesitate to snuggle in with the new babies and start cleaning them and letting them nurse. She said, "What's 4 more? I've got his mother thing down!"

Not every queen takes to new kittens, so the fact that Nora instantly took on the newbies makes her such an incredible cat. She is a SUPER MOM.

We're keeping a close eye on all of these peanuts to make sure they keep growing, but we've also been spoiling and loving Nora so she knows just how special she is and can keep taking the best care of her 8 babies.

This will be one wild and rewarding adventure. 😊

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Another way that I'm working on fully supporting my clients so them and their kitties have the best success. 😸💕

Part 2 of our easy mat training! Now that I've reinforced Siberia for sitting on the mat, we're practicing having her stay as I walk away. No clicker needed this time, just tasty treats!

I've been working on "Mat" with Siberia, but just in an unstructured, very chill way. In this video, I'm moving the mat around the room, reinforcing her for choosing to sit on it. On Wednesday, we test her staying on the mat while I walk around!

You should use treats that your cat loves when you first start training, but some options may not be the best for you and your kitty in the long term. Here are a few of my least faves...

Our home is Siberia's castle, so I guess every room is hers? 🤭😻

Siberia would like the WORLD 🌎 to know that she did, in fact, catch her toy while we were playing.

Well, someone was looking to win Student Of The Year!🏆👩‍🎓 Nala was learning Spin for the very first time, and of course, the smarty pants decided she wanted to spin the opposite direction and didn't need a lure anymore. This is why I love training cats. 😻

What about routine for my cats when I work shift work and don't even have a daily routine for myself? You can still provide the enrichment your kitty needs even if it isn't at the exact same time every day, or hire a pet sitter!

Cats thrive off of routine and predictability. Let's be the best cat parents and find ways to provide that routine for them every single day while also working around our busy schedules. I believe in you!!

We could all benefit from more words of encouragement like these. 🥹 Siberia may not be able to understand my words, but I have no doubt that she blooms from the positivity, love, and patience I give her during every training session. ❤️

How can we help you?? Oh, in so many ways! To name a few, you'll get... 📑 A plan that's tailored to YOU. No more guesswork for what is the right thing to do for your kitty. 👭 Ongoing 1-on-1 support because we all hit bumps in the road during our journey to change behaviour concerns. ❔️ Answers to the powerful question of "Why does my cat do this!?" 🐾 Advice you know you can trust because you know me and what I stand for in cat care.

When I say that training should be fun, I mean it! I'm teaching Siberia to "Step Up" just for something new and challenging to train. This session could have gone two ways; I get frustrated because she's not understanding what I want, and no one has fun, or I giggle at her stubbornness to not touch the container and keep trying until she got it, then we celebrate! Even if you're training a trick that will have practical use, your entire process should be fun for both you and your cat. If it starts to feel like a chore, take a break or try a new direction. The laughs and the pride I've had for Riah and Siberia when we train both play a huge role in the beautiful bond that we share. Training cats is powerful, and I'm so grateful to have found it.

Riah has been gone for 2 years this week, and while I've learned to navigate life without my soul cat, the end to her life on earth is still a challenge, especially on the harder days. For anyone who's lost their heart animals, the best advice I can give is to remember them. Talk about them with people who love them too, share stories of them to strangers, and don't let sadness shadow your happiest memories. I still talk about Riah to my family, even to Siberia, my husband and I always make her goofy meows throughout the house, I share her with all of you, and she still helps me teach my clients and their kitties. Riah may not be here physically, but she'll forever be by my side in everything that I do. I love you, my pretty girl. 💜

Meowing. Oh, how us ailurophiles love it! Do you know what makes it even more special? Your cat's meowing language is unique to you! You may hear other cats meow and have a good guess at what that cat is telling you, but their family would know within a second the type of meow and what their kitty is asking of them, and it's the same vice versa. They've trained you well! I think that's pretty cool.

Your cats are special individuals with their own quirks, motivations, personalities, and experiences. Don't get too immersed in the instinctual side of things when you're trying to understand why your kitties do what they do. Take those helpful instinctual reasonings while also considering your unique individual, and you'll have so much more success growing a better understanding of everything they do.

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