tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50331835228169576682024-03-05T09:05:52.936-08:00ilovethesukWelcome to Suki the Siamese cat’s blog. We post cat food coupons, cat food reviews, cat treats reviews, cat toy reviews, pet bed reviews, kitty condo reviews, and more about cat products.ilovethesukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17726393992119614538noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033183522816957668.post-54298842232250801452013-11-25T11:47:00.000-08:002013-11-25T12:30:41.191-08:00High Five for a Treat! <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="710" scrolling="no" src="//instagram.com/p/bp10svMN7_/embed/" width="600"></iframe>ilovethesukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17726393992119614538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033183522816957668.post-50102461265051839392013-10-17T12:30:00.002-07:002013-10-19T16:17:15.962-07:00Kitten Smiles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I found Dugo under my car around midnight two weeks ago while I was at Verdugo Bar (<a href="https://twitter.com/VerdugoBar">@verdugobar</a>) in Los Angeles. He was meowing a ton, so I knew he couldn't be that feral. Plus he came to me after only a few high pitched "C'mere"'s.<br />
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I brought him home and after he ate, we played and cuddled for about an hour and a half before I noticed something crawling on him. And then another something. And then about 40 somethings... he was <i>covered</i> in fleas - and they were big ones too! I knew he had to be too small for regular flea medicine (which I actually had in the cabinet) so I went to the blogs to see what to do. I found out you can use <a href="http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf249659.tip.html">Dawn brand dishsoap </a>to kill all the fleas - so I drove out to CVS at midnight to get some! It was really gross at one point during the bathing, they were crawling into his ears and mouth...I gave him 3 baths over the course of that night and the next day just to make sure I got them all.<br />
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I set Dugo up in a corner of one of our rooms for the night and kept him isolated from Suki since he wasn't tested and had no shots yet. I thought for sure he'd be stuck in this corner, but I found him the next morning hanging out under the couch on the other side of the room.<br />
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The next morning, I took Dugo to the vet and had him tested for everything and got all his first shots.<br />
Our vet told me during our visit that I would need to come back because he needed a stool sample. Almost on cue, Dugo pooped right in front of us! It was pretty funny, and also convenient. Since bringing him home, that was the only time he pooped outside of a litter box. He tested negative on feline leukemia, negative on poop parasites, negative on worms - he was pretty much super healthy. The vet even said I killed all the fleas with the dish soap and that he wasn't finding any living ones! <br />
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Transitioning him in has been a little difficult with Suki but we are working on it. She still growls and hisses (out of fear, I think) but she likes to watch him sometimes from a few feet away. I can't wait for the day they are cuddling, but it is definitely not happening yet.<br />
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Leave a comment if you have ever rescued a kitten before!ilovethesukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17726393992119614538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033183522816957668.post-49942608955397906862013-01-10T09:35:00.000-08:002013-01-10T09:36:07.389-08:00Toilet Training - Steps 1 & 2Happy New Year! Suki's New Years resolution is to use the toilet instead of a litter box. We got a <a href="http://www.citikitty.com/?Click=2&gclid=CKb2suSi3rQCFYl7Qgodh0AAvg">Citi Kitty</a> toilet training kit for Christmas this year, and started it this week. It's been going so well already!<br />
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Step 1 is to put your cat's litter box into the bathroom near the toilet, so that they get used to the idea of potty time being in that room. I skipped this step because Suki's litter box was in a closet right next to our bathroom.<br />
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We are currently on Step 2. Step 2 basically is when you put the removable tray with flushable litter onto the toilet seat. There is no hole yet (those get punched out as training progresses), so you do have to scoop out the presents whenever you notice them.<br />
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Don't forget to get really excited and reward your cat everytime they use the toilet pan! Suki likes to use it when I'm in the bathroom for some reason, so I'm always around to give her high fives and head nudgies (and take pictures of course).<br />
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I'll keep you posted on future steps!<br />
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What do you think of my homemade Halloween costume? Leave a comment!<br />
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<br />ilovethesukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17726393992119614538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033183522816957668.post-28967307002214101332012-10-24T00:57:00.001-07:002012-10-24T01:00:03.741-07:00Cheapest Cat Toy Ever!Suki recently has discovered Q-Tips! She loves to play fetch with them and collect them in a stash. I wake up in the morning usually with a couple Q-Tips by the foot of my bed. We have to make sure we give her fresh ones, otherwise her hunter instincts come out and I'll find her sifting through the garbage can looking for old Q-Tips! Gross Suk!<br />
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Check out the video below to see her and Q-Tips in action!<br />
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<a href="http://www.bluebuffalo.com/cat-food/bc-indoor-health-salmon">BLUE Buffalo Indoor Health Adult (Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe) Dry Food</a><br />
I ended up using a <a href="http://ilovethesuk.blogspot.com/p/coupons_3.html">Blue Buffalo Coupon</a> and saved $3.00 off a 7lb. bag of Blue Buffalo Healthy Living Salmon flavored dry food (I got it for $16.99 instead of $19.99). I poured it into our 10lb small dog auto feeder, and Suki right away went over to taste it. She seemed pleased.<br />
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<a href="http://www.bluebuffalo.com/canned-cat-food">Assorted Cans of BLUE Buffalo Canned Cat Food</a><br />
I bought 11 different flavors of the smaller cans of BLUE canned cat food. I prefer to buy the smaller cans because Suki finishes them faster and they dont get old and crusty. I think she also likes taste variety in her life, so I try to give her a good mix of flavors every day.<br />
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I picked up a new bag of treats, <a href="http://bluebuffalo.com/cat-treats/wilderness-chicken-trout-treats">BLUE Wilderness Chicken & Trout</a>. They are really soft/moist which Suki prefers I think to the hard kind of treats. She won't eat hard treats unless I break them apart hard treats to they are easier for her to eat. Such a baby!<br />
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<br />ilovethesukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17726393992119614538noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033183522816957668.post-79479113313767185812012-09-13T16:30:00.003-07:002012-09-13T16:32:14.395-07:00Growing! Suki loves <a href="http://ilovethesuk.blogspot.com/2012/08/premium-cat-tree-bungalow-review-from.html">this cat tree </a>so much. No matter how uncomfortable it might be on her bum she refuses to sleep anywhere else at night. It is adorable. She is getting so big!<br />
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To read a full review on this cat tree bungalow (and get a link where to buy it), please visit this post: <a href="http://ilovethesuk.blogspot.com/2012/08/premium-cat-tree-bungalow-review-from.html">Petco Premium Cat Tree Bungalow Review</a><br />
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My own theory why Suki sits in the window every day is because she wants to let the stray cats outside know who's house this is! I see her glaring at them as her tail gets all puffy... She is not about to start sharing her left overs with no street cats. In my theory, Suki is scarred from her old outside life where she had to fight for even the smallest amount of food. She loves her collar (actual fact) and is very territorial about her new house.<br />
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<b>Why does your cat stare out the window?</b>ilovethesukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17726393992119614538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033183522816957668.post-20019108176985363122012-09-03T11:17:00.003-07:002012-09-03T11:18:35.460-07:00Trader Joe's Canned Cat Food Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Trader Joe's canned cat food is a cheap choice for healthy wet food for your cat. At only $0.59 cents a can, it is affordable and convenient (if you shop at Trader Joe's). There are also no by-products in these wet foods.</div>
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Suki seems to enjoy all three of these taste varieties. The food is pretty moist upon opening the can, although I usually need to add a spoonful of water each additional day she eats it after it has been refrigerated. Also, since the cans are big, they last through 3-4 feedings, and Suki seems to get bored of the flavor by the last feeding. </div>
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Trader Joe's, if you are listening- Suki and I think it would be a good idea if you made your cans smaller, and offered 2 more flavors, with at least one of them being more "giblet-like"</div>
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<br />ilovethesukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17726393992119614538noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033183522816957668.post-55474336890055242652012-08-30T16:07:00.004-07:002012-08-30T16:07:49.715-07:00Back in CaliforniaWe got back in California a few days ago, and let me tell you. This kitty did not miss the heat! She has been so lazy and hot the past few days, I've been trying everything I can to help her out.<br />
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Suki sits here at night and watches for her frenemy, the black and white cat who sort of lives next door / everywhere and sits on top of my car at night.ilovethesukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17726393992119614538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033183522816957668.post-48297241689037223372012-08-23T15:29:00.001-07:002012-08-23T15:41:47.498-07:00Cat SittingSuki does not enjoy being left behind, but that doesn't mean she never is. Leaving your beloved pet with someone else is not only confusing for the animal, but it can also be nerve wracking for you too. What if someone accidentally lets your cat out? What if they forget to feed him/her? What if my cat thinks I have abandoned him/her? I'm always nervous when I leave Suki in the hands of someone else, but with a little preparation and a lot of comunciation with your cat sitter, i've gotten a lot more comfortable with it.<br />
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Preparation</h3>
Before you go, you need to have enough wet food and/or dry food to last your cat while you are gone, and a few days extra just in case your return is postponed for any reason. If you don't leave enough food, you're relying on someone else to go out and get it for you - which is not only really inconsiderate, but also - they are probably just going to buy cheap food (that is loaded with unhealthy byproducts) from the closest store possible.<br />
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Another important thing to take into consideration is giving your cat flea meds before you leave. The last thing you want is to come home and find tapeworm egg casings. Not only are they disgusting, but you don't want your cat sitter (who may not even notice) to have to deal with that. Especially make sure your cat has had flea meds if your cat sitter has cats at home who have fleas. They can travel in on the cat sitter and get on your cat, who could then eat them while grooming, and get tape worms. Yuck.<br />
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Communication</h3>
Whenever I leave the Suk and have someone checking in on her, I probably text that person every other day. Just getting a quick confirmation of "She's fine" makes a huge difference if you are worrying. It might be a good idea to ask your cat sitter to shoot you a short quick text every time they go over, just to calm your fears or worries.<br />
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Everyone is different, but I've got a few basic rules for anyone taking care of Suki. I do this because I want to minimize any possible risk of accident, injury, etc. I've put together a one-page sheet that you can fill out and leave for your cat sitter that covers most of the basics. You can fill in your own directions in certain areas.<br />
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Click here to download my one-page <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B9GJIyM9v_c-dFljYUpfLTNEQjA">Cat Sitting Instructions </a>sheet!<br />
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<b>Am I missing anything? Leave a comment below with your advice relating to cat sitting!</b><br />
<br />ilovethesukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17726393992119614538noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033183522816957668.post-61741093320937463022012-08-19T09:35:00.000-07:002012-08-19T09:35:18.824-07:00Pillow Sharing<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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ilovethesukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17726393992119614538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033183522816957668.post-6488984173361768102012-08-16T15:25:00.003-07:002012-08-16T20:18:23.817-07:00Midnight Cat SnackWhen I first got Suki, she almost seemed nocturnal. The first night I had her home, I had to lock actually her in the walk in closet so that I could get a few hours of sleep. (<i>I found kitten Suki curdled up in the laundry basket the next day</i>. <i>It was adorable.</i>) Up until just a few months ago, Suki would run around, bite my feet, use my body as a landing pad, literally meow in my face and lick my arms, all while I was sleeping. It was incredibly annoying, and for a while I had to lock her out of the bedroom at night.<br />
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The past few months I tried out a few things to see if I could alter her sleep schedule. In the evenings I try to prevent Suki from napping. I don't care if she naps during the day but between the hours of 7pm-12am, I try to keep her from catching any Z's. I'm not sure if this has had any effect over how long she sleeps at night but it has to help.<br />
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The other thing I've been doing is feeding Suki wet food right before I want to go to sleep. She wolfs it down in like a second because it's her <a href="http://ilovethesuk.blogspot.com/2012/08/sukis-top-ten.html">favorite thing ever</a>, and then she's really exhausted. She then climbs up into her <a href="http://ilovethesuk.blogspot.com/2012/08/premium-cat-tree-bungalow-review-from.html">cat condo to the very top</a>, and sleeps through the night. I wake up in the morning and she is in the exact same spot and position. Once she hears me waking up she stretches, yawns, and then follows me meowing until I feed her some wet food!<br />
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ilovethesukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17726393992119614538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033183522816957668.post-4710147628345492012-08-14T11:52:00.001-07:002012-08-14T11:52:17.333-07:00Peacock Feathers - Best Cat Toy EverI bought Suki another peacock feather the other day from a <i>Dragons, Crystals, & Katanas</i> type store for only $1. She tore apart our first one after about 6 months of rough play with it. Suki loves peacock feathers because they are long and billowy, and also smells like a bird. I have to actually hide it out of view and reach from her when we are done playing with it so that she doesn't destroy it. She would tear it up if I left it out.<br />
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<br />ilovethesukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17726393992119614538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033183522816957668.post-23947958082401198932012-08-12T07:28:00.003-07:002012-08-12T07:28:56.487-07:00Air Conditioner Cat<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />ilovethesukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17726393992119614538noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033183522816957668.post-89092313192804188632012-08-11T09:18:00.000-07:002012-08-11T09:18:06.140-07:00Suki's Top TenSo I decided maybe it would be fun to do a post of Suki's top ten favorite things. <br />
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2.) Me<br />
3.) Open Windows<br />
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5.) Fake Feathers<br />
6.) Puff Balls<br />
7.) Cat beds<br />
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9.) Getting Her Nails Trimmed <br />
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<b>What's on your cats top 10? Leave a comment!</b>ilovethesukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17726393992119614538noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033183522816957668.post-74563388443347748152012-08-09T15:43:00.002-07:002012-08-09T15:47:54.861-07:00Fancy Feast Appetizers ReviewSuki and I are in Vermont this week and we haven't been able to make it out to a Pet Store yet, so we had to settle for whatever food we could get at the grocery store. Unfortunately most grocery store cat food is loaded with by-products (which Suki does not eat) but after checking the ingredients on all the cat food that I could select from, I found that these Fancy Feast appetizers were the only ones that did not contain by-products. So i bought one of each flavor they had.<br />
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These appetizers come in a variety of flavors. In addition to <i>Seabass & Shrimp</i>, <i>White Meat Chicken & Flaked Tuna</i>, and <i>Steamed Wild Alaskan Salmon</i> (shown in the above photo) we also bought <i>White Meat Chicken in Broth</i> flavor which Suki ate that one the first night before I could take a picture. She ate it very quickly, which means I think she liked it. </div>
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Suki has also eaten the Seabass & Shrimp flavor. When I opened it, I was surprised to find that it actually contained recognizable shrimp inside. Suki was a definite fan of that as well. I think I should have only fed her part of the tray though at a time and kept the rest in the refridgerator. </div>
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They say on the package to use these appetizers to supplement normal feeding routine, but since we are on vacation - we don't really have a normal feeding routine. Suki feeds whenever she feels like it from her bowl of dry food that we <a href="http://ilovethesuk.blogspot.com/2012/08/flying-with-cat-as-carry-on.html">flew</a> here with, and then in the morning I have been feeding her Trader Joe's canned cat food that we also brought with us. These Fancy Feast appetizers have been night time treats, and not every night as well. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Contest ends September 1st, 2012</span>ilovethesukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17726393992119614538noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033183522816957668.post-14382480923444160822012-08-07T07:40:00.003-07:002012-08-07T21:49:25.290-07:00Sherpa Deluxe Pet Carrier ReviewI purchased the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sherpa-Delta-Lines-Deluxe-Carrier/dp/B000633ZOY/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1344348877&sr=1-1&keywords=sherpa+pet+carrier">Sherpa Deluxe Pet Carrier</a> (Medium) two years ago when Suki was only 5 months old. We were flying to NY for Christmas and she had never flown before. This bag has held up nicely with no rips or tears, and has provided safety and security for Suki in a number of <a href="http://ilovethesuk.blogspot.com/2012/08/flying-with-cat-as-carry-on.html">air plane trips</a>, apartment moves, and visits to the vet.<br />
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This bag is made for cats & dogs up to 16lbs, and the dimensions are 18" Long x 10.5" High x 11" Wide. The inside bottom of this bag is faux lambskin liner. It is removable (and replaceable) in the event of any accidents. I put a small blanket on top of it when I travel.<br />
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Three of the sides are made from a strong plasticy mesh which offer good ventilation and allow Suki to see what is going on around her. The mesh is really strong, and can withstand a lot of clawing while your cat is getting used to it.<br />
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The two ends have roll-up/roll-down shades that are held up or down up by Velcro. I put the shades down <a href="http://ilovethesuk.blogspot.com/2012/08/flying-with-cat-as-carry-on.html">when we are flying</a>, and I have the carrier under the seat in front of me so that Suki doesn't freak out with all the feet walking by. We usually sit on the aisle.<br />
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There are two pocket areas, but only one of them zips. I pack treats and a harness (when I remember) in the zipper pocket. I sometimes put my wallet and boarding pass in this zipper pocket too when I am carrying on my suitcase - in that event, the Pet Duffle is your carry on "personal item" so you can't use a purse too. <br />
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The detachable shoulder strap can double as a short leash, although this has never really been useful to me because Suki is not allowed out of the carrier at the airport (where I use this bag most). The only time she is allowed out is when we walk through security, but when we do that the leash must go through the scanner with my other luggage.<br />
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This specific model carrier has the Delta logo on it. I could care less about that aspect, but I found one perk is that when you are getting your boarding pass, the person at the counter doesn't think twice about whether or not your pet carrier is approved.<br />
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• <b><a href="http://ilovethesuk.blogspot.com/2012/08/sherpa-deluxe-pet-carrier-review.html">Pet Duffle with Mesh Sides</a></b> (the one we use is Sherpa brand, size Medium)<br />
• <b>Calming Treats</b> (for taking off & landing)<br />
• <b>Regular Treats</b><br />
• <b>A Blanket </b>(I pack one that Suki sleeps with at night)<br />
• <b>A New Toy</b><br />
• <b>Wet Food</b> (for when you get to your destination)<br />
•<b> Dry Food</b> (for when you get to your destination)<br />
• <b>Identification</b> (Make sure your cat is wearing a collar or has a chip in case anything should happen and you get separated.)<br />
• <b>Rabies Certificate</b> (I always bring this just in case someone asks)<br />
• <b>Last Check Up Receipt/Summary</b> (I bring this too in case someone asks for some reason)<br />
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The first and foremost thing you need to do before you even book your flight is to check with the airline and see if there is room for your cat in the cabin. Most of the time there is absolutely no problem, but sometimes flights have a 2-4 pet maximum in the cabin, so it is important to reserve your spot.<br />
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• <b>Delta</b>: $125 each way - <a href="http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations/special_travel_needs/pet_travel_information/pet_travel_options/index.jsp">View Delta Pet Policy</a><br />
• <b>Jet Blue</b>: $100 each way - <a href="http://www.jetblue.com/travel/pets/">View Jet Blue Pet Policy</a><span id="goog_1854658262"></span><span id="goog_1854658263"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><br />
• <b>United</b>: $125 each way - <a href="http://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/travel/animals/in_cabin.aspx">View United Pet Policy</a><br />
• <b>Southwest</b>: $75 each way - <a href="http://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/pets/index-pol.html">View Southwest Pet Policy</a><br />
• <b>US Airways:</b> $125 each way - <a href="http://www.usairways.com/en-US/traveltools/specialneeds/pets.html">View US Airways Pet Policy</a><br />
• <b>American Airlines:</b> $125 each way - <a href="http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/specialAssistance/travelingWithPets.jsp?anchorLocation=DirectURL&title=pets">View American Airlines Pet Policy</a><br />
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Suki has never peed or pooped in her duffle bag. I don't pack litter or anything like that, but I do sometimes put in some newspaper just in case. The trick is to <b>take food away 8 hours before you have to leave for the flight</b>. This gives your cat 8 hours to visit the litter box, but then not fill up on anything that will make them have to go while you are on the plane. Think of it as a half-day cleanse with snacks. Suki is too stimulated at the airport and on the plane to eat more than a few treats anyway. Figure out when you need to leave to be at the airport on time, and set a cut off time for food & water for the cat.<br />
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When you are traveling with a cat as a carry on, you have to go to the counter to get your tickets. They sometimes stamp your ticket that says "Fee Paid" with a dog or cat face, and that lets everyone you give your ticket to know that you're pet is approved. If you weren't asked to pay the fee over the phone when you checked with the airline, this is also when you would pay the pet fee.<br />
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After you get your tickets, you make your way to the security check point. This is the only part that I find nerve-racking because you need to take your cat out of the duffle bag, and carry her through a metal detector. Suki is normally pretty freaked out and clings to me, and I also hold her super tight, so we never have a problem. After the duffle goes through the scanner, you can then put the cat back in and keep her in until you get to your destination.<br />
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Most airlines don't let you sit in the middle seat when you are traveling with a pet, so hopefully you have reserved an aisle or a window. If you didn't, try to get reassigned or ask to switch with someone. The duffle goes under the seat in front of you. I have the medium size Sherpa bag which fits perfectly under airline seats. I am not sure how well the large size would fit, so I would not recommend getting that one. Place the bag under the seat in front of you with the mesh facing you so that your cat can watch you the whole time and feel safer.<br />
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After the duffle is in place, I usually put a calming treat in Suki's bag while people are boarding the plane. She meows quite a bit here because she knows what we're doing at this point and is not thrilled. Most people will notice you have a cat at this point, so have your speech prepared. Mine is something like this:<br />
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Suki meows a little crazily when the plane is taking off, most likely because her ears are popping. Once the plane straightens out, she calms down a bit. I pet her occasionally and slip in some regular treats every once and a while so she knows I'm still with her. Suki mostly sleeps once we are up in the air though.<br />
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Same as taking off, Suki meows a little more here. Once the plane has landed, and you are allowed to move a little bit, I put the duffle bag on my lap and put my hand back in it to pet. When you are exiting the plane, make sure you say Thank You to the stewardesses and the pilot! They kept you and your feline safe so they deserve it!<br />
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Don't be afraid to take a cat as a carry on on flights with stops. I've done it before (it is pretty unavoidable when traveling across the country). Suki knows once she is in the bag, there is no getting out until we get home, and I think she feels pretty safe in it.<br />
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Make sure you are prepared if you are traveling to a colder place than your cat is used to - have a blanket or a little vest so they don't shiver. Suki has traveled from California to New York in the middle of winter, and she did not have a winter coat so I had her wear a vest. She was fine with that on.<br />
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That's pretty much it! It's not as difficult or traumatizing as you might think. My cat just likes to be included and hates being left behind - so if your cat is like that, you'll be good on the plane. Plus, once they do it once - they will be fine in the future.<br />
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Here's what I got:<br />
- Dried Salmon Snacks ($2.29)<br />
- 1 pouch of Soulistic brand Chicken in Pumpkin Soup (<a href="http://ilovethesuk.blogspot.com/2012/08/soulistic-chicken-dinner-in-pumpkin.html">review here</a>) ($0.99)<br />
- 1 can of Soulistic Nautical Nirvana (Tuna & Skipjack) ($0.99)<br />
- 1 double sided feather toy with cat nip pouch in the middle ($2.99)<br />
- 1 crinkly ball (wrapping paper type material) ($0.99)<br />
- 1 pouch of calming treats ($7.99)<br />
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I put the two toys in Suki's box of stuff last night before I went to bed so that I could get a picture in the morning. When I woke up I noticed she had gotten the feather toy out of her box and brought it to the foot of the bed! It's a cool toy because you can move it with your hands and make it look like its a flying bird. <br />
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Here is a video of the Suk playing fetch with the crinkle ball. It was a big (and cheap) hit! I think she likes the noise.<br />
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<br />ilovethesukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17726393992119614538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033183522816957668.post-83225936118518258032012-08-04T12:05:00.002-07:002012-08-04T12:19:04.839-07:00Soulistic Chicken Dinner in Pumpkin Soup ReviewSuki tried a new food today. I was at PETCO last night and I noticed this pouch of cat food on on of their aisle displays. I glanced quickly at it, and what caught my eye was that it was "<a href="http://www.petco.com/product/113118/Soulistic-Grain-Free-Adult-Cat-Food-Pouches.aspx">Chicken Dinner in Pumpkin Soup</a>". I thought that was interesting, and Suki had never had pumpkin before, so I grabbed a pouch to test it out. The brand is Soulistic.<br />
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After doing some research, I learned that Soulistic pet food contains lean, whole cuts of free range boneless, skineless white breast chicken mean that is free of added hormones and steroids - or wild caught, sustainable resource dolphin and turtle safe fish. Plus a whole bunch of added vitamins and minerals. (<a href="http://www.soulisticpet.com/about-the-food.php"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source</span></a>)<br />
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I poured it into her bowl, and before I could get it on the floor near her water, she was up on the counter giving it a taste. What is great about this food, is that it has so much water in it. We live in a really hot place, so this is helps Suki to not get dehydrated too.<br />
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The one mistake I made was that I poured the whole pouch into a bowl for her. She didn't eat even half of it (I think she wasn't as hungry as I thought). I put it in the refrigerator for later. I think if I just add water to it when I get it out again, she will give it another whirl.<br />
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<b>Have you tried this brand? What did your cat think? Leave a comment below! </b><br />
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