Archive for the ‘Cats’ Category

“Purry Logic,” Jane Seabrook

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

Pros: Hysterical drawings and quotes; the perfect gift for cat lovers
Cons: Not everyone wants to pay full book price for a little gift book of art and sayings
Rating: 5 out of 5

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Pet Supply Factory 78″ Cat Tree Condo House

Tuesday, September 19th, 2006

Pros: Tall, entertaining, faux sheep skin covering, mouse toy
Cons: Inaccurate photo; horrid assembly instructions
Rating: 3 out of 5

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“How It Was With Dooms,” Xan and Carol Cawthra Hopcraft

Thursday, June 8th, 2006

Pros: Best photos I’ve ever seen; fantastic story; for adults and children alike
Cons: None!
Rating: 6 out of 5 (no, that isn’t a misprint)
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“Raising Cats Naturally,” Michelle T. Bernard

Thursday, June 1st, 2006

Pros: Lots of data; great tone; helps you help yourself
Cons: Not for the lazy!
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Clevercat Litterbox

Thursday, June 1st, 2006

Pros: Reduces mess dramatically; heavy-duty liners; makes the whole process easier
Cons: One of our cats just couldn’t handle the lid–but then he couldn’t understand “normal” boxes either
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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“Your First Kitten,” Marie Dupont

Thursday, June 1st, 2006

Pros: Some useful information; low price
Cons: More whimsical than useful
Rating: 2 out of 5
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“Rex Cats: A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual,” Anne Helgren

Thursday, June 1st, 2006

Pros: Lots of useful and fun information; fantastic photos
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“Owner’s Guide to Cat Health”

Thursday, June 1st, 2006

Pros: Detailed, thorough, useful suggestions, covers everything
Cons: Some information is presumably out of date by now
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“Kittens as a New Pet,” Jerry Walls

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Pros: Lots of useful info, particularly on handling newborn kittens
Cons: Plenty of obnoxious attitude
Rating: 2.5 out of 5
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“Guide to a Well-Behaved Cat,” Phil Maggitti

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Pros: Understanding, insightful, well-written
Cons: Not a single one!
Rating: 5 out of 5
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