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Dr. Tim's Premium Natural Beef Chips from Chewy.Com What Should I be feeding my Cat

Dr. Tim’s Premium Natural Beef Chips for Cats and Dogs from Chewy.Com

Dr. Tim’s Natural Beef Chips are made in the USA in Wisconsin. They have all the nutrition and flavor of raw meat without the mess. The treats are easy to break up and serve to your pet. The only ingredient is beef.

Provide one to two treats per ten pounds of body weight daily as a reward. Treats can be served straight from the box or soaked in water for a tender and juicy treat. Always provide a source of clean, fresh water. Dr. Tim’s Premium, All Natural Beef treats for cats and dogs are only intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding. The joys are 100% real and pure, with no extras.

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I first feed Dr. Tim’s Premium Natural Beef Chips from Chewy.Com to my cat Addy. She devoured them as Russ and Lorenzo tried to get the treats away from her. I gave Addy about five small broken-up pieces to eat. That day, Russ, Lorenzo, Cali, Bella, Peter, and Snowflake enjoyed these excellent beef treats.

The next day I gave Bella two large pieces that she had eaten. I gave Snowflake two articles in the little hammock she was napping in. Nicole ate three pieces. Addy had plenty of treats to eat that day. Naturally, Lorenzo and Russ also ate their fair share of treats that day.

I gave Dr. Tim’s Premium Natural Beef  Chips for Cats and Dogs from Chewy.Com to Kohl and Garfunkel; they loved them.

All five of Addy’s kittens love these excellent beef chips. I break up the pieces into bite-sized tin sections, so my kittens will not choke on the cat treats. They love these wonderful cat treats.

All of my cats were impressed with the taste of Dr. Tim’s Premium  Natural Beef Chips from Chewy.Com. I love to give my cats treats that I know are healthy and tasty for them to eat and enjoy as a reward for a snack. I consistently reward my cats for good behavior and because I love them. My cats gave Dr. Tim’s Premium Natural Beef Chips from Chewy.Com paws up.

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Kinney Pioneer Museum Travel

Kinney Pioneer Museum located in Mason City, Iowa

I have always loved history. I went to the Kinney Pioneer Museum as a young child. I have enjoyed the rich history of North Iowa that the Kinney Pioneer Museum has on display. The articles tell the story of North Iowa from the very beginning. I was a tour guide at the museum for eight years. I was president of the museum for two years.

The museum has beautiful fossils, shells, and Indian relics. The arrowheads at the museum are mostly Sioux and Winnebago and were collected in this area.

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The museum has some early pioneer items that go back 100 years or more. They have a large bear trap on display. It takes two men to set this large trap. The Doris Markley estate gave the museum a fantastic bedroom set. The Markleys were one of the pioneer families of early Mason City. In the dining room, a set of Wedgewood china is brought to this area by oxcart. The kitchen has an icebox, a coal-burning stove, a spice chest, and many more exciting items.

A doctor’s office display came from Dr. Edward Kennedy that once practiced in Swaledale, Iowa. The dentist equipment came from a dentist that practiced dentistry in Clear Lake in about 1898. There are many early dentistry tools to look at.

There are early shortwave radios, phonographs, and musical instruments on display. One of the violins is about 300 years old. They have many dolls on display. Many are dated dolls that go back as far as 1850. There are many old iron toys to look at.

They have many obsolete agricultural tools that the early pioneers used. They have hand corn shellers and woodworking tools, etc.

I love to look at the many cars on display. I especially love the old Colby car manufactured in Mason City, Iowa, from 1911 to 1914. It is the last Colby car left of 900 made. I love looking at the old buggy, dairy wagons, fire engines, farm equipment, etc.

They have a grand old school with old school books, a jail, a blacksmith shop with tools, and an old log cabin with items they used at that time.

The museum has Harry’s Sweet Shop and an old Country Store display. Harry’s Sweet Shop was in Mason City, Iowa. They have items from Decker’s Meat packing plant that once operated in Mason City, Iowa.

The Kinney Pioneer Museum has many special events throughout the year. The special events are as follows:

Conestoga Cookout      Vintage Car Day      Ice Cream Social      Kids Day      Cider & Donut Day

The museum is open from May thru Sept. from 1 to 5 PM. or by appointment. Admission is $2.50 for adults and .50 cents for children.

The Kinney Pioneers Museum has many more beautiful displays to look at. I would highly recommend going to this beautiful museum. They have a wonderful collection of early North Iowa history.

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How to Cage Your Cat and Cages for Transportation Travel

How to Cage Your Cat and Cages for Transporatation

I buy a cage according to my cat’s willingness to enter the cell. Some cats will put up a horrible fuss when you are trying to put them in a cage.

I have bought a cloth bag for transporting my cats. The cloth bags work fine for a well-behaved cat. My cat Sebastian figured out how to unzip the cloth bag. The zippers seem to wear out quickly on the cloth bags.

 

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Cages with a small door work fine for cats that do not mind going in and out of cells. Temperamental cats will put their foot in the way of the door, and it is about impossible to get them out of the small door.

I have several homemade cages that work well. They are made out of plywood. The wooden cells have a lot of holes drilled in them for ventilation. They also have hinges and hooks for securing your cat during transportation.

My favorite cage is medium-sized. The pen has a large frontal opening. The pen also has a door on top of the cell. The door on the top is the entire length of the cell. It is straightforward to get cats in and out of this cage.

I put the pen up on the end for cats that do not like cages with the door wide open. I then pick my cat up by the nape of his neck, put the back legs in first, and close the cage door quickly. Sometimes I put some tuna in a cage, and he walks right in and eats his tuna. He will think that when I enter a pen, I will get a nice reward and be more accessible the next time you want to transport him.

When transporting my cats, I always line the cage with paper towels or newspapers. This will make cage clean-up easy when you return home with your cat.

Happy travels to you and your cat.

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Coffee and Treats from Mason City, Iowa Local Coffee Shops

I had a wonderful visit with Betsy Leigh Kirby and Jenny Doughty. Betsy was a wonderful hostess.

Betsy made a wonderful egg muffin bake recipe based on the recipe from Clinton Kelly. She added some extra eggs and cheese. They were awesome egg muffins. They had a wonderful texture and taste.

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I tried the coffee from Jitters in Mason City, Iowa. Their coffee had an excellent mild, and pleasant taste. I also tried the coffee from Cabin Coffee in Mason City, Iowa. It had a robust and fantastic taste. Cabin coffee grinds all of its coffee on-site. I have been going to Cabin Coffee since they first opened. I enjoy the atmosphere and how they have it decorated.

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Coffee Cat in Mason City, Iowa, gave us beautiful treats to sample. She bakes these marvelous healthy treats at her coffee shop. I love her coffee. It has a robust and pleasant taste. She sells pottery and paintings from local North Iowa artists. I have purchased the honey that she sells in her shop, which is excellent. She has book signings from North Iowa writers. She has people come to her shop and play music at night. It is good music in a relaxing atmosphere. The name of the business is now Three On The Tree.

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I love visiting these coffee shops in Mason City, Iowa, with friends. These coffee shops are excellent places to stay with friends, relax, and enjoy a refreshing day. I like their Frappes and Lattes and Cappuccinos. I want a Cappuccino with dry foam and caramel on top of the foam. I also like caramel Frappes. I like hazelnut and caramel Lattes.

I highly recommend all these beautiful coffee shops in Mason City, Iowa.

Thank you, Betsy, for a beautiful morning and for serving us the excellent coffee and treats and your perfect egg muffin bake.

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Bark Break Hotel is Where I Would Board my Cat or Dog in Mason City, Iowa

I would highly recommend the Bark Break Hotel. Their facility is well-lit and extra clean. They sold their business to another party that boards your pets.

You can tell that the owners genuinely love cats and dogs. They only feed the pets that stay their food made in the USA.

Your cat will stay in a nice kitty condo, allowing them to exercise and move around quickly. The area for dogs is extra roomy. Your pet will have fresh,h clean water every day. They have added on to their facility. The new addition allows them to accommodate more pets while offering the best care possible. Your cat or dog’s home away from home.

The pets Imett there were as happy as could be. They had lots of toys to play with.

Their boarding rates are pretty reasonable. Your cat or dog can stay for one day, a week, or longer. The rates for your cat are $15.00 per night. If your catstayedy forseven7 nights prepaid,d you will get 10 % off of your bill. If your cat stayed for 14 nights prepaid, you would get 15% off of your account. One dog is $25.00 per night. Multiple dogs sharing the same suite are charged $20.00 per dog.

Cats or dogs must be spayed or neutered bysix6 months or older. Your cat or dog must have all of their shots up to date. All dogs or cats in the facility have their photos up to date. A pet with images up to date is a healthy and happy pet.

They have cameras on your pet. You can watch your pet from your smartphone. You will see that she is happy and content at the Bark Break Hotel.

They fill out a sheet for each pet with all their health information. They have had up to six new customers in one day. They have a vet on call 24 / 7. They have Mason City Vet Clinic on call.

I was impressed with the Bark Break Hotel. I would highly recommend it to all my friends who need a safe and clean place to board their dog or cat while away from home.

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Hills Crafted Savory Chicken Pot Pie with Buckwheat from Chewy.Com What Should I be feeding my Cat

Hills Crafted Savory Chicken Pot Pie with Buckwheat from Chewy.Com

Hills Crafted Savory Chicken Pot Pie with Buckwheat has an irresistible taste. It is a natural canned cat food with gravy, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

I started feeding Hills Crafted Savory Chicken Pot Pie with Buckwheat to Addy, my mother cat, that has five little kittens. She loved it. Lorenzo came along and licked her plate completely clean.

I gave some to Lizzie, my outdoor cat. She was delighted to get such a wonderful canned meal for her evening meal. I watched her devour it.

I gave some to Addy again. She ate and purred at the same time. Russ and Lorenzo helped her lick the plate completely clean. Bella constantly licks out the can.

My cat Snowflake does not have many teeth. She is sixteen years old. She found Hills Crafted Savory Chicken Pot Pie with Buckwheat from Chewy.Com easy to eat.

Addy always greets me at the door and is pleased to have a can of Hills Crafted Savory Chicken Pot Pie with Buckwheat to eat. I put Addy in the bathroom alone so she could eat all the canned food without worrying about my other cats eating it. When she is done, one of my cats constantly licks the plate completely clean.

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My cats love the flavor and taste of Hills Crafted Savory Chicken Pot Pie with Buckwheat from Chewy.Com. I always strive to feed my cats healthy canned cat food. I love to feed my cats food that is natural with vitamins and minerals in it.

I highly recommend Hills Crafted Savory Chicken Pot Pie with Buckwheat from Chewy.Com. My cats have always licked out the can. My cats were delighted when they ate this fine-canned cat food.

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Fleas

Fleas

Fleas are tiny and black and can leap from any surface onto you.

Cats are likely to get fleas if kept in an unclean area. Keep pet bedding clean and vacuum regularly. Wash your floors thoroughly because they feed on the dirt and can grow in the cracks between your tile floors.

I was told about a woman that threw her cat litter outside. A housing inspector came to her place and was bitten by fleas. Please dispose of your used cat litter properly.

I adopted a stray kitten that was covered in fleas. We took her home, and I used a flea dip and shampoo on her immediately after bringing her home. I did not want to have fleas all over my house.

I had to clean a house that was full of fleas. They had adopted a stray cat. Whenever taking a stray cat into your home, look him over first for fleas. If you see fleas, clean him up ASAP. When I came home, I carried fleas into my house unknowingly. All of my cats contracted fleas. I had to hire an exterminator. He got rid of all of the fleas after two treatments. The first treatment killed the adult fleas. The second treatment killed the eggs and any other adults that were left. I had to clean all of my bedding and the cat’s bedding. I had to do a complete house cleaning. All my cats had to go to the vet for a flea treatment. I had to go to the doctor as the fleas bit my legs all over. I had to use a special ointment on my legs; I had scars for over a year.

Do not use flea powder or treatments for adult cats on kittens, as it could kill your kitten. I wouldn’t say I like flea collars. A collar can get caught on something and choke your cat to death.

Keep your litter boxes cleaned out regularly to avoid an outbreak of fleas. Do not let your indoor cats outside. Your cat can carry fleas into your home on his hair. Wash your litter boxes with a cleaner and disinfectant that is safe for cats.

If you must go to a home with fleas, wear high boots and wash your clothes ASAP.

I hope you and your cat remain free of fleas.

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Burgmeier Dentistry Mason City, Iowa

I have been going to Dr. Burgmeier for many years. They have a friendly office and amiable staff.

The dental hygienists are very friendly and professional. She always cleans my teeth to perfection. She is very gentle when she cleans my teeth. I have never left their office with sore or bleeding gums. They have a variety of flavors you can choose from when you get your teeth polished. I chose a coconut flavor last time. My dental hygienist encouraged me to start using dental floss. My gums are in better shape now.

Dr. Burgmeier always makes sure my teeth are healthy. He continuously checks the inside of my mouth for any sores. He contains my fillings to ensure they are still tight and in good shape.

I never feel that I have to have too many X-rays. They always give the number of X-rays that you need and no more.

I always get the same dental hygienist. I am thrilled always to be able to have her every time. I think it is good to have a hygienist that is familiar with your mouth and teeth. By having the same hygienist every time, you don’t have to explain your old dental history over again to a different hygienist.

I have always been thrilled and satisfied with the friendly and kind staff at Burgmeier Dentistry. They always get me in on time and care for my every dental need.

I would highly recommend Burgmeier Dentistry to all of my family and friends.

Keep smiling and show off your pretty white teeth.

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Blue Wilderness Cat Treats from Chewy.Com What Should I be feeding my Cat

Blue Wilderness Soft Moist Cat Treats Chicken and Duck Recipe from Chewy.Com

Blue Wilderness cat treats are made with real meat. Every tasty morsel has chicken and duck your cat will go wild for. The cat treats are 100%  grain free. Wilderness treats are made with only the finest natural ingredients. Wilderness cat treats contain no by-products or anything artificial. I got Blue Wilderness cat treats from Chewy.Com.

The wilderness cat treats only have two calories per piece. Blue Wilderness cat treats are intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.

I gave Blue Wilderness Chicken, and Duck Recipe cat treats to Addy. Addy ate the cat treats very quickly. I also gave the cat treats to my other cats. My cats were very impressed with them.

The next day Lorenzo tried to eat everybody else’s cat treats. My other cats devoured their treats, and Lorenzo did not get any goodies.

The Blue promise is only the finest natural ingredients: real chicken, no by-products, corn, wheat, soy, artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors. Their treats for cats are healthy and holistic.

Today I handed out Wilderness cat treats to all of my cats. The cat treats disappeared quickly. Addy kept begging for more goodies. Since Addy has five little kittens to feed, I gave her a handful of cat treats. Russ and Lorenzo got extra cat treats, also.

Kohl, Conrad, and Garfunkel devoured the Blue Wilderness Chicken, and Duck Recipe cat treats from Chewy.Com.

I would highly recommend Blue Wilderness Chicken and Duck Recipe from Chewy.Com. Each cat treat is enhanced with vitamins and minerals. These fabulous cat treats are truly healthy for your cat. Every one of my cats wanted more of these treats. My cats gave these wonderful cat treats paws up.

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Taking Care of Your Pregnant Cat and Her Nursing Kittens

Taking Care of Your Pregnant Cat and Her Nursing Kittens

Ensure you take your pregnant cat to your vet to ensure she and her kittens are well. Keep your pregnant cat in a safe and warm area.

When I have a pregnant cat, I give her extra vitamins and food supplements in her daily diet. I also started giving her powdered milk mixed with water. I provide the pregnant cat with fancy cat food or tuna canned in water. I want her to be in prime condition before she gives birth to her kittens.

Make up a clean area for her to have her kittens in. A box with old towels or blankets in it works well. Outdoor cats, a place enclosed with fresh hay or straw. You will want the kittens to stay warm and dry after birth to prevent sickness later.

Kittens are born 63 days after their parents mating. Your Mother cat will generally have one to eight kittens in her litter. Once your female cat gets to be sixteen years old, she stops having kittens. Several days before giving birth, your Mother cat will be very restless. She will go to the box where she will have her kittens and rearrange the towels. It generally takes three hours to one full day for her to have all of her kittens. If you notice your cat having trouble giving birth, call your vet ASAP.

After the kittens are born, I still give my Mother cat extra fancy food and powdered milk mixed with water. You want to keep her extra healthy since she is losing nutrients when her kittens nurse her. If she is healthy, her kittens will most likely also be beneficial.

Some of my Mother’s cats have had their breast get raw and bitten by their kittens. I place a small round bandage over the natural breast until it looks healed. Your Mother cat will feel much better by you putting the application on her injured breast.

I hope your cat has a healthy litter of kittens. Remember to give your kittens all of their necessary shots at your vet.

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