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I didn’t get too involved in all of that Hairball business, I don’t shed a lot, and I certainly don’t care for being brushed. The Zoolatry human put a Furminator in Pinky’s paw though; I guess she looks happy with it. Corection, Pinky says she loves it to pieces. Good luck to all of the kitties in the contest.

I am going to be busy grooming myself and working out today. We are most likely getting a new member to our family tonight. Mamma and Daddy are going to see a lady who is looking for a home for two kitties. They are around one year old, one is solid black with an upturned nose, and the other is a Tortie. Mamma saw a picture of the black kitty, but not the other one. The lady told Mamma that the black kitty was more playful, and I think she will be the one they bring home. I don’t know when I will get to meet her for playtime, but I am grooming and trying to look my best for the new ladycat.

Later,

Ash

become aware of hairballs

We were invited to spread the word about the Favorite Furball Contest. It’s a chance to see lots of furry kitties, and a chance to win what seems to be an awesome grooming tool. Here is the info from Romeo the Cat.

National Hairball Awareness Day
Who’s Your Favorite Furball Contest
Wednesday April 22 – Friday April 24, 2009

WEDNESDAY APRIL 22

Friday April 24 is National Hairball Awareness Day!

To celebrate, www.RomeotheCat.com and FURminator, Inc. (http://www.furminator.com) are sponsoring the “Who’s Your Favorite Furball?” contest.

Romeo and his Furminator

The winner will receive a free FURminator deShedding Tool (http://www.furminator.com) and will also see their favorite, funniest, furriest furball featured on www.PeoplePets.com and popular pet blogs across the Internet.

Entering is easy!

1. Visit http://www.romeothecat.com and click on the FirstGiving link to donate $1 (or more if you choose!) to Romeo’s FURPOWER beneficiary of the month, Kitten Rescue (http://www.kittenrescue.org) of Los Angeles.

2. Submit your favorite, funniest, furriest furball photo (cats only, please!) via email to romeo at romeothecat dot com and tell us how winning a FURminator deShedding Tool will change your life (and your furball’s life!). Make sure to include the following information:

· Your Favorite Furball’s name
· How winning a FURminator deShedding Tool will change your life (and your furball’s life!)
· Your name
· Your email address
· What name you used with your FirstGiving donation

Entries must be submitted by 9 p.m. EST Thursday, April 23, 2009.

3. A Favorite Furball gallery will be posted on http://www.romeothecat.com leading up to the big announcement.

4. The winner will be selected via a random drawing.

5. The winner will be announced on http://www.romeothecat.com, www.PeoplePets.com and participating blogs at 12 p.m. EST Friday, April 24, 2009.

Contest parameters:
· Contest is only open to cats (sorry doggies!)
· Entrants must be located in the U.S. or Canada
· Entries must be submitted by 9:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, April 23, 2009
· Entrants agree to allow their photo to be posted on participating blogs

If you have additional questions, please contact romeo at romeothecat dot com.

Good luck!

THURSDAY, APRIL 23

Don’t forget! Tomorrow, Friday April 24, is National Hairball Awareness Day!

To celebrate, www.RomeotheCat.com and FURminator, Inc. (http://www.furminator.com) are sponsoring the “Who’s Your Favorite Furball?” contest.

The winner will receive a free FURminator deShedding Tool (http://www.furminator.com) and will also see their favorite, funniest, furriest furball featured on www.PeoplePets.com and popular pet blogs across the Internet.

See entry rules here [Link to Wednesday’s blog entry]

FURminator Tips on Preventing Hairballs in Cats
Fuzzballs, cat scratches and dirty litter boxes may be top complaints from cat parents, but paws down, hairballs are among the worst of the worst. With peak shedding season underway, our cats are in full swing when it comes to grooming themselves, which means an increase in hairballs (since hairballs are caused when the cat grooms itself).

Friday, April 24 is National Hairball Awareness Day, and to help both cat and parents alike, below are some tips on how to prevent hairballs in cats:
1. Regular Grooming: Hairballs occur when cats over groom. To help cats look and feel their best, it’s essential to regularly brush them. The FURminator deShedding Tool for Cats (link to http://furminator.com) is recommended by vets and nominated by Tufts University School of Veterinarian Medicine as the number one product to reduce hairballs in cats. Using the tool on a regular basis, as well as the FURminator deShedding Shampoo for Cats, will help reduce shedding, thus reducing the amount of hair your cat ingests.
2. Home Remedies: Try adding a little butter and canned pumpkin to your cat’s meals once or twice a week. The butter may loosen the hair clod and the fiber in the pumpkin can help move it through the system.
3. Stay Hydrated: Encourage your cat to drink plenty of water by placing various bowls throughout the house. The water will help flush out the hair before it has time to clump in the stomach.
4. Consult Your Vet: If you believe you cat has chronic hairball problems, ask your veterinarian to recommend a laxative supplement to help prevent ingested hairs from forming hairballs.

FRIDAY APRIL 24

Happy National Hairball Awareness Day!

Announcing the winner of www.romeothecat.com and FURminator, Inc. (http://www.furminator.com) “Who’s Your Favorite Furball?” Contest:

XXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXX will receive a free FURminator deShedding Tool (http://www.furminator.com).

Congratulations!

Want your own deShedding tool? Look for FURminator products at PetSmart, PETCO and other pet retailers.

Later,

Ash