Finally! I am so glad the FDA has made it easier for us to find out about recalls of pet food products with this searchable database. Here’s hoping they did a good job.
Oh Please: Tattooed Cats
“Oh please!” doesn’t really cover what I’m thinking about this. Apparently, some people in Russia are getting their cats tattooed which requires general anesthetic. At least it’s not common. The woman who had this cat tattooed says she did it because “we live in interesting times and it’s an interesting tattoo for these times.” Hunh? Not surprisingly, animal welfare groups are very concerned.
Reminds me of the woman in the U.S. who pierced black kittens multiple times and tried to sell them as “gothic” kittens on eBay.
There are more pics of the cat above and video.
Neko Chigura–Cat beds From Rice Straw
I like a lot of the Japanese aesthetic and I’m really liking these cat beds called neko chigura. (via moderncat) Too bad neko chigura are not available in the US. They’re one of the traditional crafts from Niigata Prefecture.
There are more refined woven cat beds like this one at Design Within Reach, which is available in the US, and this bed at Ikea. I prefer the chunky neko chigura though. Besides the look, I like that they’re made from a renewable resource. I wonder how they hold up to scratching—my cats would love it for that.
Check out the video to see how they’re made.
Friday Fun: Himalayan Kitten
This much cuteness needs a warning label. So sweet, could instantaneous cavities?
We Like: Suitcase Bed With Clawfeet
I love this version of a pet bed made from a suitcase! The fun, green claw feet are inspired. And you can get two beds out of one suitcase. Don’t miss the tutorial for the Suitcase Pet Bed in the DIY Pet Bed Round-Up.
These are from Vintage Renaissance on Etsy. They don’t have any in stock right now, but it looks like they have them fairly often. Here are some of my favorites:
