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You are here: Home / Kitty Wisdom / The Caturday Report: Kitty News Digest Edition

The Caturday Report: Kitty News Digest Edition

December 6, 2014 By: Summer Samba23 Comments

The Caturday Report

Science, entertainment, and holiday news  — this week’s Caturday Report has it all, and more!

I think she expected to be the newscaster

Plus, as you can see, I had an assistant helping me put together this week’s report! So let’s get started.

  • Hollywood’s Golden Age had its fair share of feline celebrities, and a new book takes a look at some of these kitty luminaries (and some who merely basked in the light of human stars).
  • Humans who have had the heartbreak of seeing their cat suffer from end stage kidney disease will be interested in a scientific study, which has identified a new way to screen for this killer — and might eventually extend the lifespan of cats with kidney disease.
  • A New Zealand doctor is using scientific methods to ID, track, and rescue and rehome cats in an area called the Red Zone. Many thanks to the Dashkitten.com team for finding this item!
  • Want a happy cat this holiday season? Pay attention to these tips from Cat Wisdom 101.
  • And lastly, a story that may surprise you: The Cats Herd You blog looked into the statistics, and you know what? Giving a cat as a Christmas gift may not be a bad idea!

I’ve had quite a week, as you can see:

  • It started with my long weekend, during which I had a very eventful cat show!
  • I also found some really amazing cat trees to tell you about!
  • There was good Bird TV to be had…
  • And I curated a nice selection of cat beds.
  • We had rain! And can you believe my human took me out in it?
  • Lastly, I had a photo shoot for the holidays, and I have an eCard for you.

If you see a good cat-oriented news item around the internet, send me a link and I may include it next week!

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Comments

  1. Marty the Manx says

    December 8, 2014 at 6:48 pm

    Thanks Summer! Really excited about ALL the articles this week, plus we ALWAYS love you!!!!
    Marty and the Gang

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  2. Sue Brandes says

    December 7, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    Wonderful things. Have a great week.

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  3. Ratty says

    December 6, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    Every time I come here I can’t get over the cheerful look on your face. And I like the cat news too.

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  4. Pipo &Minko ~ WeBeesSiameezers says

    December 6, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    Thanks fur doing all that hard work so we didn’t have to, MOL! You *do* work furry hard, and we appawsiate it!

    Reply
  5. Sweet Purrfections says

    December 6, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    You’ve had a very busy week!

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  6. Raven says

    December 6, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    Lots of good info from you this week Summer.
    It’s interesting how so many things we are led to believe may not really be true: like black cats being less adoptable (versus there just being more black cats), black cats not allowed to be adopted before Halloween (just prevents them from finding a great home), and even little things like pointsettias being toxic (they are a little bit, but not nearly as toxic as people believe).

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  7. Georgia and Julie says

    December 6, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    We will have fun reading Summer 🙂
    We always do.
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ

    Reply
  8. Cathy Keisha says

    December 6, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    I was shocked when I read the Cats Herd You blog and saw that stat. My Christmas is not very happy so far. The rescue came and took my cat tree and bags of my stuff. Sniffle.

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  9. THe Island Cats says

    December 6, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    Thanks for the news roundup, Summer!

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  10. Caren Gittleman says

    December 6, 2014 at 6:01 pm

    it sure was a great week!

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  11. Katnip Lounge says

    December 6, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    We liked the tidbit in the article about kidney disease that the Hill’s cats live in a huge area, totally catered to by humans! That is great.

    Reply
  12. Noodle says

    December 6, 2014 at 4:28 pm

    Once again a great Caterday Report!

    Noodle and crew

    Reply
  13. Austin Towers says

    December 6, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    Love your Caturday report, Summer! Who knew, re the giving of cats as gift stats!! xx

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  14. Flynn says

    December 6, 2014 at 3:22 pm

    A great report as always Summer.

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  15. ellen pilch says

    December 6, 2014 at 10:45 am

    I had missed the information about detecting kidney disease earlier- that is great news. You are always on top of things Summer. Binga seems to really like you.

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  16. jmuhj says

    December 6, 2014 at 10:19 am

    Wow, what a plethora of pleasures, Summer! Shared a lot to my twitter followers, who are sure to enjoy as well. Really love the Hollywood Cats!

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  17. The Swiss Cats says

    December 6, 2014 at 9:57 am

    Great report, thank you ! We were (gladly) surprised by the results found by Cats Herd You ; we just blogged about it the previous day ! Purrs

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  18. speedyrabbit says

    December 6, 2014 at 9:07 am

    well done on a fab report Sweetie,xx Speedy

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  19. Dma says

    December 6, 2014 at 7:40 am

    The cat 101 article had great info but I said I have to think like a cat. I’ll never be as smart as the boyz.

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  20. Marg says

    December 6, 2014 at 7:22 am

    Great report Summer. Lots of interesting stuff. You take care.

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  21. madi and mom says

    December 6, 2014 at 7:14 am

    Hey Sweet Summer….bravo you are doing such a grand job on the Caturday report!!
    Hugs madi your bfff

    Reply
  22. The Kitties of Purring Pines says

    December 6, 2014 at 6:19 am

    Good report! We love what the New Zealand dr is doing! And those cat pics are cool!!!

    Reply
  23. Brian says

    December 6, 2014 at 6:05 am

    That sure was lots of good info sweet Summer, thanks bunches!

    Reply

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