On The Prowl:

A Feline Purr...spective

 The Cat Christmas List 2006

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By Stacy Mantle

Are you looking for the "purrfect" gift for your favorite feline?  We’ve got lots to choose from!  So sit back, relax and let PetsWeekly take you on a holiday shopping spree for your pet! We've made your holiday shopping easy!  Just click on any of the links below for easy shopping and the best prices, or click here for a .pdf file that you can print and take with you!
Every cat needs a great toy for the holidays and we have several to choose from.  First check out the ultimate cat toy – the CatFisher Rod and Reel by Bamboo Pets.  Only $19.99, this is a gift that you and your cats will obtain hours of enjoyment from!  Don’t forget extra lures!  ($5.49) Catfisher Mouse Replacement Lures, 4 pk; 2" to 2-1/2" long		Read our Review             Click photos to order!
	Reviews  coming  soon!	Don’t have time to play with your pet?  Check out these other great toys by SmartCats!  They have several interactive products that will keep your pets busy and baffled for days!  Our favorites are the Tick Tock toy and the Peek-A-Prize Toy Box .  Put your cat’s favorite toys in the holes of the Peek A Prize for extra fun.
Cats love interactive toys, and we love to watch them play!  These are just a few of our favorites!  Reviews coming soon!		The StarChaser ($17.99) - great for cats on the move! Click on photo below! The Cat Spa ($21.99) - for the high strung feline who just needs a day to relax! Click on photo below! The CatFisher Mouse Mitt ($9.99) - heavy duty fun for you and your cat! Click on photo below! The Bug Jar: ($10.99) - on sale now! Click on photo below!
Of course there are the traditional favorites, the ultimate classic being the Furry mice.  You can stock up this holiday and buy 48 in a wedge of cheese for only $24.99!  They make great stocking stuffers or gifts for your favorite neighborhood or extended family member felines!  Cheese Wedge Plush Mice Cheese Wedge Plush Mice (48-pk)		Our Review Coming Soon	Click photo to buy now
Our Review                    Buy now		You may be interested in something a little more practical, and if that’s the case, check out this little gem!  The Scratch Lounge will not only keep your cats entertained and relaxed, providing a place for them to relax and hang out, it will preserve your furniture (and your lovely holiday decorations) as well!  At only $24.00, this item is a real bargain!
It could be time to invest in some much-needed furniture, and we have just the items for you!  This lightweight, easily moveable, cat activity center from Feline Furniture comes complete with hammocks, condo and lounging areas where all of your cats can hang out in comfort!  Not enough space in the house?  Manipulate the furniture however you please!  The design is completely up to you – make it into a corner unit, build it up high, or out across a long wall.  Add pieces as your feline family grows.  This unit is completely expandable and is one of our favorites!		$89.95                         $129.95 Our Review            Buy Now Check out their entire selection!
Our Review          Buy Now		Every cat needs some catnip, and DuckyWorld has the most potent catnip on the market!  Buy Yeowww! buds and help create a new tradition of kissing under something that isn’t carrying a death threat (like mistletoe!)  But, don’t forget to pick up a banana, a lime, or a specially designed holiday toy for your favorite feline while you’re ordering!  Remember, catnip is much more pleasant to hang over a doorway!  Prices vary - check your local pet store, or click the photos for the best pricing!
For those of you in the Southwest, the weather is finally beautiful and your cats are probably scratching at the windows to get out!  Go ahead, let them out!  But, be sure it is in a controlled environment – remember the coyotes!  We have everything you need to create a purrfectly safe enclosure for your cat that even your dogs will envy!  If you don’t want to put a hole in your door or wall, check out this fantastic exit system from Let Meow’t!  It works from the window, and there is no cutting necessary!  If you prefer a cat flap, check this system out from Drs. Foster & Smith.
Big Cat Flap Door 11-1/2" x 11-1/2" H    Our Review        Click Picture    Coming Soon!       to Buy Now! Prices begin at: $29.99		Our Review          Buy Now Prices begin at: $99.95
But, don’t just let your cats run wild!  Show them you care and keep them in an enclosed, safe area that is safe from other animals. We have some fantastic enclosure systems that will help you keep your pets safe!  This excellent new system from Kittywalk is the ultimate in patio, home, lawn and garden enclosure sets.  Want to fence a bigger area?  Check out Purrfect Fence and fence off your entire backyard for a large, safe environment!
Our Review        Click Picture    Coming Soon!       to Buy Now! Prices begin at: $		Our Review        Click Picture                                to Buy Now! Prices begin at: $
Ready to reward your cat for being good all year?    Order these tasty Purrfectly Natural Gourmet Cat treats from Healthy Pet Net.  We have some of the most finicky felines on earth residing here in the offices of PetsWeekly, and we had to lock these treats up in a cabinet!  Only $8.95 for a 4 oz bag.  Buy three!		Our Reviews            Buy Now
Our Review          Click Picture    Coming Soon!       to Buy Now! Prices begin at: $3.99 - $10.99		Don’t forget the basics for your pet!  It’s time to give your cat a beautiful new breakaway collar for the New Year (stay safe with a breakaway collar for cats)!  Choose from a solid collar that coordinates with your cat’s glorious eyes, or a festive holiday collar for the holidays.
Choose from many colors	Check out the festive holiday patterns	Other items also available	Festive costumes for your holiday photos!
And don’t forget the Identification tags!  Even if your cat is an indoor cat or is microchipped, it is best to stay safe with a visible ID tag.  Choose from a dangling decorative tag or a brass nameplate that is built into the collar and doesn’t make a sound!  Order from here, and they will even attach it to your new collar at no extra charge! Prices range from $3.99 - $6.99		14k Gold-Plated Nametags for Cats 1" W. St. Francis Nametag	Brass Nameplates Standard Brass Nameplate
The holidays can be stressful to our cats, so be sure to give them lots of attention.  You may want to surprise them with a new place to hide, and we have a few suggestions: Click on any of the pictures below to buy now!
Hide-a-Way Bed 22" x 14" x 7" high Color: Sage Plaid Paws	Baseball Kitty Kup 16" dia x 12" high Color: Blue Kitty Cup	Cat Sleepover Bag 12" x 21" Color: Blue	Floral Tapestry Kitty Dome 14" x 15" x 17" Color: Olive
Only $39.99 Our Review Coming Soon	Only $24.99 Our Review Coming Soon	Only $19.99 Our Review Coming Soon	Only $24.99 Our Review Coming Soon
To further help alleviate stress; try some of these great products!  They each work to calm your kitties down in all types of situations, even during the stress of the holidays.  It may well be the best gift you give them all year! Just click on any of the links below to buy now, or click on "Read our Review" to learn more about each product!
Feliway Spray Feliway Spray (75 ml) Our Review       Click Picture to Buy Now! Prices begin at: $29.99	Comfort Zone Plug-In with Feliway Comfort Zone Plug-In Refill Our Review       Click Picture to Buy Now! Prices begin at: $29.99	Rescue Remedy Drops Drops Our Review Coming Soon!       Click Picture to Buy Now! Prices begin at: $29.99	Rescue Remedy Drops Spray Our Review Coming Soon!      Click Picture to Buy Now! Prices begin at: $29.99
Only $27.99 Refill: $15.99	Only: $18.99	Only $21.99	Only $19.99
That is our list for 2006!  Remember that we have this list in .pdf or word (.doc) file for your downloading pleasure and shopping convenience.  And don't forget about your other critters!  We have a special "Dog Shopping Holiday List" and a "Pet Lovers Holiday List" (don't want to forget about the hands that feed us)!   Of course you have the option of picking up these items anywhere, but please support PetsWeekly and order from the links provided.  It is just one way that we can continue to bring you up-to-date information and a fun website for you and your family!   Purrs and Head butts!  Stacy Mantle

About the Author

Stacy Mantle is a freelance writer who currently resides in the southwestern deserts of Arizona with a number of cats, a coyote/wolf hybrid, and a very understanding husband. Her writing has appeared in publications such as The Arabian Horse Times, Today’s AZ Woman, and Pets Illustrated. Many of her stories and articles have been translated into several languages, and now reach an international audience. Quickly becoming known as "…the Erma Bombeck of animals", her writing has skyrocketed to new heights as she records the stories of those she loves, inspiring the reader to learn why we have all come to love the animals we share our lives with. She is the author of Conquering the Food Chain: Living Amongst Animals (Without Becoming One), which is available in Barnes & Noble bookstores nationwide, as well as online at www.bn.com or www.amazon.com.