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I live in an earthquake zone and am slowly putting together the supplies I might need if we have an earthquake. (I have more cat food than people food stored up. Of course. :lol: ) But I thought it would make sense to get a cellphone charger that would recharge itself with solar energy in case...

I read an AP article this morning about a new treatment for diabetic cats: pills instead of insulin shots. There are advantages and disadvantages, but it could be helpful for people who are skittish about giving shots. Max was so good about the shots (and they were so easy to give)...better than...

Sadly, Amazon is discontinuing its AmazonSmile charitable giving program. I just received this message :( : In 2013, we launched AmazonSmile to make it easier for customers to support their favorite charities. However, after almost a decade, the program has not grown to create the impact that...

I have an elderly Canon printer, and while my husband can still use it with his PC and it's humming along, my MacBook has become snobbish and refuses to speak to the poor thing (the operating system on the Mac has upgraded to the point that it will no longer connect). So...I need to get one that...

“Huh?” you say. So yes, this is totally weird. I mixed three kinds of litter, and after I scooped the clumps into my usual paper lunch bag and put it in the trash, it warmed up. I use Abound clumping grass litter, but when I saw SmartCat clumping grass and Okocat clumping wood litters on sale...

I've been fighting a battle against ants over the past couple of weeks. Terro ant bait is helping, but this problem has gone beyond that. What I noticed, though, is that many of the tiny marauders are carrying bits of litter. I've been using clumping grass litter for years (Abound or SmartCat)...

We've had a mom duck and her 10 ducklings (there were 11, but...nature happens) on the lake for the last couple of weeks. Such cuties. We also have, for the first time anyone can remember, a turtle. I was walking around the lake this morning and saw Mom Duck and kiddos clustered together on the...

Finally! Dr. Elsey's chicken dry is back in stock at Chewy. I use it only for treats, but the girls do love it!

My doctor believes that I have sleep apnea and has scheduled a sleep study in March. The information the sleep study center has provided is very thorough, but I wondered if anyone has any words of wisdom based on personal experience. Also, if I do have sleep apnea--and I think I do (that and...

I know many of our cats have allergies of one kind or the other, and it's often very difficult to figure out the cause. I thought I would share this anecdote in case it can help other kitties. My 17-year-old sisters, Iris and Lily, have had allergies for many years. They started when they were...

This message keeps popping up whether I’m using Safari or Chrome on TCS. I can’t make it go away! I’ve tried logging out completely, closing the browser, and turning off my iPad. Nothing works. It’s only on TCS. Do you know what’s happening and how I make it stop? It’s making it almost...

Since Costco has closed its business centers and printer ink cartridge refill service, I’m looking for good sites to order either name brand (at a discount) or good off brand printer cartridges. I have an older Canon MX870, and the cartridges are ludicrously expensive!

Remember that song from when you were little? :lol: This spider who’s been hanging out in my garage isn’t so itsy bitsy although the photo does make her look larger than she is. Yes, a black widow. She has spun her web near the floor by the garage door. My husband wants her gone: “What if she...

Iris, who will be 17 in May, has been exhibiting more and more discomfort as a result of her arthritis. It's clearly bothering her hips and lower back. I've been giving her Cosequin (twice daily) as well as fish oil and CBD, but it's been getting worse. When she was being treated for a UTI in...

If you give your cat(s) Cosequin, Costco’s price is usually less than other places. And it’s now $9 off through the end of February for a three-pack.

Not a lot, but some. Iris was at the vet on Friday for a urinary problem, and the vet commented that she’s gained a bit too much weight. I knew that, and in fact, all three could slim down a bit. They currently get 4 ozs./day split between two meals. I use Dr. Pierson’s recipe (with eggshell...

Yes, sadly, it’s a real thing. Does anyone else have experience with this issue? My hair is fine (as in not coarse), but I’ve always had plenty of it. Not any more. I noticed in September that I was losing a LOT of hair every time I washed it. And it has continued to come out. You can’t see my...

Usually when I get up in the morning, my iPhone and iPad screens show several email notifications from posts to threads I’m watching. This morning there were none. I thought it was strange that no one posted to any of those threads, but when I went to TCS, I had several showing on the Alert...

Has anyone tried this vanilla extract? Vanilla extract is so expensive that I’ve been thinking about trying the one from Costco. I’m currently using Simply Organic Madagascar Pure Vanilla Extract. (I’ve also used Trader Joe’s brand of vanilla, and while I love most things TJ, I didn’t care for...

I wasn’t sure where to post this info so apologies if I’ve picked the wrong spot! Costco has Cosequin for cats (for arthritis) on sale through Oct. 25. It’s usually $43.99 for four, 55-count capsules, which is a good price, but it’s $9 off or $34.99 which is a great price! (The Cosequin for...