A Change Is In The Air

What are Maine Coon hangers? Well, different folks have different terms for the type of hanger I'm talking about.

Some call them Maine Coon dags, others use the word dingleberries (I like this one), and by now I think you know what I mean!

Our poor fluffy babies are so clean, so meticulous, but after using the litter box they often have a left-over that just won't leave. What to do?

This question comes up from time to time. Unfortunately, there isn't a tried-and-true cure. Or a way to prevent them. (Although they do seem to become less frequent with age).

It comes down to removing them ourselves. I usually use scissors, although sometimes it's possible to take a paper towel and "pluck" them off. Additionally, some folks find it helpful to trim the area, so there will be less fur for sticking.

A good way to do it is to join your cat on the floor. You'll want him or her to lie down. They can be harder to find on a standing kitty.

If you have a helper, let your helper give the cat's head lots of love. You should be able to reach in and make your snip or pluck. If you don't have a helper, try treats or pets with your other hand, and corner your cat if possible.

In short, it's a common inconvenience. Know that you're not alone, and although it's annoying when it happens, it's a fact of life when it comes to long-haired cats.

Before long, Leo and I would meow and meow for this new kibble. Even the kids will feed us now! Leo paws and bites at the bag if our people don't respond soon enough.

And get this: we haven't touched our regular bowl of food for months! All we want is the new stuff now.

We meow for it, and crave in a way we never have with other dry food. We think it's a treat! Our mom doesn't know what to do with the old kibble now. I think she's going to start mixing them.

This new food called Epigen, and it's from Wysong. It's starch-free (patent-pending), which is a step further than grain free.

It's not available at the pet store, so mom has to order it online for us. It comes right on time! But can you believe it: the dog gets to eat it too!

It's for cats and dogs! At our house it's really for us; the dog only gets it on occasion. And mom still tries to offer us variety."

A little bit about Epigen's ingredients and what it means to be starch-free:

Epigen contains a whopping 60% crude protein, derived straight from meat and organs. Is grain-free enough, you ask? Grain-free foods are very healthy.

They do still contain starches from ingredients such as potatoes, peas, or tapioca. Epigen uses a new processing technology, so that it contains potato and vegetable protein, not potatoes, peas, tapioca, etc. themselves. It this way, the pets get the protein, the best part of these items!

A peek at some of the ingredients:

organic chicken, chicken meal, chicken giblets, vegetable protein, poultry fat, eggs, yogurt, flax seed, apple, beet pulp, plums, and further down even oregano, sage & rosemary extract! Yum!

To read more about Wysong Epigen, you can visit:

• Wysong.com (where we order from)
• Amazon.com

(I've been unable to locate Epigen through Amazon.uk)