Thank you very much for the yearly review! For example, I found normal double-sided to be effective, so it was interesting to learn that you could purchase large sheets to deter scratching. I will also keep the other recommendations in mind! Strictly speaking, I was not sure what to think about the saliva test for kidney disease. So, I tried to look into it more, and I found an article called *"A saliva urea test strip for use in feline and canine patients: a pilot study."* This is also linked on the Kidney Chek website on the FAQ page. If I understand correctly, then I think the description in that article saying _“We recommend that the test be used as an exclusion test”_ means that it is mostly meant for healthy cats with negative results. For example, if you have worrisome symptoms and a negative result, then you are still supposed to take your cat into the vet (for what may be a false negative). I think you also still need testing/evaluation from your vet for a positive result (which might be a false positive). I am not sure if you have personal experiences that influenced your selection of that product. Otherwise, I hope the details in that open-access article are helpful for vets when following up on a result! Thank you again - Happy New Year to All About Cats and all of the other viewers!
Happy New Year, All About Cats community! 🎇🥂😽 Here are the top 11 products we loved the most in 2022. Thank you so much for being a part of All About Cats-whether you're a lurker, frequent commenter, subscriber, or just discovered this video on your homepage, we're incredibly grateful for your support and presence here.
I love the Amazing Cats Slider puzzle. I give Teddy treats in it every night (he does not sleep with me), and every morning I find it in a different place, sometimes in a different room!
I have the first level Amazing Cat puzzle box and goodness our boy has really torn at it. My one note to people considering these toys is to use slightly larger treats, certain treat shapes/sizes tend to get 'stuck' and they aren't always easy to dislodge when they end up wedged under cardboard flaps and can lead to frustrated cats who can't get to their treats. We're probably upgrading to the Slider at some point to see how he does with it.
So glad to see that Weruva low phosphorus food is available. I feel like it fills an important niche between regular food and prescription kidney diets.
@@kittyup1838 My 17 year old loves the smelt treats, got them today, she went nuts for them, I think they'll be great for her teeth too, and she loved the licks too, I've tried other licks and she won't touch them, so thanks!
The kidney check is just awesome. I already have a cat with CKD and another that probably has it too. I have used the weruva wx and I just LOVE that they've done this. My cats aren't nuts about it unfortunately. Too much fish content except for the 1 that is just chicken. I usually have to add some crushed treats or fortiflora for them to eat it. I'm really hoping they come out with more protein options as fish really isn't all that great for cats nor do any of my cats love it...outside of the once a week salmon and sardines
We're in the same position (Forest recently got back results that showed signs of CKD), and we've been using the Weruva Wx diet, too. It's hit or miss-Forest likes the shredded recipes more than the patés, and it goes down a lot more easily with Fortiflora on top (though she licks the Fortiflora off the top and doesn't always finish the bowl). Though she is a fish fan, so that helps. Some more protein options would definitely be nice.
Mallory I have 2, 5 monthsScottish Fold kittens. I’ve never owned cats before. I want to personally thank you for all the educational videos you put out. I think you single-handedly added years to their lives with the food reviews. My kittens have definitely started off on their right 😉 paws … 🙏 Happy New Year !!
If you really wanted to start right with your cats, you should have informed yourself about the big problems with this breed and didn't get them! They suffer from a gene mutation that affects bones and cartilage in their body. That's why their ears are folded, but eventually it will affect the whole body and they can be crippled by a young age! In my country it's illegal to even buy or breed these cats! We should stop the suffering and pain from these poor little creatures 😿
@@bookworm8624 you’re assuming I didn’t do my research. Every animal regardless of their breed has genetic issues. German Shepard’s and large breeds have hip issues and knee issues, should we then ban them too?. Where does this list end.
@Ann You're right there is a very long list with breeds that suffer, because humans breeding them to their liking and in a way that will cause them a lot of pain and health issues. So I think we should not support those breeders and be responsible when we choose a new family member. This will never end if people buy those breeds and breeders don't have to follow strict rules.
Thank you for the last two recommendations. I've been looking recently for a food for my cats for urinary problems and you gave me an answer today on what to look for.
You're welcome! I'm not sure if it was a mis-type, but the last food is definitely for kidney disease, not urinary tract issues. For most urinary health issues, the recommendations on this list would be more appropriate: allaboutcats.com/best-cat-food-urinary-tract-health
Thank you Mallory for all your recommendations this past year. We got a Burmese kitten in August and you have been our go to source for food , toys, etc. for our new kitten. We have a Litter Robot 4 and she took to it like a duck to water, and thankfully we have had very few problems with it. We also recently switched her diet to Smalls cat food and have noticed a total reduction of halitosis in her, as well as her coat seems much glossier and softer. Overall I feel like she is healthier on this diet as opposed to the combo canned and kibble we were feeding her before. We also have the Bengal halter for her and she's in process of getting used to it. Thanks again, and please keep up the good work! We appreciate it so much!
Thanks for sharing these finds, Mallory. I'll certainly be packing a Mr. Tom's Magic towel in my cat carrier from now on, after having lived through an unfortunate bowel-related incident that affected my cat in the middle of a 3 hour-long train ride 💩 💦 Happy new year to you and the staff over at All About Cats! You all have been of great assistance to help me work out my new daily life with my rescue tabby for the past 9 months.
Thank you so much for acknowledging kidney disease in cats. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much. I have my baby and she is my first pet. I'm 31yo and I adopted her when she was 9 weeks old(she's now 2) and she is my entire universe. If I can pay to have her live till I die, I'll pay for it so long she has the best health and quality of life. I just learned about kidney diseases in cats and how common they are. I'm buying those food you recommended. Thank you so much.
Thanks for the recommendations. I immediately purchased the smelt treats (slightly less expensive on Amazon) and the Amazing Treat Maze. Looks like my kitties will be having a belated Christmas. One of my cats has a special fondness for a simple woolen spring toy. They look like flat pipe-cleaners that have been wound into a spring. The spring-iness of the one remaining one is long gone. It is basically a limp piece of fabric, and still my one cat carries it around. Your video reminded me to find some replacements. Amazon didn't have them, but I found them at PetSmart. They are called Whisker City® Spring Toys Cat Toys - 4 Pack. My cats and I thank you for another informative video.
I rescued my cat when he was already 15 yrs old. He was used to going outside with his previous owner, and when I adopted him, I had a secure outdoor area he couldn't escape from. Now I moved to a 7 th story apt and he doesn't have outdoor access except a small balcony which he's not impressed with. I want to be able to take him for walks but he has so far refused letting me put a harness on him, I can't even get a collar on him! He's so stubborn. I'm just wondering if I should give it up or keep trying, I just don't want to keep wasting money on harnesses, or have to keep returning them (I've gone through 4 so far). Any tips would be appreciated.
Yes!! So happy to hear you've had a similar experience. Forest is getting hers re-stocked every day, and I'm so happy she's engaging her mind this way. Thanks for sharing.
I really wish the sleepypod harness could have worked out for me. It’s clearly well made, however even the small was too large for my cat (fully grown mind you). Difficult to return as well. I’ve tried so many harnesses and don’t love any of them :( wondering if you could do an updated comparison review and especially talk about comfort and security? For example Travel Cat just released an H-style harness that’s really easy to put on and take off. I’m wary about the H-style putting strain on my cat’s neck but it’s Travel Cat so I’m inclined to trust they know what they’re doing.
Awesome content. Some of these were pricey, but a few seem well worth the cost. I have 2 litter robot 3s. I don't plan on getting the updated version. $700 is just too expensive. I am hoping to add a 3rd robot 3 soon. I do find them on Facebook marketplace on occasion and the wonderful thing is that it's so easy to replace every single part of the robot. They have a couple refurbished ones in stock right now for $410. I just keep thinking how much cat food that could buy and I'm trying to stock up a lot of food as backup because the economy is so bad and they're predicting a shortage of canned foods across the board.
I really like watching your videos. I currently have a litter robot 3. I'm considering replacing it. I have your reviews on automatic litter boxes as well as many other reviews. Have you had a chance to review the Leo Loo Too by Smarty Pear? Looking for more advice.
For the time being, no-we've had some issues with the company asking us not to do a review of their product. I had many problems with the product being impossible to carry, falling apart easily, and not sifting out all clumps. However, we've decided to respect their suspicion that we may be biased against them and not publish a review sharing these problems.
Bangle harness, you didn't have it on right. It's my ragdolls harness and I own both sizes. We put it on him over 10 times a day. It is the best one we've owned from when he was a kitten. I wouldn't purchase any other again.
LR4 was absolutely amazing UNTIL it stopped one day. Mid cycle. And customer support took a week to reply to my “ticket” just to tell me to try “turning it off and turning it back on” 🤦🏻♀️ luckily they let me go ahead and return it.
I was going to buy the Magic Towel until I read the ingredients and saw that it has lavender in it, which is toxic to cats. How could it be safe for cats with the inclusion of lavender?
Hi Lara, here's what the company founder told me: "When we created the formula, our research showed that diluted lavender oils were safe for cats. We added a very insignificant amount of lavender oil in the formula which also vaporizes during the manufacturing process when the towel is heated during high temperatures. We believe most of the lavender oils have evaporated, and the towel does not have a very lavender-like scent."
Thanks, I appreciate you reaching out to them. I wonder what would be the point in including it, if most of it vaporizes/evaporates during production? I still don't think I'd be comfortable with it, especially since it's lavender oil (when I read the ingredients, it just says lavender, not lavender oil). Also gotta say that I'm not crazy about them stating on their website that "lavender oil is non-toxic to cats and dogs," as that's just not true. 😕 Regardless, it's not worth the risk to me; my cat is already prone to GI upset. I wish they had a formulation without it! Oh well.
Love the channel. However, many of the suggestions are very pricey. I think it would be great to see more value options. Also, many cat owners (the vast majority as I understand it) feed dry kibble. Many channels have stated kibble is a big no no, and the rationale is pretty sound, but I don't think there is much science behind the notion. So many people have cats in their late teens who eat kibble and so many vets say kibble is fine, it would be interesting to see the issue discussed in detail with an animal nutritionist.
I certainly look forward to seeing the All About Cats videos on UA-cam in 2023!
Thank you very much for the yearly review!
For example, I found normal double-sided to be effective, so it was interesting to learn that you could purchase large sheets to deter scratching.
I will also keep the other recommendations in mind!
Strictly speaking, I was not sure what to think about the saliva test for kidney disease. So, I tried to look into it more, and I found an article called *"A saliva urea test strip for use in feline and canine patients: a pilot study."* This is also linked on the Kidney Chek website on the FAQ page. If I understand correctly, then I think the description in that article saying _“We recommend that the test be used as an exclusion test”_ means that it is mostly meant for healthy cats with negative results. For example, if you have worrisome symptoms and a negative result, then you are still supposed to take your cat into the vet (for what may be a false negative). I think you also still need testing/evaluation from your vet for a positive result (which might be a false positive). I am not sure if you have personal experiences that influenced your selection of that product. Otherwise, I hope the details in that open-access article are helpful for vets when following up on a result!
Thank you again - Happy New Year to All About Cats and all of the other viewers!
Thanks, Charles! Also, I greatly appreciate your insights on Kidney-Chek--super helpful.
Happy New Year, All About Cats community! 🎇🥂😽 Here are the top 11 products we loved the most in 2022. Thank you so much for being a part of All About Cats-whether you're a lurker, frequent commenter, subscriber, or just discovered this video on your homepage, we're incredibly grateful for your support and presence here.
Thank YOU for providing a great service on this platform!
@@whiteknightcat :) Really appreciate you.
My family and I adopted our first cat this year and all of your videos have helped us so much! I’m so glad I stumbled across your videos.
So happy to be of help! Thank you, Anjelyne!
I’m so happy I found AllAboutCats . This channel is so helpful and informative. Such an amazing channel .Thank you Mallory ❤️
Thank you, Alex. 😻
Happy new year! I’m adopting a rescue cat next week, and am glad I’ve subscribed in preparation 🎉
Can you do a video on Cats with Urinary problems
Congratulations, and thank you so much for making All About Cats part of this adventure! Happy New Year!
@@kellyplater8124 Yes! We do already have one on urethral blockage here: ua-cam.com/video/LdRkgnhm70I/v-deo.html
I love the Amazing Cats Slider puzzle. I give Teddy treats in it every night (he does not sleep with me), and every morning I find it in a different place, sometimes in a different room!
I have the first level Amazing Cat puzzle box and goodness our boy has really torn at it. My one note to people considering these toys is to use slightly larger treats, certain treat shapes/sizes tend to get 'stuck' and they aren't always easy to dislodge when they end up wedged under cardboard flaps and can lead to frustrated cats who can't get to their treats. We're probably upgrading to the Slider at some point to see how he does with it.
Smitten, Mallory
Lest i forget your loyal
Kitten Gallery
I did not have the chance to thank you so much for this mention! I´m so happy you selected our harness! Thanks! 😍
Thanks, Albert. ☺️
My favorite channel for cat info! You're the best!
Thank you!!
So glad to see that Weruva low phosphorus food is available. I feel like it fills an important niche between regular food and prescription kidney diets.
You rock Mallory, keep up the good work! Just ordered some Kitty Up smelt treats and vitamin licks, hoping my 17 year old will like them.
Thank you! Remember you can give it to them as is or break it into smaller pieces.
@@kittyup1838 My 17 year old loves the smelt treats, got them today, she went nuts for them, I think they'll be great for her teeth too, and she loved the licks too, I've tried other licks and she won't touch them, so thanks!
Mallory ❤️😘
Happy New Year! Love your videos and your honesty in all your reviews. :)
Thank you, Wylie Coyote! Really appreciate that you're here. Happy Mew Year to you. :)
safari nail clippers. I love them
The kidney check is just awesome. I already have a cat with CKD and another that probably has it too.
I have used the weruva wx and I just LOVE that they've done this. My cats aren't nuts about it unfortunately. Too much fish content except for the 1 that is just chicken. I usually have to add some crushed treats or fortiflora for them to eat it. I'm really hoping they come out with more protein options as fish really isn't all that great for cats nor do any of my cats love it...outside of the once a week salmon and sardines
We're in the same position (Forest recently got back results that showed signs of CKD), and we've been using the Weruva Wx diet, too. It's hit or miss-Forest likes the shredded recipes more than the patés, and it goes down a lot more easily with Fortiflora on top (though she licks the Fortiflora off the top and doesn't always finish the bowl). Though she is a fish fan, so that helps. Some more protein options would definitely be nice.
Sending love and light to all
Be The Light in 2023 ❤ 10:41
Mallory I have 2, 5 monthsScottish Fold kittens. I’ve never owned cats before. I want to personally thank you for all the educational videos you put out. I think you single-handedly added years to their lives with the food reviews. My kittens have definitely started off on their right 😉 paws … 🙏 Happy New Year !!
Thank you so much, Ann. It's an honor, and I wish you and your kitties all the best in 2023.
If you really wanted to start right with your cats, you should have informed yourself about the big problems with this breed and didn't get them! They suffer from a gene mutation that affects bones and cartilage in their body. That's why their ears are folded, but eventually it will affect the whole body and they can be crippled by a young age! In my country it's illegal to even buy or breed these cats! We should stop the suffering and pain from these poor little creatures 😿
@@bookworm8624 you’re assuming I didn’t do my research. Every animal regardless of their breed has genetic issues. German Shepard’s and large breeds have hip issues and knee issues, should we then ban them too?. Where does this list end.
@Ann You're right there is a very long list with breeds that suffer, because humans breeding them to their liking and in a way that will cause them a lot of pain and health issues. So I think we should not support those breeders and be responsible when we choose a new family member. This will never end if people buy those breeds and breeders don't have to follow strict rules.
Thanks!
Thank YOU!!
Thank you for the last two recommendations. I've been looking recently for a food for my cats for urinary problems and you gave me an answer today on what to look for.
You're welcome! I'm not sure if it was a mis-type, but the last food is definitely for kidney disease, not urinary tract issues. For most urinary health issues, the recommendations on this list would be more appropriate: allaboutcats.com/best-cat-food-urinary-tract-health
Thank you Mallory for all your recommendations this past year. We got a Burmese kitten in August and you have been our go to source for food , toys, etc. for our new kitten. We have a Litter Robot 4 and she took to it like a duck to water, and thankfully we have had very few problems with it. We also recently switched her diet to Smalls cat food and have noticed a total reduction of halitosis in her, as well as her coat seems much glossier and softer. Overall I feel like she is healthier on this diet as opposed to the combo canned and kibble we were feeding her before. We also have the Bengal halter for her and she's in process of getting used to it. Thanks again, and please keep up the good work! We appreciate it so much!
Please check the Forza line of food products from Iceland. This is another option I was thrilled to discover some time ago.
Thanks for sharing these finds, Mallory. I'll certainly be packing a Mr. Tom's Magic towel in my cat carrier from now on, after having lived through an unfortunate bowel-related incident that affected my cat in the middle of a 3 hour-long train ride 💩 💦 Happy new year to you and the staff over at All About Cats! You all have been of great assistance to help me work out my new daily life with my rescue tabby for the past 9 months.
Thank you so much! I’m glad those channel exists.
Happy new year to you and your lovely cats! Forest and Wessie are the stars of this channel!
Thank you so much for acknowledging kidney disease in cats. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much. I have my baby and she is my first pet. I'm 31yo and I adopted her when she was 9 weeks old(she's now 2) and she is my entire universe. If I can pay to have her live till I die, I'll pay for it so long she has the best health and quality of life. I just learned about kidney diseases in cats and how common they are. I'm buying those food you recommended. Thank you so much.
I am new to your site and absolutely love it . Clear and simple
Thanks for the recommendations. I immediately purchased the smelt treats (slightly less expensive on Amazon) and the Amazing Treat Maze. Looks like my kitties will be having a belated Christmas. One of my cats has a special fondness for a simple woolen spring toy. They look like flat pipe-cleaners that have been wound into a spring. The spring-iness of the one remaining one is long gone. It is basically a limp piece of fabric, and still my one cat carries it around. Your video reminded me to find some replacements. Amazon didn't have them, but I found them at PetSmart. They are called Whisker City® Spring Toys Cat Toys - 4 Pack. My cats and I thank you for another informative video.
Thank you! You can give them the smelts as is or break it into smaller pieces.
Thank you weruva for coming up with a low phosphorus food for ckd. I'm impressed with that company.
We like the Petkit PuraX.
Happy new year Mallory
Happy new year to you, MURZBO. It's been a pleasure having you here. 🙏
I can’t wait to try the treat maze! What a great find! 😻😻😻
Thank you and your team/channel for the helpful information. We just adopted two kitties (bonded pair/siblings) and this has been very helpful ❤️🎉
Thank you for being here!
I rescued my cat when he was already 15 yrs old. He was used to going outside with his previous owner, and when I adopted him, I had a secure outdoor area he couldn't escape from. Now I moved to a 7 th story apt and he doesn't have outdoor access except a small balcony which he's not impressed with. I want to be able to take him for walks but he has so far refused letting me put a harness on him, I can't even get a collar on him! He's so stubborn. I'm just wondering if I should give it up or keep trying, I just don't want to keep wasting money on harnesses, or have to keep returning them (I've gone through 4 so far). Any tips would be appreciated.
My guys have played with the Cat Amazing Sliders every day since I got it, almost a year ago. Awesome product.
Yes!! So happy to hear you've had a similar experience. Forest is getting hers re-stocked every day, and I'm so happy she's engaging her mind this way. Thanks for sharing.
My cats would eat the cat puzzle. Cardboard is their favourite treat. I have to smite every biteable cardboard piece I see
I really wish the sleepypod harness could have worked out for me. It’s clearly well made, however even the small was too large for my cat (fully grown mind you). Difficult to return as well. I’ve tried so many harnesses and don’t love any of them :( wondering if you could do an updated comparison review and especially talk about comfort and security? For example Travel Cat just released an H-style harness that’s really easy to put on and take off. I’m wary about the H-style putting strain on my cat’s neck but it’s Travel Cat so I’m inclined to trust they know what they’re doing.
Thanks for the share! We'll consider doing an updated video. Hope you can find something that works for you.
Super useful! Thank you!
Thanks for this informative video.
Great video. I have learned a lot since I found All About Cats website and this channel. Happy New Year
Happy new year, Ed. Really glad you've learned so much.
I hope you go over a ranking of cat puzzle toys this new year
Thanks a lot!
This is very helpful advice & reviews.
Thank you!😻🥰
👍
Awesome content. Some of these were pricey, but a few seem well worth the cost. I have 2 litter robot 3s. I don't plan on getting the updated version. $700 is just too expensive. I am hoping to add a 3rd robot 3 soon. I do find them on Facebook marketplace on occasion and the wonderful thing is that it's so easy to replace every single part of the robot. They have a couple refurbished ones in stock right now for $410. I just keep thinking how much cat food that could buy and I'm trying to stock up a lot of food as backup because the economy is so bad and they're predicting a shortage of canned foods across the board.
Sounds like you're a smart shopper. Good for you!
Came back for 2023 review! 😢
I'm interested in the treat maze, but really worry my cat is going to tear down the box since he likes to chew cardboard boxes
We need captions please😊
Hello, may you please do a video on the best cat purifier/ filter for cat hair and allergies? Please anything to help with the cat hair...
Here's our video on the best air purifiers for people with cats: ua-cam.com/video/2J1mP3P04Go/v-deo.html
I really like watching your videos. I currently have a litter robot 3. I'm considering replacing it. I have your reviews on automatic litter boxes as well as many other reviews. Have you had a chance to review the Leo Loo Too by Smarty Pear? Looking for more advice.
For the time being, no-we've had some issues with the company asking us not to do a review of their product. I had many problems with the product being impossible to carry, falling apart easily, and not sifting out all clumps. However, we've decided to respect their suspicion that we may be biased against them and not publish a review sharing these problems.
I just ordered litter robot 4 🎉I’m extremely excited (We have 5 cats) hopefully it would work for us! ❤
I ordered the kitty up smelt treats. Will let you know if my Romeo likes them. He's really picky.
Thank you Patty! You can give it to your cat as is or break it into smaller pieces.
@@kittyup1838 I'm really hoping he'll eat them. Pickiest cat I've ever had LOL
@@bucbaby1 🤞🤞
Bangle harness, you didn't have it on right. It's my ragdolls harness and I own both sizes. We put it on him over 10 times a day. It is the best one we've owned from when he was a kitten. I wouldn't purchase any other again.
LR4 was absolutely amazing UNTIL it stopped one day. Mid cycle. And customer support took a week to reply to my “ticket” just to tell me to try “turning it off and turning it back on” 🤦🏻♀️ luckily they let me go ahead and return it.
Sorry to hear that.
Both my cats are terrified by the litter robot.
Review of tuftandpaw litter ?? :))
Working on it.
I was going to buy the Magic Towel until I read the ingredients and saw that it has lavender in it, which is toxic to cats. How could it be safe for cats with the inclusion of lavender?
I've reached out to the company to get some more information on that!
Hi Lara, here's what the company founder told me: "When we created the formula, our research showed that diluted lavender oils were safe for cats. We added a very insignificant amount of lavender oil in the formula which also vaporizes during the manufacturing process when the towel is heated during high temperatures. We believe most of the lavender oils have evaporated, and the towel does not have a very lavender-like scent."
Thanks, I appreciate you reaching out to them. I wonder what would be the point in including it, if most of it vaporizes/evaporates during production?
I still don't think I'd be comfortable with it, especially since it's lavender oil (when I read the ingredients, it just says lavender, not lavender oil). Also gotta say that I'm not crazy about them stating on their website that "lavender oil is non-toxic to cats and dogs," as that's just not true. 😕
Regardless, it's not worth the risk to me; my cat is already prone to GI upset. I wish they had a formulation without it! Oh well.
You can tell she’s a real cat owner by the scratches lol
:)
Wessie looks blasé about that cat harness lol
I have three cats, one who has pica and he likes to eat the tape for anti scratching 😭
Blep.
Love the channel. However, many of the suggestions are very pricey. I think it would be great to see more value options. Also, many cat owners (the vast majority as I understand it) feed dry kibble. Many channels have stated kibble is a big no no, and the rationale is pretty sound, but I don't think there is much science behind the notion. So many people have cats in their late teens who eat kibble and so many vets say kibble is fine, it would be interesting to see the issue discussed in detail with an animal nutritionist.
Hey Michael, good points. I agree that these are solid ideas. Thanks, and happy New Year!
What would you call someone who hates cats and cheese?
I thought about this for a while and couldn't come up with anything! What DO you call them?
All sponsored
A little presumptuous, I think! I got some of these products for free, but I wasn't paid to include any of them.
So what? Don't you buy stuff you see on the internet or television? 🤣 Just say you can't afford it and move on. 🤣
@@AllAboutCatsYT yeah that’s what they all say👌
@@papi9582 Alright!
Happy new year!
Happy new year to you, Leslie!