They are chemical antioxidants that keep the fatty contents of pet food from turning rancid. These chemicals have been linked to birth defects and liver and kidney damage. If a cat ingests them at every single meal it has to take a toll.

The value of BHA and BHT to pet food makers, who still routinely use them, is that once they are doused on kibble, the stuff can stay “fresh” for endless amounts of time.

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made with dried fish flakes), though most of us don’t keep those on hand. If your cat has a sweet tooth, try something made with molasses!

So, can we train our cats to roll over? It’s tough since, unlike dogs, cats have no master and thus are not eager to please. To entice your cat, try using treats. It’s good to start with simple things like “come.” Another simple trick is “up,” where the cat stretches up on his hind legs. Whatever the trick, the key is not to force them to do anything. Cats have to be convinced it’s worthwhile.

After all, they prefer to get us to jump through hoops for them.

Apples grow on trees, I think, and I am not too sure what a PC is, or what a laptop is, for that matter. Heck, the way I see things I AM THE ONLY LAPTOP you need to concern yourself with… EVER.

I do understand that these boxes that you stare into and peck at with your fingers somehow make it possible for you to buy me foods and treats and toys and still have a little something left over for yourself, but it doesn’t mean that you have to sit in front of it all night long. Pssst! Hey buddy, I am over here!

Turn off your computer and play with me every now and then. Or just sit with me and pet me. Or heck, I’ll even let you brush me if it means time with ME, ME and more ME. Believe me when I say that those so-called LOLcats and cute little kitty vids have nothing on me. Shut it down and get over here. I AM THE REAL DEAL and there’s nothing more stress relieving for both of us than a little one-on-one hang out time.

We’ll both be purring in no time at all… trust me.