Poor Basil Farrow is lying on his back a lot these days… life’s tough when you’re forced to wear a fur coat all year round! Many of your animal companions (aka pets) must be in the same predicament – so we made a video with tips on how to beat the summer heat.

1) Leave several bowls of cool water around the house. Replenish often.
2) Groom your pets regularly: shaving or brushing.
3) Wipe down your cat’s body with a cool, wet towel.
4) Keep your house well-ventilated, but go easy on the AC and fans.
5) Lick the occasional spoonful of organic, plain yogurt.
6) Ensure there are cool areas for your pets to rest.
- Remember… a cool cat is a happy cat!

Wahhh! To celebrate the launch of my cute Scottish Fold cat Basil Farrow’s daily blog, I’m having a huge prize giveaway!

First up: a new video of my foldy-eared son! Basil Farrow lies on his back for a tummy rub, pounces on a toy… and for the first time on video, you hear him meow (or rather, “WAHHH!)

Every day, I’ll be posting adorable photos of Basil in the style of a manga – just like Japan’s popular kitty blogs. So please: bookmark the new blog, subscribe, and spread the word.

More reason to celebrate: I’ve teamed up with J-pop merchant J-List to give away FOUR cat-themed prizes! You can win a Lucky Cat bento box, or one of three Maineki Neko solar powered toys.

From now til Monday, head over to J-List or J-Box and search for a photo of my Scottish Fold cat (he’s hidden somewhere on the site). Hint: Basil is attached to a product that I’ve reviewed in the past on my Japanese fashion blog…

When you’ve found my baby, send an email to treasurehunt@jlist.com with a screenshot or the title of the product featuring the cat photo. J-List will randomly choose four winners.

How about a BONUS prize? If you share the news about the new blog (by emailing your friends, Twittering, blogging, or posting on a forum/social network) – Basil and I will personally send you an adorable present! Just leave a comment telling us how you spread the word, with a link (if applicable).

Ai-yah! I’m excited to give you a daily dose of Basil Farrow’s cuteness! Good luck with the J-List treasure hunt, and enjoy the new blog: http://lacarmina.com/basilfarrow !

More videos coming soon, including one of Basil meowing (or rather, wahh-ing). Subscribe to his channel to stay updated!

Have you visited Basil Farrow’s YouTube channel? Subscribe to dozens of videos of the world’s most kawaii kitty! Below is a classic – Basil helps to make the bed.

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