If it wouldn't throw the whole ecosystem out of whack, I'm pretty sure I'd support an effort to rid the world of all existing insects and replace them with HEXBUG Nanos—because robot bugs take the creepy out of crawlies.

I decided to test Olive's hunting instinct with this battery powered toy programmed to behave like a real bug.  It was eight bucks, so I figured I'd give it a whirl.

I'd say she attacked that thing like a lion on injured prey. An extremely cuddly lion, that is!

See the results for yourself in the below video. Try to Ignore the video quality. Sorry iPhone; looks like it's time for me to invest in a video camera!

Yep, it's true. Now there's an iPad app for cats. 

While little creativity was put into the name, simply titled "iPad Game for Cats," this app is pretty clever. There are two levels; a laser, which is free, and a more graphically appealing mousetrap for $1.99.  I didn't spring for the mousetrap level, so I can't comment on it. It's hard for me to justify buying apps for myself, let alone my cat.

Still, the laser level is pretty neat. It works the same as any old laser pointer that cats go bonkers for, only it does the work for you. Plus, it's on the iPad, so it looks like your cat is a little human playing with technology. The equation is simple: Animals + Technology = Hilarious-ness.

Of course, Olive loved it. Warning: I would not let a cat near an iPad with bare nails. Olive is currently rocking her pink 
Soft Paws--essentially press-on nails for cats that serve as an alternative to declawing--making it safe for her to touch the screen. 

Check out the video above to see Olive in action. The verdict? It's a winner; and since cats love the free laser, the mousetrap level is pretty much a money-trap. Don't get caught.

The other day I was contemplating getting a Siamese friend for Olive when I got this flashback emotion, as if something deep in my psyche was screaming, "Evil! Watch out!"

Then I remembered; it was those damn sleezebag cats from Lady and the Tramp that victimized the sweet, innocent Cocker Spaniel.

I've always been boggled by those who express hatred for cats and personify cat-lovers as plagued with some detrimental personality flaw—but maybe this has something to do with it!

So, cat-haters, I get you. It's not your fault, it's Disney's. There's hope for you yet buried deep beneath those childhood scars.