Catster: Cat Care & Health Guides by Veterinarians & Experts

Some cats have zoomies. Teri looks like she has the whole subscription. 😹 Our readers shared their wildest feline moments for this week’s “Just Being Crazy” photo contest, and Teri brought exactly the kind of chaotic cat energy we were looking for! Congrats to Teri for taking first place this week. 💜 Think your cat has a winning photo? Send us your best shot for a chance to be featured next! Link in our bio! #catmemes #cutecats #catphotos

Sometimes the most powerful rescue is helping a beloved pet stay with the family that already loves them. 🐾💕 When Julie Wittmann moved to Lake Chapala, she asked local veterinarians what animals needed most during COVID. The answer was simple: food. What began with Julie repackaging large bags of kibble herself grew into Pet Food Bank Lakeside, an independent partner of FoodBank Lakeside helping families keep their dogs and cats fed, loved, and by their side. Today, the program helps provide food for more than 1,200 dogs and cats every month. For older, ill, or disabled pet guardians especially, that support can mean more than a full bowl—it can mean comfort, companionship, and one less impossible decision. Read our Heroes of the Pet World feature and meet Julie and the volunteers helping keep pets and the people who love them together. ❤️ 🔗 Link in our Linktree (in bio). #Catster #HeroesOfThePetWorld #PetFoodBankLakeside #PetFoodBank #AnimalWelfare #PetSupport #CommunityPets #Cats #CatLovers #KeepingFamiliesTogether

😴 12–20 hours. That's how much sleep a healthy cat may need in a day! Exactly how much your cat sleeps depends on their age, lifestyle, health, and activity level. Most healthy adult cats sleep for around 12–16 hours a day, while kittens, senior cats, and cats recovering from illness may snooze for up to 20 hours. Cats are natural predators, and although our pampered pets don't need to hunt for every meal, they've kept the same instinct to conserve energy between bursts of activity. That's why your cat may spend most of the afternoon asleep before suddenly racing around the house at 10 p.m.! As long as your cat is eating well, behaving normally when awake, and doesn't show any sudden changes in their sleeping habits, all those catnaps are usually perfectly normal. 💬 Is your cat an all-day napper, or do they prefer zoomies over snoozing? 😸

🐱 A familiar flea medication just picked up a surprising new job. The FDA has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for nitenpyram, the active ingredient in Capstar, to help prevent and treat New World screwworm in cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies. Screwworm larvae can invade wounds and other vulnerable areas, making prevention especially important for pets living in or traveling to affected areas. This doesn’t mean every cat needs the medication. Risk depends on location, travel, and whether screwworm is present, but veterinarians now have another option to protect at-risk cats. 🐾 Swipe through to learn what this authorization means and why prevention is part of the bigger picture. 🔗 Read the full story on Catster.com — link in bio. Could a medication already sitting in the veterinary toolbox make a meaningful difference during an emerging animal health threat? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. 💜 #Catster #WeeklyMews #CatHealth #PetHealth #NewWorldScrewworm #VeterinaryMedicine #CatParents #Cats

Sponsored by Comfort Zone We know that cats are masters at masking illness and pain, but did you know they are also extremely talented at hiding their emotions? Feline stress and anxiety are far more common than most of us realize, and quite often, pet parents are completely unaware of their cat’s emotional turmoil until it starts causing physical symptoms. Inappropriate urination, diarrhea, and overgrooming are just some of the problems that can be triggered by stress, and it’s not always easy to work out what is causing that stress, let alone how to eliminate it. Comfort Zone specializes in feline emotional health and well-being, and their Calming Mousse is a tasty addition to their popular range of calming products available online at comfortzone.com or from your local Petco store. Comfort Zone Calming Mousse is an easy way to support your cat’s natural coping mechanisms with a tasty treat you can give them every day. Check out the full product review at catster.com😻 (link in our linktree) #sponsored #catster #ComfortZonePets #calmcat

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🐾 Some heroes begin with a rescue. Others begin by refusing to accept that killing should be the answer. 💕 Founded in 1995, @thecatnetwork grew from a response to a proposed $35 bounty and trap-and-kill approach into a South Florida movement built around humane solutions for community cats. Through education, affordable spay/neuter access, adoption support, advocacy, and compassionate policy, thousands of volunteers and donors have helped change what the future can look like for cats in need. Over three decades, The Cat Network, Inc. has helped sterilize more than 122,000 cats and place more than 24,000 into homes, while programs like the Miami Meow Mobile continue expanding access to affordable care across the region. Read our Heroes of the Pet World feature and meet the people helping break the cycle of homelessness through prevention, compassion, and action. 💜 🔗 Link in our Linktree (in bio). #Catster #HeroesOfThePetWorld #TheCatNetwork #CatRescue #CommunityCats #TNR #SpayAndNeuter #CatAdoption #AnimalWelfare #CatLovers

🌍🐱 Happy Global Cat Day! Today, we celebrate cats everywhere—from the playful kittens keeping us entertained to the wise seniors who remind us to slow down and enjoy the little things. It's also a day to recognize the millions of cats around the world who are still waiting for safe homes, compassionate care, and brighter futures. Every adoption, foster placement, TNR effort, donation, and act of kindness helps make a difference. Whether your cat is curled up beside you, demanding dinner, or plotting their next adventure, give them a little extra love today. 💛 🐾 Tell us about your cat in the comments! We'd love to celebrate them with you. #GlobalCatDay #CatLovers #CatsOfInstagram #CatLife #Catster