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Catster Interviews: Luna the Fashion Kitty
— We won't lie to you, all the girls here at Catster HQ are completely nuts about Luna the Fashion Kitty, an emerging Facebook cat-lebrity. We sneak onto Facebook several times a day to see Luna's amazing outfits and to give her virtual high-paws for...
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Does Owning a Cat Make You Sexier?
— In 2003, researchers at Charles University in Prague conducted a study funded by the Stanley Research Medical Institute in Bethesda, MD, which showed that domestic cats infected with the toxoplasma gondii parasite - the same parasite that's the...
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The Different Types of Tabby Patterns
— People sometimes call the average domestic cat a Tabby, but tabby is not a cat breed -- it is actually the pattern of kitty's coat. And it happens to be the most common of all the feline coat patterns. Technically speaking, no matter what color or...
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Four New Year's Resolutions for Your Cat
— The new year isn't just a good time for you to break bad habits and take up good ones. It's an excellent time to take stock of your cat's life and figure out what you can do to make her life better, too. Here are four feline new year's resolutions...
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The 10 Most Famous LOL Cats
— Do you know what your cat is thinking? Apparently most cats are incredibly demanding creatures and while many have rather insightful internal monologues, they can't spell very well at all! At least that's what scores of people on the Internet have...
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15 of Our Favorite Talking Cats
— As all cat owners know, every cat talks. Even the "silent" breeds such as the Chartreux voice their opinion with small noises. Most cats talk when you come home, when you head to the kitchen, when you're trying to go to sleep and when you don't...
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10 Interactive Cat Toys Worth Owning
— Cats are lazier than their ancestors for a reason. They no longer have to hunt for their food or travel long distances to find new hunting grounds and water. Domestic cats don't have to expend energy defending cubs from larger creatures or fighting...
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10 Tips for Getting Great Photos of Your Cat
— Sometimes we really wonder...with her tail curled in a perfect S-shape, head angled just a liiiittle to the right, and paws frozen in stance, our Kitty McKitterson seems to know when a camera is around. Does she know we're snapping a photo of her...
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10 Red Flags to Heed When Inspecting a Cat Boarding Facility
— One of the most important decisions we make about our cats is where to board them. Often the fretful thought of leaving Fluffy behind can influence not only our trip once we're there but also our decision to go. The back and forth of "What if my...
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10 Things to Pack When Traveling with Your Cat
— When we think of traveling with a pet, we usually picture a dog happily jumping into the car and drooling over his owner's shoulder during the ride. Or we think of a calm, sleeping dog content in his carrier. The thought of a cat traveling to...
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The Basics of Cat Photography
— Cats are notoriously difficult photo subjects. An action shot of a cat usually reveals nothing more than a blur. A portrait can result in the infamous "laser eyes" phenomenon. And when you've got the camera out, half the time they simply refuse to...
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Three Options for Caring for Your Cat While You're Out Of Town
— Cats are pretty self-sufficient creatures, but that doesn't mean you can leave your kitten alone while you go out of town. Even an overnight trip can be traumatic for a young kitten or a cat that is very closely bonded to you. You wouldn't leave a...
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Teach Your Cat to Love the Carrier in Six Steps
— Your cat's carrier is an essential part of her life. Whether you're taking her for a vet visit, traveling to visit your family or friends, or evacuating in an emergency, your pet needs to learn to accept this form of transport. With the right carrier...
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Cat Trees: Choosing the Best
— Cats love to have vertical space, and your kitten is no exception. Not only do cat trees give your kitten an appropriate place to climb, they also provide her with the exercise she needs and a natural opportunity to groom her own claws. However...
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How to Find the Perfect Cat Bed
— Although many cats sleep wherever they please -- your bed, your furniture, your clothes, your guests' bed, and so on -- you may want to get your cat used to sleeping in her own bed. Or maybe you just want to spoil her and give her yet another...
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Five Must-Have Toys for Your Cat
— Your kitten needs to play, and if she's the only cat in the house, she needs to play with you. As strange as it may sound, play is a crucial part of your pet's development. It enhances her coordination, gives her the exercise she needs to stay fit...
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Gear Guides: The Best Cat Toys, Beds, Treats and More
— With so many cat products on the market, however is one to decide what to take home for the kitties? Here, for your perusal, is our series of gear guides for treats, toys, litter and everything in between: Five Must-Have Cat Toys - Play is a crucial...
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Choosing Cat Names
— Your cat's name says as much about you as it does your pet. A more human name might mean your cat is just like a child to you, while other names might better illustrate a beloved quality of your pet's, be it physical (think "Patches" or "Blackie") or...
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How to Calculate A Cat's Age in Cat Years
— A popular misconception is that cats age seven years (in human years) for each calendar year. In fact, feline aging is much more rapid during the first two years of life. A cat reaches the approximate human age of 15 during its first year, then 24...
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Cat Travel Tips
— Cats traditionally do not love to travel, although there will be some exceptions as cats are very individualistic and they love proving their humans wrong. Learning how to travel with your cat means learning how you can best adapt new environments to...
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Cat Health Insurance: Things to Look for
— Pet health insurance is still somewhat of a novelty, as only a small minority of cat and dog owners currently invests in these policies. As the market slowly grows, however, it's gotten more competitive, with more and more companies offering pet...
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Car Travel with Cats
— Most cats prefer to stay home. The car trip for cats often means a trip to the vet or, worse yet for furry cats, the groomers. Yes, a few cats love car transport, but they are the brave and the bold. Traveling by car with your cat involves some...
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Traveling with Your Cat by Airplane
— Flying with cats is not as hard as it sounds. If your cat can nap, your cat can fly. Learning how to travel with your cat on an airplane helps you to create a safe, predictable, and calm passage for your kitty when the fur flies. Prepare well in...
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Buying the Right Cat Carrier
— Attention cat owners of the world: If you have a cat, you need a cat carrier. Also known as a pet taxis, cat taxis, or cat crates, cat carriers (like cats) come in all shapes and sizes. They range in price and durability from collapsible cardboard...
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Tips for Finding Cat-Friendly Hotels
— It's not all that hard to find cat-friendly lodging world-wide these days, but all cat-owning travelers do still need to check, in preparation for any trip, if cats will be welcome to avoid bad surprises at the hotel check-in. The AAA has a...
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Traveling Across International Borders with Your Cat
— When traveling with your cat, every national border crossing is governed by its own set of requirements. While cats tend to be homebodies, not all cats fit the stereotype. Some cats love to travel, and, of course, if you are relocating to a different...
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Choosing the Best Cat Litter
— Birds won't do it, dogs won't do it, and guinea pigs can't do it. The cat is one of the rare pets to understand how to use a bathroom facility (litter box) almost from infancy. No wonder most people consider cats to be among the cleanest (and...
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Choosing the Right Cat Boarding Facility
— Like getting married or starting a new job, traveling can be a fun yet stressful time in life. One way to ease stress levels is to take the time to investigate and choose an appropriate boarding facility for your cats well in advance of your...
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Lost Cat: What You Should Do
— When your cat is lost, the most important thing to remember is to act immediately. Even a short delay may hamper your efforts to find an animal. And while microchipping your pet may have given you a sense of security about recovering your pet in...
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Microchipping and Identification
— It's one of the worst things imaginable: losing a pet. It can make cat and dog owners feel so helpless. The statistics are high and state that one in three pets will get lost. And consider that 90 percent of those that aren't identified won't be...
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