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The Exotic and Charming Highlander
A naturally short tail and distinctive ears are some of the unique features found in the friendly Highlander cat.
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Help for Pet Loss
We consider our pets part of the family, but resources for grieving a beloved pet are limited. Kaleel Sakakeeny began supporting pet parents through the grieving process after the loss of his beloved feline soul mate, Kyro. “Kyro lit up my days and when he died, the light went out of my life,” Kaleel says. …
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TNR and Socially Conscious Sheltering
At the forefront of the TNR (trap, neuter and release) movement is a socially conscious shelter in Colorado Springs.
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How to Stop a Cat Fight and Why They Happen
What causes a cat fight and how do you stop your cats in the act or prevent your cats fighting in the first place? Here's what to do.
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9 Reasons We Love the Russian Blue Cat
Is the Russian Blue cat hypoallergenic and does she really hail from Russia? Learn some fun facts and this fascinating and gorgeous breed!
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9 Ways Rescue Cats Say, “Thank You”
Rescue cats have special ways of showing us their love.
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4 Signs of a Cat in Heat
Is your female cat acting weird? Is she sticking her butt in the air and meowing loudly? If she's over 5 months old, you might have a female cat in heat.
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5 Fascinating Facts About Polydactyl Cats
Cats with extra toes — a.k.a. polydactyl cats — have a freaky awesomeness that we just love. Let's learn five fun facts about polydactyl kitties here.
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Meow 3D Cat Planter
Lori Wendin, our art director, sent me the link to this planter, saying — run this! Of course, I loved it, too and reached out to co-creator Angel Napoleon to find out the inspiration behind this great product. About five years ago, Angel and her partner Brent Napoleon were working at a 3D printing company, …
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Big Changes for Small Spaces
Small homes or apartments can be challenging for life with a cat. Here are some home design ideas to keep your cat occupied and happy and you sane.
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Stella Talks College
College season is upon us, and I made the mistake of asking my cat, Stella, if she wanted to go. Yes, she wanted to go. Stella, have you ever wanted to go to college? No, but now that you mention it, yes. Can we tour the dining halls now? Sorry, Stella, I was just making …
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A Fabulous Feline Artist
Get a look inside the creative feline mind of Quint Cole, acrylic artist.
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Cat Spraying — Why Does It Happen and What Can You Do?
All cats — male and female, fixed or not — can spray. Check out these reasons for cats spraying, what to do when it happens and how to stop it.
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Why Do Cats Sleep So Much? 5 Facts About Sleeping Cats
Why do cats sleep so much? And are they truly sleeping, or just resting? Do they dream? Is cat snoring normal? Read on for facts about sleeping cats.
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Health Help for Shelter Cats
What to watch for when you bring your rescue cat home.
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Purr and Pour Cat Cafe
Purr & Pour Cat Café just opened its doors this past June in Georgetown, South Carolina. Its vision is a big one: a Georgetown County free from the overpopulation of non-altered feral and homeless cats because they’ve found loving forever homes. The café — the dream of PURRprietor Patricia Devine-Harms — gets its 12 to …
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Ask a Vet: My Cat Ate String — What Should I Do?
A kitten playing with a ball of yarn seems cute... But if your cat ate string (or tinsel, ribbon, dental floss, fishing line...) it can be life threatening.
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Spreading the Word on Spay and Neuter
Spaying and neutering of cats is the mission of Esther Mechler's Feline Fix by Five program.
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Pet Obesity Still a Big Issue
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention recently released its survey statistics for 2018, which found that 59.5% of cats and 55.8% of dogs in the United States are classified as overweight or obese. Cats beat out dogs in obesity — 33.8% of all cats falling in the category of obese (for dogs, it’s 18.9%). The …
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Big Feline Cancer Research Donation
The Petco Foundation and the Blue Buffalo Company partnered to award a $250,000 grant to the Morris Animal Foundation, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing animal health. The gift will specifically fund studies on feline cancer, which is the second leading cause of death in cats. Current Morris Animal Foundation cat-specific studies underway include …
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Pet Parents Can Take New Nutrition Course
The Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois is offering a first-of-its-kind online certificate program in pet nutrition. Open to pet owners, as well as veterinarians and other industry professionals, the program consists of four courses, three of which must be completed to earn certification. Topics covered include canine and feline metabolism, nutrient …
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Cats Know Their Names
According to a Japanese study published in April 2019 in the journal Scientific Reports, cats can distinguish between random words and their own names. The study looked at pet cats and their owners, as well as cats living in cat cafés. Interestingly, cats in cat cafés had strong responses to their names being uttered by …
