Most kittens learn how to use the litterbox by watching their mothers or other adult cats in action. Sometimes, though, circumstances in a kitten’s life can cause them to miss out on this very important lesson. If you need to “toilet train” your kitten, here’s how. Before You Begin Get a litterbox with shallow sides …
Cats are always making some sort of sound or other. From that sound they make when they are unhappy about something to that other sound they make when they’re really unhappy about something. But feline specialists, zoologists, and assorted cat ladies think they’ve broken the kitty code, and now those mysterious noises cats emit — …
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Those dogs — always going for walks, meeting up at dog parks, getting together for play dates at doggie daycares, walking in packs … always being so darn social! Just because you’re a cat person, it doesn’t mean you should be denied the pleasure of socialization. But because it’s a little tricky to get a …
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You’re probably familar with the iconic image of Le Chat Noir (The Black Cat). The memorable design was taken from a 19th-century poster by cat-friendly French artist Th├®ophile Alexandre Steinlen, which he created to promote the Parisian cabaret. While the mysterious black feline is most commonly seen on prints and posters, it has also popped …
Not surprisingly, gothic vampire writer Anne Rice shares her home with a cat — the handsome kitty named Prince Oberon. The little feline makes regular appearances on her Facebook page, garnering a following of his own with more than a thousand “Likes.” It would seem that Oberon is the apple of Anne’s eye — and …
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Editor’s Note: Lesley is an Associate Editor for Catster’s sister SAY Media site, xojane.com. This article first ran on xoJane, but we’re rerunning it (with permission!) so Catsters can weigh in. If you have advice on how Lesley can deal with Rufus’s health issues, do leave it in the comments below. Thanks, everyone! Lately I’ve …
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