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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 …
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What is Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome?
Seemingly nutty feline behavior can sometimes be a sign of FHS - feline hyperesthesia syndrome.
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Fall Books for Cat Lovers
This is the perfect season to wrap yourself up in a blanket and get cozy with a good book. Need some recommendations? Check out these fun, new mysteries — cats included!
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Make the Diet Switcheroo Safe for Your Cat
Be careful when switching your cat's food. If you abruptly switch your cat's diet, you may cause vomiting, diarrhea and/or stomach pain.
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Is Your Cat’s Runny Nose Normal?
Noticed nasal discharge coming from your kitty recently? Is your cat's runny nose normal or something that necessitates a trip to the vet? Let’s look at causes, diagnosis and treatments for your cat's runny nose.
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What’s Mew at Catster: September 2019 Events
Interested in fun cat events going on near you? We’ve found a few great September 2019 cat events to check out this month.
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9 Reasons to Adore the Lucky Korat
Do you crave love and luck? Then you’ll most definitely covet a cuddle with the Korat — a silver-toned sweetheart who will make you purr! 1 Shades of silver The Korat’s coloring is blue-gray in hue but has a halo effect that casts a silver sheen upon his coat, making him glisten and glow in …
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Meow Love
Cats are more popular than ever!
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National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day was designed to remind cat owners to take their cats to the veterinarian at least annually.
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Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood
Let's Debunk The Top 8 Misconceptions People Have About Cats
