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Dan has been working in the pet world for over 4 years covering cats, dogs, and all other pets in between. He loves helping pet parents keep their companions happy, healthy, and of course, totally spoiled! Originally from London, Dan now travels and works remotely, which unfortunately means no pets at home, but it gives him plenty of opportunities to fuss over other people’s furry friends.

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Your Cat’s Red Butt Has Entered the Chat (And Your Face)

Your cat demands attention in the most dramatic way possible: tail straight up in the air, rear end directly in your face. It’s a classic feline power move. But this time, something looks off. The area around their anus is...

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Do Cats Really Need Baths? Most Owners Get This Wrong

You’ve likely been scrolling through social media and seen a video of someone giving their cat a luxurious bath, complete with special shampoos and a blow-dry. You look at your own cat, sprawled on the couch, and wonder: Am I...

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One Household Item That Kills More Cats Than You’d Think

Cats will eat the weirdest things. Hair ties vanish from bathroom counters. Earbuds disappear from nightstands. Ribbon from last night’s gift wrapping gets batted across the kitchen floor until it suddenly… doesn’t exist anymore. Most of those oddball snacks either...

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Why Your First Cat Shouldn’t Be One of These Breeds

You’ve scrolled through enough cat photos to know which breed you want. Maybe it’s that sleek Bombay that looks like a miniature panther, or the exotic-looking Savannah with its wild leopard spots. You’re ready to bring one home, set up...

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Why Feral Kittens Only Have Months to Learn Everything

Watch a mother cat with her litter long enough, and you’ll notice something remarkable: she’s not just feeding them. She’s running a survival school. Every interaction teaches her kittens something they’ll need when she eventually leaves, whether that’s in a...

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The Wild Survival Instinct That Makes Cats Hiss at Their Owners

Have you ever reached down to pet your cat while they’re eating, and suddenly they’re hissing at you like you’re a stranger who broke into their house? Or maybe your cat has started blocking the other pets from accessing the...

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Vaseline for Cat Hairballs? What Vets Want You to Know First

You’re watching your cat hack up yet another hairball on your carpet when someone suggests Vaseline. Wait, what? That stuff sitting in your bathroom cabinet? It sounds bizarre, maybe even dangerous, but people swear by it for treating hairballs. So...

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Why Some Cats Never Purr (And Why That’s Okay)

There’s your cat, sprawled across your lap in a patch of afternoon sunlight, eyes half-closed, perfectly relaxed. You wait for it – that familiar rumble, the tiny motor that usually starts up when they’re content. But there’s nothing. Just silence....

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Why Vets See So Many Cats Who Ate Rubber Bands

The rubber band hits the floor with a soft snap, and before you can blink, your cat is batting it across the kitchen as they’ve just caught the world’s bounciest mouse. It stretches, it wiggles, it moves exactly like prey....

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The Kitten Clues That Tell You Exactly How Old They Are

If you ever find a tiny kitten, or maybe you just brought home a “two-month-old” from a shelter, but something feels off about that estimate because the kitten seems too small, too unsteady, too… young, we’re here to help. Knowing...

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Mange Spreads Fast in Feral Colonies – Here’s How to Stop It

If you care for feral cats, or if you interact with them every so often, you likely already know how tough it can be to keep them healthy. When intense itching, hair loss, and scabby skin enter the picture, things...

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Cat Fur Everywhere? Fabrics That Help – and Ones That Make It Worse

You’re getting dressed for work. You pull on a clean sweater, glance in the mirror, and somehow it’s already covered in cat hair. Your cat hasn’t even been in the room. You don’t know how this keeps happening, but you’re...

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Spay/Neuter Complications in Cats: What Vets Want You to Know

Your cat’s spay appointment is booked. You’ve arranged time off work, prepped a quiet recovery space, and bought one of those cone collars they’ll definitely hate. You know this surgery is the right call—it prevents unwanted litters, cuts down on...

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Ever Wonder Why Your Cat’s Tail Is So Long? Here’s Why

Your cat just leaped onto the bookshelf, tail streaming behind them like a banner. As they settled in, their tail curls around their paws. You’ve probably never measured it, but you’ve definitely noticed: that’s a lot of tail. And you’re...

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Why Cat Ear Sores Shouldn’t Be Ignored (Even Small Ones)

You’re giving your cat a head scratch when your fingers catch on something rough. You pull your hand back and look closer – there’s a scab on the edge of their ear. A crusty patch. Maybe some hair loss around...

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