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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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The 10 Common Causes of Sudden Death in Cats (And Which Ones Are Preventable)

Most cat owners don’t think much about heart disease, internal hemorrhage, or viral infections until they’re staring at an empty bed. Sudden death in cats is one of those topics that feels too heavy to think about proactively, but understanding...

sick cat lying on blanket

Your Cat Keeps Vomiting After Eating: Here’s What’s Going On

Cats vomit. It’s one of the less glamorous facts of life with a feline, and most cat owners have cleaned up more than their fair share of it. But when it’s happening consistently after meals, it stops feeling like a...

cat eating kibbles from red bowl

Cat Shampoo Alternatives That Are Already in Your House

If your cat has ever gotten into something disgusting and you’ve found yourself without cat shampoo, we’re here to help. Before you panic or reach for your own bottle of shampoo, STOP. Cat skin has a different pH than human...

Cat sitting in bathtub after playing with water, front view

What Feral Cats Actually Need From the People Who Feed Them

Feral cats are everywhere. Slipping between parked cars, darting under porches, appearing briefly at dusk before vanishing again. Most people see them, feel a momentary pang of sympathy, and move on with their day. And some people leave food. That...

feral cats

Why Your Cat’s Poop Smells Like a Biohazard

Nobody enjoys litter box duty, but sometimes it gets unbearable. The smell hits you from across the room. You’re scooping faster, lighting candles, cracking windows, and still your house smells like something died. Your cat seems fine, but their poop...

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RIP Your Furniture? Not With This Guide to Cat Scratch Damage Control

Your couch looks like it survived a minor apocalypse. The curtains have mysterious vertical shreds. That new rug you splurged on is already showing signs of feline vandalism. Yelling hasn’t worked. Scolding just makes your cat avoid you. And you’re...

male cat scratching the furniture

You’re Probably Feeding Your Cat Wrong (Here’s How to Fix It)

Many cat parents pour kibble into their cat’s bowl whenever it looks empty, maybe top off the water, and call it a day. The cats seem fine, so what’s the problem? Turns out, the way most of us feed our...

tortie cat eating from metal bowl

Your Cat Ghosted Your Bed: Here’s What Changed

Cats are particular about where they sleep. Not just a little particular, but obsessively, methodically particular. They’ll test seventeen surfaces, circle a spot four times, and reject a $200 cat bed in favor of a cardboard box. Where a cat...

old tabby cat lying on bed

Why Cats Pee on Furniture (And How to Make Them Stop)

Cats peeing on furniture isn’t a behavior problem. It’s a communication problem. Your cat can’t tell you their litter box hurts to use, or that the new dog is stressing them out, or that the box itself is too small...

White cat standing infront of his pee in the couch

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...

woman looking at cat's butt

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...

cat on top of bathtub

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...

vet holding sick cat

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...

kitten in grass

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...

abyssinian cat hisses

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