Dan
Seymour
Author
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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Jun 24, 2026
We have been sharing our lives with cats for thousands of years, yet we still find ourselves genuinely stumped by what they get up to. From chattering their teeth at the window to leaving dead mice at the door, these...
Jun 17, 2026
Cats are not particularly known for having a pleasant aroma. The occasional whiff of fishy cat breath and that unmistakable post-litter-box scent simply come with the territory. So when a cat suddenly smells sweet, almost like maple syrup, most owners...
Jun 10, 2026
Cats have an extraordinary talent for making themselves present in the most inconvenient places, and the bathroom ranks near the top of the list. It is one of the most universally shared experiences among cat owners, and yet the reasons...
Jun 3, 2026
Cats spend an astonishing amount of time grooming. It is part hygiene routine, part comfort ritual, and part instinct that traces back generations. But all that licking comes with a familiar side effect that most cat owners know well: hairballs....
May 27, 2026
Cats have a talent for turning the ordinary into something slightly bizarre. One minute, there’s a peaceful evening on the couch, and the next, a cat is chewing on a strand of hair like it’s the most fascinating thing in...
May 20, 2026
Cats have a reputation for being aloof, which makes it all the more puzzling when they reach out and deliberately place a paw on your face. It’s oddly intimate for an animal that supposedly doesn’t care about you. So what’s...
May 13, 2026
Cat bites sent more than 400,000 people to emergency rooms in the US each year.1 Not scratches. Bites. And the reason they’re so medically serious has nothing to do with how hard the cat bites. It’s about what’s in a...
May 6, 2026
One in every 100 cats develops diabetes.1 That’s not a rare, unlucky condition reserved for cats with obvious health problems. It’s common enough that most vets see it regularly, and common enough that any cat owner should know what it...
May 6, 2026
Orange tabby cats are everywhere, and yet most people know surprisingly little about what actually makes them so fascinating (unless you are owned by one, of course). The colour, the personality, the famous M on their forehead, even those little...
May 6, 2026
A cat squinting both eyes is usually a sign of contentment. A cat squinting just one eye is a different story. That asymmetry matters more than most cat owners realise, and understanding what’s behind it can make a real difference...
May 6, 2026
Chicken bones seem harmless enough, but for cats, they can cause serious damage quickly. Whether your cat swiped a piece off the counter or got into the bin, knowing what to do in the first few minutes can make a...
May 6, 2026
A cat that just vomited needs a specific kind of care, and the feeding decisions you make in the next few hours actually matter. Too much too soon can make things worse. Nothing at all for too long isn’t great...
Apr 28, 2026
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...
Jun 2, 2026
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...
Apr 6, 2026
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...
