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Rachael has been a freelance writer since 2000, in which time she has had an opportunity to research and write about many different topics while working to master the art of fusing high-quality content with effective content marketing strategies. She is an artist at heart and loves to read, paint, and make jewelry in her spare time. As a vegan, Rachael is obsessed with helping animals in need both in her community and anywhere in the world where she feels she can make a difference. Animals also happen to be her favorite topic to write about! She lives off the grid in Hawaii with her husband, her garden, and her rescue animals including 5 dogs, a cat, a goat, and dozens of chickens.

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Is Holiday Inn Pet Friendly? 2025 Guide

Holiday Inns are located all around the United States and are designed to accommodate families of all shapes and sizes, including those who like to bring pets along on their travels. Not all Holiday Inns allow pets on their properties,...

cat and dog in hotel room

Scottish Fold Siamese Mix: Pictures, Info, Temperament & Traits

Scottish Fold Siamese mix cats are not that common, so there is not much known about them. To learn about this designer cat breed means to learn about the Scottish Fold and the Siamese cat breeds. This way, you can...

scottish fold siamese mixed cat outdoors

Cornish Rex Price: What They Cost in 2025

The Cornish Rex is a domestic breed of cat that has unusual fur. Instead of an outer coat, a middle layer, and an undercoat, like most other cat breeds, they have only a “down” or undercoat that is extremely fine...

Calico Cornish Rex

National Kids and Pets Day 2025: When & What Is It?

There are dozens of interesting holidays throughout the year that are dedicated to bringing attention to animals in one way or the other. One such holiday is called National Kids and Pets Day, which is observed every year on April...

Siamese cat with kids

Asian Cat: Info, Pictures, Temperament & Care Guide

Asian cats are a small group of breeds that are a lot like the Burmese cat, except they come in a wide range of coat patterns and colors. Interestingly, these cats were accidentally created in the United Kingdom in the...

Black Burmese cat

5 Snowshoe Cat Colors & Patterns (With Info & Pictures)

Snowshoe cats are not often talked about, but they are well-known by sight. These small to medium-sized cats weigh between 7 and 12 pounds and display muscular, agile builds that make them look bulky under their coats of hair. These...

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Why Is My Cat’s Third Eyelid Showing? 5 Vet Reviewed Reasons & Advice

Cats do not see the world in the same way that humans do. Their eye anatomy is different, and their eyes glow due to a reflective membrane at the back of their eyes that helps them see well in the...

Vet ophthalmologist examining a cat_s eyes with a slit lamp

Why Is My Cat Pulling Their Hair Out? 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Cats can spend up to 50% of their day grooming themselves. They do it primarily to keep themselves clean, but grooming also helps regulate their body temperature and spreads oils through their coat, to name a few reasons. Cats also...

woman holding a pile of cat hair

Do Cat Paw Pads Change Color? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Lovingly referred to as toe beans by many people, a cat’s paw pads tend to be one of the most endearing features of a feline. They are soft, supple, and super cute when a cat stretches them out after a...

close up cat toes

Cat Bunting: What Is It? Vet Approved Feline Behavior Guide

Cats are curious creatures that have many behaviors that we must study to understand, as they are not natural human ones. One such behavior is something called cat bunting. In short, cat bunting is when a cat places or butts...

Girl butting heads with her ginger cat

Can Cats Eat Seafood? Vet Approved Facts & Health Guidelines

It’s a popular belief that cats love fish, even though fish are not a natural part of a feline’s diet. Some cats don’t care for fish at all, while other kitties are always trying to snag a piece of tuna...

Can Cats Eat Seafood

How to Celebrate Your Cat: 5 Great Party Ideas

Whether it’s a birthday, a successful surgery, or simply a celebration of camaraderie, there are many reasons to celebrate your cat throughout their life. If you’re ready to have a fantastic party for your pet kitty, you might be wondering...

cat party decoration

When Are a Cat’s Teenage Years? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Useful Tips

Just like humans, cats go through a stage that tends to correlate with “teenage” behavior. Some of it is cute and funny, and some of it is irritating and frustrating. Fortunately, the cat teenage years are not all bad, and...

Bengal kitten playing

Are Toygers Hypoallergenic? Vet-Approved Facts & Tips

Toygers might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but they are cats that live right here with us on Earth. These designer cats were developed in the 1980s, when a woman bred a Bengal and a domestic shorthair...

toyger kitten wrapped in a towel

Can Cats Eat Chocolate? Vet-Verified Facts & Safety Guide

Cats are obligate carnivores and need nothing more than quality animal protein to stay happy and healthy throughout their lives. While cats are typically picky when it comes to what they will and won’t eat, they sometimes get curious and...

Can Cats Eat Chocolate