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Why Is My Cat So Skittish? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons & Care Tips

Why Is My Cat So Skittish? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons & Care Tips

Just like humans, cats have different personalities. If your cat is skittish, you may be wondering why. Some cats are simply shy and they are just as lovable!…

Can Cats and Birds Live Together? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Can Cats and Birds Live Together? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Cats and birds couldn’t be more different from each other. Not only do they belong to completely different animal families, but they are physically very differ…

When Will My Current Cat Stop Hissing at My New Kitten? Vet-Verified Tips and FAQs

When Will My Current Cat Stop Hissing at My New Kitten? Vet-Verified Tips and FAQs

Bringing a new pet home, especially a kitten, is exciting. The new addition to your family almost always brings joy to their new family members, but if you alr…

Will a Cat Get Stressed Out if It Can’t Hide Anywhere? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Will a Cat Get Stressed Out if It Can’t Hide Anywhere? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Have you ever been in a stressful situation you wish you could get away from? When you’re stuck with nowhere to go, stress levels increase, you feel flustered,…

Do Female Cats Spray? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Do Female Cats Spray? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

It's a common misconception that only intact male cats spray. The truth is spraying is not a sex-specific feline behavior. Female cats can and do spray. Having…

How to Make a Cat Less Skittish: 10 Vet Approved Tips & Tricks

How to Make a Cat Less Skittish: 10 Vet Approved Tips & Tricks

While some cats love to meet new people and explore novel environments, others emphatically don't. Particularly skittish cats will sometimes disappear entirely…

Can Two Female Cats Get Along? Vet-Verified Info & Introduction Tips

Can Two Female Cats Get Along? Vet-Verified Info & Introduction Tips

If you already have a female cat at home and are considering adopting another cat, you may wonder how to make the transition as smooth as possible for your fur…

Why Does My Cat Kick Litter Out of the Box? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Does My Cat Kick Litter Out of the Box? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Cat owners all over the world are familiar with that awful feeling of stepping barefoot on small litter pebbles, which is usually followed by an explosive, "Wh…