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

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 bat…

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

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…

Why Feral Kittens Only Have Months to Learn Everything

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 int…

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

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? I…

Why Vets See So Many Cats Who Ate Rubber Bands

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 bouncie…

Mange Spreads Fast in Feral Colonies - Here's How to Stop It

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…

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

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 h…

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

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…