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Can You Shave a Cat? Should You Ever Shave a Cat?
Summer is unofficially here and with it — hot, humid weather. So, is all this heat making your cat too hot? Can you shave a cat? We’ve found a few things to consider when it comes to shaving your cat.
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5 Things to Know About Bringing an Adult Cat Into Your Home
Adopting an adult cat? Awesome! An adult cat poses different challenges than a kitten. Behaviorist Marilyn Krieger highlights a few issues you might encounter when adding an adult cat to your home — and how to overcome them.
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Cats and Fireworks: How to Prep Your Kitty for Summer Fireworks
Summer celebrations like Memorial Day can mean anxiety and stress for kitties. We've got expert advice on how to handle cats and fireworks.
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How to Teach Your Cat Appropriate Scratching Behaviors
Cats need to scratch, but here's how you can guide them toward scratchers and posts rather than your furniture and rugs.
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6 Common Litter Box Issues — and How to Fix Them
Uh-oh — is your household experiencing litter box issues? Whether you’re looking for answers about kitten litter boxes, cats guarding and bullying each other over litter boxes, or litter box avoidance, check out these easy solutions for the occasional potty mishap.
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Is a Dry Cat Nose a Cause for Concern?
A dry cat nose means nothing for some kitties, but signifies issues for others. Same with a wet cat nose. Here's how to assess the situation and next steps to take.
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Dealing With an Aggressive Cat? 7 Reasons Why Cats Become Aggressive
Cats don't get aggressive out of nowhere. An aggressive cat is usually behaving that way for a good reason. Here are seven reasons why cats become aggressive — plus the warning signs and how to handle each.
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11 Cat Emergencies That Need Immediate Vet Attention
Some cat emergencies come on suddenly and are overt, but others start off vague. Here's how to recognize an emergency situation and when to bring your cat to the vet ASAP.
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Kitten Suckling — Is It a Bad Thing?
Kitten suckling can be a sign of stress, compulsive behavior, or even just happiness or contentment — so why do cats suckle and should you worry about it?
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What Is Fading Kitten Syndrome and Why Do So Many Foster Kittens Die From It?
Kitten season is here and there’s never been a better time to educate yourself on fading kitten syndrome. Various conditions and diseases can trigger fading kitten syndrome, but there are things you can do to prevent it.
