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Your Guide to Weaning Kittens
Whether you’ve found an orphaned litter or are starting to transition your foster kitties to solid food, kitten season is the perfect time to learn more about weaning kittens.
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What’s Mew at Catster: June 2018 Cat Events
Interested in fun cat events going on near you? We've found a few great June 2018 cat events to check out this month!
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The Latest Looks in Cat Fashion
From the runways of New York and Paris down to High Street stores, the feline form dictates looks across the globe. Whether it's on t-shirts or runway threads, cat-eye sunglasses or cat-eye makeup, let's explore the latest in cat fashion right here.
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3 Summer Tips for Cats
Our top summer tips for cats include advice on how to ensure your cat drinks enough water, stays groomed and avoids heatstroke. Find out how right here!
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8 Unusual Cat Diseases to Know About
What is acromegaly in cats? What about Cushing’s disease in cats? And what in the world are tularemia and cytauxzoonosis? They’re all cat diseases — and while they’re not that common right now, cases are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know.
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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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All You Need to Know About Herbs for Cats
Herbs for cats?! Yep, in small doses, some herbs can enhance your cat’s physical and mental health. So, what should you know about valerian for cats, chamomile for cats and catnip for cats? Here are the dos and don'ts when it comes to herbs for cats.
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What Foods Are Toxic to Cats?
Don’t know what foods are toxic to cats? Can cats eat grapes? Can cats drink milk? And can cats eat chocolate? Check out this list of human foods that are toxic to cats.
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Let’s Talk About Cat Whiskers
Whiskers are more than just an adorable addition to your feline’s face. Whiskers indicate your cat’s mood and can help him walk on ledges, hunt and gauge spatial relations. And what about whisker stress or whisker fatigue, and myths associated with whiskers? Let's learn the facts here.
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Christina Hess’ ‘Animals in History’ Series
Artist Christina Hess’ ‘Animals in History’ series puts a feline twist on famous figures, like William Shakesbeard, King Tutankhameow and Marie Antoinippe.
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Your Cat Would Choose You Over a Snack
Good news — a recent study found that your cat would pick you over food.
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DIY Recipe: Cat-Shaped Sandwiches
The human cat-lovers in your life will enjoy nibbling on cute, cat-shaped sandwiches. They’re easy to make and delicious, too!
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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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What’s Mew at Catster: The ASPCA’s Los Angeles Feline Foster Program
The ASPCA’s Los Angeles Feline Foster Program helps kittens ideally go straight from intake to loving foster homes. The program also provides a supply of toys, food, litter and other necessities, as well as medical care.
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Why We’re Obsessed With ‘The Book of the Cat’
‘The Book of the Cat’ is a whimsical collection of feline artwork curated by Angus Hyland and Caroline Roberts.
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How to Help a Grieving Cat
Whether it’s sadness over the loss of a feline or human friend (or a former home) cats can and do grieve. Here’s how to help a grieving cat.
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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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A Vet Weighs In on Flea Treatments for Cats
Fleas are more than an itchy nuisance. These little buggers can cause flea allergic dermatitis, tapeworms, cat-scratch disease and anemia. One vet weighs in on topical, oral and flea-collar treatments for cats and which flea treatments for cats are safe.
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Let’s Talk Cat Names and How to Name Your Cat
Stumped on cat names? Brainstorm the perfect name for your new cat, complete with classic do’s, don’ts and trending monikers.
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The Oreo Cat Uses His Social Following to Fight Bullying
The Oreo Cat isn’t just another cute internet kitty. Oreo fights bullying on his social channels and with a book. He also has his own line of cat accessories, a live streaming show and works with PEP! The Pet Education Project.
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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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Cat Hairs Convict Texas Woman
Find out how the FBI was able to incriminate a Texas woman by using her cat’s hairs.
