Catster is a publication where cat lovers come together to get the latest expert advice about cat behavior, health, news and entertainment.https://www.catster.com/en-usMon, 14 Sep 2026 12:20:35 GMThttps://www.catster.com/felines-weekly/photo-contest-september-14-2026/https://www.catster.com/felines-weekly/photo-contest-september-14-2026/Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what cats will win this weeks contest! See all the winners hereMon, 14 Sep 2026 12:20:35 GMTRadim ChudejFelines Weeklyhttps://www.catster.com/catster-tales/the-worlds-only-sanctuary-for-severely-overweight-cats-the-big-house-sanctuary-and-rehab-heroes-of-the-pet-world/https://www.catster.com/catster-tales/the-worlds-only-sanctuary-for-severely-overweight-cats-the-big-house-sanctuary-and-rehab-heroes-of-the-pet-world/Imagine carrying more than twice your ideal body weight every single day. Walking becomes exhausting. Climbing the stairs feels impossible. Even something as simple as grooming yourself is no longer within reach. For many severely overweight cats, this isn't…Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:28:22 GMTNicole CosgroveCatster Taleshttps://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/why-cats-vomit-after-drinking/https://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/why-cats-vomit-after-drinking/Seeing a cat drink water and then promptly bring it back up can be confusing. Sometimes the explanation is fairly simple, particularly if a cat has swallowed a large amount of water very quickly. But when it keeps happening, it’s time to pay attention. One important detail…Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:22:28 GMTDan SeymourCat Health & Carehttps://www.catster.com/weekly-mews/relax-how-anti-anxiety-meds-could-save-the-lives-of-blocked-cats/https://www.catster.com/weekly-mews/relax-how-anti-anxiety-meds-could-save-the-lives-of-blocked-cats/One of the most common feline emergencies seen in practice is the blocked cat. Obstruction of the male urethra can be deadly, and even when treatment is successful, the risks of reoccurrence are frustratingly high. In fact, research shows that urethral obstruction results…Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:49:32 GMTDr. Paola CuevasWeekly Mewshttps://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/provirtec-pawtent-ultra-air-purifier-review/https://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/provirtec-pawtent-ultra-air-purifier-review/When it comes to achieving high indoor air quality in a home with pets, the challenges are many. And getting the “best” purifier on the market may not actually be enough to overcome those challenges. That’s because homes with pets have different air purification needs than…Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:32:21 GMTSara SeitzCat Health & Carehttps://www.catster.com/nutrition/earthborn-holistic-cat-food-review/https://www.catster.com/nutrition/earthborn-holistic-cat-food-review/* $4 off in-store when you sign up for our monthly email blast! Coupon must be printed and used in-store. When it comes to finding the best cat food for your favorite feline, there are so many angles to consider. If you want premium nutrition and quality ingredients, enough…Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:01:25 GMTSara SeitzNutritionhttps://www.catster.com/ask-dr-paola/september-7-2026/https://www.catster.com/ask-dr-paola/september-7-2026/Welcome to our "Ask Dr. Paola" series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat's health and well-being. Whether you're a new pet parent or a seasoned cat lover, Dr. Paola is here to…Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:27:21 GMTRadim ChudejAsk Dr. Paolahttps://www.catster.com/felines-weekly/chatting-about-sleeping-positions-loafing-cats-in-tubes-chatty-cattys-episode-33/https://www.catster.com/felines-weekly/chatting-about-sleeping-positions-loafing-cats-in-tubes-chatty-cattys-episode-33/In this episode of Catster's Chatty Cattys podcast, Dr. Karyn and Nicole dive deep into the fascinating world of feline sleep behaviors. From decoding classic resting postures to sharing practical tips for managing nighttime energy bursts, they share what it truly means to…Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:16:44 GMTRadim ChudejFelines Weeklyhttps://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/how-smart-litter-solutions-can-create-a-healthier-life-for-cats/https://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/how-smart-litter-solutions-can-create-a-healthier-life-for-cats/Cats are often easy to care for, but difficult to monitor. Their independence can make subtle changes in health and behavior easy to miss, while everyday changes in litter-box use, eating, and drinking may provide useful clues. The trouble is, those small changes can be…Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:31 GMTNicole CosgroveCat Health & Carehttps://www.catster.com/catster-tales/how-one-tiny-tortie-turned-a-dog-person-into-the-ultimate-cat-lady/https://www.catster.com/catster-tales/how-one-tiny-tortie-turned-a-dog-person-into-the-ultimate-cat-lady/If you had told Mauren Kennedy growing up that one day she'd share her home with six rescue cats—and hundreds of thousands of fellow cat lovers online—she probably would have laughed. After all, she didn't even grow up with cats. Today, Mauren is the creator behind Cat Lady…Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:49:03 GMTNicole CosgroveCatster Taleshttps://www.catster.com/cat-behavior/the-truth-behind-a-cats-sudden-nip/https://www.catster.com/cat-behavior/the-truth-behind-a-cats-sudden-nip/A cat bite that seems to come out of nowhere is one of the more confusing things a cat owner deals with. Everything seems calm as they come for snuggles, but a moment later there are teeth involved. It might seem random, but it almost never is. Cats predominantly…Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:54:50 GMTDan SeymourCat Behaviorhttps://www.catster.com/weekly-mews/your-cats-purr-proves-theyre-one-of-a-kind/https://www.catster.com/weekly-mews/your-cats-purr-proves-theyre-one-of-a-kind/There are few sounds more comforting to a cat parent than the familiar rumble of a purring cat. You probably know your own cat’s purr without even seeing them. Maybe it’s deep and motor-like. Maybe it’s soft and almost squeaky. Or perhaps your cat has a particularly…Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:51:43 GMTDr. Paola CuevasWeekly Mewshttps://www.catster.com/felines-weekly/photo-contest-august-31-2026/https://www.catster.com/felines-weekly/photo-contest-august-31-2026/Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what cats will win this weeks contest! See all the winners hereMon, 31 Aug 2026 17:47:37 GMTRadim ChudejFelines Weeklyhttps://www.catster.com/catster-tales/the-love-behind-love-nala/https://www.catster.com/catster-tales/the-love-behind-love-nala/What started as a spontaneous decision to adopt a kitten rapidly became a record-breaking phenomenon. When Pookie Methachittiphan first started sharing photos of her adorable cross-eyed kitty, Nala, she had no idea that her audience would soon grow from friends and family…Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:00:05 GMTPookie MethachittiphanCatster Taleshttps://www.catster.com/cat-behavior/pspsps-why-cats-find-this-sound-irresistible/https://www.catster.com/cat-behavior/pspsps-why-cats-find-this-sound-irresistible/There are a few things that will capture the undivided attention of virtually any nearby feline: the sound of a can of tuna being opened, the irresistible motion of a laser across a wall, and the undeniable attraction of a quiet “pspsps.” Make that sound around a cat, and…Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:43:41 GMTDan SeymourCat Behaviorhttps://www.catster.com/weekly-mews/trophy-pets-two-rescued-lions-finally-find-freedom/https://www.catster.com/weekly-mews/trophy-pets-two-rescued-lions-finally-find-freedom/Ori began life in a basement. BenTzur was found tied to a tree on a short rope. Both were rescued as lion cubs by Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority during a crackdown on illegal wildlife trafficking, but rescue was only the beginning. With conflict in the region…Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:56:47 GMTDr. Paola CuevasWeekly Mewshttps://www.catster.com/ask-dr-paola/august-24-2026/https://www.catster.com/ask-dr-paola/august-24-2026/Welcome to our "Ask Dr. Paola" series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat's health and well-being. Whether you're a new pet parent or a seasoned cat lover, Dr. Paola is here to…Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:25:59 GMTRadim ChudejAsk Dr. Paolahttps://www.catster.com/catster-tales/meet-angie-bailey-the-woman-behind-texts-from-mittens/https://www.catster.com/catster-tales/meet-angie-bailey-the-woman-behind-texts-from-mittens/If you've ever looked at your cat and thought, "I bet they're judging me right now," you're not alone. In fact, Angie Bailey has built an entire career imagining exactly what cats would say if they could text their humans. As the creator of Texts from Mittens, Angie has…Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:14:18 GMTAngie BaileyCatster Taleshttps://www.catster.com/felines-weekly/chatting-with-dr-matt-mcglasson-about-special-needs-kitties-social-media-fame-and-rating-cat-toe-beans-chatty-cattys-episode-32/https://www.catster.com/felines-weekly/chatting-with-dr-matt-mcglasson-about-special-needs-kitties-social-media-fame-and-rating-cat-toe-beans-chatty-cattys-episode-32/In this episode of Catster's Chatty Cattys podcast, Dr. Karyn and Nicole sit down with a very special guest: veterinarian and social media personality, Dr. Matt McGlasson. From his accidental rise to TikTok fame during the pandemic to his deep passion for the human-animal…Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:47:02 GMTRadim ChudejFelines Weeklyhttps://www.catster.com/cat-behavior/does-your-cat-need-a-friend/https://www.catster.com/cat-behavior/does-your-cat-need-a-friend/Cats have a reputation for being perfectly happy on their own – independent, self-sufficient, and solitary. But, like many stereotypes, this one does not tell the whole story. Whilst felines don’t tend to be as gregarious as dogs, they do form social attachments with other…Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:22:44 GMTDan SeymourCat Behaviorhttps://www.catster.com/weekly-mews/proof-that-moving-cats-indoors-is-easier-than-you-think/https://www.catster.com/weekly-mews/proof-that-moving-cats-indoors-is-easier-than-you-think/We know that indoor cats live longer and have significantly lower rates of illness and injury than those that spend part or all their lives outside, and, with appropriate exercise, company, and environmental enrichment, enjoy excellent quality of life as well. However…Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:37:11 GMTDr. Paola CuevasWeekly Mewshttps://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/invisible-aging-in-cats/https://www.catster.com/cat-health-care/invisible-aging-in-cats/Cats age in many ways that we cannot see. Veterinary geroscience, a field of study that investigates how aging and chronic disease overlap in pets, is helping to move modern veterinary care toward a proactive approach to managing feline aging. La Petite Labs is harnessing…Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:33 GMTDr. JoAnna PendergrassCat Health & Carehttps://www.catster.com/felines-weekly/photo-contest-august-17-2026/https://www.catster.com/felines-weekly/photo-contest-august-17-2026/Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what cats will win this weeks contest! See all the winners hereMon, 17 Aug 2026 17:02:43 GMTRadim ChudejFelines Weeklyhttps://www.catster.com/lifestyle/automatic-litter-boxes-are-not-a-luxury-theyre-a-necessity/https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/automatic-litter-boxes-are-not-a-luxury-theyre-a-necessity/If there is one thing I regret about my automatic litter box, it’s that I didn’t get one sooner. For years, I dismissed this marvel of engineering as an overpriced fad; something that would be popular for a while but inevitably be relegated to that corner of the attic…Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:31:20 GMTDr. Karyn KanowskiLifestylehttps://www.catster.com/cat-behavior/why-cats-love-to-get-high/https://www.catster.com/cat-behavior/why-cats-love-to-get-high/If you’re trying to find a cat in any home, the search almost always ends by looking up. They’ll be on top of the refrigerator, balanced on a door frame, or wedged into the highest shelf of a bookcase. It is one of the most consistent behaviors cats show, and most owners…Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:44 GMTDan SeymourCat Behaviorhttps://www.catster.com/catster-tales/how-orphan-kitten-club-is-changing-the-world-for-rescue-kittens/https://www.catster.com/catster-tales/how-orphan-kitten-club-is-changing-the-world-for-rescue-kittens/Kittens are in crisis. They are simultaneously the most adoptable and most at-risk population in America’s animal shelters, and their fate is often determined by just one factor: their age. Kittens under eight weeks old face the highest risk of dying in shelters. When an…Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:04:09 GMTJenna KretschmanCatster Taleshttps://www.catster.com/felines-weekly/chatting-about-traveling-with-cats-beach-cats-and-telling-cats-off-with-your-eyes-chatty-cattys-episode-31/https://www.catster.com/felines-weekly/chatting-about-traveling-with-cats-beach-cats-and-telling-cats-off-with-your-eyes-chatty-cattys-episode-31/In this episode of Catster's Chatty Cattys podcast, Nicole and Dr. Karyn are diving into the world of "travel cats". From viral videos of felines on ski trips to sailboat companions, the duo is breaking down the realities behind these exceptional adventures and what it…Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:37:55 GMTRadim ChudejFelines Weeklyhttps://www.catster.com/weekly-mews/the-eu-just-made-cute-but-unhealthy-a-legal-issue/https://www.catster.com/weekly-mews/the-eu-just-made-cute-but-unhealthy-a-legal-issue/Picture a hopeful cat parent scrolling through kitten listings late at night, falling in love with an adorable, squishy little face before reading a single word of the actual description. That instinct of choosing with the eyes before the head gets involved is exactly what…Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:13:38 GMTDr. Paola CuevasWeekly Mewshttps://www.catster.com/ask-dr-paola/august-10-2026/https://www.catster.com/ask-dr-paola/august-10-2026/Welcome to our "Ask Dr. Paola" series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat's health and well-being. Whether you're a new pet parent or a seasoned cat lover, Dr. Paola is here to…Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:06:34 GMTRadim ChudejAsk Dr. Paolahttps://www.catster.com/lifestyle/dungeons-kittens-the-roleplaying-game-for-cat-lovers/https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/dungeons-kittens-the-roleplaying-game-for-cat-lovers/If you have a cat (or cats!) in your life, then you know the value of play; there’s no better way to spend time with a loved one, both human and furry. I’m a little biased, because I make my living creating tabletop games for a company called Asmodee. “Tabletop” is the term…Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:04 GMTMike MearlsLifestyle