A Bodega Without a Bodega Cat? Not On Our Watch!
The Bodega: cultural cornerstone of every New York neighborhood. Alongside the milk, deli meats, bread, and mysterious miscellaneous items in the dusty back corner, is one essential item: The Bodega Cat. A resident feline (or felines) is something that has become synonymous with these local corner stores, and many of these customer-friendly cats have been […]
Ask Dr. Paola – Help! My Cat Poops On The Floor Out of Spite! (February 16, 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 provide answers to your most pressing questions. From […]
Do Cats Really Need Baths? Most Owners Get This Wrong
You’ve likely been scrolling through social media and seen a video of someone giving their cat a luxurious bath, complete with special shampoos and a blow-dry. You look at your own cat, sprawled on the couch, and wonder: Am I a bad cat parent for never bathing mine? Here’s the relief you need: you’re probably […]
Catster’s Weekly Photo Contest Winners: If I Fits, I Sits (February 12, 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 here
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 batted across the kitchen floor until it suddenly… doesn’t exist anymore. Most of those oddball snacks either pass through harmlessly or cause straightforward problems vets deal with all the time. But string, […]
What Cats Can Teach Us About Long Covid
Remarkably, it has been over six years since the world stood still for Covid-19, and whether you are amongst those who were deeply affected by the pandemic, or someone who believes that 7 million people worldwide dropped dead as part of an epic hoax, for many, the effects of the virus are still being felt. […]
Ask Dr. Paola – Help! My Cat Has Runny Poops! (February 9, 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 provide answers to your most pressing questions. From […]
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 Savannah with its wild leopard spots. You’re ready to bring one home, set up the litter box, and start your life as a cat owner. Here’s what no one […]
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 interaction teaches her kittens something they’ll need when she eventually leaves, whether that’s in a few weeks or several months. For house cats, this departure timeline is mostly academic. But […]
Catster Photo Contest: Cats of the Week Winners (February 5, 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 here
