By Road, By Air, and By Sea – The Long Journey Home for These Lions Three
We are often moved, entertained, and emotionally invested in stories of triumph and tragedy involving our domesticated feline friends. In this case, however, it is their giant ancestors – the king of the beasts – that is taking a starring role. Three of them, to be exact. On January 15, 2026, three African lions – […]
Ask Dr. Paola – Help! My Cat Attacks Me! (February 2, 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 […]
The Wild Survival Instinct That Makes Cats Hiss at Their Owners
Have you ever reached down to pet your cat while they’re eating, and suddenly they’re hissing at you like you’re a stranger who broke into their house? Or maybe your cat has started blocking the other pets from accessing the litter box, standing guard like some furry little bouncer. This isn’t the sweet companion you […]
Catster Photo Contest: Cats of the Week Winners (January 29, 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
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? It sounds bizarre, maybe even dangerous, but people swear by it for treating hairballs. So what’s the actual truth here? Is Vaseline safe for cats, or are you about to […]
Heroes of the Pet World: The Odd Cat Sanctuary
What Are The Odds? One of the most frequently asked questions we get at The Odd Cat Sanctuary is “What is an odd cat?” To answer that, we have to go back to the beginning and talk about why our founder, Tara Kawczynski, decided to start The Odd Cat Sanctuary in 2015. A veterinary technician […]
Paws on Parchment – Proof That Cats Have Been ‘Helping’ Writers for Centuries
Rarely does a day go by when we’re not entertained by a meme, image, or the actual, real-life presence of a cat that seems to wholeheartedly believe that whatever mischief their allocated human is up to could only be improved upon through feline collaboration. Whether they’re helping to make the bed, offering their skills as […]
Ask Dr. Paola – Tooth Extractions, Over-Grooming & Yowling (January 26, 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 Some Cats Never Purr (And Why That’s Okay)
There’s your cat, sprawled across your lap in a patch of afternoon sunlight, eyes half-closed, perfectly relaxed. You wait for it – that familiar rumble, the tiny motor that usually starts up when they’re content. But there’s nothing. Just silence. And suddenly you’re wondering: Is something wrong? Here’s the reassuring answer: probably not. Some cats […]
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 bounciest mouse. It stretches, it wiggles, it moves exactly like prey. And that’s precisely the problem. Rubber bands might seem harmless, but they’re one of the […]
