CONSUMER ALERT – Give Carefully This Holiday Season
Despite being one of the most stressful, expensive, and busy times of the year, the holiday season also tends to bring out our charitable sides. According to Jack Hubbard, executive director of the Center for the Environment and Welfare (CEW), around 30% of annual charity donations take place in December, but if we’re not careful, […]
How I Fell in Love With a Cat That Wasn’t Mine, and Became a Cat Person at 65
I had never had, or even known, a cat in my long life. The day she arrived, in the hot summer of 2018, I was about to turn 65. That day would change my life. That day, my partner said, “There’s a cat watching us by the shed!” There she was, a brown creature with […]
That Crusty Red Spot on Your Cat’s Lip Isn’t What You Think
You’re petting your cat when your thumb brushes something rough on their lip. You pull back to look, and there it is: a raised, reddish patch that definitely wasn’t there last week. Your stomach drops a little. What is that? If you’ve started googling, you might have stumbled across the term “rodent ulcer,” which sounds […]
Catster Photo Contest: Cats of the Week Winners (December 18, 2025)
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
Don’t Panic Yet: What Happens When Cats Eat Silica Gel Packs
If your cat just chewed on a “DO NOT EAT” packet, take a breath. This is one of the most common pet-parent panics, and it happens because cats insist on investigating anything crinkly, tiny, or mildly forbidden. Silica gel may sound alarming, but fortunately, it’s far less dangerous than it seems. Still, there are a […]
Fur Goodness Sake – A Welcome, But Well-Overdue Change Fur Good
They say that a leopard cannot change its spots, but thanks to a landmark vote in Poland, they can feel a little more secure about hanging onto them. As the largest producer of fur in Europe, and second only to China worldwide, Poland’s decision to end fur farming sets the standard for countries that have […]
From Misfortune to Blessing: How a Cat Lost a Leg, But Got a Forever Home
Many years ago, Tiger, a grey mixed medium hair cat, was abandoned from a rental block and later lived in a car park at Jalan Bukit Merah in Singapore, mostly hidden out of sight. In late May 2025, Tiger was unfortunately met with an accident and sustained serious traumatic injury to his right hind leg, […]
Ask Dr. Paola – Food Changes, Diabetes & Rescue Cats (December 15, 2025)
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 Real Reasons Kittens Suckle! Warning: High Level of Cuteness Follows
If you’ve welcomed a new kitten into your home, you already know they come with a whole toolbox of adorable quirks. But there’s one behavior many pet parents don’t expect: suckling. Whether it’s a blanket, a finger, or their own tiny tail, kittens sometimes latch on like they’re nursing all over again. So what gives? […]
Catster Photo Contest: Cats of the Week Winners (December 11, 2025)
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
