Catster’s Weekly Photo Contest Winners: The Laziest Cat (July 20, 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
Chatting About Essential Oils, Homemade Cat Food & The Color of Butter | Chatty Cattys, Episode 27
In this episode of Catster’s Chatty Cattys podcast, Nicole and Dr. Karyn tackle crucial household safety warnings and the ever-evolving world of pet nutrition. Prompted by a close call with a beautiful but highly toxic bouquet of lilies, they highlight the hidden dangers of popular florist arrangements and the overlooked risks that common essential oils and […]
The Cat Who Changed Everything: Gwen Cooper on Homer, Hope, and Her Newest Chapter
When Gwen Cooper first brought home a tiny blind kitten that nobody else wanted, she never imagined he would become a New York Times bestselling author in his own right—or inspire hundreds of thousands of people around the world. That kitten was Homer. More than 15 years after Homer’s Odyssey was first published, Homer’s story […]
What Normal Aging Looks Like in Cats and When You Should Worry
These days, cats can live anywhere from 13 to 17 years on average, with some making it well into their 20s. That is a long life, with considerable changes affecting the body along the way. While some of those changes are completely normal – the feline equivalent of going a little gray – others can […]
The Purr-suit of Happiness: A New Way to Measure Feline Quality of Life
How can you tell if your cat is truly thriving? It’s a question that every pet parent has probably wondered at some point. We often look for the obvious signs: Is our cat eating well? Do they still enjoy chasing a toy or curling up beside us for a nap? While those observations certainly matter, […]
Ask Dr. Paola – Help! How Much Pee Is Too Much Pee? (July 13, 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 […]
Canopy Cat Rescue: The Team Rescuing Cats From the Treetops | Heroes of the Pet World
In nearly every movie where a cat gets stuck in a tree, the fire department comes rushing to the rescue. In reality, that’s rarely how it works. For thousands of cat owners across Washington State, the people answering those frantic calls are Shaun Sears, Tom Otto, and the team at Canopy Cat Rescue. As professional […]
Chatting About Big Cat Tourism, Lion Hunting, and Learning From Our Mistakes | Chatty Cattys, Episode 26
In this episode of Catster’s Chatty Cattys podcast, Nicole and Dr. Karyn dive into the dark side of big cat tourism and the ethical complexities of wildlife interactions. Prompted by recent tragic reports of tiger deaths in Thailand, the duo explores how the desire for the “ultimate selfie” can inadvertently fuel the mistreatment and exploitation […]
Why Cats Sit by the Door (But Don’t Go Through It)
Door-sitting is one of those quirky little habits that almost every cat owner experiences at some point. You know how it goes: a cat parks itself at a doorway, often inconveniently, staring, motionless, at the closed door. Although no single explanation applies to every cat, there are several theories behind the behavior, ranging from mundane […]
Six Legs Are Better Than Three – How A Tripod Dog and Kitten Found Friendship Through Recovery
Sometimes the most meaningful friendships begin in the most unexpected places. At a Maryland veterinary hospital operated by Last Chance Animal Rescue, two young animals recovering from life-changing injuries found comfort in each other’s company. Blueberry, a one-year-old French Bulldog mix, and Meadow, a young black kitten, had both undergone limb amputations after suffering serious […]
