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6 Free DIY Cat Gate & Barrier Plans You Can Make Today

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Every cat owner knows that cats are curious and love to explore, but you want to protect your cat, too. Letting your cat explore freely can expose them to toxic plants and other animals or risk damage to parts of your home. Cats are more challenging to contain than other pets, making it tough to […]

Why Do Cats Lick Dogs? 4 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

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Who says that cats and dogs can’t live in harmony? Most people think that cats and dogs do not like each other, hence the saying, “fighting like cats and dogs,” but that’s not always true. Cats and dogs can get along famously and even form strong friendships. When you see your cat licking your dog, […]

12 Grey & White Cat Breeds: Top Choices for Your Home (With Info & Pictures)

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Grey and white cat breeds are adorable salt-and-pepper kitties with color blends known as bi-color. Bi-color cats have white fur that’s mixed with another color, such as grey, tabby, or any other color. If you’re looking for a grey and white cat breed to match your grey and white dog or perhaps another bi-color cat, […]

Russian Cat Names: 300+ Great Names for Your Proud Cat

Russian Cat Names

Whether they’re rambunctious and playful or a lover of cuddles, your cat deserves a name that they can wear proudly. Russian cat names combine strength with a unique twist on more familiar names. They suit all felines, from the well-known Russian Blue to the less common Kurilian Bobtail. These names aren’t only limited to Russian […]

Can a Bobcat Breed With a Domesticated Cat? Vet-Verified Facts

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While they may be hard to catch a glimpse of in the wild thanks to their elusive nature, Bobcats can be found all over the country. With the growing number of wild and domesticated cat hybrids coming into the pet trade, you may be left wondering if Bobcats can breed with domesticated cats. There have […]

How Many Cats Can I Legally Own in Louisiana? (2026 Update)

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Animal laws are put into place for the safety, well-being, and health of both humans and the animals themselves. If you live in Louisiana, you may be wondering what the animal laws are, specifically regarding how many cats you can own. Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple and straightforward answer. Unless there are local guidelines prohibiting […]

How Many Hours a Day Do Cats Groom? Vet-Reviewed Behavior Explained

bengal cat grooming itself

Imagine spending half of your waking hours in the shower every single day. While that might seem exceedingly boring and tedious to us, cats spend approximately 2–5 hours grooming themselves every day, which is between 30% and 50% of their waking hours. For an owner who sleeps for 8 hours each night, they’d have to […]

How to Clean a Cat Brush: 5 Simple Steps & Facts

pet hair brush with pet fur clump after grooming cat on the floor

Cats are excellent groomers and should be able to take care of all their grooming needs themselves, right? Wrong. Just because your cat spends a hefty part of their day cleaning themselves doesn’t mean that you don’t need to step in and help out. Cats can’t get mats out of their fur or get rid […]

11 Free DIY Cat Room Ideas You Can Make Today (With Pictures)

Tuxedo cat in a room

Cats love to share our space, but they also appreciate having space of their own where they can do whatever they want to do. If you have enough space, you can dedicate an entire room to your cat and decorate it in a way that your cat will appreciate, all while keeping the room stylish. […]

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