The Catster Magazine is Officially Back!
The Catster Magazine relaunch is officially underway with a fresh new look and an all-new digital experience. We’re thrilled to reintroduce our Digital Magazine to the Catster community! As a thank-you for being a subscriber, we’re giving you FREE access to our Summer 2026 issue. Inside, you’ll find expert and vet-approved cat care advice, inspiring […]
KitTea Cat Café: Inside the Cozy Cat Rescue Changing Lives in San Francisco
In the heart of San Francisco, there’s a place where rescue cats lounge in sunny windows, visitors unwind with a cup of tea and a serotonin boost, and countless second chances quietly begin. But KitTea Rescue & Lounge is more than just a cozy cat café—it’s a community-driven rescue space built around the belief that […]
Level Up with the Self-Cleaning Litter Box From Oneisall – Our Expert’s 2026 Review
Review Summary * Use code CATSTER25 for 25% at oneisall.com. Valid through December 31, 2026 Earlier this year, I made some awesome upgrades to my dedicated cat room, including a motion sensor water fountain. My mornings have been much more pleasant since the cats started gathering around their automatic feeder at 5 am instead of […]
The Surprisingly Simple Ways to Help a Cat With Hairballs
Cats spend an astonishing amount of time grooming. It is part hygiene routine, part comfort ritual, and part instinct that traces back generations. But all that licking comes with a familiar side effect that most cat owners know well: hairballs. For some cats, hairballs are little more than an occasional unpleasant moment on the living […]
What a CATastrophe! A Tire-ing Ordeal For a Pony in the UK
As you would expect, our weekly news updates are usually centered around feline topics – we are a cat care website after all – but when we heard about the rather unusual predicament of this little pony from Stoke-on-Trent in central England, we couldn’t resist sharing. Although this rescue involved a pony rather than a […]
Ask Dr. Paola – Help! My Cat Has Stopped Eat His Wet Food! (June 1, 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 […]
How One Tiny Rescue Cat Inspired a Bigger Mission – Meet Miss Winky, aka Sassy Toot
For many people online, Winky the Dwarf Cat is instantly recognizable. With her tiny stature, expressive personality, and devoted fanbase, she has become a source of comfort, laughter, and joy for millions of people around the world. But behind the adorable videos and viral moments is a much deeper story—one rooted in rescue, caregiving, advocacy, […]
Chatting About Fake News in the Pet World, AI Again, and New Age Journalism | Chatty Cattys, Episode 23
Navigating the modern digital landscape requires a sharp eye to distinguish fact from fiction. In this episode of Catster’s podcast, Chatty Cattys, Nicole and Dr. Karyn delve into the growing prevalence of “fake news” and the critical importance of fact-checking within the pet world. From debunking sensationalized reports about Swedish cat laws to investigating unsubstantiated […]
The Surprisingly Sweet Reason Behind Cats Chewing Human Hair (and Others)
Cats have a talent for turning the ordinary into something slightly bizarre. One minute, there’s a peaceful evening on the couch, and the next, a cat is chewing on a strand of hair like it’s the most fascinating thing in the world. Strange as it looks, the behavior is far more common than most people […]
Could This 19th-Century Technology Save Raw Pet Food? How E-Beams Are Changing the Industry
One of the most important developments in the pet food industry over the last century was the ability to create meals that were nutritionally balanced, shelf stable, convenient—and most importantly—safe. Dry kibble revolutionized pet ownership and took the guesswork out of feeding cats. But in recent years, many pet parents have started moving away from […]
